CAREER: Advanced Nonlinear Control of ac/dc Micro Grids

这项研究的目标是建立一个高质量的研究计划，利用人工神经网络开发先进的非线性控制器，确保新兴的交/直流微电网的性能。这项拟议的研究与教育活动和一项明确的向行业转移技术的计划有关。微电网由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组成，方法是建立所提议的微电网的非线性模型，然后采用非线性控制方案确保电网的稳定性。接下来，将对所提出的控制器进行有针对性的仿真和硬件实现。拟议的工作将集中于交直流微电网的基本挑战，包括适当的建模、集中和分散的非线性控制，以及使用分布式发电、FACTS设备和存储确保稳定性。此外，PI还将开发有关交流/直流电力系统的新的本科生和研究生课程。将继续在相关期刊和会议上发表文章。影响更大。该提议的近期和长期影响？S的成果包括通过高效的控制设计、向行业转让技术、向其他机构传播课程材料以及针对其他复杂应用程序(如Dep)的控制设计，允许广泛利用可再生能源。通过利用在这项工作中获得的关于复杂系统控制的经验，对传输、无线网络等进行了改进。此外，还计划开展一系列外联活动，包括通过路易斯安那州学生多样性方案办公室和K-12外联活动让妇女和代表性不足的少数群体参与进来。

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