Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations

US9762060B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Battelle Memorial Institute · CH

Inventors

• Karan Kalsi · Richland, US
• Jason C. Fuller · Richland, US
• Abhishek Somani · Richland, US
• Robert G. Pratt · Farmington Hills, US
• David P. Chassin · Pasco, US
• Donald J. Hammerstrom · West Richland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 31, 2013
• Grant date: Sep 12, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y04S50/10
• WIPO field: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
• 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). Among the disclosed embodiments is a distributed hierarchical control architecture (DHCA) that enables smart grid assets to effectively contribute to grid operations in a controllable manner, while helping to ensure system stability and equitably rewarding their contribution. Embodiments of the disclosed architecture can help unify the dispatch of these resources to provide both market-based and balancing services.