CAREER: Advanced Nonlinear Control of ac/dc Micro Grids

本研究的目的是建立一个高质量的研究计划，开发先进的非线性控制器，使用人工神经网络，有保证的性能，为新兴的AC/DC微电网。拟议的研究与教育活动和一个明确的计划fortechnologytransfer到行业。微电网包括传统的化石发电机，以及高度间歇性的可再生能源和存储设备的显著渗透。方法是开发拟议的微电网的非线性模型，然后是非线性控制方案，以确保电网稳定性。接下来，将对所提出的控制器进行相关的仿真和硬件实现.拟议的工作将集中在交流/直流微电网的基本挑战，包括正确的建模，集中和分散的非线性控制，并确保稳定使用分布式发电，FACTS设备和存储。此外，PI将开发新的本科生和研究生交流/直流电力系统课程。将继续在相关期刊和会议上发表文章，扩大影响。该提案的近期和长期影响？的成果包括通过有效的控制设计，技术转让给工业，传播课程材料到其他机构，以及控制设计为其他复杂的应用程序，如Dep。的Trans.，无线网络等，通过将这项工作中获得的经验应用于复杂系统控制。此外，还计划开展一系列外展活动，包括通过路易斯安那州学生多样性项目办公室和K-12外展活动，让妇女和代表性不足的少数民族参与进来

The objective of this research is to build a quality research program to develop advanced nonlinearcontrollers using artificial neural networks that have assured performance for the emerging ac/dc microgrids. The proposed research is associated with educational activities and a well-defined plan fortechnology transfer to industry. The micro grids comprise of conventional fossil-based generators alongwith significant penetration of highly intermittent renewable energy sources as well as storage devices.The approach is to develop nonlinear models of the proposed micro grids, followed by nonlinear controlschemes leading to assured grid stability. Next, pertinent simulation and hardware implementation of theproposed controllers will be performed.Intellectual merit. The proposed work shall focus on fundamental challenges of ac/dc micro gridsincluding proper modeling, centralized and decentralized nonlinear control, and assured stability usingdistributed generation, FACTS devices and storage. Moreover, the PI will develop new undergraduateandgraduate-level courses on ac/dc power systems. Publications in related journals and conferences willcontinue.Broader impact. Near and long term impacts of the proposal?s outcomes include allowing widespreadutilization of renewable sources through efficient control designs, technology transfer to industry,dissemination of the course materials to other institutions, as well as control design for other complexapplications such as Dep. of Trans., wireless networks, etc., through employing the experience obtainedin this work on complex systems control. In addition, a set of outreach activities including engagement ofwomen and under-represented minorities through Louisiana Student Diversity Programs' office and K-12outreach are planned