Smartlog – A declarative language for distributed programming in smart grids. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, Thi-Thanh-Quynh; Debusschere, Vincent; Bobineau, Christophe; Giap, Quang Huy; Hadjsaid, Nouredine
• Is Part Of: Computers & electrical engineering. Volume 80(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Smartlog -- Smart grids -- Declarative programming -- Distributed database system -- Secondary control -- Discrete-time control; Computer engineering -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Ordinateurs -- Conception et construction -- Périodiques; Électrotechnique -- Périodiques; Électrotechnique -- Informatique -- Périodiques; Computer engineering; Electrical engineering; Electrical engineering -- Data processing; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 621.302854
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compeleceng.2019.106499
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-7906

Abstract

Abstract: In the control and supervision of smart grids, the objective is to handle any change in the system as fast as possible, with as few resources as possible. In this context, this paper proposes a new language, called Smartlog, designed with a declarative approach. This avoids collecting and analyzing data presenting no interest, and thus being less efficient in bandwidth usage and computational time. Smartlog is designed for operating smart grids defined as abstract structures of large and scalable distributed databases. From its definition, some major properties of this language, such as simplicity, incremental capacity, and scalability are highlighted. The language is tested on the application of the secondary control of an isolated microgrid using a real-time simulator connected to Raspberry Pis. The characteristics of Smartlog are illustrated thanks to a comparison with an imperative programming implementation of the same regulation.