REAL-SMART

Using real-time measurements for monitoring and management of power transmission dynamics for the Smart Grid

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'Power transmission in Europe is entering a period of significant renewal and technological change because the electrical transmission grids face increases in new and variable energy sources, especially from large scale wind power generators. They therefore face future challenges of operation and control. Changes happening in the process industries will also have an impact on electrical supply because electric motors are taking over from traditional gas turbine drivers for large-scale process equipment such as compressors. On the other hand, new measurement and data acquisition methods such as phasor measurement units are allowing greatly improved observation of the transmission grid. In the light of these changes, there is a need for a new action to give Europe a significant lead in methods for enhanced power transmission system operation using emerging measurement technologies. The REAL-SMART proposal presents a balanced programme of applied R-and-D to address measurement-based monitoring and management of the high voltage transmission grid. It involves electrical transmission system operators, companies that supply technologies and components, and universities. The REAL-SMART consortium is interdisciplinary with experts in electrical power systems, modelling, instrumentation, signal analysis, equipment condition monitoring, and automation of oil & gas processes. The consortium will conduct research and undertake secondments to transfer experience and knowledge both ways between Academia and Industry. The project integrates in-depth understanding of the power system operational issues with analysis of state-of-the-art measurements and first-principles physical knowledge. It will invent and develop state-of-the-art tools that will be deployed by the transmission system operators, and will produce trained and experienced personnel. We aim to take a pivotal role in the creation of technology for intelligent operation of the wide-area transmission grids of the future'

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Large-scale use of variable renewable energy sources raises many questions regarding integration into existing electric grids. EU-funded scientists are developing sophisticated approaches to enhance real-time situational awareness of these grand power systems and minimise the potential for power disruptions.

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Wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources and is set to account for larger percentages of electricity use in the future. In light of these changes, Europe faces significant challenges in operating and controlling electricity grids as well as in employing new measurement and data acquisition methods.

To counteract the problem of irregular power generation, the EU-funded http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/realsmart/ (REAL-SMART) project aims to develop real-time measurement methods for monitoring and managing high-voltage transmission grids. The project combines in-depth understanding of system operational issues with state-of-the-art measurement and first-principle method analyses. The interdisciplinary expert team includes energy suppliers, transmission system operators and universities.

To enhance power transmission system security, focus is laid on network modelling for quick error detection and controlling the output power being placed into the system.

REAL-SMART is developing methods for converting wide-area measurement data into information about system operation and performance in real time. These data should help quantify the wind-generation dynamic impact on the grid. Scientists are also trying to understand and quantify the dynamic impact of heavy industrial loads to prevent the electric grid from crashing.

The project team is also working on grid planning methods to ingeniously manage large-scale wind power.

Intelligent wide-area grid structures are a key component in the EU energy strategy and REAL-SMART is better preparing the electricity market for the smart grid era.