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Nov 2011 |
Real-Time Simulation and Control of ReluctanceMotor Drives for High Speed Operation with Reduced Torque Ripple
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Minh C. Ta
Related Event: IECON 2011 - 37th Annual Conference - Melbourne
Abstract : This paper presents real-time simulation results of a switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive with a novel Torque Distribution Function (TDF) for high-speed applications, in order to reduce torque ripple. The SRM is fed by...
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Nov 2011 |
A Smart Distribution Grid Laboratory
Authors : Amine Yamane, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Isao Iyoda, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Takeiki Aizono, Authors : Toshifumi Ise, Authors : Wei Li
Related Event: IECON 2011 - 37th Annual Conference - Melbourne
Abstract : This paper details a Smart Grid Laboratory for the study of modern house distribution systems with multiple energy sources and energy regeneration capability. The laboratory is designed to perform real-time simulation of...
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Nov 2011 |
A Novel and Flexible Test Stand for Medium Voltage Drives Using a Hardware-in-loop (HIL) Simulator
Authors : Ata Douzdouzani, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Weihua Wang
Related Event: PCIM Europe
Abstract : With increasing complexity of topology and control strategies in medium voltage (MV) drives, a digital hardware-in-loop (HIL) simulator exhibits great advantage over a traditional analog test stand in terms of cost and... |
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Jun 2011 |
Floating-Point Engines for the FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Power Electronic Circuits
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Mahseredjian, Authors : Jean-Pierre David, Authors : Tarek Ould Bachir
Related Event: IPST 2011 - International Conference on Power Transients
Abstract : The real-time simulation of power electronic circuits is challenging for several reasons. A PC-based simulation can hardly achieve time-steps below 5-10 μs: this yields a limit on the maximal power electronic switching...
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Apr 2011 |
A Combined State-Space Nodal Method for the Simulation of Power System Transients
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean Mahseredjian
Related Event: 2011 IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) General Meeting
Abstract : This paper presents a new solution method that combines state-space and nodal analysis for the simulation of electrical systems. The presented flexible clustering of state-space described electrical subsystems into a...
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Apr 2011 |
A Finite Element Analysis High-Speed PMSM Motor Drive Emulator on FPGA with Full Fault Testing Capabilityd Solver within SimPowerSystems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Tarek Ould Bachir
Related Event: EPE 2011- The 14th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (and Exhibition)
Abstract : Presented in this paper is an advanced Finite-Element-Analysis (FEA) based PMSM motor drive emulator implemented on FPGA. FEA simulation of PMSM improves the accuracy with regards to classix Park DQ model by enabling the...
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Feb 2011 |
Solvers for Real-Time Simulation of Bipolar Thyristor-Based HVDC and 180-cell HVDC Modular Multilevel Converter for System Interconnection and Distributed Energy Integration
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire
Related Event: 2011 Recife Symposium - CIGRE Brasil
Abstract : Thyristors-based converters are still today the most common type of HVDC links. Modular Multilevel Converter based HVDC links are often considered for lower power rating projects like off-shore wind farms. Both...
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Oct 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation and Control of Reluctance Motor Drives for High Speed Operation with Reduced Torque Ripple
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Minh C. Ta
Related Event: EPE PEMC
Abstract : This paper presents real-time simulation results of a switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive with a novel Torque Distribution Function (TDF) for high-speed applications, in order to reduce torque ripple. The SRM is fed by...
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Oct 2010 |
Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of Hybrid Vehicle Motor Drives at Ford Motor Company
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Ji Wu, Authors : Linxiang Sun
Related Event: VPPC - IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference
Abstract : This paper describes the usage of Hardware-In-the-Loop technologies at Ford Motor Company for the development of hybrid vehicle cars. At the heart of these HIL tests are models of electric motor drives. Several...
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Oct 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation: Applications to More Electric Aircrafts
Authors : Christian Dufour
Abstract : -About More Electric Aircraft
-Real-Time Simulator Technology update
-Onboard Ship Power System example
-Tools for Electric System Simulation
-Power Electronic Simulation on RT-LAB
-Test Automation and Sequencer
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Mar 2010 |
Real-Time Simulation Technologies in Education: a Link to Modern Engineering Methods and Practices
Authors : Cacilda Andrade, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger
Abstract : This paper discusses industrial applications of
real time simulation technologies and opportunities that
exist to include them in modern engineering education
curricula. Real-time simulators are used extensively in...
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Dec 2009 |
The Use of Real-Time Simulation Technologies: Applications to electric Drive, Power Electronic and Grid Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour
Abstract : Considerations About Real-Time Simulation.
Real-Time Simulators and Model-Based Design.
Hardware Components of a Real Time Simulator.
Solver Components of a Real Time Simulator.
Test Automation and Sequencer.
Using...
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Jul 2009 |
A 3-Level Neutral-Clamped Inverter Model with Natural Switching Mode Support for the Real-Time Simulation of Variable Speed Drives
Authors : Cédric Bordas, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Olivier Rudloff
Related Event: ELECTROMOTION 2009 - EPE Chapter "Electric Drives"
Abstract : This paper presents a simulation model of a 3-level Neutral-Point Clamped IGBT inverter bridge suitable for real-time simulation testing of Variable Speed drives. The model is based on the switching-function approach,...
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Oct 2008 |
A Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Platform for Prototyping and Testing of Wind Generator Controllers
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin
Abstract : To meet the growing demand for integration of renewable energy sources onto today’s power grids, many engineers from different specialized fields must be involved since various types of studies need to be conducted. The...
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Oct 2008 |
Very-high Speed Control of an FPGA-based Finite-Element-Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Virtual Motor Drive System
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Handy Blanchette, Authors : Jean Bélanger
Abstract : Presented in this paper are the results of tests involving high-speed closed-loop control of a virtual permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive implemented on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) card, connected...
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Sep 2008 |
Closed-Loop Control of Virtual FPGA-Coded Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : Presented in this paper are the results of closed-loop control experiments using a virtual permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive implemented on a fieldprogrammable gate array (FPGA) card connected to an... |
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Sep 2008 |
A Multi-Core PC-based Simulator for the Hardware-In-the-Loop Testing of Modern Train and Ship Traction Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Guillaume Dumur, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin
Abstract : Today, the development and integration of train and ship controllers is a more difficult task than ever. Emergence of high-power switching devices has enabled the development of new solutions with improved...
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Jun 2008 |
Real-Time Simulation of VSC-based HVDC Systems using Rectification Capable Switching Function-Based 3-Level Inverter Models
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : This paper presents a simulation model of a 3-level Neutral-Point Clamped IGBT inverter bridge suitable for real-time simulation testing. The model is switching-function based but also works in rectifying mode. Because... |
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Dec 2007 |
eMEGAsim: An Open High-Performance Distributed Real-Time Power Grid Simulator
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Loic Schoen, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : This paper describes the architecture and specifications of advanced real-time simulators capable of accurately simulating electrical power grids and power electronic systems of any size. The OPAL-RT eMEGAsim simulator...
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Oct 2007 |
Modern Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Technology for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida, Authors : Tetsuhiro Ishikawa
Abstract : This paper presents technologies designed for Hardware-In-the-Loop testing of modern motor drive systems commonly found in electric vehicles. Deliverable with the RT-LAB simulator comes various motor drive models with...
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Jun 2007 |
FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Finite-Element Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time simulator of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive based on a finite-element analysis (FEA) method and implemented on an FPGA card for HIL testing of motor drive controllers....
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Jun 2007 |
PC-Cluster-Based Real-Time Simulation of an 8-synchronous machine network with HVDC link using RT-LAB and TestDrive
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Loic Schoen, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : In this paper, we detail the real-time simulation results of a medium-sized network composed of 8 synchronous machines and an HVDC link. The model is composed of two Kundur-like 4 machines networks connected together...
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May 2006 |
Design and Real-Time Implementation of Robust FACTS Controller for Damping Inter-Area Oscillation
Authors : Bikash C. Pal, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Petr Korba, Authors : Rajat Majumder
Abstract : An application of a normalized H-infinity loop-shaping technique for design and simplification of damping controllers in the LMI framework is illustrated in this paper. The solution is sought numerically using LMIs with...
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May 2006 |
InfiniBand-Based Real-Time Simulation of HVDC, STATCOM and SVC Devices with Custom-Of-The-Shelf PCs and FPGAs
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time simulator for large power network based on Custom-Of-The-Shelf technologies, all embedded in the RT-LAB real-time simulation platform. This platform uses Pentium, Xeon, Opteron-based PCs (...
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Feb 2006 |
FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Vehicular Applications
Authors : Christian Dufour
Abstract : Nowadays, it is a common engineering practice to test a motor controller against a simulated motor model running in real-time before using the controller in real-life conditions. This has several advantages. For example...
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Feb 2006 |
Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Motor Drive on FPGA Chip for High-Bandwidth Controller Tests and Validation
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time simulator of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive implemented on an FPGA card. Real-time simulation of PMSM drives enables rapid deployment and thorough testing of efficient...
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Dec 2005 |
Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Power Drives with RT-LAB
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents the RT-LAB Electrical Drive Simulator technology along with practical applications. The RT-LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of power drives and electric circuits on clusters of...
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Dec 2005 |
RT-LAB Real Time Simulation of Electric Drives and Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Girish Nanjundaiah, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents the RT-LAB Electrical Drive Simulator technology along with practical applications. The RT-LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of an electrical circuit on clusters of PC running...
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Nov 2005 |
Real-Time Simulation of PEM-Based Fuel-Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Tuhin K. Das
Abstract : This paper presents results on real-time simulation of a PEM-based fuel-cell hybrid electric vehicle. The hybrid electric vehicle is composed of a battery, a fuel cell, a DC-DC converter and a choice of PMSM or induction...
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Nov 2005 |
Real-Time Digital Simulation and Control Laboratory for Distributed Power Electronic Generation and Distribution
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : Complex power generation and distribution systems are needed on board spacecrafts, all electric warships, hybrid electric vehicles, distributed energy systems and other applications requiring compact, flexible autonomous...
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Sep 2005 |
Real-Time Simulation of Matrix Converter Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Lixiang Wei, Authors : Thomas A. Lipo
Abstract : This paper describes a real time simulator of matrix converter system. The simulated plant is a classical matrix converter with source, input filter and load. The simulator is based on the RT-LAB real time simulation...
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Aug 2005 |
Real-time Simulation of Onboard Generation and Distribution Power Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents the RT-LAB Electrical Drive Simulator technology along with practical applications. The RT-LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of an electrical circuit on clusters of PC running...
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May 2005 |
Real-time Simulation of a 48-Pulse GTO STATCOM Compensated Power System on a Dual-Xeon PC using RT-LAB
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger
Abstract : This paper reports on the real-time simulation of a 48-pulse GTO STATCOM static compensator with RT-LAB Electrical System Simulator using Linux PC-based, multi-processor technology. The power system has 3 buses and 3...
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Apr 2005 |
Real-Time and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Electric Drives and Power Electronics: Process, Problems and Solutions
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper discusses Real-Time and Hardware-In-The Loop simulation used for the design and testing of electric drives and power electronic systems. A thorough overview of the design process involving the approach of real...
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Mar 2005 |
Advances in Real-Time Simulation of Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Kousuke Uemura, Authors : Tetsuhiro Ishikawa
Abstract : This paper describes the RT-LAB real-time simulator implementation of the Hardware-In-the-Loop simulation of a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle system with several 10 kHz converters. The paper demonstrates the necessity...
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Feb 2005 |
Real-Time Simulation of a Complete PMSM Drive a 10 µs Time-Step
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Hisanori Yamasaki, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Masaya Harakawa, Authors : Simon Abourida, Authors : Tetsuaki Nagano
Abstract : This paper presents a description and results of the fastest-ever-reported, PC-based real-time (RT) simulator of an AC drive. The RT simulator is used to simulate a complete PMSM drive circuit in a Hardware-In-The-Loop (...
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Sep 2004 |
Real-Time Simulation of Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Wind Turbine Applications
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger
Abstract : This paper describes a real-time simulator of wind turbine generator system suitable for controller design and tests. The simulated generator is a grid-connected doubly fed induction machine with back-to-back PWM voltage...
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Sep 2003 |
Real-time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time electric vehicle traction drive simulator along with two applications. The first application is a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase...
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Dec 2002 |
Real-time Simulation of Electrical Vehicle Motor Drives on a PC Cluster
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time motor drive simulator capable to accurately simulate a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase transformer. The simulator also includes a DC link...
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Dec 2002 |
Real-Time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time electric vehicle traction drive simulator along with two publications. The first application is a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase...
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Dec 2002 |
Real-time Simulation of Induction Motor IGBT Drive on a PC-Cluster
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a real-time motor drive simulator capable to accurately simulate a double IGBT bridge inverter connected to an induction motor through an inter phase transformer. The simulator also includes a DC link...
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Jun 2002 |
Accurate Simulation of a 6-Pulse Inverter with Real-Time Event Compensation in ARTEMIS
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents new simulation software that allows the efficient and accurate fixed-time-step simulation of complex event-based electrical systems. The software, named ARTEMIS (Advanced Real-Time Electro-Mechanical...
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Feb 2002 |
Real-Time PC-Based Simulator of Electric Systems and Drives
Authors : Biao Yu, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Guillaume Murere, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Nicolas Léchevin, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents a novel computer-based tool for real-time simulation and rapid control prototyping of power electronic systems and drives. The tool consists of innovative algorithmic software (ARTEMIS) for the fixed-...
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Sep 2001 |
Accurate Real-Time Simulation of AC Inverter with Switching Event Compensation in ARTEMIS
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents simulation software that allows the efficient and accurate fixed-time-step simulation of complex switched electrical systems. The software, named ARTEMIS (Advanced Real-Time Electro-Mechanical...
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Sep 2001 |
Accurate Real-Time Simulation of Static-Var Compensator with Switching Events Compensation using ARTEMIS
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents simulation software that allows the efficient and accurate fixed-time-step simulation of complex event-based electrical systems. The software, named ARTEMIS (Advanced Real-Time Electro-Mechanical...
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Sep 2001 |
Real-Time Closed-Loop Control of a 6-Pulse Rectifier with Switching-Event Compensation in Artemis
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This short paper presents the results of testing ARTEMIS™ Advanced Real-Time Electro-Mechanical Transient Simulator on the simulation of a 6-pulse thyristor converter. The tests highlight the ARTEMIS Discrete-Time...
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Sep 2001 |
Accurate Simulation of Thyristor Controlled Reactor with Switching Event Compensation in ARTEMIS
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : This paper presents new simulation software that allows the efficient and accurate fixed-time-step simulation of complex switched electrical systems. The software, named ARTEMIS accurately simulates time-segment linear...
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