Model-based integration technology for next generation electric grid simulations

Development and application of a model‐based collaborative analysis and design framework for microgrid power systems

“…This proposed framework is considered an initial effort towards the model-based integration technology that provides multi-model, multi-data, multi-resolution solutions to power system studies as envisioned in [5,11]. Case studies presented in this paper have proven the capability of the proposed framework in reducing the design complexity and enhancing the end-user experiences in microgrid design and deployment activities.…”

“…On the basis of this concept, the overall process of MIC can be formally modelled in a two level structure: meta-level and application-level [5,6]: (i) Meta-level is a domain-dependent abstraction using Unified Modelling Languages. Meta-models define a domain-specific environment in terms of modelling concepts, component relations, model-composition principles, visualisations, and constraints.…”

“…MIC-based development has been successfully used in a variety of design practices during the last two decades such as embedded system design [7], automotive manufacturing [8], naval warship design [9], and software system development [10]; however, it still remains a relatively new concept for the power and energy society. The proof-of-concept utilisation of MIC in power system has been first proposed and briefly discussed in [11]. However, no subsequent work has been reported in the literature.…”

“…This paper tends to address this limitation by extending the general model integration concept proposed in [5] into an applicable and practical implementation that targets the potentially most sophisticated types of power systems: microgrids. On the basis of MIC concept, a preliminary framework tailored to the specific characteristics of microgrids has been developed in this paper to facilitate the analysis and design activities.…”

“…To address those issues, the concept of model-integrated computing (MIC) is introduced in this paper as an ultimate solution for microgrid design and analysis [5]. In the context of power system applications, the design philosophy of MIC can be explained as follows: a complex design and analysis task often requires collaborative knowledge and expertise from different scientific and engineering aspects.…”