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Title: Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1600368

Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for facilitating operation and control of a resource distribution system (such as a power grid). Among the disclosed embodiments is a distributed hierarchical control architecture (DHCA) that enables smart grid assets to effectively contribute to grid operations in a controllable manner, while helping to ensure system stability and equitably rewarding their contribution. Embodiments of the disclosed architecture can help unify the dispatch of these resources to provide both market-based and balancing services.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
10,498,141
Application Number:
15/693,413
OSTI ID:
1600368
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 08/31/2017
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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