Microgrid real-time simulation fpga

Why is FPGA preferred for real-time simulation of microgrids?

Due to its prominent performance, FPGA is preferred for real-time simulation of microgrids. The real-time simulation of high-frequency transients in microgrid requires detailed modelling of system components and a small simulation time-step that entails excessive computational burden for underlying hardware.

What is FPGA based power system simulation?

This platform is applicable to real-time simulation studies of microgrids, virtual power plants, wind farms, solar farms and also all-electric ship and aircraft power systems. In this presentation the FPGA-based power system component models and the FPGA-based real-time simulator are introduced and their capabilities are explained.

What is real-time simulation of a microgrid?

Real-time simulation of a microgrid involving massive high-frequency power electronic converters, various distributed generators and energy storage systems is computationally demanding.

How to design a multi-FPGA-based real-time simulator?

To design a multi-FPGA-based real-time simulator, challenges exist not only in the hardware design of the simulation algorithm, but also in the implementation of interfaces used to interconnect multiple FPGAs. One of the foremost considerations is to determine a reasonable routing topology for the multi-FPGA simulator.

What is the real-time simulation of a modified microgrid benchmark?

The real-time simulation of a modified microgrid benchmark, including PVs and a battery, is implemented on four FPGAs in terms of the decomposition technique using a Bergeron's line model [ 24 ]. Fig. 5 shows the simulation platform and test case. The real fluctuant irradiance is introduced by the AD interface.

Are power system components suitable for FPGA-based real-time simulation?

However, the existing power system component models are not suitable for FPGA-based real-time simulation due to inherent differences between CPU- and FPGA-based computing.