MRI: Acquisition of Real-Time Digital Simulator for Real-Time Studies in Next Generation Power Grid Infrastructure

本研究的目标是建立一个智能电网实验室，将电网建模为系统的集成系统，并分析其转化为下一代可持续能源基础设施的能力。该方法是开发一个以获取的实时数字模拟器为中心的研究实验室，该模拟器可以使用实时电网数据执行可扩展的硬件在环模拟，并为设备功能和系统集成测试、实时电力系统研究以及开展教育活动提供平台，以开发下一代劳动力。智力上的优点是，该仪器的获取将推动该领域的科学技术，并使学生掌握电力系统动态现象背后的物理。例如，实时建模和仿真可以帮助确定可再生能源对电力系统动态的影响，以及提高电力系统可靠性的方法。测试平台提供快速原型设计能力，并允许动手研究和培训。更广泛的影响是，此次仪器收购将成为独特的研究和教育基础设施的支柱，使该地区、国内和国际的现代智能电网研究能够实现可持续和有弹性。这次收购将促进经济增长，增加妇女和代表性不足群体的参与，刺激跨学科研究机会，有效地将研究转移到车间，并通过对电网专业人员的实时培训发展训练有素的劳动力。此外，拟议的研究和培训活动将有助于电力系统的安全，并有力地有利于我国电网现代化的国家议程。

The objectives of this research are to develop a smart grid laboratory for modeling the power grid as integrated system of systems and analyzing its capability to transform into next generation sustainable energy infrastructure. The approach is to develop a research laboratory centered on the acquired real-time digital simulator that can perform scalable hardware-in-the-loop simulations with real-time power grid data and provide a platform for, device functionality and system integration testing, real-time power system studies, and conducting educational activities to develop next-generation workforce. The intellectual merit is that this instrument acquisition will advance science and technology in the field, and enable students to grasp the physics behind power system dynamic phenomena. For example, real-time modeling and simulation can help to identify the effect of increased penetration of renewables on power system dynamics and methodology for improving power system reliability. The test bed provides rapid prototyping capability and allows hands-on research and training. The broader impact is that this instrument acquisition will stand as backbone for a unique infrastructure for research and education, enabling sustainable and resilient modern smart power grid studies in the region, nationally and internationally. This acquisition will enhance economic growth, stimulating interdisciplinary research opportunities with increase participation of women and underrepresented groups, efficient transfer of research to the shop floor, and by developing highly trained workforce through real-time training of power grid professionals. Also, the proposed research and training activities will contribute to the power system security and strongly benefit our national agenda of power grid modernization.