(NEPTUNE) Microgrid Control with Self-regulating Feedback to Enhance Resilience and Economics
Abstract
ABSTRACT: The proposed work will advance financial-based control of grid connected microgrids andresilience-based control of islanded microgrids to create a real-time self-regulating controller that optimizesdispatch during normal operations and during a contingency event. This work has direct significance forinstallation Energy Managers and Technicians. Control strategies will be used to reduce energy cost withrespect to local utility tariffs and increase installation autonomy in the event of grid outage. Five tasks willscope, develop, and test the Minimum Viable Product. Dual-use applications will also be sought for thecivilian sector at campuses, commercial buildings, and industrial parks.Naval benefits include development and implementation of control parameters to improve reliability,resiliency, and efficiency to address requirements in DOD / Navy Energy Planning for Resilient MilitaryInstallations. Machine learning algorithms will be used to enable adaptive asset management that updatescontrol parameters with respect to seasonal, daily, and intraday changes in electricity tariffs, mission needs,and equipment availability. These benefits also align with the National Defense Strategy and NavalResearch and Development framework that prioritizes increased flexibility through incorporation ofautonomous and disaggregated systems. Further, this work will provide revenue streams for solar, storage,and microgrid assets to offset expenditures in the facilities, sustainment, restoration, and modernization(FSRM) model as deemed a critical issue in the 38th USMC Commandants Planning Guidance.MCAS Miramar and MCAS Yuma are the primary partners and problem sponsors. Energy and UtilitiesManagers, Operators, and Technicians at both installations will provide ongoing guidance on project goals,data on facilities and equipment, practical concerns with controls and asset utilization, integration advicewith legacy controls systems, and other electrical circuit information pertinent to the study. They will alsotake active part in review of the Minimum Viable Product and provide guidance for direct application ateach installation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142012266
Entities
People
- Nathan G. Johnson
Organizations
- Arizona State University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy