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Abstract
The installation of a widespread readily available power system in the United States has been one of the number one engineering achievements of the 20th century. Now that a strong structure is in place to supply distribution electrification across the country, the next step is the modernization of these systems. Many distribution systems have not been modernized due to high costs associated with changes to the system. Modernization in the 21st century revolves around a high demand for clean energy as well as real time voltage/power flow analysis of these systems. In this project we will provide simulated models of distribution systems to show the potential effects of modernization techniques on the system before substantial investments are made. These simulations will be performed using Matlab Simulink in order to utilize the block diagram simplification layout. The simulations will demonstrate the modernization techniques of implementation of a wind generation source as well as a representative smart metering system to communicate voltage information. These techniques will be applied on two distribution feeder designs. The first design is a modification of the IEEE 13 node test feeder, chosen for its common features of shunt capacitors, overhead and underground lines. The second simulation design is a portion of Case Western's campus running from the medical center company substation control house to the load of the Millis Science Center basement vault, representing an in use system. Both systems will receive the modernization techniques of wind generation and metering systems. Through this project shareholders can review such effects on the system before choosing to invest.
Symposium Date
Fall 12-1-2012
Keywords
electrical distribution, power systems
Disciplines
Engineering
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Recommended Citation
Minnich, Trey; Jaskoviak, Anna; and Subler, Austin, "Grid Modernization using Simulated Communication Networks and Distribution Systems" (2012). Intersections Fall 2020. 39.
https://commons.case.edu/intersections-fa20/39