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Anthony Deese
Advisor: C.O. Nwankpa, Ph.D.
Abstract:
The application of analog emulation techniques to power system
analysis is relevant. A power grid exists in an uncontrolled environment
where its state and configuration are constantly changing. Yet
even with this uncertainty, the power system is expected to provide
highly reliable service. Therefore it is imperative that operators
have the ability to analyze the system and react to disturbances
quickly and reliably. This requires a fast-reconfigurable computational
tool capable of performing real-time power system analysis. At
the present time, digital simulation methods are not sufficient.
One major component of any power system is load. In this work,
the author will discuss how load models may be implemented as
a reconfigurable analog circuit within the framework of an emulated
power system. This discussion will examine the:
- Design, construction, and testing of a load emulation module
prototype.
- Performance of analog emulation in comparison to
digital simulation.
- Formulation of more complex non-linear
load models through the utilization of physical network data.
Although, loads have a significant effect on power system operation, load models are generally less developed than those describing generator, transmission/distribution line, and transformer behavior. The goal of this work is to demonstrate how emulation may be used, not only to analyze, but to aid in the formulation and evaluation of more complex load models: models that more accurately describe physical load behavior.
Tuesday, May 8th at 1 p.m.
Hill Conference Room,
Lebow Engr. Center 240
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