Real-time Digital Simulation
Access our cutting-edge environment for power system simulation.
Advanced simulation and testing with Novacor™ Real Time Digital Simulators
The core of our RTDS facilities consists of 8 racks of the latest real time simulation hardware NovaCor™ from RTDS Technologies, capable of simulating power and energy systems with up to 5500 buses in real time, and systems up to 10 times in size in non-real time. This advanced simulator allows for hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) and Software in the loop (SiL) test of controls and components, as well as real time data–driven services, such as wide area assessments of stability and security in power systems.
Supported by the strong competences on electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling and simulation, researchers and users can develop customized testing environment to test control solutions under various system conditions and conduct systematic tests across numerous scenarios thanks to its real-time capabilities.
Explore energy management, Power-to-X, cybersecurity, and multi-energy systems
Driven by real-time data, the simulation platform supports development and validation of various energy management solutions such as state estimation, dynamic security assessment, and special protection schemes. It enables the real-time simulation of large-scale, multi-energy systems, including power systems, district heating systems, and P2X plants. The platform is also equipped with communication network emulation, where cyberattacks such as data intrusion can be simulated to assess their impact on system controls and stability
Comprehensive testing and simulation of multi-energy systems
HiL/SiL Testing
Ability to conduct HiL and SiL tests on component controllers and test the reliability of protective relays under various system conditions.
Protection and Control
A PMU test platform comprised of a Doble amplifier, an Omicron amplifier, and PMUs from several manufacturers. The lab also contains commercial protective relays from different vendors.
Modeling and simulation
EMT model development and validation, fault and protection coordination studies, insulation coordination studies, and stability studies.
Selected projects and use case examples from the lab
DTU Orbit is the official research database of the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, provided by DTU Library
Wind energy generation systems
Configuration, functional specification, and validation of hardware-in-the-loop test bench for wind power plants
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SCAPP – Application of Synchronous Condensers in Low Inertia Systems
The electricity grid of the future will be 100% supplied by renewable energy sources. Most of these generators will be connected to the grid by power electronic converters and the conventional generators will be phased out. This gives rise to protection and control difficulties during disturbances.A solution to this problem associated with renewable-energy-based grids is to install rotating synchronous condensers, which are synchronous generators without a prime mover. SCs therefore possess all the advantages of a synchronous generator during fault conditions and eliminate the protection issues that otherwise exist. Siemens A/S realised this challenge at an early state and has decided to create a global competence centre for synchronous condensers in Denmark. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has a strong competence centre focusing on power system operation and electrical machines.In this project, Siemens A/S and DTU will investigate the characteristics of a renewable-energy-based power system and identify the demand for synchronous condensers in the future. The gained competence can strengthen Denmark’s position in the field of integration of renewable energy in the electric power system.
Phoenix – System Security and Synchronous Condensers
Maintaining stability in the system has become a major concern within the UK transmission network. The spinning mass located within conventional thermal power stations, which has provided stability in the past, will be replaced by renewable energy, such as windfarms. Existing technology, such as a static compensator alone, cannot maintain the quality and resilience of supply expected by our customers. One of the proposed solutions that will help maintain the quality and resilience of supply in a low-carbon world is the Phoenix project.
Lab staff
Technical Contact
Nenad Mijatovic
Lector, DTU
nemi@dtu.dk
