Need for Scaled-Down Model:
Power system education must incorporate hardware-based learning alongside software simulations, as relying solely on software fails to provide a clear understanding of key concepts. A scaled-down model ensures the inclusion of real-world nonlinearities present in actual power systems. Such experimental setups are indispensable for effective planning, testing, operation, and control of power networks. Additionally, they enable rigorous evaluation of control algorithms, ensuring their adaptability and robustness in real-system conditions.
Model Description:
- The system comprises 5 buses and 7 transmission lines, accurately replicating the structure of a standard 5-bus network.
- Bus 1 is designated as the slack bus, while the remaining buses can be configured as either PV or PQ buses for flexible operation.
- Series compensation is supported across all transmission lines, and shunt compensation can be applied at any bus for reactive power control.
- Real-time electrical parameter measurements are logged with precise time-stamping and stored in a cloud-based platform for advanced analytics and post-processing.
- The network supports dynamic reconfiguration, enabling topology modifications for testing different operational scenarios.
Patent Number: Indian patent application No. 202441074449.
Specification:
- The standard 100 kV, 100 MVA power system has been proportionally scaled down to a 400 V, 3 kVA laboratory model.
- Each transmission line is rated for a maximum current capacity of 10 A, ensuring safe and accurate representation of real-world operating conditions.
Scaled Down System:
SCADA System of the Model:
Features of the setup:
- Load flow Analysis closely aligns with the computational simulations
- Series and shunt compensation towards effective real and reactive power control.
- Perform contingency Analysis
- Transmission Line Modelling and Analysis
- Investigation of Ferrant Effect and Surge Impedance Loading.
- Remote Monitoring and Control.
- Dynamic Power Flow Management.
- Overcurrent protection with coordinated relay operation.
- Perform Cyber Security Assessment Studies.
Commercialization & Consultancy:
We specialize in designing and developing scaled-down power system models tailored to your exact specifications, including custom network topologies and specialized features. Each model comes with comprehensive training support to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
For a hands-on demonstration of our working models and prototype development, we invite you to visit the state-of-the-art Power Systems Laboratory at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus.
