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Vol. 33 – Summer 2007

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Introducing eMEGAsim for power system analysis

Pushing the boundaries of multi-core computing, Opal-RT announces eMEGAsim, a distributed, parallel computing solution for real-time simulation of electromagnetic transients in power systems.

Based on RT-LAB, eMEGAsim combines Intel processors and FPGA technology to obtain simulation time steps below 250 nanoseconds, a requirement for simulating the very fast electromagnetic transients expected in power systems. eMEGAsim is designed for real-time simulation, integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and power electronic controllers used to ensure the security of large power systems. It is also used for system design, training and research.

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NEW: Opal-RT’s xPC Target Accelerator

Joining the community of MathWorks System Integrators, Opal-RT will provide an affordable high-performance platform for xPC Target, to be used for rapid prototyping and HIL simulations.

Opal-RT’s xPC Target Accelerator enables control engineers to quickly implement, test, and validate control logic, and optimize performance prior to in-system verification.

Featuring FPGA Input and Output, the xPC Target Accelerator delivers high-performance reconfigurable I/O. Opal-RT’s xPC Target Accelerator platform shares the same core hardware as traditional RT-LAB systems, and is fully scalable to accommodate advanced applications.

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NEW: OP5511 High-current, high-voltage input conditioning module

The high-current and high-voltage input conditioning module allows the conversion of 4 current and 4 voltage signals to ±10V voltage level. The current inputs are factory configurable for up to 50A continuous. The measured voltage range is configurable for up to 600 volts. Such modules are typically used for monitoring current and voltage on DC motors.

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Opal-RT welcomes Stephen Whalen, Senior Account Manager

Opal-RT is proud to welcome Mr. Stephen Whalen as the new senior account manager for the Western United States. Mr. Whalen holds an MBA and will help drive the business growth of strategic accounts for Opal-RT.

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Developer Resources

RT-LAB 8.1.3 available for download

Highlights of RT-LAB 8.1.3:

  • new API functions to get parameters and signals information

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    TestDrive interface V2.5 supports LabVIEW 8.2

    Benefit from new features and increase productivity with the TestDrive interface:

  • Develop LabVIEW panels using an object-oriented development methodology, then import into TestDrive 2.5
  • Overcome limitations of LabVIEW 7

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    Application Examples

    Real-world implementations of eMEGAsim

    eMEGAsim is a platform for engineers to perform real-time simulation, integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection devices and power electronic controllers to ensure the security of large power systems.

    Learn how eMEGAsim has been implemented to study and test the complexities of integrated power systems:

  • 10-turbine wind farm connected to a power grid
  • 23-bus power network
  • Multi-machine, shipboard power system
  • RT-LAB electrical applications

    Learn more about RT-LAB solutions for real-time simulation of electric drives, power electronics and power systems with these real-world technology applications.

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    Articles

    FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Finite-Element Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives

    By: Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Vincent Lapointe

    Presented June 17-21, 2007 at the 38th Annual IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC ’07), in Orlando, Florida, USA

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    PC-Cluster-Based Real-Time Simulation of an 8-synchronous machine network with HVDC link using RT-LAB and TestDrive

    By: Christian Dufour, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Vincent Lapointe, Jean Bélanger, Loic Schoen

    Presented June 4-7, 2007 at the 7th International Conference on Power Systems Transients (IPST ’07), in Lyon, France

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