Using Modelling and Simulation as a Service (MSaaS) for Facilitating Flexibility-based Optimal Operation of Distribution Grids

Moritz Stüber, Lukas Exel, Georg Frey

2018

Abstract

In this contribution, initial results of a research project on modelling and simulation as a service (MSaaS) within the context of optimal operation of distribution grids by exploiting flexibility are summarized. Based on a brief description of service-oriented architecture (SOA), definitions and key aspects of MSaaS as well as open conceptual and technical challenges are outlined. Some specific aspects and challenges are then related to a possible application: a service that predicts the flexibility that a power-to-heat system can offer is implemented as an instance of MSaaS. The calculations are based on the current state of the system and a model defined in the equation-based, object-oriented language Modelica, as well as historical data when available. Thereby, an accurate and reliable representation of the flexiblity becomes available that facilitates its use for system balancing, energy market participation and grid operations. This functionality is exposed through a representational state transfer (REST)-based service interface, designed to allow for the straightforward integration with existing systems and other virtual resources. The service architecture and initial results of the implementation are described.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Stüber M., Exel L. and Frey G. (2018). Using Modelling and Simulation as a Service (MSaaS) for Facilitating Flexibility-based Optimal Operation of Distribution Grids.In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics - Volume 2: ICINCO, ISBN 978-989-758-321-6, pages 613-620. DOI: 10.5220/0006899106130620

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icinco18,
author={Moritz Stüber and Lukas Exel and Georg Frey},
title={Using Modelling and Simulation as a Service (MSaaS) for Facilitating Flexibility-based Optimal Operation of Distribution Grids},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics - Volume 2: ICINCO,},
year={2018},
pages={613-620},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0006899106130620},
isbn={978-989-758-321-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics - Volume 2: ICINCO,
TI - Using Modelling and Simulation as a Service (MSaaS) for Facilitating Flexibility-based Optimal Operation of Distribution Grids
SN - 978-989-758-321-6
AU - Stüber M.
AU - Exel L.
AU - Frey G.
PY - 2018
SP - 613
EP - 620
DO - 10.5220/0006899106130620