Technical Documents
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Feb 2012 |
Modeling and Control of a Full-Bridge Modular Multilevel STATCOM Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire, Authors : Wei Li Related Event: 2011 IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) General Meeting Abstract : Due to its unique topology, the Modular Multilevel STATCOM has many advantages but requires a sophisticated controller and puts higher requirements on simulation tools. To simulate the STATCOM in real-time is preferable... |
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Nov 2011 |
A Smart Distribution Grid Laboratory Authors : Amine Yamane, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Isao Iyoda, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Takeiki Aizono, Authors : Toshifumi Ise, Authors : Wei Li Related Event: IECON 2011 - 37th Annual Conference - Melbourne Abstract : This paper details a Smart Grid Laboratory for the study of modern house distribution systems with multiple energy sources and energy regeneration capability. The laboratory is designed to perform real-time simulation of... |
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Aug 2011 |
Control and Performance of a Modular Multilevel Converter System Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire, Authors : Wei Li Related Event: 2011 CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems: Promoting better Power Systems Abstract : The Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) system has many advantages over conventional voltage source converters and therefore can be used in dc power transmission, micro grid, or renewable energy applications. While MMC’s... |
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Apr 2011 |
Validation of a 60-Level Modular Multilevel Converter Model - Overview of Offline and Real- Time HIL Testing and Results Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Laurence Snider, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire, Authors : Wei Li Related Event: IPST 2011 - International Conference on Power Transients Abstract : In this paper, full real-time digital simulation of a static modular multilevel converter (MMC) HVDC link interconnecting two AC networks is discussed. The converter has 60 cells per arm; each cell has two power switches... |
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Oct 2009 |
Monte-Carlo Study on a Large-Scale Power System Model in Real-Time using eMEGAsim Authors : Claudio Pirolli, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Laurence A. Snider, Authors : Wei Li Related Event: ECCE 2009 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition 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... |
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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 2009 |
Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems with eMEGAsim Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Wei Li 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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Apr 2009 |
A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of All-Electric Ships with a Multi- Platform Co-Simulation Approach Authors : Cristina Olariu, Authors : Hugo Kohmann, Authors : Irene Peres, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Loic Schoen, Authors : Wei Li 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... |
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A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of Contemporary Power Systems Authors : Claudio Pirolli, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Laurence A. Snider, Authors : Wei Li 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... |
