@article{vukojevic_lukic_white_2020, title={Implementing an Electric Utility Microgrid: Lessons learned}, volume={8}, ISSN={["2325-5889"]}, DOI={10.1109/MELE.2019.2962887}, abstractNote={In recent years, weather events, such as hurricanes, have caused prolonged power outages and significantly impacted the economy due to the damage to the electric utility infrastructure. To increase the resiliency of the electric power grid, microgrids started to become a preferred solution. Unlike traditional generation plants that consist of synchronous-based units, the majority of recently installed generation has been in the form of inverter-connected renewables (solar, wind, battery, etc.), resulting in significant operational challenges for the distribution system due to the intermittent nature of these distributed energy resources (DERs). Traditional electric utility systems effectively control field devices, such as capacitors and voltage regulators, which have delays associated with their operation. However, due to the traditional centralized architecture of electric power systems in general, effective real-time control of renewables is challenging due to the time it takes for changed field conditions to be identified within the centralized control system. In such cases, by the time the centralized system is ready to issue the operating command, the field operating conditions have changed. The issued operating command does not optimize the performance of the subject DER, which has led to work on localized control systems and operations. To provide localized control, secure local data access, interoperability, and distributed intelligence are key enabling factors for faster adoption of DERs and optimized control.}, number={1}, journal={IEEE ELECTRIFICATION MAGAZINE}, author={Vukojevic, Aleksandar and Lukic, Srdjan and White, Leonard W.}, year={2020}, month={Mar}, pages={24–36} }
 @inproceedings{sun_thomas_singh_li_baran_lubkeman_decarolis_queiroz_white_watts_et al._2017, title={Cost-benefit assessment challenges for a smart distribution system: A case study}, volume={2018-January}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85046337981&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1109/pesgm.2017.8274167}, abstractNote={The FREEDM system is a technology for a smarter and resilient distribution system that facilitates a higher level of distributed energy resource (DER) integration by offering effective voltage regulation, reactive power compensation and real time monitoring and control. This paper provides a framework for conducting a cost-benefit analysis for such a smart distribution system. The method first identifies the benefits, and then quantifies and monetizes them. OpenDSS time-series based power flow simulation is used to quantify the benefits accurately. The costs associated with the new components of the system are estimated based on prototype units. A cost-benefit analysis is adopted to identify the scenarios where employing such a system by a utility becomes economically attractive.}, booktitle={2017 ieee power & energy society general meeting}, author={Sun, L. S. and Thomas, J. and Singh, S. and Li, D. X. and Baran, M. and Lubkeman, David and DeCarolis, J. and Queiroz, A. R. and White, L. and Watts, S. and et al.}, year={2017}, pages={1–5} }
 @inproceedings{watterson_white_bhattacharya_widener_bosworth_vodyakho_steurer_neumayr_edrington_2013, title={Operation and design considerations of FID at distribution voltages}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84879360229&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1109/apec.2013.6520601}, abstractNote={This paper addresses the theory, construction, and testing of a novel prototype Solid State Fault Isolation Device (SSFID) that serves as an enabling technology for the multi-university, National Science Foundation funded Future Renewable Electrical Energy Distribution and Management (FREEDM) initiative. This initiative focuses on performing the fundamental research and devising breakthrough technologies to aid in the conversion of today's conventional grid to a more flexible and effective Power Electronics Distribution System (PEDS). The SSFID, the device on which this paper focuses, provides high speed (micro-seconds) sectionalizing and re-closing abilities that will support the use and function of other components of the FREEDM system that are being designed and tested by the other universities involved in the initiative. Its functional parameters and requirements are discussed and a prototype design, as well as its testing results, is presented.}, booktitle={Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC}, author={Watterson, J. and White, L. and Bhattacharya, Subhashish and Widener, C. and Bosworth, M. and Vodyakho, O. and Steurer, M. and Neumayr, D. and Edrington, C.}, year={2013}, pages={2206–2211} }
 @article{white_bhattacharya_2010, title={A Discrete MatlabSimulink Flickermeter Model for Power Quality Studies}, volume={59}, ISSN={["1557-9662"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-76849100178&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1109/tim.2009.2023121}, abstractNote={A discrete model of the IEC 61000-4-15 flickermeter is developed for use with the Matlab-Simulink simulation software package. The discrete model is a faithful reproduction of a flickermeter defined by the IEC Standard; it duplicates the functional blocks described by the standard and operates in the same way as the standardized instrument to assure complete fidelity of results. The model is intended to be used within larger simulations that contain discrete model blocks, either alone or in combination with the Simulink SimPowerSystems blockset, to provide direct quantification of flicker. The model is fully developed, and all model parameters are provided for use with 60-Hz systems. A discrete calibrator is described that duplicates the test waveforms described by the IEC Standard.}, number={3}, journal={IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT}, author={White, Leonard W. and Bhattacharya, Subhashish}, year={2010}, month={Mar}, pages={527–533} }