VIZIMAX Accelerates PMU Validation and Certification with OPAL-RT
VIZIMAX
Energy
09 / 27 / 2016
The Company
VIZIMAX develops solutions that help utilities and energy operators control, monitor, and manage energy-related equipment. In this project, VIZIMAX worked with OPAL-RT to validate PMU performance and support compliance with the IEEE C37.118.1 synchrophasor standard.
Our engineering team was impressed with OPAL-RT’s test platform and its high level of accuracy. Thanks to the fast and wide test coverage offered by their test suite, we were able to gain satisfying confidence in our own algorithms before the certification process started.
Jean-Guy Lacombe
President and CEO, VIZIMAX
The Challenges
- PMU Algorithm Validation: VIZIMAX needed to validate and improve PMU algorithms before formal certification testing.
- Standards Compliance: PMU performance had to meet the requirements of IEEE C37.118.1 for synchrophasor measurements.
- Comprehensive Testing Coverage: Engineers required broad and accurate testing to evaluate PMU behavior under various operating conditions.
The OPAL-RT Solution
- Automated IEEE Test Suite: OPAL-RT implemented the IEEE C37.118.1 test suite using HYPERSIM TestView automation software.
- Real-Time PMU Testing: VIZIMAX provided a PMU implementation adapted to accept low-level signals directly from the simulator.
- Collaborative Validation Platform: Both teams exchanged technical expertise to validate, correct, and improve PMU algorithms and testing tools.
The Results
- Early Certification Preparation: Broad test coverage increased confidence in PMU algorithms before the certification process began.
- Verified PMU Performance: Additional testing confirmed accurate and reliable PMU measurements exceeding IEEE C37.118.1 requirements for both M and P classes.
- IEEE Compliance Achieved: VIZIMAX received confirmation of full compliance with the IEEE C37.118.1 standard.
- Validated Testing Platform: OPAL-RT demonstrated close agreement between its test suite results and those obtained by the IEEE-authorized certification laboratory.
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