학술논문

Model-Based Interface Design for Smart Field-Device Integration
Document Type
Conference
Source
2022 IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC) REPC Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC), 2022 IEEE. :31-37 Apr, 2022
Subject
Computing and Processing
Engineering Profession
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Navigation
Decision making
Data integration
Power industry
Complexity theory
Power systems
Planning
Model-driven development
system integration
smart grids
common information model
Language
ISSN
2153-3636
Abstract
Operational complexity is ever-increasing for electric utilities that face challenges including integration of DERs, customer expectation of energy choices, the proliferation of non-utility-owned resources, new business models with energy service providers, and new technology with IT/OT convergence. To maintain and improve the quality of operations, planning, and decision-making in general, utilities need to manage and navigate the complexity. Managing complexity requires a modular, scalable, and flexible solution. Connecting large amounts of DERs and introducing new services requires increased grid control and evolving applications. In this paper, we show an approach utilizing model-based standardized interfaces that simplifies integration and deployment of new algorithms and smart field devices for interoperability across legacy or new systems. A modular design is presented for a reference implementation of widely used DNP3 and IEEE 2030.5 interfaces within an open-source, standards-based data integration platform for integration of smart field devices with independently developed, best-of-breed applications.