Co-simulation for cyber-physical grid modelling

We use a co-simulation platform for implementing smart grid applications, e.g., volt/Var control. In our proposed framework, power system is simulated using an expert simulation tool (we typically consider EPRI's OpenDSS) and optimization/ decision making algorithms are coded in Matlab/C++. Further integration of communication simulation is under development.

OpenDSS is available as a stand-alone executable program as well as an in-process Component Object Model (COM) for inter-process communication and dynamic object creation. In my work, I have studied three types of access methods: 1) COM interface with Matlab, 2) Direct Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) interface with MATLAB, 3) Direct DLL interface as an object using MATLAB. Some of my works that consider such co-simulation platform is listed below:

1. Adnan Anwar, Abdun Mahmood, Javid Tahri, Zahir Tari, and Albert Zomaya, "HPC based Intelligent Volt/VAr Control of Unbalanced Distribution Smart Grid in the presence of Noise," in IEEE transactions on Smart Grid, 2016.
2. Anwar, A., and Pota, H. R., "Optimum Capacity Allocation of DG Units Based on Unbalanced Three-phase Optimal Power Flow," In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, USA, 2012.
3. Anwar, A., and Mahmood, A. N., "Swarm intelligence based multi-phase OPF for peak power loss reduction in a smart grid," In PES General Meeting 2014. USA.