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Projects: Summary of Projects by Region Projects in Region Scotland involving University of Strathclyde : MR/S034420/1
Reference Number	MR/S034420/1
Title	Addressing the complexity of future power system dynamic behaviour
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy system analysis) 30%; Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 70%;
Research Types	Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields	PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 5%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 95%;
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 60%; Systems Analysis related to energy R&D 20%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Other sociological economical and environmental impact of energy) 20%;
Principal Investigator	Dr P P (Panagiotis ) Papadopoulos No email address given Electronic and Electrical Engineering University of Strathclyde
Award Type	Fellowship
Funding Source	BBSRC
Start Date	01 December 2019
End Date	30 November 2023
Duration	48 months
Total Grant Value	£1,216,656
Total Project Value	£1,216,656
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	Scotland
Programme
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Dr P P (Panagiotis ) Papadopoulos , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (100.000%)
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Objectives	Objectives not supplied
Abstract	Electrical power systems are undergoing unprecedented and ever-increasing change that will increase the levels of complexity and uncertainty to unprecedented levels, particularly in GB. Ensuring secure, reliable and stable power system operation is clearly paramount; not only for "traditional" electrical loads, but to power telecommunications, water supply and sanitation, natural gas production and delivery, and for transportation. Social discomfort, economic disruption and loss of life can arise in cases of partial or full blackouts. Uncertainty and complexity will arise due to the prevalence of Renewable Energy Sources (RES). In GB, millions of intermittent small energy sources (not under the control of the system operator) may be connected to the electricity distribution system in future, as opposed to historical arrangements, where a much smaller number (100 or so) of large-scale generators, under the control of the system operator, were connected to the transmission system. Furthermore, energy storage, electric vehicles, heat pumps, HVDC interconnectors, "smart grids" and associated control systems, will all act to increase the complexity and unpredictability of, and possibly introduce chaos to, the system. Extreme weather events are on the increase empirically and with reliance on renewable sources (mostly from solar and wind), this could also increase risks associated with uncertainty, complexity and system operability. Internationally respected organisations such as the IEEE and CIGRE emphasise the increasing complexity of power systems and highlight problems with unpredictable and changing power system dynamics as challenges that might compromise security and could increase the risk of blackouts. They also highlight potential improvements in reducing these risks through enhanced monitoring, control, automation and special protection schemes. Prevention and mitigation of the risk of blackouts is essential and the focus of this proposal. Understanding the changing nature of system dynamics is fundamental to addressing this risk. This Fellowship is focused on investigating, understanding, defining and representing previously un-encountered dynamic phenomena that will be manifest in future power systems due to the aforementioned increases in complexity and uncertainty. Novel modelling, prediction and control tools and methodologies will be developed to ensure an accelerated path to stable, secure, reliable and cost-effective operation and enhance understanding. This research will lead to prototype applications and demonstration in the world-leading facilities available at the host institution. Ultimately, the main impact will be maximisation of the secure use of renewables and effective decarbonisation of the electricity system, through creating models and tools to enhance "operability" of electrical power systems and reduce blackout risk. The Fellowship will enable the candidate and his institution to be international leaders in this field, which impacts both society and the economy.
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Added to Database	24/08/22