Engineering Smart Grids: Applying Model-Driven Development from Use Case Design to Deployment

Abstract

Abstract:The rollout of smart grid solutions has already started and new methods are deployed to the power systems of today. However, complexity is still increasing as focus is moving from a single system, to a system of systems perspective. The results are increasing engineering efforts and escalating costs. For this reason, new and automated engineering methods are necessary. This paper addresses these needs with a rapid engineering methodology that covers the overall engineering process for smart grid applications-from use case design to deployment. Based on a model-driven development approach, the methodology consists of three main parts: use case modeling, code generation, and deployment. A domain-specific language is introduced supporting the use case design according to the Smart Grid Architecture Model. It is combined with the IEC 61499 distributed control model to improve the function layer design. After a completed use case design, executable code and communication configurations (e.g., IEC 61850) are generated and deployed onto compatible field devices. This paper covers the proposed rapid engineering methodology and a corresponding prototypical implementation which is validated in a laboratory experiment. Compared to other methods the proposed methodology decreases the number of engineering steps and reduces the use case design and implementation complexity.

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“…An automated engineering method to support the complete development process of smart grid control applications is provided by Pröstl Andrén et al [10]. Power System Automation Language (PSAL) is a Domain Specific Language (DSL) and supports the design of UCs compliant with SGAM.…”

“…Indeed, other approaches cover those gaps. For instance, PSAL supports the design and implementation of communication and component layers [10]. Therefore, the cooperation between different engineering and development approaches is encouraged.…”

“…Here, the compatibility with only one specific platform is provided. On the other hand, the rapid engineering methodology called Power System Automation Language (PSAL) generates models compatible with IEC 61499 [10]. However, also here, the generation of models in other specific platforms rather than IEC 61499 is not guaranteed.…”

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