Grant: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Memorial University of Newfoundland
$24,570.00
Dynamic security enhancement strategies for power systems
FY 2010-11
Summary
We don't realize it, but the electrical outlet at our homes is actually a gateway to one of the largest and most complex objects ever built ! The electricity transmission system is one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. It is an extensive system of interconnected networks in which high voltage power lines transport electricity from generators to customers. Our standard of living depends on reliable, low-cost and high-quality availability of energy. However, unforeseen events occur that can disturb the reliable supply of electrical energy. Remember the blackout of August 2003 ! This caused significant hardship to the people and a great loss to the economy. It started with a high voltage transmission line sagging on to a tree. Disconnection of one transmission line caused other lines to carry more power and this resulted in a 'domino' effect resulting in cascading outages and blackout. This potential danger is always present and Engineers are looking for ways to make the electrical grid more 'robust' to these possible disturbances. The approach to tackle this problem is referred to in general as 'Security Enhancement'.
The main goal of this research is to develop tools that will help to enhance the overall security of the power grid. It is proposed to use methods based on advanced mathematical approach (such as optimization) and methods based on 'Artificial Intelligence'. These tools by themselves or through the power system operator implement control actions at the appropriate time. As a result, the impact of unforeseen events on the power system will be minimized and we can continue to enjoy the benefits of a reliable supply of electrical energy.
This research is significant considering the role Canada can play in the North American energy market. The leadership and progress of Canada in the technological world depends to a large extent on a reliable and secure infrastructure that can continue to supply high quality electrical energy. The proposed research is to make a valuable contribition to achieve these goals.
Program
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Recipient
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
155399-2007
Name nom
Jeyasurya, Benjamin
Department département
Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of
Organization id
89
Institution établissement
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Province en
Newfoundland and Labrador
Province fr
Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2010
Competition year année de concours
2007
Award amount
24570
Program id
RGPIN
Program name en
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Program name fr
Programme de subventions à la découverte - individuelles
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
335
Committee name en
Electromag. & Electr. Systems (H)
Committee name fr
Électromagn. et syst. électr. (H)
Area of application code
300
Area of application group en
Energy resources
Area of application group fr
Ressources d'énergie
Area of application en
Energy resources (including production, exploration, processing, distribution and use)
Area of application fr
Ressources d'énergie (production, exploration, traitement, distribution et utilisation de l'énergie)
Research subject code
2500
Research subject group en
Electrical and electronic engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie électrique et électronique
Research subject en
Electrical and electronic engineering
Research subject fr
Génie électrique et électronique
Partie
4
Nb partie
7
Application title
Dynamic security enhancement strategies for power systems
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
We don't realize it, but the electrical outlet at our homes is actually a gateway to one of the largest and most complex objects ever built ! The electricity transmission system is one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. It is an extensive system of interconnected networks in which high voltage power lines transport electricity from generators to customers. Our standard of living depends on reliable, low-cost and high-quality availability of energy. However, unforeseen events occur that can disturb the reliable supply of electrical energy. Remember the blackout of August 2003 ! This caused significant hardship to the people and a great loss to the economy. It started with a high voltage transmission line sagging on to a tree. Disconnection of one transmission line caused other lines to carry more power and this resulted in a 'domino' effect resulting in cascading outages and blackout. This potential danger is always present and Engineers are looking for ways to make the electrical grid more 'robust' to these possible disturbances. The approach to tackle this problem is referred to in general as 'Security Enhancement'.
The main goal of this research is to develop tools that will help to enhance the overall security of the power grid. It is proposed to use methods based on advanced mathematical approach (such as optimization) and methods based on 'Artificial Intelligence'. These tools by themselves or through the power system operator implement control actions at the appropriate time. As a result, the impact of unforeseen events on the power system will be minimized and we can continue to enjoy the benefits of a reliable supply of electrical energy.
This research is significant considering the role Canada can play in the North American energy market. The leadership and progress of Canada in the technological world depends to a large extent on a reliable and secure infrastructure that can continue to supply high quality electrical energy. The proposed research is to make a valuable contribition to achieve these goals.
