Distributed Control and Intelligence for Electric Grids
- 1. 2017 IEEE-PES General Meeting Panel: Lessons Learned from Implementing Portable and Reconfigurable Microgrids for Resilient Operation James Dodenhoff, Regional Business Development Director-West July 18, 2017 Distributed Control and Intelligence for Electric Grids
- 2. Program Overview - Scope • Develop and field an innovative combination of advanced power controls and intelligent power distribution reducing fuel consumption while allowing systems to seamlessly operate independently. • Produce, manufacture, test and deliver prototype Intelligent Power Distribution (IPD) items, including: • Two (2) IPC-in-the-wire for generators • Two (2) Intelligent Phase Balancing PDUs (IPMDS) • Two (2) IPC-in-the-wire for two (2) 5-ton ECUs 2
- 3. Program Overview - Objectives 1. Enhanced Military Capability and System Cost Reduction • Reduced fuel consumption and generator run time • Reduced heat buildup, generator damage and maintenance requirements through dispatch optimization and phase balancing • Sound abatement • Reduced system weight 2. Accelerates Military Development Capability • Plug-and-Play capability • Automatic reconfiguration • Improved system flexibility and simplicity • Advanced monitoring and future capability for prognostics and diagnostics 3. Acquisition Development Cost Reduction • Retrofit existing fielded equipment • Simplify manufacturing to minimize field maintenance costs 3
- 4. Schematic of Energy Control Network 4
- 5. Schematic of Energy Control Network with Intelligent Power Controllers (IPC’s) 5
- 6. IPC-in-the-wire for Generators 6 Assembled IPC-in-the-wire Lower Module
- 7. IPC-in-the-Wire Development Synopsis • Re-designed initial concept • Tested and successfully executed self-identification of attached hardware (generator or ECU) • Achieved communication and control of generator through easYgen • Implemented override control of ECU through interceptor 7 Sub Components Custom data acquisition board Inter-module communications board Custom power supply board Upper and Lower module designs
- 8. IPC’s to Control ECU’s 8
- 9. Functionality of ECU Interceptor 9
- 10. ECU Interceptor 10 Interceptor connected to ECU Connected interceptor – Internal View
- 12. Schematic of Energy Control Network 12
- 13. 13 MEPDIS UNITS 60 amp IPC-in-the Wire Units ECU Remote Control Boxes PDU’s Three Load Banks
- 14. 14 2, 400 Amp IPC-in-the-Wire Units 60 kW AMMPS Generator 30 kW TQC
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- 17. Graphical User Interface IPERC Proprietary; FOUO, Exempt from FOIA, Distribution B 17 Equipment Profiles Overall System snapshot System Alerts and Warnings
- 18. Graphical User Interface IPERC Proprietary; FOUO, Exempt from FIOA, Distribution B 18 Easy access menu Selected component Device search Device control
- 19. Demonstration Process 1. System Start up 2. System Adaptive Intelligence 3. ECU load shedding 4. Intelligent Phase Balancing PDU load shedding 5. Generator Dispatch 6. Identification and treatment of stealth loads 19
- 20. Demonstrating load shedding on the ECU’s 20
- 21. Demonstrating load shedding on the PDU’s 21
- 22. Demonstrating generator load sharing 22
- 23. 23 Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security 2.4MW microgrid built around wastewater treatment plant Completed January 2013 4.2MW microgrid built around mission-critical base command centers Completed October 2013 SPIDERS I – Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, HI 5.8MW microgrid encompassing entire Navy Pacific Command base Completed August 2015 SPIDERS II – Fort Carson, CO SPIDERS III – Camp Smith, Oahu, HI ATO Issued IPERC has implemented three installation microgrids for the SPIDERS program, sponsored by the US Department of Defense in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security. The program focuses on protecting mission-critical loads and bolstering energy efficiency. SPIDERS ATO to be Issued Any Day!!!
- 24. • Jim.Dodenhoff@iperc.com • M 310-936-9456 www.IPERC.com IPERC Contact: Jim Dodenhoff Regional Business Development Director-West SECURITY Industry-leading expertise in securing local energy assets from cyberattacks of all kinds RESILIENCY Distributed controls eliminate single points of failure and optimize contingency handling COST SAVINGS Optimized control solution for economic benefits when grid-connected or islanded $