Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Electrical Grid Control Center Backup (473)
Problem: Electrical grid operators need a backup to continue reliable operations in the event of a local control center failure.
Project Activity Scope (from Electronics Technology Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems.
PNNL Solution:
- Provided PNNL's Electricity Infrastructure Operations Center (EIOC) which meets the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory requirements for back up control centers
- Negotiated* data access to most US grid data
- Using client models, participating utilities used the EIOC as a backup center to meet short-term backup requirements
*Note that data confidentiality requirements prohibit data release in most cases, but it can be leveraged for the development of new grid technologies.
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: EIOC facility, High Performance Computing environment, high bandwidth data acquisition capability, and industry standard Energy Management Software (EMS). The EIOC provides a shared computational facility that can reduce regional utility costs.
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- Electrical Power Grid Applications (Structured Overview)
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Contact: Ross Guttromson
