Real-time Simulation Framework for Validating Controllers of Virtual Synchronous Generators

Authors

  • M. M. R. Chowdhury Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, M˝uegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary. Author
  • L. Stranyóczky Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, M˝uegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary. Author
  • Z. Süt˝o Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, M˝uegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj21.299

Keywords:

Active-Front-End (AFE) rectifier, Virtual Synchronous Generator, Microgrid, AC-DC power converters, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, Simulink code generation, FPGA

Abstract

The utilization of active rectifiers as converters in the interface between AC and DC microgrids has become a prevalent practice owing to their capacity to facilitate bidirectional power flow. The contemporary methodology for the development of power converters includes the integration of real-time simulation steps for the validation of control schemes and the assurance of safe implementation with hardware. The present study proposes a methodology for developing a real-time Hardware-in-the Loop (HIL) simulation framework, which aims to facilitate the rapid prototyping of advanced control algorithms for an Active Front-End (AFE) rectifier, especially a Virtual Synchronous Generator (VSG) control strategy. This approach aims to enhance the dynamic performance and stability of low-inertia power systems by mimicking the behavior of a synchronous generator, thereby providing virtual inertia to the power system. The control schemes and the primary circuit models are designed and implemented utilizing Matlab/Simulink and are optimized for code generation.

Author Biographies

  • M. M. R. Chowdhury, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, M˝uegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary.

     

     

  • L. Stranyóczky, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, M˝uegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary.

     

     

Published

2024-01-08

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