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DECENTRALIZED HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP SCHEME
20230216299 · 2023-07-06 ·

A method tests the configuration of an aggregated DERs system using distributed asset managers in a decentralized hardware-in-the-loop (“HIL”) scheme. The managers contain the model of the asset they are meant to control. The method programs an asset manager with a model of a DERs asset. A plurality of asset managers are connected to a central controller. The plurality of asset managers are also connected to a simplified hardware-in-the-loop platform. The simplified HIL platform is configured to solve a network model, a load model, a non-controllable asset model, and a grid model. The method tests the DERs system control structure by using: (a) the simplified HIL platform to solve the network model, the load model, the non-controllable asset model, and the grid model, and (b) the asset manager to solve the model of the DERs asset, without any simulation between the central controller and the distributed asset managers.

DECENTRALIZED HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP SCHEME
20230216299 · 2023-07-06 ·

A method tests the configuration of an aggregated DERs system using distributed asset managers in a decentralized hardware-in-the-loop (“HIL”) scheme. The managers contain the model of the asset they are meant to control. The method programs an asset manager with a model of a DERs asset. A plurality of asset managers are connected to a central controller. The plurality of asset managers are also connected to a simplified hardware-in-the-loop platform. The simplified HIL platform is configured to solve a network model, a load model, a non-controllable asset model, and a grid model. The method tests the DERs system control structure by using: (a) the simplified HIL platform to solve the network model, the load model, the non-controllable asset model, and the grid model, and (b) the asset manager to solve the model of the DERs asset, without any simulation between the central controller and the distributed asset managers.

TRANSACTIVE ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD
20230216298 · 2023-07-06 ·

A method of energy distribution from a plurality of energy sources to a plurality of loads wherein a set of selection options for a load are determined. Values are established for the selection options for each loads. The loads are then ordered into a load order according to a load ordering parameter. The energy sources are ordered in a plurality of sequences, where each sequence corresponds to a possible set of values for the selection options and wherein at least one energy source appears in more than one of the plurality of sequences. The loads are then matched with the energy sources according to the load order, with the sources in the sequence corresponding to the set of values for the selection options established for that load. A computing system designed to perform this method, and an electrical grid incorporating such a computing system are also described.

TRANSACTIVE ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD
20230216298 · 2023-07-06 ·

A method of energy distribution from a plurality of energy sources to a plurality of loads wherein a set of selection options for a load are determined. Values are established for the selection options for each loads. The loads are then ordered into a load order according to a load ordering parameter. The energy sources are ordered in a plurality of sequences, where each sequence corresponds to a possible set of values for the selection options and wherein at least one energy source appears in more than one of the plurality of sequences. The loads are then matched with the energy sources according to the load order, with the sources in the sequence corresponding to the set of values for the selection options established for that load. A computing system designed to perform this method, and an electrical grid incorporating such a computing system are also described.

HYBRIDIZED TRANSMISSION SWITCHING FOR CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

Disclosed herein are systems and methods to perform hybridized transmission switching of an electric power system to avoid exceeding line ratings and minimize load shedding.

HYBRIDIZED TRANSMISSION SWITCHING FOR CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

Disclosed herein are systems and methods to perform hybridized transmission switching of an electric power system to avoid exceeding line ratings and minimize load shedding.

ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

An alternating current electrolysis system, as well as a method and a device for controlling the alternating current electrolysis system are provided. The method includes: acquiring a voltage amplitude at an alternating current side of an electrolysis rectification power supply; and modifying an output parameter of the electrolysis rectification power supply based on the voltage amplitude. Compared with the conventional technology, the problem of oscillation of a power grid due to unbalanced power of the alternating current electrolysis system is effectively solved, thereby facilitating normal operation of a electrolysis station.

System and Methods for Regulating Connections of Loads to a Network
20230216297 · 2023-07-06 ·

A system includes a central controller for determining at least one parameter for a load connector of a load. The system also includes a central transceiver for transmitting a signal relating to the least one parameter of the load connector. The load connector comprises input terminals for connecting to power lines of a power distribution network, output terminals for connecting to the load, a switch for connecting/disconnecting the input terminals to/from the output terminals, a connector transceiver for receiving the signal, a voltage sensor for measuring a voltage across the input terminals, and a connector controller. The connector controller may determine a voltage disconnect threshold for the load connector based on the at least one parameter. The connector controller may control the switch to connect the output terminals to the input terminals based on a voltage measurement and the voltage disconnect threshold.

FIXED DC BUS POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230216300 · 2023-07-06 · ·

A common enclosure includes a housing, inverter input connectors and an inverter output connector coupled to the housing, a common DC bus mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the inverter input connectors, a common AC bus mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled between the inverter output connector and a power grid connector, a controller mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the common DC and AC buses, local controllers coupled to the inverters, decentralized controllers coupled to the local controllers, and a centralized controller in communication with the local controllers. The decentralized controllers generate decentralized control signals for the local controllers based on measured voltages and currents of the electrical power grid and the inverters. The centralized controller transmits centralized control signals to the local controllers to maintain a constant voltage on the common DC bus based on a predicted DC load.

FIXED DC BUS POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230216300 · 2023-07-06 · ·

A common enclosure includes a housing, inverter input connectors and an inverter output connector coupled to the housing, a common DC bus mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the inverter input connectors, a common AC bus mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled between the inverter output connector and a power grid connector, a controller mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the common DC and AC buses, local controllers coupled to the inverters, decentralized controllers coupled to the local controllers, and a centralized controller in communication with the local controllers. The decentralized controllers generate decentralized control signals for the local controllers based on measured voltages and currents of the electrical power grid and the inverters. The centralized controller transmits centralized control signals to the local controllers to maintain a constant voltage on the common DC bus based on a predicted DC load.