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Title: Engineered setpoints for autonomous distributed sensors and actuators

Abstract

Loads on an electric power system are configured with under-frequency relays in which the frequency setpoints and delay times for reclosure are uniformly distributed. If demand exceeds supply in the system, frequency will decrease. The decrease in frequency will actuate relays and reduce load to the point where demand will meet the available supply. After its engineered delay time, each relay will attempt to close contact and reestablish the load.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1107356
Patent Number(s):
8548636
Application Number:
12/566,869
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Secuirty, LLC. (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05B - CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION

Citation Formats

Edmunds, Thomas A. Engineered setpoints for autonomous distributed sensors and actuators. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
Edmunds, Thomas A. Engineered setpoints for autonomous distributed sensors and actuators. United States.
Edmunds, Thomas A. Tue . "Engineered setpoints for autonomous distributed sensors and actuators". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1107356.
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