A Global Real-Time Superlab: Enabling High Penetration of Power Electronics in the Electric Grid

Monti, Antonello; Stevic, Marija; Vogel, Steffen; Doncker, Rik W. De; Bompard, Ettore; Estebsari, Abouzar; Profumo, F.; Hovsapian, Rob; Mohanpurkar, Manish; Flicker, Jack; Gevorgian, Vahan; Suryanarayanan, Siddharth; Srivastava, Anurag K.; Benigni, Andrea

doi:10.1109/mpel.2018.2850698

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“…Communications network infrastructure is an essential component in delivering smart grid solutions, particularly if leveraging wide-area synchrophasor measurements. Some recent and on-going research activities are developing methodologies for "co-simulation" (combining multiple simulation tools) and "distributed simulation" (combining multiple laboratories) [28], [29], [30], [31]. These efforts are required to replicate the large diversity of technologies involved (i.e.…”

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Review of Approaches for Using Synchrophasor Data for Real-Time Wide-Area Control

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2019 International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA)

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Due to the changing nature of power systemswith reduced electrical inertia and the prevalence of smaller controllable power resources rather than large generatorsnew control approaches are required to mitigate disturbances. Ubiquitous measurements and communications networks can be leveraged to accelerate and provide a targeted, real-time response in such future systems. However, autonomous control of power systems requires dependable measurements. This paper provides a review of state of the art approaches to real-time power system control using synchrophasor measurements. In particular, examples are given involving recent developments in frequency regulation. Through a case study, it is shown how laboratories can be linked using Software-Defined Networking technologies to conveniently share resources in order to realistically and comprehensively validate synchrophasor-based control systems.

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Review of Approaches for Using Synchrophasor Data for Real-Time Wide-Area Control

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2019 International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA)

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“…Latencies over the Internet between different cities have been evaluated in [69,72]. Most of the publications in the field use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for transmission of data due to its RT capabilities [71,74,76,79], although the use of other protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or RT Protocol (RTP) have also been reported [14,67,69,75]. Additionally, an orchestrator can be utilized to coordinate the protocols, time steps and also for visualization and data logging aspects.…”

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“…Idaho National Laboratory ran the transmission simulation and seven other laboratories located in North America and Europe ran distribution simulations that interfaced with the transmission simulation. The goal of the simulation was to see if transporting energy intercontinentally would be possible to avoid blackouts, assuming there was transmission capacity to do so [76]. The co-simulation was possible using VILLASframework, a decentralized software suite that enabled gateways to communicate using UDP, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), or IEC 61850.…”

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“…By using this configuration, the testing of hardware equipment (controllers or power components) in a system environment when no RTS is available at the premises is made possible. The involvement of hardware in this group requires careful consideration based on the interfacing method and communications [72][73][74][75][76], as discussed in Section 2.…”

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Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods Using Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques: A Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network Activities

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The integration of smart grid technologies in interconnected power system networks presents multiple challenges for the power industry and the scientific community. To address these challenges, researchers are creating new methods for the validation of: control, interoperability, reliability of Internet of Things systems, distributed energy resources, modern power equipment for applications covering power system stability, operation, control, and cybersecurity. Novel methods for laboratory testing of electrical power systems incorporate novel simulation techniques spanning real-time simulation, Power Hardware-in-the-Loop, Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop, Power System-in-the-Loop, and co-simulation technologies. These methods directly support the acceleration of electrical systems and power electronics component research by validating technological solutions in high-fidelity environments. In this paper, members of the Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network task on Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods present a review of methods, test procedures, studies, and experiences employing advanced laboratory techniques for validation of range of research and development prototypes and novel power system solutions.

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“…A transpacific implementation between National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL, USA) and CSIRO (Australia) across a distance of ∼ 13,570 km, the longest interconnection thus far, was reported in [9]. To this point, the implementations were limited between two RIs, whereas the first large scale demonstration referred to as "Global Real-time SuperLab" was reported in [10], a transatlantic interconnection of eight RIs.…”

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Real-Time Coupling of Geographically Distributed Research Infrastructures: Taxonomy, Overview, and Real-World Smart Grid Applications

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Novel concepts enabling a resilient future power system and their subsequent experimental evaluation are experiencing a steadily growing challenge: large scale complexity and questionable scalability. The requirements on a research infrastructure (RI) to cope with the trends of such a dynamic system therefore grow in size, diversity and costs, making the feasibility of rigorous advancements questionable by a single RI. Analysis of large scale system complexity has been made possible by the real-time coupling of geographically separated RIs undertaking geographically distributed simulations (GDS), the concept of which brings the equipment, models and expertise of independent RIs, in combination, to optimally address the challenge. This paper presents the outputs of IEEE PES Task Force on Interfacing Techniques for Simulation Tools towards standardization of GDS as a concept. First, the taxonomy for setups utilized for GDS is established followed by a comprehensive overview of the advancements in real-time couplings reported in literature. The overview encompasses fundamental technological design considerations for GDS. The paper further presents four application oriented case studies (real-world implementations) where GDS setups have been utilized, demonstrating their practicality and potential in enabling the analysis of future complex power systems. Rob Hovsapian received the M.S. degree in controls and the Ph.D. degree in energy systems from the

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A Global Real-Time Superlab: Enabling High Penetration of Power Electronics in the Electric Grid

Cited by 58 publications

References 9 publications

Review of Approaches for Using Synchrophasor Data for Real-Time Wide-Area Control

Review of Approaches for Using Synchrophasor Data for Real-Time Wide-Area Control

Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods Using Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques: A Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network Activities

Real-Time Coupling of Geographically Distributed Research Infrastructures: Taxonomy, Overview, and Real-World Smart Grid Applications

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