Distributed Real-Time Dispatch of Integrated Electricity and Heat Systems With Guaranteed Feasibility

Due to the distributed structure of electric power networks (EPNs) and district heating networks (DHNs), distributed dispatch is favorable for coordination in an integrated electricity and heat system (IEHS). However, the feasibility issue of the dispatch solution remains unresolved. Without making this clear, critical threats may be posed to system operation, and there cannot be security guarantees. In this article, we propose a distributed method for real-time IEHS dispatch where feasibility is strictly ensured in each iteration. First, a network reduction method of DHNs retaining the temperature quasi-dynamics is derived. Based on that, a novel feasibility cut (FC) generation method is devised, which strictly maintains system security during the iterative process. Finally, modified Benders decomposition with guaranteed feasibility (MBD-GF) is proposed to tackle distributed IEHS dispatch. The case studies of two IEHSs validate the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method.