Research Status & Deliverables
Ongoing research and activities in Protection and Control task force
Technology Assessment of Process Bus Solutions:
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Developed testbed systems at EPRI P&C lab for evaluating the state-of-the-art process bus technologies based on IEC 61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869-9, and proprietary solutions.
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Conducted extensive lab tests on new Protection and Control designs
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Discovered certain hidden failures that could potentially impact protection availability
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Shared early research findings with members
Test Relay Performance under Stable Power Swings:
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Developed a testbed system and simulated power swing dynamics using RTDS (real-time digital simulator)
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Conducted extensive lab testing on various relaying technologies to evaluate the capability of blocking relay operation during stable power swings in non-fault condition
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Shared early research results with members
2023 Deliverables
| Number | Name |
Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3002027041 | Life Cycle Management of Relay Settings: Configuration Management Guidelines and Effective Practices |
Technical Update |
| 3002027050 | Life Cycle Management of Relay Settings: Tools Assessment |
Technical Update |
| 3002027057 | Application Guide to Relay Firmware Change Management |
Technical Update |
| 3002027061 | Application Guidelines for Protection System Maintenance |
Technical Update |
| N/A | Technology Transfer Workshop – IEC 61850 Standard and New P&C Designs |
Workshop |
2022 Deliverables
| Number | Name |
Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3002024595 | Life Cycle Management of Relay Settings: Configuration Management Guidelines and Effective Practices |
Technical Update |
| 3002024597 | Life Cycle Management of Relay Settings: Tools Assessment |
Technical Update |
| 3002024597 | Application Guide to Relay Firmware Change Management |
Technical Update |
| 3002024600 | Application Guidelines for Protection System Maintenance |
Technical Update |