Multi-agent framework for power systems simulation and monitoring

This paper describes an implementation of a communication framework for power systems simulation. The framework is based on the principles of the multi-agent systems. The framework is based on technologies which became de-facto standards in this scientific field - the communication protocols COR-BA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) and KQML (Knowledge Query and Manipulation Language). The system itself economizes the open source implementation of the protocols. The whole system is dedicated to active simulation of the energy flow in a power system and its visualization. The system design takes into account possible future replacement of any particular agent with an on-line power equipment monitoring facility (ad-hoc sensors), which allows to monitor the whole power system in real time.