Evolution of the Electricity Distribution Networks—Active Management Architecture Schemes and Microgrid Control Functionalities
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The aim of paper, as stated by the authors is to analyze the evolution of electricity distribution network.
The topic is extremely interesting as the diffusion of DER and RES system in traditional electric grid follows in several and critical management problems.
The paper is widely descriptive about the management problems but it does not give any simulations results
The paper is too long, difficult to read and sometime repetitive
The scientific soundness is low.
The conclusions are poor
Figure 2 is too small. It is not possible to read what has been written inside.
The colors of the Figures 1, 3 and 9 should be chosen different to improve readability
The figures no. 6,7,8 and 10 are too complex and impossible to read what has been written inside.
I suggest to improve the paper by adding more and discussed simulation results.
Simulation results on some specific typical scenarios could be useful for a better comprehension of the management problems
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Reviewer 2 Report
Paper review
Evolution of the electricity distribution networks – active management architecture schemes and microgrid control functionalities
Authors: Katja H. Sirviö, Hannu Laaksonen and Kimmo Kauhaniemi
In this paper the authors formalize in a engineering software manner the dynamics of network operations and the relationships among the implied actors of the Smart Grid electricity distribution. The research theme is very challenging and time critical so that any valuable solutions are of great interest.
The paper is well documented, the main idea of the research and also the explanations of their formalization are clearly emphasized. As a small observation, the UML Class Diagrams may be difficult or at least, time consuming in readers’ understanding so that increased explanations should be of great help for the readers understanding of the details and all the interconnections of the proposed solution.
In conclusion, I appreciate the subject of the paper as one of great interest for the readers and the overall research as a valuable one. I recommend the paper to be accepted after a minor revision.
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Reviewer 3 Report
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This manuscript presents an evolution of the electricity distribution networks considering medium and low voltage grids. The challenges presented by the integration of distributed energy resources, utilization, optimization, and security show an ongoing evolution. The analysis presented in the paper consists of dynamic descriptions of network operations and static representation of actors enrolled in the system and its relationship in between.
The paper is clearly presented and well structured.
The introduction section is complete. It includes four key components: motivation, literature survey, contributions, and the paper's organization.
Research steps are clearly presented and provide a comprehensive set of given data - just a minor remark to optimize the paper due to page length. The article is well presented.
Other few comments and suggestions:
- In abstract abbreviation, DER is used without clarification
- Some abbreviation also used in the text (AS, ...) without clarification
- On page 11 in Section 4.3 - Sundom Smart Grid: reference is missing
- On page 19 Figure 4 is cropped.
- On page 23 Figure 5 is cropped.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
The new organization of the sections in the paper has significantly improved its readability and comprehension.
I suggest to accept it for publication on Applied Science.
