Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF)

User Call for FY18 Laboratory Resources–

Project Title

Requestor’sName, Organization, Address, Phone and Email

Body of Request

Please respond to items 1-7 by replacing the text in the boxes below and filling out applicable tables and information. Pleaselimit 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.
  1. Project AlignmentNote: 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 NRELand DOE missions. If your project has funding from multiple sources, please indicate each funding source.
  1. 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.

  • Industrial electrical meters
  • Residential electrical meters
  • Fuel cell
  • Electrolyzer
  • Hydrogen Gas
  • Large environmental chamber (small vehicle)
  • Small environmental chamber (benchtop)
  • Combined heat and power (water hookup)
  • Diesel fuel
  • Natural gas
  • Power Hardware in the Loop with RTDS
  • Power Hardware in the Loop with Opal-RT
  • Controller Hardware in the Loop with RTDS
  • Controller Hardware in the Loop with Opal-RT
  • Home/appliances
  • HVAC equipment
  • Fault testing
  • Protection equipment (panels / circuit breakers/relays)
  • Hydrogen vehicle fueling
  • Electrical vehicle
  • 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.

  1. 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)

Duration Estimate Please replace the text below with your response.

Schedule Estimate Please replace the text below.

  1. 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.

  1. Supporting Documentation (mandatory)

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