eMEGAsim

Large Scale Multi-Processor FPGA-based Power Grid Simulator

eMEGAsim is ideal for the Real-Time Simulation of large power systems models. Scalable from 6 to 64 processors and using very fast 10 Gbits/s communications links, eMEGAsim can simulate your model with a very small step size. FPGA co-processors, supported through the use of Opal-RT's RT-XSG blockset can be used to push simulation time steps down to the nanoseconds range.

eMEGAsim simulators can be fully customized to meet your I/O requirements enabling integration tests of complex systems with physical Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation.

eMEGAsim is optimized for (but not limited to):

Large AC Power Grid Simulation
Global Control Development, Prototyping and Testing
Closed-loop Protection System Testing
Electromagnetic Transient Studies with Multi-terminal HVDC Systems and FACTS
HIL Testing of Physical and Prototype FACTS and HVDC Controllers
Integration Testing of Multiple Voltage Source FACTS and HVDC Systems
Integration Testing of Large Wind Farms using Detailed Power Converter Models
Large Smart Grid and Microgrid Controller Development and Testing
Simulation of Large Distributed Power Generation and Distribution Systems found on Aircraft, Spacecraft and All-Electric Ships

eMEGAsim Simulator Configuration Example for MTDC and AC System

330 Bus - Live Demo by Wei Li

330 Bus - Large Scale Real-Time Power Systems Simulation

This video presents a 330-bus power system model that can be simulated in Real-Time on the eMEGAsim Real-Time Simulator

Real-Time Simulation of such very large power systems can be achieved using an eMEGAsim Simulator incorporating...

15-bus 192-pulse STATCOM with eMEGAsim
	This video presents the Real-Time Simulation of a Voltage Source Converter (VSC)-based STATCOM, comprised of a total of 192 IGBT switches, achieving a minimum simulation time-step of 45 microseconds, and a simulation time over 140 times faster...

Real Time Simulation of an LC output Filter Grid Connected Gas Turbine under Voltage Sag Operation
	The liberalization of electricity markets and the rapid growth of the Distributed Generation sector, due to the trend towards large-scale integration of renewable energy sources with existing electrical power systems, provide impetus to highly...

Real-Time Control and Emulation of Multimachine Systems using eMEGAsim
	Multimachine/Multiconverter systems are common in many applications of electrical and electromechanical systems, including: distributed power generation networks; web transport systems and winders in paper, plastic and metal industries; and...

Real Time Simulation of a Power Plant Auxiliary System with eMEGAsim
	In a thermal power plant, part of electricity produced is consumed by the power plant’s auxiliary system. Typically, an auxiliary system includes components such as pumps, fans and soot blowers, most of which are driven by motors.To...

How Hydro-Quebec is using SimPowerSystems for Wind Turbine simulation.

Over the next seven years, Hydro-Québec will be integrating 4000 MW of wind power into its power system network. As a result, many power system studies must be conducted to properly integrate this new form of power generation.

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Benjamin Schenkman - Sandia National Laboratories - Real Time 2009 Interview

Benjamin Schenkman of Sandia National Laboratories discusses how Real-Time Simulation is critical for studying how Distributed Generation devices can be integrated into existing power grids

Interview made at the...

How Hydro-Quebec is using SimPowerSystems for Validating Detailed Real-Time Wind Turbine Models
	Patrice Brunelle of IREQ, talks about how over the next seven years, Hydro-Québec will be integrating 4000 MW of wind power into its power system network. As a result, many power system studies must be conducted to properly integrate...


	Oct 2009	Monte-Carlo Study on a Large-Scale Power System Model in Real-Time using eMEGAsim Authors : Claudio Pirolli, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Laurence A. Snider, Wei Li Published at : ECCE 2009 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition_en Abstract : 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... ECCE2009_Opal-RT_paperID1802_Final.pdf
	Sep 2009	Latest Achievements in Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems and VSC-based FACTS using eMEGAsim Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin Published at : Real Time 2009 - 2nd Annual Opal-RT International User Conference_en Abstract : This presentation will cover recent breakthroughs in the Real-Time Simulation of very large power grids using eMEGAsim. Specific topics to be covered will include: What is FACTS? What is HVDC? How to Simulate FACTS and... Presentation-RT09-JN_Paquin.pdf
	Jul 2009	A 3-Level Neutral-Clamped Inverter Model with Natural Switching Mode Support for the Real-Time Simulation of Variable Speed Drives Authors : Cédric Bordas, Christian Dufour, Olivier Rudloff Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a simulation model of a 3-level Neutral-Point Clamped IGBT inverter bridge suitable for real-time simulation testing of Variable Speed drives. The model is based on the switching-function approach,... Paper-ElectroMotion09_dufour.pdf
	Jul 2009	The complete Applications Booklet - Product Information & Simulation Applications Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Wei Li Published at : Abstract : eMEGAsim and eDRIVEsim Product Information & Simulation Application Examples Sim_Apps_Booklet-ver6-2_04July09.pdf
	May 2009	Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems with eMEGAsim Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Wei Li Published at : 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, •... RealTime_Simulation_of_HVDC_Systems_with_eMEGAsim_3rdEdition.pdf
	Apr 2009	A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of All-Electric Ships with a Multi- Platform Co-Simulation Approach Authors : Cristina Olariu, Hugo Kohmann, Irene Peres, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Loic Schoen, Wei Li Published at : Abstract : Designing an All-Electric Ship (AES) requires testing of the interaction between hundreds of interconnected power electronic subsystems built by different manufacturers. Such integration tests require large analog test... Paper_ESTS_2009_Opal-RT_Final.pdf
	Jan 2009	REAL-TIME PLATFORM FOR THE CONTROL PROTOTYPING AND SIMULATION OF POWER ELECTRONICS AND MOTOR DRIVES Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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®,... Paper-ICMSAO-2009_Opal-RT.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... CIGRE-Canada_Opal-RT.pdf
	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 Published at : 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...
	Dec 2007	eMEGAsim: An Open High-Performance Distributed Real-Time Power Grid Simulator Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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... PAPER_-_CPRI_BANGALORE_121207_FINAL.pdf
	Oct 2007	Real-Time and Off-Line Simulation of a Detailed Wind Farm Model Connected to a Multi-Bus Network Authors : Guillaume Dumur, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Julien Moyen, Vincent Lapointe Published at : Abstract : This paper describes the detailed modeling and simulation of a wind farm composed of eight doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) connected to a 24-bus electrical network. Once built, the model was brought to real-time... Wind_Farm_Model_Connected_to_a_Multibus_Net.pdf
	Oct 2007	Modern Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Technology for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Tetsuhiro Ishikawa Published at : 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... vppc_paper_f.pdf
	Oct 2007	A PC-Cluster Based Real-Time Simulator for All-Electric Ship Integrated Power Systems Analysis and Optimization Authors : Gayathri Seenumani, Jing Sun, Yanhui Xie, Yifei Liu, Zhen Li Published at : Abstract : This paper presents the development of a PC-cluster based real-time simulator for All Electric Ship (AES) Integrated Power System (IPS) analysis and optimization. The system is established at the University of Michigan... All Electric Ship Integrated Power Systems.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... 2007_ipst_dualkundurhvdc_dufour.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... 1_Tests_on_23-bus_network_model_and_multimachine_model.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... hil_rtlab_jmag_paper_2006.pdf
	May 2006	Design and Real-Time Implementation of Robust FACTS Controller for Damping Inter-Area Oscillation Authors : Bikash C. Pal, Christian Dufour, Petr Korba, Rajat Majumder Published at : Abstract : An application of a normalized H-infinity loop-shaping technique for design and simplification of damping controllers in the LMI framework is illustrated in this paper. The solution is sought numerically using LMIs with... ieee_tpwrs_00598.r31.pdf
	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 Published at : 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 (... hvdc_scv_isie06_final_paper.pdf
	Apr 2006	A Versatile Cluster-based Real-Time Digital Simulator for Power Engineering Research Authors : Lok-Fu Pak, Omar Faruque, Venkata Dinavahi, Xin Nie Published at : 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-... 3_A_Versatile_Cluster-based_Real-Time_Digital_Simulator_for_Power_Engineering_Research.pdf
	Feb 2006	FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Vehicular Applications Authors : Christian Dufour Published at : 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... dufour_extended_abstract_evs221.pdf
	Dec 2005	Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Power Drives with RT-LAB Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... peds2005_paper.pdf
	Nov 2005	Real-Time Simulation of PEM-Based Fuel-Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Tuhin K. Das Published at : 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... 2005_gpc_dufour_pem_fchev.pdf
	Nov 2005	Real-Time Digital Simulation and Control Laboratory for Distributed Power Electronic Generation and Distribution Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... hsc2005.pdf
	Sep 2005	Real-Time Simulation of Matrix Converter Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Lixiang Wei, Thomas A. Lipo Published at : 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... epe05_dufour_matrixconverter.pdf
	Aug 2005	Electronic Platforms and On-Board Systems on Smart Vehicles: Dealing with Information in "Real-Time" Authors : Jean Bélanger Published at : 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... autovision2010.pps
	Aug 2005	Real-time Simulation of Onboard Generation and Distribution Power Systems Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2005_electrimacs.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... ipst05paperv6.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... 2005_ipec_hil_elec.pdf
	Mar 2005	Advances in Real-Time Simulation of Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Kousuke Uemura, Tetsuhiro Ishikawa Published at : 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... 2005_evs21.pdf
	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 Published at : 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 (... 2005_IPEC_MelcoPMSMDriveSim_10us.pdf
	Sep 2004	Real-Time Simulation of Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Wind Turbine Applications Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger Published at : Abstract : This paper describes a real-time simulator of wind turbine generator system suitable for controller design and tests. The simulated generator is a grid-connected doubly fed induction machine with back-to-back PWM voltage... dufour_windturbinepaper2004.pdf
	Mar 2004	Real-Time Simulation Technologies for the Simulation of Electric Drives and Large Systems Authors : Jean Bélanger Published at : 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,... eds_sae2004.pdf
	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 Published at : 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... mohand_ijms.pdf
	Mar 2003	Control of a Multilevel Converter Using Resultant Theory Authors : John Chiasson, Keith J. McKensie, Leon Tolbert, Zhong Du Published at : 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. trans_control_systems_may_2003.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-time Simulation of Electrical Vehicle Motor Drives on a PC Cluster Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... epe2003_paper.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-Time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2003_epe.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-time Simulation of Induction Motor IGBT Drive on a PC-Cluster Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... ipst03_rtdrive4e.pdf
	Jul 2002	Solutions to Typical Motor Load Emulation Control Problems Authors : Abdellfattah Ba-razzouk, Hassania Baibanou, Pierre Sicard Published at : 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... 138h_baibanou.pdf
	Feb 2002	Hardware Emulation Strategies for Concurrent Microsatellite Hardware and Software Development Authors : Christopher J. Dmaren, G. James Weels, Robert E. Zee Published at : Abstract : This paper illustrates how the use of the real-time development system RT-Lab™, which combines both software-based emulation and customized hardware interfaces, provides a flexible environment to develop embedded... hardware_emulation_strategies.pdf
	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 Published at : 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-... apec2002_pc_simulator.pdf
	Dec 2001	Induction Motor Control for HEVs Authors : Keith J. McKensie, Zhong Du Published at : 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,... induction_motor_control.pdf
	Sep 2001	Real-Time Closed-Loop Control of a 6-Pulse Rectifier with Switching-Event Compensation in Artemis Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : Abstract : This short paper presents the results of testing ARTEMIS™ Advanced Real-Time Electro-Mechanical Transient Simulator on the simulation of a 6-pulse thyristor converter. The tests highlight the ARTEMIS Discrete-Time... app_ac_dc_converter.pdf
	May 2001	The Artemis Plug-in Improves the Accuracy of the Power System Under PSB/ARTEMIS/RT-LAB Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note reports how the TUSTIN method in PSB and the ART5 method in the ARTEMIS Add-On compare in terms of precision, particularly for long-term simulation. The ARTEMIS Add-On uses the ART5 method and the ‘... artemis_vs_tustin.pdf
	Dec 2000	Integrated Path-Planning Module for Robot Rapid Prototyping in a Real-Time Systems Design Environment Authors : Iraj Mantegh, Jason Michel Lambert, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a methodology in dealing with the path planning of robotic systems and its implementation. It includes a description of the software integration in an offline and real-time system. The resulting... path_plan.pdf
	Nov 2000	Effective Real-time Simulations of Event-Based Systems Authors : Alain Rabbath, Jean Bélanger, Moussa Abdoune Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a set of novel tools that allow the efficient simulation, at fixed time steps, of event-based dynamic systems. The so-called RT-EVENTS library is an innovative toolbox that can be used with the... event_based_systems.pdf
	Sep 2000	Simulation of Kundur’s Four-Machine, Two-Area Power System Under PSB/ARTEMIS/RT-LAB Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note explains a two areas, four machines power system is considered in this note in order to demonstrate numerical advantages of ARTEMIS’ fixed-step-size integration method versus Tustin method currently... kundur_performance.pdf

Download the complete Application Booklet for Electrical Applications here

Title	Application package	image
48-pulse, GTO-STATCOM-compensated power system	AD-GRID-01
Kundur power system	AD-GRID-02
HVDC, 12-pulse, 1 GW, transmission system	AD-GRID-04
8-Bus 8-Machine HVDC network	AD-GRID-05
10 Wind-Turbine Farm and Power Grid	AD-GRID-06
Multi-Machine Ship Power Generation	AD-GRID-07
23 bus Network	AD-GRID-08
23 bus Network with offshore Wind farm	AD-GRID-09
35-bus HVAC Network	AD-GRID-10
41-bus HVAC/HVDC Network	AD-GRID-11
AC Electric Railway System	AD-GRID-12
60 Hz, 138/230kV HVAC Power System	AD-GRID-13
Small Network Model with Multiple Test Sequencing	AD-GRID-14
Bipolar HVDC System	AD-GRID-15
First CIGRE Benchmark for HVDC control studies	AD-GRID-16
Multi-terminal HVDC System	AD-GRID-17
Train-traction model	AD-GRID-18
Thyristor Controller Series Capacitor test system	AD-GRID-20
330-bus HVAC Network	AD-GRID-21

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