The objectives will be achieved through the implementation of specific activities. During Phase I (2014-2016), these activities were focus on the development of new innovative solutions which are validated during Phase II (2017-2020) in demonstration sites.
The activities for each Phase and the associated milestones are presented below.
Activities Phase II (2017-2020)
S 4.1 Multi-physics Simulations for Power Systems
Subtask leader: 10.1 HSLU, Prof. Casartelli
Description: Development of a tool for fully coupled electromagnetic-mechanic FEM simulations of an electric generation system consisting of hydro turbine, shaft, and generator. This will be used for the study of transient stability and turbine shaft fatigue; and the development of new methods for components’ stress mitigation.
| M4.1.1 Coupling prototype for turbine/generator interaction (time discretization methods for the coupled system with constraints) | 3.3. USI-ICS, Prof. Krause | [Oct. 2017] |
| M4.1.2 Fluid structure interaction for turbine/water based on immersed boundary approach | 3.3. USI-ICS, Prof. Krause | [Oct. 2018] |
| M4.1.3 Reduced model for parts of the turbine/generator system | 10.1 HSLU, Prof. Casartelli | [Apr. 2019] |
| M4.1.4 Fully coupled Multiphysics FEM simulations with reduced/full model of turbine-shaft-generator system under transient loading | 10.1 HSLU, Prof. Casartelli | [Jun. 2020] |
| M4.1.5 Development of fatigue model prototype and its application as a post-processing tool | 10.1 HSLU, Prof. Casartelli | [Dec. 2020] |
S 4.2 Reliability, Monitoring, and Failure Detection
Subtask leader: 9.1. HSR, Prof.Smajic
Description: Increased reliability and performance of monitoring tools for grid components by (a) studying the reliability of the component insulation in detail in case of dry-band surface discharges on outdoor equipment and in Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) exposed to very fast transients; and (b) analysis of the application and sustainability of novel solid-date state transformer for the power distribution based on SiC-semiconductors and definition of the optimal dimensioning criteria
| M4.2.1 Electrical characterization setup for SiC devices operational | 7.1 FHNW, Prof.Schulz | [Dec. 2017] |
| M4.2.2 Measurements, modeling, and simulations of discharges in barrier insulation systems | 9.1 HSR, Prof.Smajic | [June 2018] |
| M4.2.3 Experimental assessment of SiC reliability on package level | 7.1 FHNW, Prof.Schulz | [Dec. 2018] |
| M4.2.4 EMC analysis of large PV systems; comparison of measurements and simulations | 9.1 HSR, Prof.Smajic | [Sept. 2019] |
| M4.2.5 Analysis of insulation systems under Very Fast Transients stress due to converter switching | 9.1 HSR, Prof.Smajic | [Dec. 2012] |
S4.3 Grid Integration of PV, and Storage
Subtask leader: 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler
Description: Improved PV system components including inverter, battery, component test, and test norms by developing new fire prevention and anti-snow coverage strategies which will increase the reliability and safety of PV installations; test and develop norms for multi-tracker inverters combined with battery systems.
| M4.3.1 Tests with Multi-tracker inverters and proposal for test norms with for “ multi – tracker ” – inverter and inverter – batteries | 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler | [Mar. 2018] |
| M4.3.2 Development of strategies against snow coverage of PV plants | 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler | [Sep. 2018] |
| M4.3.3 Cost calculations and cost forecast for PV Power based on long term historical data | 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler | [Oct. 2019] |
| M4.3.4 Update of strategies against snow coverage of PV plants and development of recommendations for the use of mobiles storage | 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler | [Oct. 2019] |
| M4.3.5 PV planning considering smart power users and batteries for cost optimised installation and high (10-20%) penetration of PV power into the grid | 8.2 BFH – PV-Lab, Prof. Muntwyler | [Oct. 2020] |
Activities Phase I (2014-2016)
S4.1. Modelling and experimental investigation of Very Fast Transient (VFT) in DC installations
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M4.1.1. |
First medium- and high-voltage VFT and BIL measurements |
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M4.1.2. |
VFT damping by using HF-resonators – experimental verification |
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M4.1.3. |
HF-modelling of transformer winding – experimental verification |
Leading Institute
Industrial Partners
S4.2. Life-cycle optimization of power system components and reliability analysis
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M4.2.1. |
Implementation of a multi-physics simulation model for power system |
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M4.2.2. |
“Holistic” optimization suggestions based on simulations and experiments and its experimental validation |
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M4.2.3. |
Test procedures of battery storage systems dedicate to PV production compensation |
Leading Institute
Contributing Institutes
3.3 USI ICS; 8.2 BUAS PV; 9.1 HSR ///
Industrial Partners
ABB; Siemens; Sputnik Engineering AG; Brunner Imboden AG ;Integrated Power Solution AG; Helion Solar AG
S4.3. Addressing instability of hydro power plant during their design
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M4.3.1. |
Investigation of source of instability |
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M4.3.2. |
Design of stable start-up PSP |
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M4.3.3. |
Formulation of validated guidelines for PSP design. |
Leading Institute
Industrial Partners
S4.4. Embedded systems for the electrical grids real-time monitoring
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M4.4.1. |
Experimental demonstrators of real-time monitoring infrastructures of electrical distribution grids |
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M4.4.2. |
Phasor Measurement Units for distribution power networks based on advanced embedded systems |
Leading Institute
Contributing Institutes
Industrial Partners