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

本研究的目标是开发一个智能电网实验室，用于将电网建模为系统的集成系统，并分析其转变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所获得的实时数字仿真器为中心的研究实验室，该仿真器可以使用实时电网数据执行可扩展的硬件在环仿真，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，以培养下一代劳动力。智力的优点是，这种仪器的收购将推进科学和技术领域，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渗透率增加对电力系统动态的影响以及提高电力系统可靠性的方法。该测试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，此次仪器采购将成为独特的研究和教育基础设施的支柱，使该地区，国内和国际上的可持续和弹性现代智能电网研究成为可能。此次收购将促进经济增长，刺激跨学科研究机会，增加妇女和代表性不足的群体的参与，有效地将研究转移到车间，并通过实时培训电网专业人员来培养训练有素的劳动力。此外，拟议的研究和培训活动将有助于电力系统安全，并大大有利于我们的国家电网现代化议程。

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.