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EPE 2023 - DS1p: Real-Time Simulation and Hardware in the Loop
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   Faster than Real-Time Electro-Thermal-Aging Emulation of Multiple Batteries within a Modular Multilevel Converter
By Lars LEISTER, Niklas KATZENBURG, Kai KUHLMANN, Lukas STEFANSKI, Marc HILLER [View]
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Abstract: A real-time capable emulation of a modular multilevel converter with integrated batteries for hardware-in-the-loop applications is presented. The modeling and interfacing of electrical, thermal, and aging behavior of multiple batteries are shown. The capability for emulation faster than real-time is demonstrated, which benefits the development of energy management strategies.

   Flexible Load Emulation using a Rapid Control Prototyping System and Power Electronics for Automotive Power IC Reliability Investigations
By Alexander ULBING, Andreas WARMUTH, Markus SIEVERS [View]
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Abstract: This paper introduces a generic and scalable concept for load emulations with two B6 bridges in aback-to-back configuration. This configuration is intended for application related stress testing to qualify automotive power Integrated Circuits (ICs). The herein presented work focuses on the modelling and simulation of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), its driver stage, and the method of extracting the necessary control parameter. Besides that the applicability of the concept was investigated through simulations and validated with a dedicated Hardware (HW) demonstrator setup. Simulation results as well as measurements are analyzed and compared. The results demonstrate that the modelled behavior matches very well the observed behavior in the hardware demonstrator with a good dynamic performance.

   Real-time simulation and sensitivity analysis about the effect of a Solid-State Circuit Breaker with current limiter and active damping on MVDC grid inductance
By Alessio CLERICI, Diego RAGGINI, Alessandro VERONI, Riccardo CHIUMEO [View]
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Abstract: The paper analyses the impact of solid-state circuit breakers on MVDC grid. Besides a good behavior in limiting overcurrent and damping surges, a low impact on grid parameters is desired. Sensitivity analysis tests are performed by means of software simulations, then validated in real-time environment.

   Real-Time Simulation of Medium-Voltage Dual-Active Bridge Converters for High-Fidelity Controller Testing
By Raphael MENCHER, Marija STEVIC, Jan MATHÉ, Ravinder VENUGOPAL, Rik W. DE DONCKER [View]
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Abstract: A high-fidelity real-time simulation environment is of substantial importance for reliable Hardware-In-the-Loop~(HIL) testing. This paper addresses the challenge of achieving a high degree of simulation fidelity for real-time simulation of high-power medium-voltage three-phase Dual-Active Bridge (DAB3) converters.Modulation schemes with high-resolution are applied for high-power DAB3 converters, even when a relatively low switching frequency is adopted. To achieve a high degree of simulation fidelity, gate signals provided by controller must be sampled within real-time simulation environment at a sufficient frequency. This paper proposes an analytical approach to determining the required sampling frequency for the gate signals in the case of DAB3 converters where we emphasize the importance of considering the operating range of phase-shift angle. Finally, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based simulation environment that meets the requirements for high-fidelity real-time simulation of high-power DAB3 converters is presented.

EPE 2023 - DS1p: Real-Time Simulation and Hardware in the Loop
You are here: EPE Documents > 01 - EPE & EPE ECCE Conference Proceedings > EPE 2023 ECCE Europe - Conference > EPE 2023 - Topic 07: Power Supplies > EPE 2023 - DS1p: Real-Time Simulation and Hardware in the Loop
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	Faster than Real-Time Electro-Thermal-Aging Emulation of Multiple Batteries within a Modular Multilevel Converter By Lars LEISTER, Niklas KATZENBURG, Kai KUHLMANN, Lukas STEFANSKI, Marc HILLER	[View] [Download]
Abstract: A real-time capable emulation of a modular multilevel converter with integrated batteries for hardware-in-the-loop applications is presented. The modeling and interfacing of electrical, thermal, and aging behavior of multiple batteries are shown. The capability for emulation faster than real-time is demonstrated, which benefits the development of energy management strategies.

	Flexible Load Emulation using a Rapid Control Prototyping System and Power Electronics for Automotive Power IC Reliability Investigations By Alexander ULBING, Andreas WARMUTH, Markus SIEVERS	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper introduces a generic and scalable concept for load emulations with two B6 bridges in aback-to-back configuration. This configuration is intended for application related stress testing to qualify automotive power Integrated Circuits (ICs). The herein presented work focuses on the modelling and simulation of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), its driver stage, and the method of extracting the necessary control parameter. Besides that the applicability of the concept was investigated through simulations and validated with a dedicated Hardware (HW) demonstrator setup. Simulation results as well as measurements are analyzed and compared. The results demonstrate that the modelled behavior matches very well the observed behavior in the hardware demonstrator with a good dynamic performance.

	Real-time simulation and sensitivity analysis about the effect of a Solid-State Circuit Breaker with current limiter and active damping on MVDC grid inductance By Alessio CLERICI, Diego RAGGINI, Alessandro VERONI, Riccardo CHIUMEO	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The paper analyses the impact of solid-state circuit breakers on MVDC grid. Besides a good behavior in limiting overcurrent and damping surges, a low impact on grid parameters is desired. Sensitivity analysis tests are performed by means of software simulations, then validated in real-time environment.

	Real-Time Simulation of Medium-Voltage Dual-Active Bridge Converters for High-Fidelity Controller Testing By Raphael MENCHER, Marija STEVIC, Jan MATHÉ, Ravinder VENUGOPAL, Rik W. DE DONCKER	[View] [Download]
Abstract: A high-fidelity real-time simulation environment is of substantial importance for reliable Hardware-In-the-Loop~(HIL) testing. This paper addresses the challenge of achieving a high degree of simulation fidelity for real-time simulation of high-power medium-voltage three-phase Dual-Active Bridge (DAB3) converters.Modulation schemes with high-resolution are applied for high-power DAB3 converters, even when a relatively low switching frequency is adopted. To achieve a high degree of simulation fidelity, gate signals provided by controller must be sampled within real-time simulation environment at a sufficient frequency. This paper proposes an analytical approach to determining the required sampling frequency for the gate signals in the case of DAB3 converters where we emphasize the importance of considering the operating range of phase-shift angle. Finally, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based simulation environment that meets the requirements for high-fidelity real-time simulation of high-power DAB3 converters is presented.