Περιγραφή και σκοπός της Ερευνητικής Υποδομής
KIOS hosts dedicated research infrastructures which along with our bespoke setups, prototypes, technologies, and knowhow can be used to offer a wide range of services relating to Monitoring, Control, Security and Management of large-scale Critical Infrastructure Systems (CIS) such as power and energy systems, water systems, transportation systems, telecommunication networks, healthcare systems and emergency management and response systems. More specifically:
Power Systems Research Infrastructure - It targets high penetration of renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It aims towards modelling, simulation, emulation, and experimental validation of energy systems, with capabilities in the development of smart technology for the efficient and reliable integration of renewable resources both at the building and grid level. A real-time simulator is used to develop digital twins of actual power systems (i.e., the entire Cyprus power system) and investigate the interaction with smart grid controllers and actual power devices in hardware in the loop framework. Three different energy storage pilots and a wide deployment of sychrophasor measurement units in Cyprus power substations are integrated to facilitate the development of intelligent monitoring and control solutions for smart grids. Further capabilities include the development of real- time control algorithms for power electronic converters to advance the grid integration of renewable energy sources as well as testing of cyber security solutions in active distribution grids and in digital substations.
Water Systems Research Infrastructure – It consists of an interconnected physical and virtual water transport system, that allow users to evaluate new monitoring, control algorithms and topologies, within a safe environment. It supports research and innovation projects, as well as proof-of-concept/pilot outcomes and products, aiming to the improvement and the expansion of knowledge associated with the efficiency, the reliability and the security of smart water supply networks. It is connected to a virtual part, which simulates a virtual city of 10,000 inhabitants, to capture in a realistic manner the variability on the demand related to water consumption.
Intelligent Transportation Systems Research Infrastructure – Is used for monitoring control and optimization of large-scale road network aiming to eliminate traffic congestion and also to provide safer, smarter, sustainable and eco-friendly transport networks. These activities include the investigation and validation of functional requirements, safety principles, and test methods for emerging system concepts in automated and connected vehicles. Furthermore, KIOS CoE provides holistic assessments, analysis and solutions for various problem related with the next generation of transportation networks including the investigation of autonomous intersection crossing, energy minimization strategies, congestion avoidance schemes and innovative architectures aiming to improve the overall network efficiency and travel time reliability.
Emergency response Technologies Research Infrastructure – Used for the management, monitoring and inspection of critical infrastructures through the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), sensors and robotics technologies. These technologies are used for the development of intelligent functionalities including automated path-planning, real-time image analysis, object detection and coordination architectures for multi-drone systems that ensure scalable and robust operations. The key benefits of such systems include, the enhancement of public safety, improvement of Critical Infrastructure Systems (CIS) efficiency, safety of operations and hazards avoidance, inspection, reduction of person-hours and costs. Use cases include Disaster Management & Emergency Response, Traffic Monitoring, Autonomous Navigation & Trajectory Planning, Critical Infrastructure Inspection. All our technologies can be modified and adapted for uses outside CIS.
