Technical Documents
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Jun 2011 |
Floating-Point Engines for the FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Power Electronic Circuits Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Mahseredjian, Authors : Jean-Pierre David, Authors : Tarek Ould Bachir Related Event: IPST 2011 - International Conference on Power Transients Abstract : The real-time simulation of power electronic circuits is challenging for several reasons. A PC-based simulation can hardly achieve time-steps below 5-10 μs: this yields a limit on the maximal power electronic switching... |
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Jun 2011 |
RECONFIGURABLE FLOATING-POINT ENGINES FOR THE REAL-TIME SIMULATION OF PECS: A HIGH-SPEED PMSM DRIVE CASE STUDY Authors : C. Dufour, Authors : J. Bélanger, Authors : J. Mahseredjian, Authors : J.P. David, Authors : T. Ould Bachir Related Event: ELECTRIMACS 2011 Abstract : The real-time simulation of PMSM drives enables thorough testing of control strategies and allows rapid deployment of automotive applications. However, the simulation of power electronic circuits (PECs) in the context of... |
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Jan 2011 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) to reduce the development cost of power electronic converters Authors : Girish Nanjundaiah, Authors : Kamal Al-Haddad, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire Related Event: IICPE 2011 - India International Conference on Power Electronics Abstract : This paper proposes a validation methodology for implementing solutions to challenges involved with power electronic converter design. Typically, the design process consists of first simulating the converter and then... |
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Dec 2010 |
Today’s Power System Simulation Challenge: High-performance, Scalable, Upgradable,Affordable COTS-Based Real-Time Digital Simulators Authors : Girish Nanjundaiah, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Laurence A. Snider, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire 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... |
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Oct 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation and Control of Reluctance Motor Drives for High Speed Operation with Reduced Torque Ripple Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Minh C. Ta Related Event: EPE PEMC Abstract : This paper presents real-time simulation results of a switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive with a novel Torque Distribution Function (TDF) for high-speed applications, in order to reduce torque ripple. The SRM is fed by... |
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Oct 2010 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of Hybrid Vehicle Motor Drives at Ford Motor Company Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Ji Wu, Authors : Linxiang Sun Related Event: VPPC - IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference Abstract : This paper describes the usage of Hardware-In-the-Loop technologies at Ford Motor Company for the development of hybrid vehicle cars. At the heart of these HIL tests are models of electric motor drives. Several... |
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Oct 2010 |
The What, Where and Why of Real-Time Simulation Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Philippe Venne Related Event: PES IEEE, general meeting Abstract : Simulation tools have been widely used for the design and improvement of electrical systems since the midtwentieth century. The evolution of simulation tools has progressed in step with the evolution of computing... |
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Mar 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation of Large-Scale Power Systems using EMTP-RV and Simulink/SimPowerSystems Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin Related Event: ECCE 2009 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Abstract : This paper presents a modern PC-based real-time simulator using the latest INTEL quad-core processors to simulate a relatively large power system. The performance of the simulator is evaluated by comparing the results of... |
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Mar 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation Technologies in Education: a Link to Modern Engineering Methods and Practices Authors : Cacilda Andrade, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger Abstract : This paper discusses industrial applications of real time simulation technologies and opportunities that exist to include them in modern engineering education curricula. Real-time simulators are used extensively in... |
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Dec 2009 |
The Use of Real-Time Simulation Technologies: Applications to electric Drive, Power Electronic and Grid Systems Authors : Christian Dufour Abstract : Considerations About Real-Time Simulation. Real-Time Simulators and Model-Based Design. Hardware Components of a Real Time Simulator. Solver Components of a Real Time Simulator. Test Automation and Sequencer. Using... |
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Sep 2009 |
Latest Achievements in Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems and VSC-based FACTS using eMEGAsim Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin 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... |
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Jul 2009 |
Booklet of electric applications and simulation examples Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Wei Li Abstract : eMEGAsim and eDRIVEsim product information & simulation application examples |
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May 2006 |
A Distributed Real-Time Framework for Dynamic Management of Heterogeneous Co-simulations Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Francois Cécile, Authors : Loic Schoen, Authors : Vincent Lapointe Abstract : Simulation of complex systems usually requires that heterogeneous models be integrated into a single simulation environment. Because these models are often developed by different teams, or depend on various commercial... |
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Feb 2006 |
FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Vehicular Applications Authors : Christian Dufour 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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Nov 2005 |
Real-Time Simulation of PEM-Based Fuel-Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Tuhin K. Das 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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Aug 2005 |
Electronic Platforms and On-Board Systems on Smart Vehicles: Dealing with Information in "Real-Time" Authors : Jean Bélanger 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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CarSim-RT-LAB Hardware-in-the-Loop Demonstration Abstract : This video is a demonstration on how RT-LAB and Mechanical Simulation Corporation's CarSim can be used to simulate a vehicle with a brake system that has hardware-in-the-loop to run in real-time. |
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| Jun 2005 |
CarSim-RT-LAB Hardware-in-the-Loop Demonstration Authors : Steve Hann Abstract : This video is a demonstration on how RT-LAB and Mechanical Simulation Corporation's CarSim can be used to simulate a vehicle with a brake system that has hardware-in-the-loop to run in real-time. |
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Jun 2005 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop Design Optimization with CarSim-RT and iSight Authors : Damon Becker, Authors : Paul Goossens Abstract : Using CarSim-RT with iSight, engineers were able to demonstrate the optimization of a braking system with an ABS ECU connected to the design model. In this example, demonstrated at the iSight User Conference in Detroit,... |
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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, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida 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, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Kousuke Uemura, Authors : Tetsuhiro Ishikawa 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, Authors : Hisanori Yamasaki, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Masaya Harakawa, Authors : Simon Abourida, Authors : Tetsuaki Nagano 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 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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Mar 2004 |
Shrinking the V Real-Time Testing for Real-Time Systems Authors : David Rausen, Authors : Wensi Jin Abstract : HIL systems have evolved rapidly in recent years, the result is an increased use of HIL in automotive engineering. However, HIL is not used to its fullest potential because of a lack in high fidelity plant models, tools... |
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Mar 2004 |
Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Authors : Scott Broom Abstract : RAPTOR provides a virtual engine, vehicle, and test environment. MATLAB®/SIMULINK® is then used to develop the control algorithms for the virtual engine and vehicle. Once the controls prototyping is accomplished, Opal RT... |
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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, Authors : J.S. Thongam, Authors : Mathieu Dube-Dallaire, Authors : Mohand Ouhrouche, Authors : R. Beguenane 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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Oct 2003 |
Accelerating Model Development for Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Using Physical Models Authors : Benoit Honel, Authors : Wensi Jin, Authors : William E. Debs Abstract : This presentation is a review of General Motors Powertrain’s experience with Opal-RT and IMAGINE Software. |
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Sep 2003 |
Real-time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida 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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Aug 2003 |
An Automated Design Synthesis System Involving Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Authors : Steve Hann, Authors : Wensi Jin Abstract : This presentation explains a hardware in-the-loop (HIL) experiment: the automated design synthesis with a development ECU. It also gives details about the underlying technologies used: RT-LAB (Opal-RT) as the HIL... |
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Dec 2002 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Chassis System Applications Authors : Wei-Yi Loh Abstract : This presentation illustrates how rapid engineering development with the hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) approach reduces product development costs by reducing product development time, minimizing the number of prototypes and... |
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Dec 2002 |
Real-Time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida 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 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Physically Based Automotive Models with Dymola Authors : Martin Otter Abstract : This report discusses how Dymola solves certain difficult problems for hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HIL) of automotive systems. Two types of benchmark models have been chosen to demonstrate the capabilities of Dymola... |
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Feb 2002 |
Real-Time PC-Based Simulator of Electric Systems and Drives Authors : Biao Yu, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Guillaume Murere, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Nicolas Léchevin, Authors : Simon Abourida 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, Authors : Leon Tolbert 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, Authors : Zhong Du 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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Sep 2001 |
Modeling and Simulation of Coupled Hydraulic and Multi-Body Subsystems Authors : M. Stüwing, Authors : S. Dronka, Authors : S. Helduser, Authors : S. Liebig Abstract : This presentation explains the connection between SIMPACK, MATLAB, SIMULINK, RT-LAB and DSH Plus for the modeling and simulation of coupled hydraulic and multi-body subsystems. |
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Nov 2000 |
Effective Real-time Simulations of Event-Based Systems Authors : Alain Rabbath, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Moussa Abdoune 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... |
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Sep 2000 |
Ford V6 Engine Simulation Acceleration Authors : Wensi Jin Abstract : In a rapid prototyping environment, internal combustion engine control systems are difficult to model and to simulate, especially within both fast and real-time simulation settings. A solution to the problems of long... |
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Dec 1999 |
Effective Modeling & Simulation of Internal Combustion Engine Control Systems Authors : Alain Rabbath, Authors : Herve Desira, Authors : K Butts Abstract : This paper proposes a novel modeling and simulation method as well as an integrated software/hardware solution to effectively model, from a time-domain point of view, and simulate internal combustion engine control... |
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Dec 1999 |
Enabling PC-Based HIL Simulation for Automotive Applications Authors : Guillaume Murere, Authors : Paul Baracos, Authors : Wensi Jin Abstract : This paper describes new technologies that enable the use of the affordable PC hardware as the computing platform for high-performance electromechanical simulation. Challenging applications such as real-time hardware-in-... |
