On modeling depths of power electronic circuits for real-time simulation - a comparative analysis for power systems

De Carne, Giovanni and Lauss, Georg and Syed, Mazheruddin H. and Monti, Antonello and Benigni, Andrea and Karrari, Shahb and Kotsampopoulos, Panos and Faruque, Omar (2022) On modeling depths of power electronic circuits for real-time simulation - a comparative analysis for power systems. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, 9. pp. 76-87. ISSN 2687-7910 (https://doi.org/10.1109/OAJPE.2022.3148777)

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Abstract

Investigations of the dynamic behaviour of power electronic components integrated into electric networks require suitable and established simulation methodologies. Real-time simulation represents a frequently applied methodology for analyzing the steady-state and transient behavior of electric power systems. This work introduces a guideline on how to model power electronics converters in digital real time simulators, taking into account the trade-off between model accuracy and the required computation time. Based on this concept, possible execution approaches with respect to the usage of central processing unit and field-programmable gate array components are highlighted. Simulation test scenario, such as primary frequency regulation and low voltage ride through, have been performed and accuracy indices are discussed for each implemented real-time model and each test scenario, respectively. Finally, a run-time analysis of presented real-time setups is given and real-time simulation results are compared. This manuscript demonstrates important differences in real-time simulation modelling, providing useful guidelines for the decision making of power engineers.

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