SWUTC Research Project Description
Title of Project: Developing Infrastructure for Interconnecting Transportation Network and Electric Grid
Project Number: 161006
Principal Investigator:
Ivan Damnjanovic
(979) 862-6616
P.I. Affiliation: Texas A&M University
Project Monitor:
Jenny Danieau
Transportation Planner
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Air Quality Policy and Program Development
(817) 640-3300
Project Status: Active
Date Started: 9/1/09
Estimation Completion Date: 8/31/10
Estimated Cost - Current Fiscal: $46,000
Estimated Cost - Total Planned: $46,000
Project Summary:
Project Abstract:
The use of electric energy as a propulsion fuel in transportation sector is rapidly growing. For example, just in the U.S., sales of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) have grown 80% each year since 2000. Recently, with this trend, major carmakers also announced a plan to release Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to the market in near future. Indeed, with the increase in volatility of the crude oil market and price of oil topping the once unimaginable $150 per barrel in last year, as well as the threat of global climate change increasingly acknowledged, the electricity and transportation sectors are investigating a number of new technologies that will enhance energy security by reducing the current dependency on oil-based fuels. PHEVs represent a technology that will enable the consumers in both electricity and gasoline markets and address the pressing issues of fossil-fuel dependencies and climate change. Generally, PHEVs are operated on two different infrastructures; electric power networks and transportation networks, i.e. PHEVs are not only moving on transportation networks, but also charging/discharging electricity on power networks. The goal of this project is to develop the strategic models that can be used to develop interface infrastructure between transportation system and electric distribution system.
Project Objectives:
The main objective of this research project is to develop a strategic model for developing energy exchange stations in interfaced transportation and electricity networks.
Task Descriptions:
Task 1. Conduct Literature Review
The objective of this task is to undertake a series of activities to identify the behavior of traffic flows, structure of power market, and critical issues pertinent to the development of the strategic model. This includes survey the literature related to models for traffic assignment, valuation of locational marginal prices (LMPs), and power flow analysis.
Task 2. Develop Methodological Framework
The objective of this task is to develop a methodological framework for designing the strategic model for valuation and development of interface stations. This method needs to consider the impact of PHEVs on both transportation and power networks.
Task 3. Develop Models for investigating the impact of PHEVs
The objective of this task is to develop a model to quantify the value of interface stations projects. The strategic model for investigating the impact of PHEVs on both transportation and power networks will be fully integrated in this business case model. Also, this includes development of vector time series model for power prices in several areas, which could provide more accurate forecast results.
Task 4. Test the Models
The objective of this task is to test the develop models using Austin as an example. The tests will be conducted from macro and micro analysis view point, where macro represents aggregate user behavior, and micro specific behavior. The results from this task would allow for showcasing the concept to both academic audience and policymakers.
Task 5. Prepare Reports and Disseminate Major Findings
The objective of this task is to document the performed research and disseminate the project findings.
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