This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) award in the amount of $274,995 supports research to develop new techniques for fault detection in inverter-dominated power systems. The project, led by the New Jersey Institute of Technology, aims to create auxiliary signal-based methods to distinguish normal grid operations from short-circuit faults, which can cause significant damage if not quickly identified. The research will characterize the optimal auxiliary signals and the necessary infrastructure to reliably detect faults in power systems with high penetration of inverter-based resources like renewable energy. This work is intended to enhance the reliability of modern power grids and facilitate greater integration of inverter-based technologies. The project will also contribute to curriculum development at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and provide energy-focused programming for K-12 students.
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