Hardware-in-the-Loop Co-Simulation Based Validation of Power System Control Applications

TL;DR

This paper presents a hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation framework for validating advanced power system control applications, enabling realistic testing of large-scale networks with real components to improve smart grid reliability.

Contribution

It introduces a novel hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation approach for validating smart grid control solutions involving large-scale power networks and real-world components.

Findings

Framework successfully simulates large-scale power networks.

Validates voltage control strategies with real components.

Demonstrates applicability to smart grid control validation.

Abstract

Renewables are key enablers for the realization of a sustainable energy supply but grid operators and energy utilities have to mange their intermittent behavior and limited storage capabilities by ensuring the security of supply and power quality. Advanced control approaches, automation concepts, and communication technologies have the potential to address these challenges by providing new intelligent solutions and products. However, the validation of certain aspects of such smart grid systems, especially advanced control and automation concepts is still a challenge. The main aim of this work therefore is to introduce a hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation-based validation framework which allows the simulation of large-scale power networks and control solutions together with real-world components. The application of this concept to a selected voltage control example shows its applicability.