A multidisciplinary model to couple power system dynamics and building dynamics to enable building-to-grid integration

Yangyang Fu, Sen Huang, Yuan Liu, T. E. McDermott, Draguna Vrabie, Wangda Zuo

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Abstract

Interactions between power systems and buildings are usually ignored or over-simplified by existing modeling and simulation tools. This limits how system modeling can support Building-to-Grid integration activities. In this paper, we developed a multi-disciplinary model for motor-driven building devices to consider the interactions. This multidisciplinary model considers both mechanical dynamics and electrical dynamics of the motor-driven building devices. It characterizes the motor behavior, in response to disturbances from both power systems and buildings. We validated this model by comparing its simulation results, in terms of the response to a varying voltage signal, to those from a commonly-used power modeling tool. To demonstrate the usage of the developed model, we integrated the developed model into a simulated building cooling system. We then studied how this simulated system responses to changes in the supply voltage and the thermal load.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
EditorsVincenzo Corrado, Enrico Fabrizio, Andrea Gasparella, Francesco Patuzzi
PublisherInternational Building Performance Simulation Association
Pages940-947
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781713809418
StatePublished - 2019
Event16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Sep 2 2019Sep 4 2019

Publication series

NameBuilding Simulation Conference Proceedings
Volume2
ISSN (Print)2522-2708

Conference

Conference16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period9/2/199/4/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Science Applications

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