Electromagnetic transients simulation assisted design of power systems

这项研究涉及模拟器的创新使用，用于复杂电力网络的优化设计和微调。模拟器是一种计算机，可以在其上对大型网络进行建模和研究，而不会有灾难性损害的危险。该项目建议将模拟器置于优化算法的控制下，以选择导致最佳性能的网络参数。进行一系列的几次运行，优化算法检查每个模拟运行的结果，并使用先进的数学程序调整设计参数，以便后续运行显示出改进。当运行序列结束时，系统被优化。通过这种方法，今天的复杂的电力系统的性能可以显着提高使用一个自动化的过程。研究还扩展了理论方法的实际问题的全球化调整的几个控制器控制的各种网络设备。在没有这种调谐的情况下，网络中的不同控制器可能不利地相互干扰。 这项研究的重要成果将是工具，允许设计性能良好的电力网络，有一个大大减少遭受设备损坏或失去稳定性，可能会导致系统范围内的停电，如2003年8月北美东部停电的机会。这对加拿大来说很重要，因为电力是一种关键资源。此外，加拿大在电力系统模拟器技术方面处于世界领先地位。这项研究将通过为加拿大这一独特行业提供新的先进技术和训练有素的人员来提高其竞争力，这些人员将为整个世界创造创新的模拟工具。

This research involves the  innovative use of  simulators for the optimal design and fine-tuning of complex power networks. A Simulator is a  computer on which a large network can be modeled and studied, without the danger of catastrophic harm. This project proposes to place the simulator under the control of an optimization algorithm for selecting the parameters for the network that result in the best performance. A sequence of several runs is conducted, with the optimization algorithm inspecting the results of each simulation run and adjusting the design parameters using  advanced  mathematical procedures so that the subsequent  runs show improvement. When the sequence of runs is concluded, the system  is optimized. With this approach, the performance of today's complex power systems can be significantly improved using an automatic process.The research also extends the theoretical approach to the practical problem of  globalized tuning of several controllers  which control the various pieces of network equipment. Without such tuning it is possible that different controllers in the network may adversely interfere with each other.   The significant outcomes of this research will be tools that permit the design of well-behaved power networks which have a much reduced chance of suffering equipment damage or loss of stability that could result in a system-wide blackout such as the Eastern North American blackout of  August 2003. This is important for Canada where electric power is a critical resource. Additionally, Canada is a world leader in Power System Simulator Technology. The  research will increase the competitiveness of this unique Canadian industry by equipping it with new advanced techniques and highly trained personnel who will create innovative simulation tools for the benefit of the entire world.