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Physical Models and Real Time Simulators for the Conception of Complex Systems
Physical Models and Real Time Simulators for the Conception of Complex Systems
About Triphase
Founded in 2006,
Spin-off from the
University of Leuven,
World-wide customer
base
Solutions for Rapid
Prototyping and Power-
Hardware-in-the Loop Testing
Boost innovation in the
fields of power electronics and
power systems
About Triphase
Applications
Microgrids H(EV) Electrification of aircrafts
Software, hardware and services for
Power Flow management Low level control Emulation Power Quality
Motor drives AC/DC and DC/DC converters Distributed measurements Real time controllers
Technology 2008
Real-time target (“Soft DSP”) controls multiple power modules,
measurements and other I/O
Ethernet
Motor Drives, AC/DC and DC/DC converterswith FPGA-based interface
Application SDK
real-time link
Automated code generation
Powerfull processing
Networked power converters ( AC/DC –
DC/DC – Motor drives)
Flexibility
Computation power
Fast implementation
Visualization, monitoring
Less transpiration, more innovation
NEEDS
SOLUTION
CVT testbench (Modellisar 2011 LMS Leuven)
Petrol-Electric Mini-Van
Generator
- EVO (GKN) AF-140
Inverter
- HW: Semikron SKAI
- SW: Triphase eV6
Motor
Custom. In-Wheel.
Linux-based acquisition module connects directly to TCP/IP network
Triphase Power Studio Practical Application
Visualize, configure and control the modules from a Windows-based application. Analyze the datastreams
and store the results in a database. Large-scale fuse emulation for aircraft
test bench
High-performance single channel voltage and current measurements
Up to 10 measurements/AQ module
Matlab/Simulink
Capture, processes and monitor datastreams. Control contactors in real-time based on the (processed)
measurement data
Large-scale Power Measurements for aircraft network (SEPDC 2012)
Other networks (CAN, ModBus, RS232, etc.)
Technology (2013 )
3rd-party HMI
Real-time target (“Soft DSP”) controls multiple power modules,
measurements and other I/O
General purpose I/O
Ethernet
Motor Drives, AC/DC and DC/DC converterswith FPGA-based interface
High-speed voltage & current measurements
Application SDK Built-In User Experience
real-time link
3rd-party Real-time Digital
Simulator
Hardware In the Loop
LV signals
Simulator emulates actuators
DUT = Control unit
Real-time Simulator Workstation Actual Device (DUT)
Signals
Power Hardware In the Loop
Real-time Simulator Power Amplifier Actual Device (DUT) Workstation
Sensors
Signals Power
Grid storage ( 2012 VSYNC TU DELFT )
Challenges
250 - 400 µs response times
0.05 - 0.3% THD
Challenges
DPM75
OP5600
PM5F21
Predistortion
Ha(s)
VSP+ZS(s)I
SIMULATOR
Reference Simulation
Observer
POWER MODULE
VS
P
Local, fast control
PHIL Demo: Digital link with RTDS Capacitive Discharge
Running simulations and real hardware in real time enables :
Observer function ( State Estimation / Virtual sensor)
Expectations versus measurements
Is my system behaving as expected ?
Applications :
- Prognostics: preventive maintenance ( motors and generators)
- Monitoring of large systems
- Model validation ( how good is my model ?)
Test power systems in the lab close to reality
Emulation of loads/sources and systems
Grid components ( Relais, protection equipment)
Automotive drivetrains ( Batteries/drivesn and motors)
Aircraft components ( 270-540 DC, 230 VAC 400-800 Hz)
