Theme-1
Operation, Control and Protection of
Microgrids
Theme Leader:
Reza Iravani (University of Toronto)
Project Leaders:
Amir Yazdani (Ryerson University)
Reza Iravani (University of Toronto)
Wilson Xu (University of Alberta)
Geza Joos (McGill)
July 26, 2013
Vancouver, BC
www.smart-microgrid.ca
Presentation Layout:
Theme-1 Coverage
Types & Modes of Operation of Microgrids
Theme-1 Projects
Theme-1 Statistics (Year 3)
- HQP Training
- Industry/University Collaborations
- Dissemination, Patents and IP
- Budget
- Status of Milestones
Theme-1 Technology Transfer
Theme-1: Operation, Control and Protection of Microgrids
Theme-1 Covers:
- microgrid operational strategies
- microgrid control and protection
- microgrid energy management system
- large-scale integration of DER in microgrids
- monitoring, detection and diagnostics
methodologies and technologies for microgrids
- applications of ICTs in microgrids
- analytical and off-line/real-time simulation tools for
analysis/design of microgrids
- multiple-microgrid interactions
Theme-1: Operation, Control and Protection of Microgrids
Types of microgrids considered in Theme-1:
- urban microgrids
- rural microgrids
- remote microgrids (perpetual islanded operation
with diesel based generation)
Theme-1: Operation, Control and Protection of Microgrids
Modes of operation of microgrids in Theme-1:
- urban and rural microgrids
- grid-connected mode
- virtual power plant (VPP) mode
- internally controlled mode
- autonomous (islanded mode)
- transition between grid-connected and islanded modes
- remote microgrids
- islanded mode
Theme-1: Operation, Control and Protection of Microgrids
Theme-1 Project:
Project 1.1: Control, operation and renewables for remote
microgrids (A. Yazdani)
Project 1.2: Control and energy management system for
microgrids (R. Iravani)
Project 1.3: Monitoring, diagnostics and protection of
microgrids (W. Xu)
Project 1.4: Operational strategies and technologies for high
penetration of DG units in microgrids (G. Joos)
Theme-1: Operation, Control and Protection of Microgrids
Theme-1 Statics (Year 3):
- Training Highly qualified Personnel (HQP)
- Doctoral : 9
- Masters: 9
- Undergrduate: 4
- Exchange Students (international): 2
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Theme-1 Year-3 Statics (continued):
- National Industrial Collaborations:
- Hydro Quebec, Toronto Hydro,
- Ecamion, Opusone
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Theme-1 Year-3 Statics (continued):
- University Collaborations (International):
- University of Campinas (Brazil)
- Cinvastave University (Mexico)
- University of Los Andes (Columbia)
- University of Tehran (Iran)
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Theme-1 Year-3 Statics (continued):
- Dissemination:
- journal papers : 12
- conference papers: 4
- Invited presentations: 4
- Patents and IPs:
- patent applications:2
- patents awarded: 1
- IP disclosure: 4
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Theme-1 Year-3 Statics (continued):
- Budget:
- three projects have spent the allocated
budget according to the original budget plan
- one project has under-spent the allocated budget