Abstract
This paper describes the development of a discrete-event simulation framework that emulates the interactions between the power grid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and examines whether the capacity of the existing power system can meet the PHEV load demand. The probability distribution functions for the arrival time and energy demand of each vehicle are extracted from real-world statistical transportation data. The power grid's limited generation and transmission capacities are considered to be the major constraints. Therefore, vehicles may have to wait to receive any charge. The proposed simulation framework is justified and described in some detail in applying it to two real cases in the United States to determine certain regions' grid potential to support PHEVs. Both Level-1 and -2 charging are considered.
Recommended Citation
Z. Darabi and M. Ferdowsi, "An Event-Based Simulation Framework to Examine the Response of Power Grid to the Charging Demand of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 313 - 322, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Feb 2014.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TII.2013.2261305
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Discrete Event Simulation; Distribution Functions; Electric Utilities; Probability Distributions; Load Profiles; Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles; Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV); Power Grids; Simulation Framework; Transmission Capacities; Transportation Electrifications; Electric Power Distribution; Charging Event; Load Profile; Power Grid; Transportation Electrification
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1551-3203; 1941-0050
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2014 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2014
