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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2017
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Karanjit Kalsi, Richland, WA (US);
Jason C. Fuller, Richland, WA (US);
Abhishek Somani, Richland, WA (US);
Robert G. Pratt, Kennewick, WA (US);
David P. Chassin, Pasco, WA (US);
Donald J. Hammerstrom, West Richland, WA (US);
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for facilitating operation and control of a resource distribution system (such as a power grid). Among the disclosed embodiments is a distributed hierarchical control architecture (DHCA) that enables smart grid assets to effectively contribute to grid operations in a controllable manner, while helping to ensure system stability and equitably rewarding their contribution. Embodiments of the disclosed architecture can help unify the dispatch of these resources to provide both market-based and balancing services.