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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Systems

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  • Microgrids are increasingly popular for alternative energy management.
  • Existing tools for studying microgrids include software simulations and expensive industrial-scale hardware testbeds.
  • There is a need for accessible tools that bridge the gap between simulation and full-scale hardware validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate a modular, lab-scale AC microgrid model for studying distributed power systems.
  • To enable hybrid hardware-software simulations for more accurate microgrid analysis.
  • To facilitate research into advanced microgrid control and management.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a 1:100 power scale, 12 V AC, 60 Hz modular lab-scale grid model.
  • Designed interchangeable modules including power sources, inverters, demanders, grid monitors, and bridges.
  • Integrated modules with Beagle Bone micro-PCs and connected to the CORE emulation platform and Gridlab-D simulator for hybrid simulations.

Main Results:

  • The modular AC grid model successfully operated within the hybrid simulation environment.
  • The system allowed for the examination of AC-specific parameters like frequency, phase, and reactive power.
  • Grid metrics, including voltage and current waveforms, were collected for analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed modular lab-scale AC microgrid model offers a cost-effective and accessible solution for researching distributed power systems.
  • Hybrid hardware-software simulations using this model provide a more accurate understanding of microgrid dynamics.
  • Further research is needed to address design challenges related to AC waveform emulation and cost optimization.