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Large-Scale Co-Simulation of Power Grid and Communication Network Models with Software in the Loop

Authors:
Eric Veith
Jawaid Kazmi
Stephan Balduin

Keywords: Co-Simulation; Smart Grid; Power Grid Information and Communication Technology; Software in the Loop; Linux Development

Abstract:
Power grids are transitioning from an infrastructure model based on reactive electronics towards a smart grid that features complex software stacks with intelligent, pro-active and decentralized control. As the power grid infrastructure becomes a platform for software, the need for a reliable roll-out of software updates on a large scale becomes evident. In order to validate resilient large-scale software roll-out protocols, corresponding test beds are needed, which mirror not only Information and Communication Technology (ICT) networks, but also include the actual software being deployed, and show the interaction between the power grid and the ICT network during the roll-out, and especially during roll-out failures. In this paper, we describe the design implementation of a large-scale co-simulation test bed that combines ICT and power grid simulators. We pay specific attention to the details of integrating containerized software in the simulation loop.

Pages: 30 to 36

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2020

Publication date: September 27, 2020

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-412X

ISBN: 978-1-61208-788-7

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from September 27, 2020 to October 1, 2020