Campus Facilities Load Shedding Design

The project aims to design a microgrid to determine which building gets power first when Avista undergoes a blackout event. We will group loads in a logical way to effectively reduce overloading on microgrid generation. The overall UI microgrid scope includes the entire campus, with a total of 143 floors, excluding Northern farms. 12% of the campus load is expected to come from steam turbines, of which 3% must provide electricity for the Steam Plant. The remaining 9% for other areas of the campus. Our project scope includes designing the load shed algorithm for the following campus buildings: McClure, CNR, GJL, BEL.

=Problem Definition= 1.The UI does not have a systematic control system to control microgrid loads.

2. A load shed algorithm is required to efficiently regulate microgrid power.

Deliverables
1. Load shed algorithm to allocate the Steam Plant and IRIC power generation efficiently and safely a. Load prioritization for McClure, CNR, BEL, and GJL b. Algorithm to include user input, time of day/year, and to be easily modifiable c. Determination of switchgear required to implement the system 2. Load shed system to be modularized to allow for microgrid expansion System testing and verification with Real Time Digital Power System Simulator (RTDS) and SEL equipment 3. Economic analysis for the required load shed system equipment investment

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