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Power Grid Anomalous Signal Analysis (350)

Problem: Need to detect and understand anomalous behavior observable on the power grid.

Graphic illustrating the detection of anomalous behavior observable on the power grid

Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Controls and Measurements

PNNL Solution:

  • Develop advanced multi-channel digital data loggers to record grid phenomena at rates up to 1440/sec.
  • Used in field tests to observe grid response to injected perturbations
  • Developed data analysis methods
  • Demonstrated for hard-wired and non-contact data acquisition
  • Applicable to grid system diagnostic, planning and maintenance functions

Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Transient stability analysis; small signal stability analysis; electrical power system dynamics analysis; electrical system dynamics modeling; application of machinery and electromechanical dynamics theory; load modeling; instrument design and assembly; software development.

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