Assignment 1

A standalone facility contains a base power supply, battery energy storage system,
electric vehicle and load. The base power supply is rated at 300kW. The battery
energy storage system has a starting capacity of 10000kW*Minute. The load is given
as in Table 1:
Table 1: Load profile
Minutes Power (kW)
0 200
30 200
30 300
60 300
60 400
90 400
90 300
120 300
120 200
150 200
150 150
180 150
180 500
210 500
210 600
240 600

Ideally, the operator wanted to charge the EV when the base power supply is greater
than load. When the load demand is greater than the base power supply, the battery
energy storage system will discharge to support the load.

Using Vensim simulation software, conduct the following analysis.

A. Develop models for base power, battery energy storage, EV battery storage,
EV battery power and load power.
(10Marks)
B. Conduct a power balance analysis for the grid-connected building. Re-
produce the following results in simulations through a graphical sketch.
i. Base power (kW) over time
ii. Load consumption (kW) over time
iii. Energy stored in battery (kW*minutes) over time
iv. Energy stored in EV (kW*minutes) over time
v. EV battery power (kW) over time
(5 Marks)
Save and submit the file with name “Assignment.mdl” into Spectrum.
Notes:
1. Strictly no discussions amongst classmates in solving the questions. Marks
will be deducted from both givers and takers even if minor similarities were
found in the solutions.
2. All questions pertaining to the test questions must be directed to the lecturer
only and not directed to any classmates.
3. After submitting to Spectrum, double check your uploaded files in Spectrum to
make sure they can be executed properly before the deadline.