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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2010
Nested, hierarchical resource allocation schema for management and control of an electric power grid
David P. Chassin, Pasco, WA (US);
Robert G. Pratt, Kennewick, WA (US);
David P. Chassin, Pasco, WA (US);
Robert G. Pratt, Kennewick, WA (US);
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for distributing a resource (such as electricity) using a resource allocation system. In one exemplary embodiment, a system is disclosed comprising a first feeder network configured to deliver electrical power to a first plurality of customers. The first feeder network is controlled by a first market-based pricing system that computes a first feeder network price of electrical power at first periodic intervals. The system of this embodiment further comprises a second feeder network configured to deliver electrical power to a second plurality of customers. The second feeder network is controlled by a second market-based pricing system that computes a second feeder network price of electrical power at second periodic intervals. In this exemplary embodiment, the first feeder network and the second feeder network are part of a same distribution network, and the first feeder network price of electrical power is different than the second feeder network price of electrical power.