Laurence A. Snider

Today’s Power System Simulation Challenge: High-performance, Scalable, Upgradable,Affordable COTS-Based Real-Time Digital Simulators

Publication date : Dec 2010
Paper File : India Conference 2011_LAG_final.pdf



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Luc-André Gregoire, Laurence A. Snider, Jean Bélanger, Girish Nanjundaiah,

Abstract

This paper describes today's power system simulation challenge. Simulator technology has evolved from physical/analogue simulators (HVDC simulators, TNA’s) for electromagnetic transients and protection and control studies, to hybrid TNA/Analogue/Digital simulators with the capability of studying electro-mechanical transient behaviour [1], to fully digital real-time simulators. Today’s global power system infrastructure is rapidly changing towards increasingly distributed generation/distribution systems, and this transformation mandates expanded use of power electronic devices: HVDC, FACTS and interfacing devices for dc and variable-frequency power sources (photovoltaic, wind generation).

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Monte-Carlo Study on a Large-Scale Power System Model in Real-Time using eMEGAsim

Publication date : Oct 2009
Paper File : ECCE2009_Opal-RT_paperID1802_Final.pdf



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Wei Li, Laurence A. Snider, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Jean Bélanger, Claudio Pirolli,

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This paper describes a versatile, multi-domain, large power grid real-time digital simulator. Its ability to conduct multiple tests for protection coordination studies is described. A large grid model built using the EMTP-RV software and simulated in real-time using the eMEGAsim platform’s EMTP-RT software tool is described. A discussion and comparisons on the different solvers offered with both simulation environments are made. Comparisons between offline and Real-Time simulations are made using superimposed fault condition waveforms. Finally, multiple random tests are performed on the featured power system model and analyzed using the eMEGAsim simulator’s software package.

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A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of Contemporary Power Systems

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Paper File : EMTP-RT.pdf



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Wei Li, Laurence A. Snider, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Jean Bélanger, Claudio Pirolli,

Abstract

This paper describes a versatile, multi-domain, real-time digital simulator of large power grids. Its capability to conduct multiple tests for protection coordination studies is described. A large grid model built using the EMTP-RV software and simulated in real-time using the eMEGAsim real-time digital simulator and EMTP-RT software tool is described. Comparisons between off-line and real-time simulations with different solvers are made using superimposed steady-state and fault condition waveforms. A multiple random tests application for protection coordination studies using eMEGAsim simulator’s built-in software TestDrive GUI and Python API scripting tool is described. The paper concludes with a discussion on the off-line, real-time and acceleration modes of simulation of the PC-based eMEGAsim simulator and its advantages for studies of modern power systems.

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