Abstract
Due to the intermittent nature of renewable generation it is desirable to consider the potential of controlling the demand-side load to smooth overall system demand. The architecture and control methodologies of such a system on a large scale would require careful consideration. Some of these considerations are discussed in this paper; such as communications infrastructure, systems architecture, control methodologies and security. A domestic fridge is used in this paper as an example of a controllable appliance. A layered approach to smart-grid is introduced and it can be observed how each smart-grid component from physical cables, to the end-devices (or smart-applications) can be mapped to these set layers. It is clear how security plays an integral part in each component of the smart-grid so this is also an integral part of each layer. The controllable fridge is described in detail and as one potential smart-grid application which maps to the layered approach. A demonstration system is presented which involves a Raspberry Pi (a low-power, low-cost device representing the appliance controller).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Number of pages | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 48th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 02 Sept 2013 → 05 Sept 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 48th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
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| Country/Territory | Ireland |
| City | Dublin |
| Period | 02/09/2013 → 05/09/2013 |
Keywords
- Balancing Demand
- Demand-Side Participation (DSP)
- Domestic Load
- Controlling Appliances
- Smart Grid
