This work involved the modeling of an electrical power distribution substation, and an energy storage/power generation subsystem employed to reduce stress on substation components by decreasing peaks in the substation load. The model was developed using a System Dynamics method, and iThink modeling software. By simulating various retrofitting options and loading scenarios, the feasibility of each option was assessed, showing that current energy storage technologies are currently too expensive, and that generation-based retrofitting options are more feasible.

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Creator

• Myne, Anu K.
• Coyne, Jack William

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Computing
• Sustainability
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D157I

Keyword

• Electric power distribution
• Sustainability
• Computer simulation

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2005

Sponsor

• National Grid

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright