Project Discription
The intent of the project is to model the University of Northern Iowa’s 12470V electrical distribution system electronically for computer based analysis. It should represent all five medium voltage circuits from the Power Plant through all medium voltages switches.
Because most circuits eventually tie together, there are opens in certain switches across campus where, in effect, the two circuits end. We would like the ability to run simulation scenarios without actually manipulating a switch. The model would show us what affect we would have on a circuit if we put the open in another switch in a different location. Additionally, it would help us determine how best to isolate a switch for maintenance or construction.
The advantage of this is purely visual. The model would be user friendly and easily interpreted. It would consist of the layout of the campus showing switch locations in proximity to the buildings they feed. All our switches have a unique identifier that should show up on the model as well. It would indicate what circuit was live in the switch currently feeding the transformer, what other circuits are available, if any, if the open is in the switch, etc. Other variables in design may include, one switch feeding multiple transformers, a switch just operating as a switch feeding no transformers, multiple circuits in one switch, single circuits in a switch, etc.
All variables will need to be considered when developing the final layout of the model. If possible, we would also be interested in connecting this model with our campus real time metering. The simulation scenarios then would not only tell us the buildings we would be adding to or deleting from each circuit, but real time load data that could be used in determining the real load effect of manipulating the switch. In effect, any actual changes to our system could first be analyzed by the University’s electricians using this computer based tool prior to implementing the change.
Because most circuits eventually tie together, there are opens in certain switches across campus where, in effect, the two circuits end. We would like the ability to run simulation scenarios without actually manipulating a switch. The model would show us what affect we would have on a circuit if we put the open in another switch in a different location. Additionally, it would help us determine how best to isolate a switch for maintenance or construction.
The advantage of this is purely visual. The model would be user friendly and easily interpreted. It would consist of the layout of the campus showing switch locations in proximity to the buildings they feed. All our switches have a unique identifier that should show up on the model as well. It would indicate what circuit was live in the switch currently feeding the transformer, what other circuits are available, if any, if the open is in the switch, etc. Other variables in design may include, one switch feeding multiple transformers, a switch just operating as a switch feeding no transformers, multiple circuits in one switch, single circuits in a switch, etc.
All variables will need to be considered when developing the final layout of the model. If possible, we would also be interested in connecting this model with our campus real time metering. The simulation scenarios then would not only tell us the buildings we would be adding to or deleting from each circuit, but real time load data that could be used in determining the real load effect of manipulating the switch. In effect, any actual changes to our system could first be analyzed by the University’s electricians using this computer based tool prior to implementing the change.