Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) User Call for FY18 Laboratory Resources –
Project Title
Requestor’s Name, Organization, Address, Phone and Email
Brief Project Description- limit 250 words
Body of Request (NREL staff is only required to complete sections 3-6 and 7(b)) External parties, please respond to items 1-7 by replacing the text in the boxes below and filling out applicable tables and information. Please limit the total response to no more than 5 pages total (excluding Appendix).
1. Background and Scientific Approach Note: replace text in the box below State the specific objectives of the proposed work and the importance or significance of the results to be obtained. Describe any prior work done to validate the approach. Proposals should include sufficient information for peer review in the area of research as well as information appropriate for a more general audience.
2. Project Alignment Note: replace text in the box below Is this allocation needed to meet a DOE project milestone? If so, identify the AOP or FOA task and associated DOE technical monitor. Requests should include enough information to allow reviewers to judge the alignment with NREL and DOE missions. If your project has funding from multiple sources, please indicate each funding source.
3. Technical Resources and Support Fill out the tables below with the applicable specifications for each piece of ESIF equipment requested. If this is unknown, please describe what you think you may need.
Power Equipment- Add additional rows under the applicable equipment type if more than one is needed. (For example, if the project requires multiple AC load banks with different voltage, frequency and power requirements, use multiple rows under the “AC Load Bank” header to specify your needs for each load bank. )
Equipment Type Voltage Power Frequency (Hz) Grid Simulator
DC Load Bank
AC Load Bank
PV Simulator
Diesel Generator
Medium Voltage Equip
PV Inverter
Battery Simulator
Real Battery
Battery Inverter
DC Power Supply
Other Capabilities/Equipment - Select all that apply.
o Industrial electrical meters o Residential electrical meters o Fuel cell o Electrolyzer o Hydrogen Gas o Large environmental chamber (small vehicle) o Small environmental chamber (benchtop) o Combined heat and power (water hookup) o Diesel fuel o Natural gas o Power Hardware in the Loop with RTDS
o Power Hardware in the Loop with Opal-RT o Controller Hardware in the Loop with RTDS o Controller Hardware in the Loop with Opal-RT o Home/appliances o HVAC equipment o Fault testing o Protection equipment (panels / circuit breakers/relays) o Hydrogen vehicle fueling o Electrical vehicle o Electric vehicle EVSE
Data Acquisition - Indicate the quantity needed for each of the applicable data acquisition areas. Equipment Type Quantity Description/ Notes (Optional) Voltage sense points Current sense points
Thermocouples
Power metering points
Bandwidth for voltage and current measurements______
Additional Support – Please replace the text below.
4. Laboratory Space and Schedule Estimates
Space Estimate Total square feet needed to accommodate all equipment under test ______Please provide a list of equipment under test in the table below and include technical specifications in the Appendix of this request. Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Dimensions Equipment Owner (organization)
4. Project Scheduling Duration Estimate Please replace the text below with your response.
Schedule Estimate Please replace the text below.
5. Budget Table- Please estimate the budget associated with each party involved Funding Recipient Funding Source Amount
6. Project Participants- List everyone who will physically work in an ESIF laboratory.
Name Organization Role Email Phone
Admittance into ESIF is subject to DOE approval. Non-U.S. citizens must allow at least three weeks to process paperwork before arriving onsite.
7. Supporting Documentation (mandatory for non-NREL submissions) 7 (a) Please provide the following supporting documentation as an Appendix to this request. - Single line electrical drawing with voltage and power specifications - Technical specifications for every piece of non-NREL equipment to be used in the ESIF - Resumes for each individual expected to work in an ESIF Laboratory
7(b) – NREL Staff Only- Please upload the existing AOP or proposal write up for the full project (even if the ESIF portion is only a part of the project), if available.