Ļć½¶Ö±²„partners with Entergy to improve electrical grid, boost reliability
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.āĻć½¶Ö±²„ researchers and Entergy engineers are working together to improve the reliability of electrical systems that power the U.S. economy.
Through its partnership with Entergyās planning department, MSUās Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems team is working to develop a load-serving capability tool and a relay settings automation tool, among other projects.
āEntergy is our longtime partner in building practical new software tools to improve performance and reduce the cost of engineering a more reliable power grid,ā said CAVS Associate Director Mike Mazzola. āBecause our research with Entergy has immediate application, we feel that consumers may realize improvements from the work, often without them even knowing it, much faster than most university research.ā
Currently, a load-serving capability software is being tested to enhance the ability to determine the power load capacity of specific assets on the electric grid. The research relationship has also resulted in the development of a relay settings automation tool that will give engineers the ability to more quickly test a wide range of scenarios, leading to more reliable service for customers.
āLeveraging local resources like the research team and facilities at Ļć½¶Ö±²„ is an efficient, effective way Entergy innovates for the future,ā said Jim Schott, Entergyās vice president, transmission. āAt the same time, weāre providing hands-on experience to the next generation of engineers, contributing to workforce development for Mississippi. Itās a powerful partnership.ā
Additional corrective action software developed through the partnership allows planning engineers to consider severe weather and variations in power loads, identifying potential problems before they occur.
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Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Ā For more, see .
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