Research Programs at CAPS

The CAPS Program Approach

Develop the research infrastructure needed to address long range advanced power system issues

• Develop an advanced modeling and simulation capability
• Provide the experimental capability needed to validate models
• Support the technology base through selected system driven basic research in materials, components, and command & control

 

Focus on the systems issues of new and emerging power system concepts

• System reaction to new component characteristics
• New component specifications for improved system performance
• Power quality issues generated by solid state switching, pulsed loads, and fault management
• System performance — reliability, re-configurability, control are all changed with new components and technologies

 

Incorporate a formal program of cost and risk analysis and economic assessment of developments and markets