Integrated simulation with VTB and OPNET for networked control and protection in power systems

Weilin Li, Antonello Monti

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Abstract

To account for communication dynamics in the simulation of power systems and their control, a novel co-simulation framework is proposed here. This method realizes a co-simulation platform through the integration of two simulation environments: Virtual Test Bed (VTB) and Optimized Network Engineering Tool (OPNET) through a communication middleware. VTB is used to implement and simulate the electrical power distribution systems and the control units. OPNET is used to implement and simulate the communication network. The middleware functions as interface for data exchange between VTB and OPNET. The effectiveness of the proposed co-simulation framework is verified on a medium voltage DC (MVDC) distribution system with communication constraints.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Pages386-391
Number of pages6
Edition3 BOOK
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010, Part of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010 - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Duration: 12 Jul 201014 Jul 2010

Publication series

NameGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Number3 BOOK

Conference

ConferenceGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010, Part of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOttawa, ON
Period12/07/1014/07/10

Keywords

  • Communications
  • Power systems simulation

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