demo of our project

ThetaSense

ThetaSense is a web app for constructing and simulating power networks in real time.

The backend is written in Java and sends network data to the frontend using webhooks and CRUD requests in GridServer.java.
The frontend is built with Node.js, React, and D3.js, allowing you to visually connect nodes to simulate power demands.

Overview

Nodes represent power generators and loads
Edges represent transmission lines with impedance (sample: 0.3 Ω/km)
The network is stored as a directed graph
A matrix-based DC power flow solver computes efficiency metrics
Random tick updates simulate changes in power demand

The main idea: create a power distribution network and see how efficiency changes with node placement and transmission line additions. Power grid designers could then use this program to simulate, predict, and understand potential changes to existing electrical infastructure.

Tech Stack

Backend:

Java (PowerGrid.java, GridServer.java)
DC power flow solver
Webhooks and POST requests

Frontend:

Node.js
React
Vite
D3.js for interactive visualization

🚀 Running ThetaSense

1️⃣ Install Node and Vite

npm install -g npm npm create vite@latest my-project

To run: install npm: npmjs.com install VITE npm create vite@latest my-project idk just figure it out i guess run the node from the source folder using npm run dev build and run the backend server PowerGrid.java open the locally hosted website (http://localhost:5173/)

Features

Build custom power networks

Connect generators and loads dynamically

Simulate random demand changes

Visualize network efficiency in real time

Explore how topology affects performance