Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1600368
- Patent Number(s):
- 10498141
- Application Number:
- 15/693,413
- Assignee:
- Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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H - ELECTRICITY H02 - GENERATION H02J - CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y04 - INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS Y04S - SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 08/31/2017
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
Citation Formats
Kalsi, Karanjit, Fuller, Jason C., Somani, Abhishek, Pratt, Robert G., Chassin, David P., and Hammerstrom, Donald J. Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations. United States: N. p., 2019.
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Kalsi, Karanjit, Fuller, Jason C., Somani, Abhishek, Pratt, Robert G., Chassin, David P., & Hammerstrom, Donald J. Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations. United States.
Kalsi, Karanjit, Fuller, Jason C., Somani, Abhishek, Pratt, Robert G., Chassin, David P., and Hammerstrom, Donald J. Tue .
"Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1600368.
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abstractNote = {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.},
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