Development of a Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop Platform for Microgrid Distributed Control Applications

Yuhua Du, Hao Tu, Srdjan Lukic, David Lubkeman, Abhishek Dubey, Gabor Karsai

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Abstract

Microgrids (MGs) are ideally suited for distributed control solutions. However, implementation and validation of the developed distributed control algorithms are quite challenging. In this paper we propose a Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) platform for MG distributed control applications that satisfy the requirements of IEEE Std. 2030.7 for MG control systems. We describe two main features of the proposed platform: 1) a software platform that enables the implementation of control algorithms that have been developed analytically and 2) a real-time MG testbed that replicates practical MG operation environment by using real-time communication network and grid solutions. Implementation and validation of a distributed MG synchronization operation control strategy are used to demonstrate the performance of the proposed CHIL platform.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Record of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538676653
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Dec 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018 - Charleston, United States
Duration: 12 Nov 201814 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameConference Record of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018

Conference

Conference3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharleston
Period12/11/1814/11/18

Keywords

  • Controller hardware-in-the-loop
  • distributed control
  • hardware-in-the-loop
  • microgrid control system

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