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Papers by G. Burt

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST)

The role of demand side management in providing ancillary services to the network is an active to... more The role of demand side management in providing ancillary services to the network is an active topic of research. However, their implementation is limited due to lack of practical demonstrations and tests that can rigorously quantify their ability to support the grid's integrity. In this paper, provision of time critical frequency control ancillary service is demonstrated by means of integrating PowerMatcher, a well discussed demand side management mechanism in literature, with real-time power hardware. The co-simulation platform enables testing of demand side management techniques to provide ancillary services.

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2017

Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthro... more Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthropogenic global warming. The intermittent nature and limited storage capabilities of renewables culminate in new challenges that power system operators have to deal with in order to regulate power quality and ensure security of supply. At the same time, the increased availability of advanced automation and communication technologies provides new opportunities for the derivation of intelligent solutions to tackle the challenges. Previous work has shown various new methods of operating highly interconnected power grids, and their corresponding components, in a more effective way. As a consequence of these developments, the traditional power system is being transformed into a cyber-physical energy system, a smart grid. Previous and ongoing research have tended to mainly focus on how specific aspects of smart grids can be validated, but until there exists no integrated approach for the analysis and evaluation of complex cyber-physical systems configurations. This paper introduces integrated research infrastructure that provides methods and tools for validating smart grid systems in a holistic, cyber-physical manner. The corresponding concepts are currently being developed further in the European project ERIGrid.

2019 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), 2019

Marine electrical power systems (MEPS) are experiencing a progressive change with increased elect... more Marine electrical power systems (MEPS) are experiencing a progressive change with increased electrification-incorporation of distributed power generation, high power density requirement, increased storage integration, availability of alternative technologies and incorporation of novel loads to name a few. In recent years, smart grid (advanced land based power systems) concepts have increasingly been incorporated within MEPS to leverage on their proven advantages. Due to the distinct nature of the two power systems, upon incorporation, the solutions need to be further proven by simulations and experimentation. This paper presents two smart grid enabled MEPS test beds at the University of Strathclyde developed to allow for proof of concept validations, prototyping, component characterization, test driven development/enhancement of emerging MEPS solutions, technologies and architectures. The capabilities of the test beds for rapid proof of concept validations and component characterization are discussed by means of two case studies. Drawing on from the two case studies, this paper further presents a discussion on the requirements of systems testing of future more electric MEPS. Index Terms-experimental evaluation, marine electrical power systems, systems testing and test beds.

2015 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS), 2015

Turbo-electric distributed power (TeDP) systems proposed for hybrid wing body (HWB) N3-X aircraft... more Turbo-electric distributed power (TeDP) systems proposed for hybrid wing body (HWB) N3-X aircraft are complex, superconducting electrical networks, which must be developed to meet challenging weight, efficiency and propulsor power requirements. An integrated system sensitivity analysis tool is presented, which can be used to support rapid appraisal studies of architectures, protection systems and redundancy requirements for TeDP systems. The use of this tool can help direct future research on TeDP systems towards the key challenges relevant to meeting the stringent weight and efficiency targets set out for N+3 aircraft concepts.

Widely held concerns over the environmental impact of emissions from large fossil fuelled generat... more Widely held concerns over the environmental impact of emissions from large fossil fuelled generating plants are serving to promote the connection of renewable or sustainable generation onto distribution networks. Many such generators are synchronous machines with low values of inertia, and thus possess short critical clearance times to avoid the onset of transient instability. With fault clearance times of up to 1s occurring in distribution networks, there is the potential for a growing problem as distributed generation makes up a larger proportion of installed capacity. This paper proposes the use of series braking resistors that are switched into circuit at the generator terminals as a means of improving transient stability, and thus avoid, or at least defer major upgrades to distribution system protection.

... 3 Applications to systems of limited dimensions 80 5.2. 4 Applications to the design of speci... more ... 3 Applications to systems of limited dimensions 80 5.2. 4 Applications to the design of specific subsystems or equipment 82 5.3 An IKBS application: electrical auxiliary systemdesign in a power station 83 5.3. 1 Problem formulation 83 5.3. ...

In the context of the energy trilemma (the provision of sustainable, affordable, reliable energy)... more In the context of the energy trilemma (the provision of sustainable, affordable, reliable energy) the application of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) distribution offers several advantages over the incumbent AC distribution system. LVDC distribution can increase the power transfer capability of existing cable assets while reducing the converter complexities required to integrate distributed generators and modern electrical loads to the network. This paper evaluates the technical potential for LVDC street lighting and integrated electric vehicle charging points by considering existing cable specifications, protection schemes and overall system efficiency. The first author was supported by EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids (EP/L015471/1) with industry support from Rolls-Royce plc. No new data was collected or generated during the course of the research.

2016 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2016

Technologies like multi-agent system (MAS) have the capability to deal with future power grid req... more Technologies like multi-agent system (MAS) have the capability to deal with future power grid requirements such as frequency management and voltage control under a flexible, intelligent and active feature. Based on web of cells (WoC) architecture proposed by European Liaison on Electricity Committed Towards longer-term Research Activity Integrated Research Programme (ELECTRA IRP), a distributed MAS with distributed negotiation ability for future distributed control (including frequency management and voltage control) is proposed. Each cell is designed as an intelligent agent and is investigated in case studies with constraints, where each agent can only communicate with its neighbouring agents. The interaction logic among agents is according to the distributed negotiation algorithm under consideration by the authors. Simulation results indicate that the WoC architecture could negotiate resources in a distributed manner and achieve successful exchange of resources by coordinating dis...

Strathprints is designed to allow users to access the research output of the University of Strath... more Strathprints is designed to allow users to access the research output of the University of Strathclyde. Unless otherwise explicitly stated on the manuscript, Copyright © and Moral Rights for the papers on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. Please check the manuscript for details of any other licences that may have been applied. You may not engage in further distribution of the material for any profitmaking activities or any commercial gain. You may freely distribute both the url (https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/) and the content of this paper for research or private study, educational, or not-for-profit purposes without prior permission or charge.

2015 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS), 2015

Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks propo... more Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks proposed for future aircraft propulsion systems could have a significant impact on their fault response. Understanding these potential variations is key to developing effective protection solutions for these aircraft applications. To this end, this paper presents the results of sensitivity studies conducted using a representative model of a faulted superconducting DC network in which key system parameters are varied. Of the parameters considered, network voltage and the cable dimensions are shown to have the greatest impact on fault current profile whilst the rate of change of fault current is shown to be sensitive to network voltage and cable length. The paper concludes by exploring the implications of these findings on the prospective protection strategy for future aircraft propulsion systems.

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), 2015

A large number of demand side management schemes have been proposed in literature for provision o... more A large number of demand side management schemes have been proposed in literature for provision of frequency control ancillary services to the network. However, it is assumed that all the flexible devices within the network are managed and controlled under one demand side management (DSM) scheme. In this paper, two independent demand side management schemes control the portfolio of flexible devices within a web of cells architecture. A methodology and scenarios for analysis of the performance of more than one DSM scheme within the same network have been realized using a real-time power hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation platform, and the paper presents this as a basis for investigations of such arrangements.

European Guide to Power System Testing, 2020

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2018

There is an emerging need to prioritize remedial frequency control measures closer to the source ... more There is an emerging need to prioritize remedial frequency control measures closer to the source of an imbalance event. This approach, referred to herein as responsibilization, is challenging to achieve within the conventional operating times of Primary Frequency Control (PFC) and therefore novel methods are sought. In this letter, a novel decentralized PFC is proposed which relies on transient phase offset to achieve fast responsibilization autonomously. The effectiveness of the proposed control is demonstrated by real-time simulations and its stability assessed by small-signal analysis. This development will lead to increased system resilience during imbalance events.

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), 2015

In this work a control system for restoration reserve providers is proposed in which optimal bidd... more In this work a control system for restoration reserve providers is proposed in which optimal biddings of restoration reserve capacity are made based on the predicted flexibility of the reserve resources within the portfolio of the reserve provider. It is assumed that the gate closure time for submitting reserve capacity bids is 1 hour before activation time. The reserve capacity bids need to be formed so that activation of the capacity is always feasible, irrespective of the consumption of the portfolio before an activation request. The determination of the optimal reserve capacity bids is only based on aggregated flexibility constraint information received by the individual flexible resources within the portfolio of the reserve provider. No further resource-specific information is used to determine the optimal reserve capacity bid. The activation and dispatch of the required power consumption at real time is done through a market-based multi-agent control system. A simulation example, in which the reserve capacity of a portfolio of batteries is simulated, proves the feasibility of the proposed approach and shows that a high precision of the portfolio response can be obtained.

8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, 2011

Distributed generation (DG) poses new challenges in distribution network development and operatio... more Distributed generation (DG) poses new challenges in distribution network development and operation. Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) will face more active management of networks, new commercial arrangements, and new challenges in asset management. Resolving these will require new types of analysis that were previously unnecessary or very rare. Collecting and processing information to facilitate these analyses presents a significant new burden for DNOs. However, methods are available that may assist DNOs in the collection of information. Three such methods are discussed here: a structured approach to fundamental information requirements; standard formats; and generic device types or category descriptions. Examples are provided of how DNOs would use the information collected to analyse DG connection and operation. Effective management of information will enable DNOs to characterise DG and perform the analyses necessary to ensure that a reliable and high-quality electricity supply...

2008 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, 2008

By providing a common power supply to both the prodevelop a high-fidelity electro-mechanical simu... more By providing a common power supply to both the prodevelop a high-fidelity electro-mechanical simulation tool in pulsion and service loads on ships, Integrated Full Electric Propulorder to characterize and understand the interactions between sion (IFEP) offers benefits of increased design flexibility and rethe electrical and mechanical elements of an IFEP power duced running costs. Whilst presenting power system challenges distribution system [2]. commonly seen in land based grid systems, the prevalence ofpower Modelling the electrical and mechanical (propeller, prime electronics, high power density, and the significance of individual. . s loads (such as propulsion drives) creates particular challenges for movers, etc.) subsystems in a common environment has almodelling and simulation tools. Operating challenges also exist, lowed a far greater understanding of the system level interacwhich require the use ofmulti-disciplinary modelling and simulation tions than that which would be possible through the analysis to investigate. This paper presents a high fidelity integrated IFEP of each of these subsystems in isolation. simulation tool, which contains models from the electrical, mechani-This paper will give an overview of the AMEPS integrated cal and thermal physical domain. This model enables investigation IFEP model (hereafter the AMEPS model), describing the key from a systems level point ofview. Some ofthe key challenges identicomponents involved and demonstrating the additional chalfied in the development of this model are discussed, focusing on lenges associated with modelling a power system on a marine aspects such as the existence of different time constants and the difficulties of system validation. The chosen solutions to the chal-platfom the A iE e brings together high-fdeiy lenges listed above are presented and discussed The effectiveness of models from the engime through to propulsor, whilch carry the integrated IFEP simulation tool is demonstrated through a case multiple simulation time steps. While a uniform simulation study on the loss ofpropulsion load. time step is often deployed in power system modelling, employing such an approach within the AMEPS model would Keywords-Marine, multi-domain physical systems, multi-rate either bring a significant computational burden or comprosimulation, validation mise the validity of the model. A multi-rate simulation approach however, enables reuse of the validated subsystem

International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2004

This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concep... more This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concepts and defining the contributions that ongoing and future research activities can bring in supporting the implementation of active management in distribution networks. These aims are achieved by defining and then extrapolating from current understanding of active network management. The key contributions from completed and ongoing projects in

2008 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2008

This paper introduces the concept of dynamic modelling for wide area and adaptive power system pr... more This paper introduces the concept of dynamic modelling for wide area and adaptive power system protection. Although not limited to these types of protection schemes, these were chosen due to their potential role in solving a multitude of protection challenges facing future power systems. The dynamic modelling will be implemented using a bespoke simulation environment. This tool allows for a fully integrated testing methodology which enables the validation of protection solutions prior to their operational deployment. Furthermore the paper suggests a distributed protection architecture, which when applied to existing and future protection schemes, has the potential to enhance their functionality and avoid mal-operation given that safety and reliability of power systems are paramount. This architecture also provides a means to better understand the underlying dynamics of the aforementioned protection schemes and will be rigorously validated using the modelling environment.

Proceedings of the 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2006

ABSTRACT

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST)

The role of demand side management in providing ancillary services to the network is an active to... more The role of demand side management in providing ancillary services to the network is an active topic of research. However, their implementation is limited due to lack of practical demonstrations and tests that can rigorously quantify their ability to support the grid's integrity. In this paper, provision of time critical frequency control ancillary service is demonstrated by means of integrating PowerMatcher, a well discussed demand side management mechanism in literature, with real-time power hardware. The co-simulation platform enables testing of demand side management techniques to provide ancillary services.

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2017

Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthro... more Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthropogenic global warming. The intermittent nature and limited storage capabilities of renewables culminate in new challenges that power system operators have to deal with in order to regulate power quality and ensure security of supply. At the same time, the increased availability of advanced automation and communication technologies provides new opportunities for the derivation of intelligent solutions to tackle the challenges. Previous work has shown various new methods of operating highly interconnected power grids, and their corresponding components, in a more effective way. As a consequence of these developments, the traditional power system is being transformed into a cyber-physical energy system, a smart grid. Previous and ongoing research have tended to mainly focus on how specific aspects of smart grids can be validated, but until there exists no integrated approach for the analysis and evaluation of complex cyber-physical systems configurations. This paper introduces integrated research infrastructure that provides methods and tools for validating smart grid systems in a holistic, cyber-physical manner. The corresponding concepts are currently being developed further in the European project ERIGrid.

2019 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), 2019

Marine electrical power systems (MEPS) are experiencing a progressive change with increased elect... more Marine electrical power systems (MEPS) are experiencing a progressive change with increased electrification-incorporation of distributed power generation, high power density requirement, increased storage integration, availability of alternative technologies and incorporation of novel loads to name a few. In recent years, smart grid (advanced land based power systems) concepts have increasingly been incorporated within MEPS to leverage on their proven advantages. Due to the distinct nature of the two power systems, upon incorporation, the solutions need to be further proven by simulations and experimentation. This paper presents two smart grid enabled MEPS test beds at the University of Strathclyde developed to allow for proof of concept validations, prototyping, component characterization, test driven development/enhancement of emerging MEPS solutions, technologies and architectures. The capabilities of the test beds for rapid proof of concept validations and component characterization are discussed by means of two case studies. Drawing on from the two case studies, this paper further presents a discussion on the requirements of systems testing of future more electric MEPS. Index Terms-experimental evaluation, marine electrical power systems, systems testing and test beds.

2015 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS), 2015

Turbo-electric distributed power (TeDP) systems proposed for hybrid wing body (HWB) N3-X aircraft... more Turbo-electric distributed power (TeDP) systems proposed for hybrid wing body (HWB) N3-X aircraft are complex, superconducting electrical networks, which must be developed to meet challenging weight, efficiency and propulsor power requirements. An integrated system sensitivity analysis tool is presented, which can be used to support rapid appraisal studies of architectures, protection systems and redundancy requirements for TeDP systems. The use of this tool can help direct future research on TeDP systems towards the key challenges relevant to meeting the stringent weight and efficiency targets set out for N+3 aircraft concepts.

Widely held concerns over the environmental impact of emissions from large fossil fuelled generat... more Widely held concerns over the environmental impact of emissions from large fossil fuelled generating plants are serving to promote the connection of renewable or sustainable generation onto distribution networks. Many such generators are synchronous machines with low values of inertia, and thus possess short critical clearance times to avoid the onset of transient instability. With fault clearance times of up to 1s occurring in distribution networks, there is the potential for a growing problem as distributed generation makes up a larger proportion of installed capacity. This paper proposes the use of series braking resistors that are switched into circuit at the generator terminals as a means of improving transient stability, and thus avoid, or at least defer major upgrades to distribution system protection.

... 3 Applications to systems of limited dimensions 80 5.2. 4 Applications to the design of speci... more ... 3 Applications to systems of limited dimensions 80 5.2. 4 Applications to the design of specific subsystems or equipment 82 5.3 An IKBS application: electrical auxiliary systemdesign in a power station 83 5.3. 1 Problem formulation 83 5.3. ...

In the context of the energy trilemma (the provision of sustainable, affordable, reliable energy)... more In the context of the energy trilemma (the provision of sustainable, affordable, reliable energy) the application of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) distribution offers several advantages over the incumbent AC distribution system. LVDC distribution can increase the power transfer capability of existing cable assets while reducing the converter complexities required to integrate distributed generators and modern electrical loads to the network. This paper evaluates the technical potential for LVDC street lighting and integrated electric vehicle charging points by considering existing cable specifications, protection schemes and overall system efficiency. The first author was supported by EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids (EP/L015471/1) with industry support from Rolls-Royce plc. No new data was collected or generated during the course of the research.

2016 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2016

Technologies like multi-agent system (MAS) have the capability to deal with future power grid req... more Technologies like multi-agent system (MAS) have the capability to deal with future power grid requirements such as frequency management and voltage control under a flexible, intelligent and active feature. Based on web of cells (WoC) architecture proposed by European Liaison on Electricity Committed Towards longer-term Research Activity Integrated Research Programme (ELECTRA IRP), a distributed MAS with distributed negotiation ability for future distributed control (including frequency management and voltage control) is proposed. Each cell is designed as an intelligent agent and is investigated in case studies with constraints, where each agent can only communicate with its neighbouring agents. The interaction logic among agents is according to the distributed negotiation algorithm under consideration by the authors. Simulation results indicate that the WoC architecture could negotiate resources in a distributed manner and achieve successful exchange of resources by coordinating dis...

Strathprints is designed to allow users to access the research output of the University of Strath... more Strathprints is designed to allow users to access the research output of the University of Strathclyde. Unless otherwise explicitly stated on the manuscript, Copyright © and Moral Rights for the papers on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. Please check the manuscript for details of any other licences that may have been applied. You may not engage in further distribution of the material for any profitmaking activities or any commercial gain. You may freely distribute both the url (https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/) and the content of this paper for research or private study, educational, or not-for-profit purposes without prior permission or charge.

2015 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS), 2015

Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks propo... more Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks proposed for future aircraft propulsion systems could have a significant impact on their fault response. Understanding these potential variations is key to developing effective protection solutions for these aircraft applications. To this end, this paper presents the results of sensitivity studies conducted using a representative model of a faulted superconducting DC network in which key system parameters are varied. Of the parameters considered, network voltage and the cable dimensions are shown to have the greatest impact on fault current profile whilst the rate of change of fault current is shown to be sensitive to network voltage and cable length. The paper concludes by exploring the implications of these findings on the prospective protection strategy for future aircraft propulsion systems.

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), 2015

A large number of demand side management schemes have been proposed in literature for provision o... more A large number of demand side management schemes have been proposed in literature for provision of frequency control ancillary services to the network. However, it is assumed that all the flexible devices within the network are managed and controlled under one demand side management (DSM) scheme. In this paper, two independent demand side management schemes control the portfolio of flexible devices within a web of cells architecture. A methodology and scenarios for analysis of the performance of more than one DSM scheme within the same network have been realized using a real-time power hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation platform, and the paper presents this as a basis for investigations of such arrangements.

European Guide to Power System Testing, 2020

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2018

There is an emerging need to prioritize remedial frequency control measures closer to the source ... more There is an emerging need to prioritize remedial frequency control measures closer to the source of an imbalance event. This approach, referred to herein as responsibilization, is challenging to achieve within the conventional operating times of Primary Frequency Control (PFC) and therefore novel methods are sought. In this letter, a novel decentralized PFC is proposed which relies on transient phase offset to achieve fast responsibilization autonomously. The effectiveness of the proposed control is demonstrated by real-time simulations and its stability assessed by small-signal analysis. This development will lead to increased system resilience during imbalance events.

2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), 2015

In this work a control system for restoration reserve providers is proposed in which optimal bidd... more In this work a control system for restoration reserve providers is proposed in which optimal biddings of restoration reserve capacity are made based on the predicted flexibility of the reserve resources within the portfolio of the reserve provider. It is assumed that the gate closure time for submitting reserve capacity bids is 1 hour before activation time. The reserve capacity bids need to be formed so that activation of the capacity is always feasible, irrespective of the consumption of the portfolio before an activation request. The determination of the optimal reserve capacity bids is only based on aggregated flexibility constraint information received by the individual flexible resources within the portfolio of the reserve provider. No further resource-specific information is used to determine the optimal reserve capacity bid. The activation and dispatch of the required power consumption at real time is done through a market-based multi-agent control system. A simulation example, in which the reserve capacity of a portfolio of batteries is simulated, proves the feasibility of the proposed approach and shows that a high precision of the portfolio response can be obtained.

8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, 2011

Distributed generation (DG) poses new challenges in distribution network development and operatio... more Distributed generation (DG) poses new challenges in distribution network development and operation. Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) will face more active management of networks, new commercial arrangements, and new challenges in asset management. Resolving these will require new types of analysis that were previously unnecessary or very rare. Collecting and processing information to facilitate these analyses presents a significant new burden for DNOs. However, methods are available that may assist DNOs in the collection of information. Three such methods are discussed here: a structured approach to fundamental information requirements; standard formats; and generic device types or category descriptions. Examples are provided of how DNOs would use the information collected to analyse DG connection and operation. Effective management of information will enable DNOs to characterise DG and perform the analyses necessary to ensure that a reliable and high-quality electricity supply...

2008 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, 2008

By providing a common power supply to both the prodevelop a high-fidelity electro-mechanical simu... more By providing a common power supply to both the prodevelop a high-fidelity electro-mechanical simulation tool in pulsion and service loads on ships, Integrated Full Electric Propulorder to characterize and understand the interactions between sion (IFEP) offers benefits of increased design flexibility and rethe electrical and mechanical elements of an IFEP power duced running costs. Whilst presenting power system challenges distribution system [2]. commonly seen in land based grid systems, the prevalence ofpower Modelling the electrical and mechanical (propeller, prime electronics, high power density, and the significance of individual. . s loads (such as propulsion drives) creates particular challenges for movers, etc.) subsystems in a common environment has almodelling and simulation tools. Operating challenges also exist, lowed a far greater understanding of the system level interacwhich require the use ofmulti-disciplinary modelling and simulation tions than that which would be possible through the analysis to investigate. This paper presents a high fidelity integrated IFEP of each of these subsystems in isolation. simulation tool, which contains models from the electrical, mechani-This paper will give an overview of the AMEPS integrated cal and thermal physical domain. This model enables investigation IFEP model (hereafter the AMEPS model), describing the key from a systems level point ofview. Some ofthe key challenges identicomponents involved and demonstrating the additional chalfied in the development of this model are discussed, focusing on lenges associated with modelling a power system on a marine aspects such as the existence of different time constants and the difficulties of system validation. The chosen solutions to the chal-platfom the A iE e brings together high-fdeiy lenges listed above are presented and discussed The effectiveness of models from the engime through to propulsor, whilch carry the integrated IFEP simulation tool is demonstrated through a case multiple simulation time steps. While a uniform simulation study on the loss ofpropulsion load. time step is often deployed in power system modelling, employing such an approach within the AMEPS model would Keywords-Marine, multi-domain physical systems, multi-rate either bring a significant computational burden or comprosimulation, validation mise the validity of the model. A multi-rate simulation approach however, enables reuse of the validated subsystem

International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2004

This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concep... more This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concepts and defining the contributions that ongoing and future research activities can bring in supporting the implementation of active management in distribution networks. These aims are achieved by defining and then extrapolating from current understanding of active network management. The key contributions from completed and ongoing projects in

2008 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2008

This paper introduces the concept of dynamic modelling for wide area and adaptive power system pr... more This paper introduces the concept of dynamic modelling for wide area and adaptive power system protection. Although not limited to these types of protection schemes, these were chosen due to their potential role in solving a multitude of protection challenges facing future power systems. The dynamic modelling will be implemented using a bespoke simulation environment. This tool allows for a fully integrated testing methodology which enables the validation of protection solutions prior to their operational deployment. Furthermore the paper suggests a distributed protection architecture, which when applied to existing and future protection schemes, has the potential to enhance their functionality and avoid mal-operation given that safety and reliability of power systems are paramount. This architecture also provides a means to better understand the underlying dynamics of the aforementioned protection schemes and will be rigorously validated using the modelling environment.

Proceedings of the 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2006

ABSTRACT