January 13, 2023
Conference Paper

Real-time Distribution Simulation and Application Development for Power Systems Education

Abstract

To help bridge the gap between traditional power system engineering instruction and emerging industry needs, a new set of classroom and research tools are needed. Real-time simulation tools emulating power system control room software present an opportunity to introduce students to the array of operational considerations, technical challenges, and decision-making associated with power system operations. The GridAPPS-D platform is proposed to support coursework and academic research as it provides an open-source platform for simulation, application development, and software integration. The GridAPPS-D platform, simulation capabilities, development environment, and interactive training are discussed in the context of lessons-learned from implementation for undergraduate and graduate students in the US and India. A series of potential GridAPPS-D supported academic capabilities are introduced.

Published: January 13, 2023

Citation

Anderson A.A., J.L. Barr, P. Sharma, C.H. Allwardt, S.V. Vadari, and A. Dubey. 2022. Real-time Distribution Simulation and Application Development for Power Systems Education. In IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM 2022), July 17-21, 2022, Denver, CO, 01-05. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-168278. doi:10.1109/PESGM48719.2022.9917004