Scalable Integration of 4GL-Models and Algorithms for massive Smart Grid Simulations and Applications

Abstract

This paper presents a scalable integration approach for algorithms and models written in fourth generation (programming) languages for massive Smart Grid simulations as well as applications. While fourth generation languages (4GL) focus on rapid application development and the reduction of lines of code, they lack of integration and scalability features. Nevertheless, they are widely spread and often used by engineers. The scalable integration of such elements is achieved in this paper by wrapping the 4GL-models and algorithms with established web technologies like RESTful web services and load balancing. The provision of a seamless integration concept allows engineers to focus on rapid application development and liberates them from integration efforts.