Power Systems Integration Lab (PSI)
The Power Systems Integration Lab operates on the same scale as a village power system, and has the ability to be modified for individual test scenarios. The lab transforms a potentially chaotic field testing environment into a continuously improving process for optimizing efficiencies. Designed for maximum flexibility, this system is capable of testing a wide range of islanded microgrid and distributed generation scenarios, as well as the performance of individual components. Examples include next generation utility energy storage such as innovative battery systems and flywheel technology, diesel-off operation, power electronics development and testing, and model verification.
Rates
PSI Rate (per day) $4,720
Permanent testbed components
- 100 kW wind turbine simulator (VFD-controlled 3-phase 480 VAC 60 Hz input motor
- coupled to a 3-phase 480 VAC 60 Hz output induction generator)
- Energy storage power converter (160 kVA 480 VAC 60 Hz 3-phase)
- MATLAB/Simulink model of diesel generator, inverter, battery and primary loads
- Ability to connect with the Diesel Testbed to test various arrangements of distribution
- grid models and inter-operability scenarios
- Programmable reactive load banks to simulate actual village or industrial loads (250 kW
- 208 VAC 3-phase and 250 kW 480 VAC 3-phase)
- Lead acid battery bank (336 VDC, 1000 Ah)
- Distributed control system
- High-resolution data acquisition equipment
For more information, please contact Brent Sheets at bjsheets2@alaska.edu or (907) 474-1194.
