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Title: 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:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1389784
Patent Number(s):
9762060
Application Number:
14/145,742
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05F - SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES
G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06Q - DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Dec 31
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; 42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Kalsi, Karan, 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., 2017. Web.
Kalsi, Karan, 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, Karan, 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/1389784.
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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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year = {Tue Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017},
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