Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Electrical Grid Monitoring System (266)
Problem: Need improved grid operating data to enable more effective real-time control and utilization of the electrical grid
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Develop Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) to measure and record western grid operating data
- Higher data rates provide improved monitoring of rapid grid events and allow improved analysis and control
- WAMS equipment tailored and deployed for several major electrical utilities to allow improved operation
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Data acquisition system development; electrical power system dynamics analysis; electrical system dynamics modeling; software development; data presentation and interpretation.
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Contact: John Hauer
