Type Structure

The abstract hierarchy enables categorization of the devices by their operational characteristics and modeling requirements.

For instance, generation is classified by the distinctive data requirements for modeling in three categories: ThermalGen, RenewableGen, and HydroGen.

As a result of this design, developers can define model logic entirely based on abstract types and create generic code to support modeling technologies that are not yet implemented in the package.

PowerSystems.jl has a category Topology of topological components (e.g., ACBus, Arc), separate from the physical components.

The hierarchy also includes components absent in standard data models, such as services. The services category includes reserves, transfers and AGC. The power of PowerSystems.jl lies in providing the abstraction without an implicit mathematical representation of the component.

In this tutorial you can find a more detailed introduction to the type system and how to manipulate data.

⠀