Neuro-Symbolic AI Algorithm for Microgrid Energy Management and Power Quality Optimization of Distribution Systems
摘要
This paper presents a neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence (NSAI) algorithm that integrates neural networks with symbolic reasoning to optimize microgrid energy management and power quality in distribution systems. The proposed hybrid architecture combines deep reinforcement learning with knowledge-based symbolic rules to address the complex challenges of modern power systems with high renewable penetration. The algorithm was evaluated using MATLAB/Simulink simulations on a modified IEEE 33-bus distribution system under five operational scenarios: normal operation, high renewable penetration (up to 70%), contingency scenarios, islanded operation, and power quality disturbances. Results demonstrate significant improvements compared to conventional methods, including a 22.4% reduction in operational costs, a 17.8% enhancement in energy efficiency, and an improvement in power quality metrics, with a 43.2% reduction in total harmonic distortion (THD). The NSAI algorithm achieved superior performance in contingency management, with faster recovery times for line outages (3.5 min vs. 12.8 min for rule-based control) and DER failures (2.8 min vs. 10.5 min), while requiring substantially less load shedding (45.3 kWh vs. 187.6 kWh). The algorithm maintained a 93.7% renewable utilization rate in high renewable penetration scenarios with only 6.3% curtailment. The neuro-symbolic interface enables bidirectional knowledge transfer and provides interpretability through rule extraction, making the approach suitable for real-time implementation with computation times of 0.42 s per 5-min control interval. This research contributes to advancing intelligent energy management systems for next-generation distribution networks.