Transactive control framework and toolkit functions

US11468460B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Battelle Memorial Institute · CH

Inventors

• Donald J. Hammerstrom · West Richland, US
• Ronald B. Melton · Richland, US
• Trishan Esram · Richland, US
• John E. Hathaway · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 19, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 11, 2022
• Expiry date: Dec 9, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y04S50/14
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for facilitating operation and control of a resource distribution system (such as a power grid). For example, embodiments of the disclosed technology can be used to improve the resiliency of a power grid and to allow for improved consumption of renewable resources. Further, certain implementations facilitate a degree of decentralized operations not available elsewhere.