Lab Facilities
capability
High Node Capacity: The Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) consists of six racks, each capable of simulating 72 single-phase nodes, making it suitable for detailed power system studies.
Inbuilt I/O Support: RTDS features integrated GTAO, GTAI, GTDO, and GTDI ports, enabling seamless Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) experiments with external hardware setups.
Precision in Simulation: RTDS is designed for real-time simulation of large-scale power system networks with unparalleled accuracy, critical for research and development.
HIL and PHIL Experiments: The system supports advanced HIL and PHIL integration, allowing for testing and validation of control algorithms and hardware in realistic conditions.
Scalability: The modular rack-based design makes RTDS scalable for expanding simulation needs, accommodating growing complexity in power system studies.
Grid Emulator
The Grid Simulator (GE+) is our full-4Q regenerative voltage source.
Provides all necessary power devices for PV Inverter testing in a closed energy loop .
The AC Electronic Loads (EL+) are full-4Q regenerative and bidirectional current sources that will simulate the RLC network in anti-islanding tests.
The B2C+ integrates a mathematical model to emulate the voltage behaviour of a real battery pack.
The device can control simultaneously the magnitude of the first 15 harmonics and one free harmonic per phase.
capability
The 15 kVA and 22.5 kVA power amplifiers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between hardware-based experiments and digital real-time simulations. They serve as an essential interface between the physical test setup and the Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS), facilitating Power-Hardware-in-Loop (PHIL) simulations.
Supports bidirectional power flow, handling both active and reactive power. Enables precise emulation of grid dynamics and power electronics behavior.
🔹Seamless Real-Time Interaction:
Interfaces with RTDS to inject real-world disturbances into the hardware setup. Enhances hardware validation, control strategy testing, and protection evaluation.
🔹 High-Fidelity Communication (22.5 kVA Amplifier):
Optical fiber connection minimizes latency and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Ensures ultra-fast response times for high-speed control and real-time PHIL applications.
🔹 Scalability and Versatility:
Supports various voltage and current levels for diverse microgrid topologies. Ideal for testing renewable integration, inverters, and smart grid technologies.
DFIG Based Wind Emulator
DC motor driven DFIG system rated 2.2 kW.
Real time wind profile simulation.
MPPT tracking
The DC machine is controlled by a chopper to emulate wind characteristics.
The rotor part of the slip ring induction machine is connected to grid through a rotor-side and a grid-side converter.
The stator part of DFIG machine is directly connected to the grid through a relay contact. The entire system is controlled by a WAVECT FPGA controller
Renewable Sources
1 X 5 kW PV Emulators
real-time simulation and control hardware platforms
MICRO-Lab Box (MLBX_1302T) Features a dual-core real-time processor (2 GHz) with programmable Xilinx® Kintex®-7 FPGA. Offers 8 high-speed 14-bit analog inputs (10 Msps) and 24 16-bit analog inputs (1 Msps). Provides 16 high-speed analog outputs (16-bit, 1 Msps, 1 µs settling time). Equipped with 48 bidirectional digital I/O channels (2.5/3.3/5 V support). Includes programmable sensor supplies (fixed 12V, adjustable 2-20V) for interfacing.
A real-time simulation system with an integrated target computer and high-end FPGA. Offers 256 I/O lines, 16 fiber-optic SFP ports, and standard connectors (DB37, RJ45, mini-BNC). Designed for desktop, shelf-top, or 19’’ rack mounting for flexible deployment. Runs on a Linux-based real-time OS with an Intel Xeon E5 CPU (4 to 32 cores, up to 3.2GHz). Features 10MB cache per 4 cores, up to 32GB DRAM, 512GB SSD, and 6 PCIe slots for expansions.
Built on Xilinx Zynq SoC – XC7Z020 FPGA, enabling real-time control and processing. Offers 96 configurable high-speed I/O channels for complex algorithm execution. Includes PWM channels for direct inverter and converter control. Supports integrated voltage & current sensing up to ±1000V and 25A. Provides 1024 ppr encoder inputs for motor speed and position feedback.
