SGER: Intelligent Distributed Autonomous Power Systems (IDAPS): A Framework for a Resilient and Environmentally-Friendly Microgrid with Demand-Side Participation

这一探索性研究方案的目标是在概念水平上建立一个智能分布式自主电力系统(IDAPS)的广泛框架。这项研究提案是在一种新模式的背景下提出的，在这种模式下，中央发电站发电、分布式发电和能效/需求侧管理做法的组合将提供一种替代和可持续的方式来满足日益增长的电力需求。拟议的概念考虑到提供更清洁、高效和具有成本效益的小规模发电来源，以及先进的基于IP的通信技术，以建立一个有需求方参与的有弹性的电力系统。智力优势：IDAPS微电网概念框架的开发将有助于建立一个弹性强、环境友好、以客户为基础的微电网，从而能够利用能源效率机会。虽然目前微电网研发的重点是公用事业公司拥有的分布式能源(DER)单元，这些单元被设计为以协作方式工作，但IDAPS概念捕获和协调客户拥有的DER设备。此外，拟议的框架利用需求侧管理，确保在紧急情况下为关键负荷提供服务。这与传统的方法不同，在传统方法中，需求侧管理和关键负荷的服务通常不是耦合的。更广泛的影响：这项研究提案是在弗吉尼亚理工大学高级研究所建立一个小型IDAPS模拟试验台的垫脚石。该试验台将通过实验室工作扩大学生在学术环境之外的接触。此外，它还将提供与活跃在类似研究领域的其他学术研究人员合作的机会。其中一些研究成果还将被用于在弗吉尼亚理工大学教授一门新的研究生水平的课程--“电力能源基础设施保障”。

The objective of this exploratory research proposal is to build at a conceptual level a broad framework of an Intelligent Distributed Autonomous Power System (IDAPS). This research proposal is presented in the context of a new paradigm where a mix of central station generation, distributed generation and energy efficiency/demand side management practices will provide an alternative and sustainable way to meet the growing needs for electricity. The proposed concept takes into account the availability of cleaner, efficient and cost effective small-scale generation sources, as well as advanced IP-based communication technologies in building a resilient electric power system with demand-side participation. Intellectual merit: The development of an IDAPS microgrid conceptual framework will contribute to building a resilient and environmentally friendly customer-based microgrid which can exploit energy efficiency opportunities. While the current focus of microgrid R&D is on utility-owned Distributed Energy Resource (DER) units which are designed to work in a collaborative fashion the IDAPS concept captures and coordinates customer-owned DER devices. In addition, the proposed framework takes advantage of demand side management in ensuring that critical loads are served during emergency conditions. This is unlike the traditional approach where demand-side management and servicing of critical loads are not generally coupled. Broader Impacts: This research proposal represents a stepping-stone toward building a small IDAPS simulation test bed located at the Advanced Research Institute of Virginia Tech. The test bed will broaden student exposure beyond the academic environment through laboratory work. In addition, it will provide collaborative opportunities with other academic researchers who are active in similar research areas. Some of the research findings will also be used to teach a new graduate-level course on "Electrical Energy Infrastructure Assurance" at Virginia Tech.