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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Grid Transformation

Cyber Security of Power

System Control Methods

The widespread adoption of components with communication capabilities and internet-connectivity in power systems have increased the vulnerability of those power systems to damaging and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks . New methods are required to rapidly and accurately detect attacks and protect control systems .

Competitive Advantage

• Detailed modelling of the dynamics of power systems across the essential timescales required
• Expertise in the application of nonlinear systems theory for the detection of attacks on power control systems
• An experienced , interdisciplinary and collaborative research team with a proven track record in the fusion of electrical power engineering and control techniques
• Broad applicability to conventional central grids , as well as grid-connected and islanded microgrids

Impact

• A control theory approach to assessing cybersecurity threats reduces uncertainty

Capabilities and Facilities

More Information

Dr Hendra Nurdin
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 7556
E : h . nurdin @ unsw . edu . au
Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
• Real-time digital simulation facilities for hardwarein-the-loop testing of power-related communication equipment
• High-voltage and microgrid facilities for experimental verification
• Dedicated communications laboratories

Our Collaborators

• Network operators
• Equipment manufacturers

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