eDRIVEsim

eDRIVEsim is designed for Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Motor Drives and Power Electronic Systems. Scalable from 2 to 8 processors, eDRIVEsim can run full motor and controller simulation with a very small step size. FPGA co-processors can be used with eDRIVEsim to push the simulation time steps down into nanoseconds.

   

eDRIVEsim simulators can be fully customized to meet your I/O requirements and easily perform integration of your hardware under test.

eDRIVEsim is optimized for (and not limited to):

  • Electric Motors and Motor Drives (PMSM, BLDC and IM)
  • Voltage Source and Multi-Level Converters
  • AC-Fed Drives
  • HVDC and FACTS Subsystems
  • Hybrid Powertrains, Power Steering and Auxiliary Power Systems
  • Train Traction and Auxiliary Systems
  • Ship Propulsion Systems Rectifiers and Battery Chargers
May 2009 Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems with eMEGAsim
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Wei Li
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Abstract : This document provides users with benchmark models to evaluate the OPAL-RT Technologies system configuration needed to develop research models for the following three HVDC transmission systems: • Bipolar HVDC model, •...
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Jan 2009 REAL-TIME PLATFORM FOR THE CONTROL PROTOTYPING AND SIMULATION OF POWER ELECTRONICS AND MOTOR DRIVES
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : The paper presents state-of-the-art technologies and platform for real-time simulation and control of motor drives, power converters and power systems. Through its support for Model-Based Design method with Simulink®,...
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Oct 2008 A Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Platform for Prototyping and Testing of Wind Generator Controllers
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin
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Abstract : To meet the growing demand for integration of renewable energy sources onto today’s power grids, many engineers from different specialized fields must be involved since various types of studies need to be conducted. The...
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Oct 2008 Very-high Speed Control of an FPGA-based Finite-Element-Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Virtual Motor Drive System
Authors : Christian Dufour, Handy Blanchette, Jean Bélanger
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Abstract : Presented in this paper are the results of tests involving high-speed closed-loop control of a virtual permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive implemented on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) card, connected...
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Sep 2008 Closed-Loop Control of Virtual FPGA-Coded Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Vincent Lapointe
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Abstract : Presented in this paper are the results of closed-loop control experiments using a virtual permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive implemented on a fieldprogrammable gate array (FPGA) card connected to an...
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Sep 2008 A Multi-Core PC-based Simulator for the Hardware-In-the-Loop Testing of Modern Train and Ship Traction Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Guillaume Dumur, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin
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Abstract : Today, the development and integration of train and ship controllers is a more difficult task than ever. Emergence of high-power switching devices has enabled the development of new solutions with improved...
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Jun 2008 Real-Time Simulation of VSC-based HVDC Systems using Rectification Capable Switching Function-Based 3-Level Inverter Models
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Vincent Lapointe
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Abstract : This paper presents a simulation model of a 3-level Neutral-Point Clamped IGBT inverter bridge suitable for real-time simulation testing. The model is switching-function based but also works in rectifying mode. Because...
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Dec 2007 eMEGAsim: An Open High-Performance Distributed Real-Time Power Grid Simulator
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe
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Abstract : This paper describes the architecture and specifications of advanced real-time simulators capable of accurately simulating electrical power grids and power electronic systems of any size. The OPAL-RT eMEGAsim simulator...
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Oct 2007 Modern Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Technology for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Tetsuhiro Ishikawa
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Abstract : This paper presents technologies designed for Hardware-In-the-Loop testing of modern motor drive systems commonly found in electric vehicles. Deliverable with the RT-LAB simulator comes various motor drive models with...
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Jun 2007 PC-Cluster-Based Real-Time Simulation of an 8-synchronous machine network with HVDC link using RT-LAB and TestDrive
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe
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Abstract : In this paper, we detail the real-time simulation results of a medium-sized network composed of 8 synchronous machines and an HVDC link. The model is composed of two Kundur-like 4 machines networks connected together...
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May 2007 Tests on a 23-bus network model and multi-machine model: Comparison with EMTP-RV
Authors : Guillaume Dumur, Julien Moyen, Mathieu Giroux, Vincent Lapointe
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Abstract : In this document, several power systems will be built and analyzed both with Artemis and EMTP. Load-Flow computations and transient responses will particularly be studied. Load-Flow computation will be made on a 23 bus...
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May 2006 Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Finite-Element Based Motor Drives with RT-LAB and JMAG
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Takashi Yamada, Tomoyuki Arasawa
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Abstract : This paper presents a new development in the field of design process and testing of motor drives, for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) applications. It consists of implementing the Finite Element (FE) Method applied to...
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May 2006 InfiniBand-Based Real-Time Simulation of HVDC, STATCOM and SVC Devices with Custom-Of-The-Shelf PCs and FPGAs
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a real-time simulator for large power network based on Custom-Of-The-Shelf technologies, all embedded in the RT-LAB real-time simulation platform. This platform uses Pentium, Xeon, Opteron-based PCs (...
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Apr 2006 A Versatile Cluster-based Real-Time Digital Simulator for Power Engineering Research
Authors : Lok-Fu Pak, Omar Faruque, Venkata Dinavahi, Xin Nie
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Abstract : This paper presents the development of a unique parallel and distributed real-time digital simulator for power engineering research at the University of Alberta. The simulator is built entirely from commodity-off-the-...
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Feb 2006 FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Vehicular Applications
Authors : Christian Dufour
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Abstract : Nowadays, it is a common engineering practice to test a motor controller against a simulated motor model running in real-time before using the controller in real-life conditions. This has several advantages. For example...
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Dec 2005 Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Power Drives with RT-LAB
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents the RT-LAB Electrical Drive Simulator technology along with practical applications. The RT-LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of power drives and electric circuits on clusters of...
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Dec 2005 RT-LAB Real Time Simulation of Electric Drives and Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Girish Nanjundaiah, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents the RT-LAB Electrical Drive Simulator technology along with practical applications. The RT-LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of an electrical circuit on clusters of PC running...
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Nov 2005 Real-Time Simulation of PEM-Based Fuel-Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Tuhin K. Das
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Abstract : This paper presents results on real-time simulation of a PEM-based fuel-cell hybrid electric vehicle. The hybrid electric vehicle is composed of a battery, a fuel cell, a DC-DC converter and a choice of PMSM or induction...
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Nov 2005 Real-Time Digital Simulation and Control Laboratory for Distributed Power Electronic Generation and Distribution
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : Complex power generation and distribution systems are needed on board spacecrafts, all electric warships, hybrid electric vehicles, distributed energy systems and other applications requiring compact, flexible autonomous...
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Sep 2005 Real-Time HIL Simulation of a Complete PMSM Drive at 10 µs Time Step
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents the fastest-ever-reported, real-time (RT) simulation of an AC drive on PC-cluster. The RT simulator is used to simulate a complete PMSM drive circuit in a Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) application. It...
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Sep 2005 Real-Time Simulation of Matrix Converter Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Lixiang Wei, Thomas A. Lipo
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Abstract : This paper describes a real time simulator of matrix converter system. The simulated plant is a classical matrix converter with source, input filter and load. The simulator is based on the RT-LAB real time simulation...
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Aug 2005 Electronic Platforms and On-Board Systems on Smart Vehicles: Dealing with Information in "Real-Time"
Authors : Jean Bélanger
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Abstract : This presentation describes Opal-RT's next generation hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools to be used for the next generation vehicles. An in depth look at the challenges and solutions of developing testing strategies...
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May 2005 Real-time Simulation of a 48-Pulse GTO STATCOM Compensated Power System on a Dual-Xeon PC using RT-LAB
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger
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Abstract : This paper reports on the real-time simulation of a 48-pulse GTO STATCOM static compensator with RT-LAB Electrical System Simulator using Linux PC-based, multi-processor technology. The power system has 3 buses and 3...
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Apr 2005 Real-Time and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Electric Drives and Power Electronics: Process, Problems and Solutions
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper discusses Real-Time and Hardware-In-The Loop simulation used for the design and testing of electric drives and power electronic systems. A thorough overview of the design process involving the approach of real...
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Mar 2005 Advances in Real-Time Simulation of Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Kousuke Uemura, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper describes the RT-LAB real-time simulator implementation of the Hardware-In-the-Loop simulation of a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle system with several 10 kHz converters. The paper demonstrates the necessity...
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Feb 2005 Real-Time Simulation of a Complete PMSM Drive a 10 µs Time-Step
Authors : Christian Dufour, Hisanori Yamasaki, Jean Bélanger, Masaya Harakawa, Simon Abourida, Tetsuaki Nagano
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Abstract : This paper presents a description and results of the fastest-ever-reported, PC-based real-time (RT) simulator of an AC drive. The RT simulator is used to simulate a complete PMSM drive circuit in a Hardware-In-The-Loop (...
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Dec 2004 Real-Time Simulation of a Complete PMSM Drive at 10 Microsecond Time Step
Authors : Christian Dufour, Hisanori Yamasaki, Masaya Harakawa, Simon Abourida, Tetsuaki Nagano
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Abstract : This paper presents a description and results of the fastest-ever-reported, PC-based real-time (RT) simulator of an AC drive. The RT simulator is used to simulate a complete PMSM drive circuit in a Hardware-In-The-Loop (...
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Mar 2004 Real-Time Simulation Technologies for the Simulation of Electric Drives and Large Systems
Authors : Jean Bélanger
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Abstract : This presentation presents the challenges of simulating electric drives and Opal-RT's vision for the next decade, it shows the real-time simulators' evolution, requirements and technology trends. Then,...
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Dec 2003 A PC-Cluster Based Fully Digital Real-Time Simulation of a Field Oriented Speed Controller for an Induction Motor
Authors : A.M. Trzynadlowski, J.S. Thongam, Mathieu Dube-Dallaire, Mohand Ouhrouche, R. Beguenane
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Abstract : In this paper, the authors present a fully digital real-time simulation of a high performance indirect field-oriented controller for an induction motor using RT-LAB running on a simple off-the-shell PC. This real-time...
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Sep 2003 Real-time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a real-time electric vehicle traction drive simulator along with two applications. The first application is a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase...
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Sep 2003 Real-Time Simulation of Switched Reluctance Motor Drives
Authors : Mark Ehsani, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This presentation includes an introduction on why real-time simulation of motor drive should be used. It then shows, the configuration of the SRM inverter, the basic equations of the drive, the inductance based model of...
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Mar 2003 Control of a Multilevel Converter Using Resultant Theory
Authors : John Chiasson, Keith J. McKensie, Leon Tolbert, Zhong Du
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Abstract : This paper describes the method given to compute the switching angles in a multi-level converter to produce the required fundamental voltage while at the same time cancel specified higher order harmonics.
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Dec 2002 Real-time Simulation of Electrical Vehicle Motor Drives on a PC Cluster
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a real-time motor drive simulator capable to accurately simulate a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase transformer. The simulator also includes a DC link...
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Dec 2002 Real-Time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a real-time electric vehicle traction drive simulator along with two publications. The first application is a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase...
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Dec 2002 Real-time Simulation of Induction Motor IGBT Drive on a PC-Cluster
Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a real-time motor drive simulator capable to accurately simulate a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase transformer. The simulator also includes a DC link...
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Jul 2002 RT-LAB Based Real-Time Simulation of a Direct Field-Oriented Controller for an Induction Motor
Authors : Mohand Ouhrouche, Nicolas Léchevin, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : In this paper, the authors present a real-time PC-based simulation of a direct field-oriented controller (DFOC) for an induction motor using RT-LAB software package. The use of a real-time simulator to achieve Hardware-...
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Jul 2002 Solutions to Typical Motor Load Emulation Control Problems
Authors : Abdellfattah Ba-razzouk, Hassania Baibanou, Pierre Sicard
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Abstract : This paper presents a comprehensive formulation of dynamic emulation problems of mechanical loads. The dynamometer and the electrical drive under test can be coupled with flexible or rigid coupling. Control solutions to...
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Mar 2002 Real-Time PC-Based Simulator of Electric Systems and Drives
Authors : Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This application note covers the following benchmarks: AC-DC 6-Pulse Thyristor Converter, a 6-pulse PWM Inverter and a 6-pulse IGBT STATCOM.
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Feb 2002 Real-Time PC-Based Simulator of Electric Systems and Drives
Authors : Biao Yu, Christian Dufour, Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin, Simon Abourida
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Abstract : This paper presents a novel computer-based tool for real-time simulation and rapid control prototyping of power electronic systems and drives. The tool consists of innovative algorithmic software (ARTEMIS) for the fixed-...
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Dec 2001 A Library of Simulink Blocks for Real-time Control of HEV Traction Drives
Authors : John Chiasson, Leon Tolbert
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Abstract : This paper describes the development of advanced control and modeling algorithms for the various types of motor drives considered for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The algorithms are given in the high-level language...
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Dec 2001 Induction Motor Control for HEVs
Authors : Keith J. McKensie, Zhong Du
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Abstract : This presentation is an example given from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Tennessee about the three phase inverter for electric drives, voltage and current sensor boards, three phase PWM generator,...
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