CAREER: Reconfigurable, Multilayer, Intelligent Agent Based Control Paradigm for Electric Power Microgrids

项目摘要本研究的目的是研究微电网的可重构、多层、基于智能代理的控制范式，微电网是一组强异构分布式能源（包括分布式发电、储能和需求响应单元）的智能聚合。该方法是：(1)确定一个多层的、基于多智能体的控制框架；(2)定义每层的结构和行为功能；(3)为每个智能体开发交互和决策能力；(4)为基于多智能体的微电网开发自适应重构算法；(5)通过多智能体系统建模和仿真研究来论证这些概念。智力优势：这项工作应用了多智能体系统理论、决策理论、博弈论、计算智能和机器学习领域的最新进展，以解决分布式能源的控制问题。这项研究有可能在电力工程学科中创造一个全新的领域，并通过引入新的理论、技术和工具，彻底改变这一学科的实践。预计主要的贡献是关于大规模、有效地部署可再生能源和替代能源的知识和理解，以及使分布式能源在现有能源基础设施中的高度渗透。更广泛的影响：这项研究的成功代表了建立一个更安全、可靠和可持续的能源基础设施系统的突破，这将对我们经济和社会的各个方面产生深远的影响。所研究的工具和技术将为迈阿密大学的本科生和研究生，特别是为数众多的少数民族学生，提供新课程、新研究课题的新颖内容，以及实践学习的机会。本研究的创意方面将用于外展计划，以培养学生对工程的热情。

CAREER: Reconfigurable, Multilayer, Intelligent Agent Based Control Paradigm for Electric Power MicrogridsPROJECT ABSTRACTThe objective of this research is to investigate a reconfigurable, multilayer, intelligent agent-based control paradigm for microgrids that are smart aggregates of a strongly heterogeneous set of distributed energy resources (including distributed generation, energy storage and demand response units). The approach is to (1) identify a multilayer, multiagent-based control framework, (2) define the structure and behavioral functions of each layer, (3) develop interaction and decision-making capabilities for each agent, (4) develop adaptive reconfiguration algorithms for the multiagent based microgrid, and (5) demonstrate these concepts through multiagent system modeling and simulation studies. Intellectual Merit: This effort applies recent advances in the fields of multiagent system theory, decision theory, game theory, computational intelligence, and machine learning to address the control issues of distributed energy resources. This research has potential to create an entirely new field in the electric power engineering discipline and revolutionize the practice of this discipline through introducing new theories, technologies, and tools. Major contributions are expected pertaining to knowledge and understanding of large-scale, efficient deployment of renewable and alternative energy resources, and enable high penetration of distributed energy resources in existing energy infrastructures.Broader Impacts: The success of this research represents a breakthrough in building a more secure, reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure system, which will have a profound impact on every aspect of our economy and society. The tools and techniques under investigation will provide novel content for new courses, research topics, as well as hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, especially for the large population of minority students, at the University of Miami. The creative aspects of this research will be used in outreach programs to cultivate students' enthusiasm in engineering.