SBIR Phase I: Enhancement of the Electric Power Research Institute-Operator Training Simulator for the Restructed Electric Utility

*9661263摘要这个小型企业创新研究第一阶段项目将完成所需的研究，为电力公司操作员培训模拟器(OTS)引入一些基本的新功能，以满足放松管制(重组)的电力公用事业的需求。这里的一个关键要素是升级EPRI-OTS，使其成为培训ISO(独立系统操作员)调度员进行系统操作的有效工具。ISO工程师和管理人员将能够使用增强的产品进行运营规划和其他研究。这项工作的主要目标是将新的模型和程序集成到EPRI-OTS中，包括：(1)新的多区域最优潮流；(2)同步输电能力协调计划；(3)辅助服务计划的测量和评估。其他目标与测试和评估这些方案以及编制第二阶段计划有关。第一阶段研究的结果将是一个可演示的产品，它将在放松管制的电力公用事业的操作员培训模拟器领域明显脱颖而出。预计在本研究期间开发的OTS将在大多数主要电力公用事业公司实施--包括估计有100多家美国公用事业公司和50多家需要拟议研究和开发结果的国际公用事业公司。***

*** ABSTRACT 9661263 Debs This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will complete the research required to introduce some basic new functionality to the EPRI Operator Training Simulator (OTS) to meet the needs of deregulated (restructured) electric utilities. A key element here is to upgrade the EPRI-OTS to become an effective tool for training the ISO (Independent System Operators) dispatchers for system operation. ISO engineers and management staff will be able to use the enhanced product for operation planning and other studies. The main objective of this work will be to integrate new models and programs into the EPRI-OTS consisting of: (1) a novel Multi-Area Optimal Power Flow; (2) simultaneous transfer capability coordination program; and (3) measurement and evaluation of ancillary services program. Other objectives relate to testing and evaluation of these programs and the preparation of a Phase II plan. The result of the Phase I research will be a demonstrable product which will clearly differentiate itself in the arena of Operator Training Simulators for the deregulated electric utility. It is expected that the OTS developed during this research will be implemented at most major electric utilities--including an estimated 100+ United States and 50+ international utilities who need the results of the proposed research and development. ***