Current CAPER Projects by Research Theme
Power Delivery Infrastructure and Systems:
PD-05: Inertia Estimation Using Synchrophasor Measurements
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Ramtin Hadidi at Clemson University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte
PD-06: A Machine Learning based Automated Load Model Parameterization Tool
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Ning Lu at NC State University in collaboration with Clemson University
EHP-10-PD: Improving Power Flow Performance for IVVC Application on NC Distribution Feeders with DERs
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Valentina Cecchi at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University
Power Generation, Storage and Integration:
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Johan Enslin at Clemson University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte and NC State University
Data Management, Analytics and Security:
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Johan Enslin at Clemson University in collaboration with NC State University
Power Utilization and Energy Efficiency:
Completed CAPER Projects by Research Theme
Power Delivery Infrastructure and Systems:
PD-01: Critical Infrastructure Resilience of the Distribution Grid
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher — Dr. Badrul Chowdhury at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with Clemson University
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher — Dr. David Lubkeman at NC State University in collaboration with Clemson University
PD-03: Customer-oriented Planning Strategies for Active Distribution Systems
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. David Lubkeman at NC State University in collaboration with Clemson University
PD-04: Development and Demonstration of a Power Electronics Assisted Distribution Voltage Regulator
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Tiefu Zhao at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University
EHP-01-PD: GMLC – Southeast Regional Partnership/Resilient Distribution System & Optimization
- SRNL Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Badrul Chowdhury at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with Clemson University
EHP-05-PD: Fundamentals of Power Engineering to Support Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Ramtin Hadidi at Clemson University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte and NC State University
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EHP-06-PD: Basics of Distribution System Modeling and Power Flow Workshop
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Valentina Cecchi and Dr. Badrul Chowdhury with UNC Charlotte
Data Management, Analytics and Security:
DM-01: Cyber Vulnerability Assessment of Electrical Power Systems using Distributed Synchophasers
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Madhav Manjrekar at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University
DM-02: Identification and Mitigation of Coordinated Attacks on Distributed Energy Management
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Badrul Chowdhury at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University
Energy Policy, Markets and Economics:
EHP-03-EP: How State Regulators are Attributing Costs and Benefits to Distributed Generation
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Mesut Baran at NC State University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte
Power Generation, Storage and Integration:
PG-01: Distributed Energy Storage and EV Holding Capacity with Value Proposition Development
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Johan Enslin at Clemson University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte
EHP-02-PG: Development and Demonstration of a 40kW Photovoltaic Synchronous Generator (PVSG)
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Alex Q. Huang at NC State University in collaboration with Clemson University
EHP-04-PG: Smart Battery Gauge for Continuous Battery Assessment
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Mo-Yuen Chow at NC State University in collaboration with Clemson University
- Duke Energy Sponsored Enhancement Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. David Lubkeman at NC State University in collaboration with UNC Charlotte and Clemson University
PG-02: Incorporating EV and EV Charging Stations into Integrated Resource Planning
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Linquan Bai at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with Clemson University
PG-03: Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Arc Fault Detection for PV Systems
- Base Project
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Tiefu Zhao at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with Clemson University
Power Utilization and Energy Efficiency:
PU-01: Comparative Power Flow Analysis and Power Flow Quality Criteria
- Base Project (Phase I)
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Valentina Cecchi at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University
EHP-08-PU: Comparative Power Flow Analysis and Power Flow Quality Criteria
- Duke https://wp.me/P7n9qJ-1IkEnergy Sponsored Enhancement Project (Phase II)
- Lead Researcher – Dr. Valentina Cecchi at UNC Charlotte in collaboration with NC State University