Simulation Platform for Power Packet Distribution

Abstract

Power packet dispatching system is considered an advanced technology in Smart Grids where energy producers, consumers, and prosumers are linked together through energy routers. This energy distribution approach is promising in terms of on-demand energy delivery. In addition, the power packet dispatching is easily integrated into an energy market system. In this paper, an energy distribution algorithm is simulated to demonstrate the feasibility of a router-based experimental setup. In addition, this platform considers the Multi-source Multi-load (MSML) case, heavy load case, the rescheduled power packet delivery and the storage unit connected to a load. The algorithm chooses a suitable power source to match the load need, but if it is insufficient, it selects a combination of the most suitable power sources. Finally, after determining the routers used in the power packets delivery and the paths, specific switches will be controlled to enable the power flow from the source to the destination. Several strategies have been simulated, including the single source single load strategy (SSSL), the single source multi-load (SSML), the multi-source single load (MSSL), and the multi-source multi-load (MSML). Furthermore, the simulation platform has an additional feature that allows classifying loads as high-priority or low-priority to prevent delays. In addition, one of the features of the platform is the time-division multiplexing packet management. Finally, the energy storage system implemented at each load is a strategy that this platform can simulate.