Kalman-filter algorithm and PMUs for state estimation of distribution networks

Availability of data from Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs), characterized by their high accuracy to measure node voltage phasors, allows a simplification of the State Estimation (SE) problems. In this paper Iterated Kaiman Filter (IKF) algorithm, as a new method, has been used for SE of a test Active Distributed Network (ADN) integrating PMU measurements. In order to validate the results, Weighted Least Squares (WLS) method, as a common way for SE problems, is simulated. In this case study, IEEE 13-bus test system is used with considering one Distributed Generation (DG). Simulation results show the proper performance of the IKF method.