FREEDM system: An electronic smart distribution grid for the Future

George G. Karady, Alex Q. Huang, Mesut Baran

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

17 Scopus citations

Abstract

The NSF-sponsored FREEDM Engineering Research Center (ERC) is developing a revolutionary smart distribution grid, which will facilitate seamless integration of distributed renewable power generation and storage resources. The major component of the grid is a 12.47kV loop that is divided into sections. Each section is terminated by an electronic circuit breaker. The loads within the section are supplied by solid-state transformer, whose function is to rectify the 60Hz AC voltage and covert it to high frequency AC voltage. A high frequency transformer reduces the voltage, which is corrected to obtain 400V DC. This voltage will then supply the distributed generation and storage capabilities. The 400V DC will be converted to 240V/120V AC voltage, which will supply the local loads. The major components of the generation and storage system are in advanced stage of development. This panel paper describes the system and the developed components, together with the computer control of the system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2012 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: May 7 2012May 10 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society Transmission and Distribution Conference
ISSN (Print)2160-8555
ISSN (Electronic)2160-8563

Other

Other2012 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period5/7/125/10/12

Keywords

  • distribution grid
  • electronic circuit breaker
  • solid state transformer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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