Contact: Ballard Asare-Bediako, Lectoraat Meet-en Regeltechniek, ballard.asarebediako@han.nl; 0655240904.
Context
A smart grid is an evolved grid system that manages electricity demand in a sustainable, reliable and economic manner. Designing and understanding this energy transition can be complicated. To demonstrate the behaviour of a small part of the grid, a smart grid simulation table is designed and built consisting of several 3D-printed miniature modules interconnected by different types of power lines (high, medium and low voltage) simulated by LED strips. The table is to serve as a simulation tool for providing basic understanding on the functionality of the Smart grid concept and it is intended for students, teachers, government officials and other stakeholders involved in the energy transition. There are several interested customers for this demo table: educational institutions (Hogescholen, ROCs), electricity network companies (Alliander), municipalities, and many firms involved with energy. We are developing the prototype (2.0) of the Smart Grid Demo Table in partnership with Alliander B.V.
Data Flows
Via software the values of power flowing through this grid can be both displayed on a tablet or phone via an app, and on other displays. The power flows (kW) and energy consumption (kWh) for each of the 3D-printed modules should visible should be the key task is to design and develop an interactive display app for the Smart Grid Demo Table (SGDT) and Smart meter. These include:
- develop a database and webserver.
- design an interface to display the power flows and energy consumption profiles on a tablet or screen in a visually appealing way.
- design user interface to accept inputs from user.
- Access control (login) for users
- Web application – to be used on an Android or IoS device