An intelligent multi agent framework for active distribution networks based on IEC 61850 and FIPA standards

The development of a resilient and intelligent smart grid concept with decentralized control capability requires extensive deployment of interoperable frameworks. This paper presents a global multi agent framework using IEC 61850 and the foundation for intelligent physical agents (FIPA) standards. The developed framework was implemented on a laboratory based smart grid test bed at Florida International University. The open connectivity unified architecture (OPC UA) interface was adopted to share common information between two platforms. The hardware/software based Smart Grid Test Bed involves actual IEC 61850 intelligent electronic devices (IED) and a complete hardware based laboratory setup. In order to present the capabilities of the developed framework, an autonomous distributed energy resource (DER) ancillary service use case was realistically demonstrated as a sample study.