Ecosense has installed a Zonal DC Microgrid System in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee. As one of India's premier institutions, IIT Roorkee is dedicated to cultivating an environment that nurtures intellectually capable, innovative, and entrepreneurial professionals. The institute's mission is to drive advancements in science and technology, in collaboration with industry, for the betterment of the nation and humanity.
Zonal DC Microgrid: Revolutionizing Power System Research and Education
The future of power system education is being reshaped by innovative setups like the Zonal DC Microgrid, designed specifically for research and experimentation. This advanced system is structured into two zonal microgrids, providing a platform where students can explore the real-time workings of power grids. The core functionality lies in its ability to isolate faults: when a fault is introduced into one zone, the other zone remains unaffected and continues to function normally. This unique feature mirrors real-world grid resilience and highlights the importance of fault isolation and system reliability. Students are given the flexibility to adjust the voltage levels of 3-4 DC buses, enabling custom testing scenarios that replicate conditions found in modern power systems. This hands-on approach is invaluable for understanding the different zone configurations, including ring, mesh, loop, and radial zones, empowering students to comprehend both traditional and evolving grid structures.
What sets this microgrid apart is its inclusion of renewable energy sources like a Wind Turbine Emulator based on Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG), photovoltaic (PV) panels, and a fuel cell with battery storage. These sources provide a comprehensive learning environment that emphasizes the growing role of renewable energy in modern grids. Students can experiment with integrating these sources, studying how energy is generated, stored, and distributed across the grid under varying conditions. The fuel cell and battery storage offer insights into energy management strategies, crucial for balancing supply and demand, especially in decentralized grids. By merging theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation, the Zonal DC Microgrid not only enhances student learning but also advances research in fault tolerance, energy storage, and grid flexibility—paving the way for the future of smart and resilient power systems.
Ecosense installed Zonal DC Microgrid at IIT Roorkee
Key Highlights of the System
• Two Zonal Microgrids: Allows fault creation in one zone while the other remains unaffected and operational.
• 3-4 DC Buses: Provides buses with adjustable voltage levels for customized testing scenarios.
• Fault Isolation: Enhances learning by simulating real-world grid resilience and fault management.
• Zone Configurations: Enables the study of various grid configurations, including ring, mesh, loop, and radial zones.
• Renewable Energy Integration: Includes a Wind Turbine Emulator (based on DFIG), photovoltaic (PV) panels, and a fuel cell with battery storage.
• Energy Storage: Fuel cell with battery storage provides insight into energy management strategies.
• Hands-on Learning: Facilitates practical experimentation, advancing research on grid flexibility and renewable energy.
• Scalable Testing Environment: Allows students to simulate modern power systems and explore fault tolerance, energy flow, and storage management.
Ecosense installed Zonal DC Microgrid at IIT Roorkee
Product Demonstration Conducted
After successful installation of system, Product Demonstration is conducted. The Product Demonstration was focused on how to efficiently utilize the system to conduct their research.