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	Jul 2010	Comparison between ARTEMIS 5th order Integration method used with the eMEGAsim Simulation Platform and the classical TUSTIN 2nd order method used in PSCAD and SimPowerSystems software Authors : Amine Yamane, Jean Bélanger Published at : Abstract : Real-time simulation requires the use of fixed step integration methods, capable of achieving accuracy with a time step range larger than 10 μs to 100 μs, to enable the use of standard processors and IO systems.... TR10-30202-AR-1 eMEGAsim_vs_PSCAD_circuit_RLC_.pdf
	Mar 2010	Real-Time Simulation of Large-Scale Power Systems using EMTP-RV and Simulink/SimPowerSystems Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a modern PC-based real-time simulator using the latest INTEL quad-core processors to simulate a relatively large power system. The performance of the simulator is evaluated by comparing the results of... ECCE2009_paper-digest_Opal-RT_FINAL.pdf
	Mar 2010	Real-Time Simulation Technologies in Education: a Link to Modern Engineering Methods and Practices Authors : Cacilda Andrade, Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger Published at : 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... 2010_Intertech_Dufour_RTLABApplications.pdf
	Oct 2009	Monte-Carlo Study on a Large-Scale Power System Model in Real-Time using eMEGAsim Authors : Claudio Pirolli, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Laurence A. Snider, Wei Li Published at : ECCE 2009 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition_en Abstract : This paper describes a versatile, multi-domain, large power grid real-time digital simulator. Its ability to conduct multiple tests for protection coordination studies is described. A large grid model built using the... ECCE2009_Opal-RT_paperID1802_Final.pdf
	Jul 2009	The complete Applications Booklet - Product Information & Simulation Applications Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Wei Li Published at : Abstract : eMEGAsim and eDRIVEsim Product Information & Simulation Application Examples Sim_Apps_Booklet-ver6-2_04July09.pdf
	Jun 2009	A Real-Time Regulator, Turbine and Alternator Test Bench for Ensuring Generators Under Test Contribute to Whole System Stability Authors : Jean Bélanger, Marc Langevin, Marc Soullière Published at : IFAC Symposium on Power Plants and Power Systems Control_en Abstract : A new Test Bench for speed governors has been developed and successfully tested in a simulation laboratory and in a Hydro-Québec hydroelectric powerhouse. Equipped with a Real-Time Simulator, the RT-LAB BERTA Test Bench... Tech_Paper-Final-IFAC_ PPPSC09-Opal-RT-060409.pdf
	May 2009	Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems with eMEGAsim Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Wei Li Published at : Abstract : This document provides users with benchmark models to evaluate the OPAL-RT Technologies system configuration needed to develop research models for the following three HVDC transmission systems: • Bipolar HVDC model, •... RealTime_Simulation_of_HVDC_Systems_with_eMEGAsim_3rdEdition.pdf
	Apr 2009	A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of All-Electric Ships with a Multi- Platform Co-Simulation Approach Authors : Cristina Olariu, Hugo Kohmann, Irene Peres, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Loic Schoen, Wei Li Published at : Abstract : Designing an All-Electric Ship (AES) requires testing of the interaction between hundreds of interconnected power electronic subsystems built by different manufacturers. Such integration tests require large analog test... Paper_ESTS_2009_Opal-RT_Final.pdf
	Jan 2009	REAL-TIME PLATFORM FOR THE CONTROL PROTOTYPING AND SIMULATION OF POWER ELECTRONICS AND MOTOR DRIVES Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : Abstract : The paper presents state-of-the-art technologies and platform for real-time simulation and control of motor drives, power converters and power systems. Through its support for Model-Based Design method with Simulink®,... Paper-ICMSAO-2009_Opal-RT.pdf
	Oct 2008	A Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Platform for Prototyping and Testing of Wind Generator Controllers Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin Published at : 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... CIGRE-Canada_Opal-RT.pdf
	Oct 2008	Very-high Speed Control of an FPGA-based Finite-Element-Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Virtual Motor Drive System Authors : Christian Dufour, Handy Blanchette, Jean Bélanger Published at : 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... Paper_IECON_2008_Opal-RT_Dufour.pdf
	Sep 2008	Closed-Loop Control of Virtual FPGA-Coded Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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...
	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, Guillaume Dumur, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin Published at : 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... EPE-2008_TrainShipTractionSystems_Opal-RT.pdf
	Jun 2008	Real-Time Simulation of VSC-based HVDC Systems using Rectification Capable Switching Function-Based 3-Level Inverter Models Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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...
	Dec 2007	eMEGAsim: An Open High-Performance Distributed Real-Time Power Grid Simulator Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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... PAPER_-_CPRI_BANGALORE_121207_FINAL.pdf
	Oct 2007	Modern Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Technology for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Tetsuhiro Ishikawa Published at : 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... vppc_paper_f.pdf
	Jun 2007	FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Finite-Element Analysis Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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.... 2007_pesc_fpga_jmag_dufour.pdf
	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, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe Published at : 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... 2007_ipst_dualkundurhvdc_dufour.pdf
	May 2006	Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Finite-Element Based Motor Drives with RT-LAB and JMAG Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida, Takashi Yamada, Tomoyuki Arasawa Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a new development in the field of design process and testing of motor drives, for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) applications. It consists of implementing the Finite Element (FE) Method applied to... hil_rtlab_jmag_paper_2006.pdf
	May 2006	InfiniBand-Based Real-Time Simulation of HVDC, STATCOM and SVC Devices with Custom-Of-The-Shelf PCs and FPGAs Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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 (... hvdc_scv_isie06_final_paper.pdf
	May 2006	A Distributed Real-Time Framework for Dynamic Management of Heterogeneous Co-simulations Authors : Jean Bélanger, Jean-Francois Cécile, Loic Schoen, Vincent Lapointe Published at : Abstract : Simulation of complex systems usually requires that heterogeneous models be integrated into a single simulation environment. Because these models are often developed by different teams, or depend on various commercial... scs_article.pdf
	Feb 2006	Real-Time Simulation of Permanent Magnet Motor Drive on FPGA Chip for High-Bandwidth Controller Tests and Validation Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2006_isie_dufour_pmsm_fpga_abstract1.pdf
	Dec 2005	Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation of Power Drives with RT-LAB Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... peds2005_paper.pdf
	Dec 2005	RT-LAB Real Time Simulation of Electric Drives and Systems Authors : Christian Dufour, Girish Nanjundaiah, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... npec2005_opalrt_paper.pdf
	Nov 2005	Real-Time Digital Simulation and Control Laboratory for Distributed Power Electronic Generation and Distribution Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... hsc2005.pdf
	Aug 2005	Electronic Platforms and On-Board Systems on Smart Vehicles: Dealing with Information in "Real-Time" Authors : Jean Bélanger Published at : Abstract : This presentation describes Opal-RT's next generation hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools to be used for the next generation vehicles. An in depth look at the challenges and solutions of developing testing strategies... autovision2010.pps
	Aug 2005	Real-time Simulation of Onboard Generation and Distribution Power Systems Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2005_electrimacs.pdf
	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, Jean Bélanger Published at : 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... ipst05paperv6.pdf
	Apr 2005	Real-Time and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Electric Drives and Power Electronics: Process, Problems and Solutions Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2005_ipec_hil_elec.pdf
	Mar 2005	Advances in Real-Time Simulation of Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Kousuke Uemura, Tetsuhiro Ishikawa Published at : 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... 2005_evs21.pdf
	Feb 2005	Real-Time Simulation of a Complete PMSM Drive a 10 µs Time-Step Authors : Christian Dufour, Hisanori Yamasaki, Jean Bélanger, Masaya Harakawa, Simon Abourida, Tetsuaki Nagano Published at : 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 (... 2005_IPEC_MelcoPMSMDriveSim_10us.pdf
	Sep 2004	Real-Time Simulation of Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Wind Turbine Applications Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger Published at : 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... dufour_windturbinepaper2004.pdf
	Mar 2004	Real-Time Simulation Technologies for the Simulation of Electric Drives and Large Systems Authors : Jean Bélanger Published at : Abstract : This presentation presents the challenges of simulating electric drives and Opal-RT's vision for the next decade, it shows the real-time simulators' evolution, requirements and technology trends. Then,... eds_sae2004.pdf
	Sep 2003	Real-time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... Opal-RT_Toyota.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-time Simulation of Electrical Vehicle Motor Drives on a PC Cluster Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... epe2003_paper.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-Time Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drives Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 2003_epe.pdf
	Dec 2002	Real-time Simulation of Induction Motor IGBT Drive on a PC-Cluster Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... ipst03_rtdrive4e.pdf
	Jun 2002	Accurate Simulation of a 6-Pulse Inverter with Real-Time Event Compensation in ARTEMIS Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... 331c_dufour.pdf
	Feb 2002	Real-Time PC-Based Simulator of Electric Systems and Drives Authors : Biao Yu, Christian Dufour, Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin, Simon Abourida Published at : 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-... apec2002_pc_simulator.pdf
	Sep 2001	Accurate Real-Time Simulation of AC Inverter with Switching Event Compensation in ARTEMIS Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... app_dc_ac_pwm_converter.pdf
	Sep 2001	Accurate Real-Time Simulation of Static-Var Compensator with Switching Events Compensation using ARTEMIS Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... app_svc.pdf
	Sep 2001	Real-Time Closed-Loop Control of a 6-Pulse Rectifier with Switching-Event Compensation in Artemis Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... app_ac_dc_converter.pdf
	Sep 2001	Accurate Simulation of Thyristor Controlled Reactor with Switching Event Compensation in ARTEMIS Authors : Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : 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... app_tcr.pdf
	May 2001	The Artemis Plug-in Improves the Accuracy of the Power System Under PSB/ARTEMIS/RT-LAB Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note reports how the TUSTIN method in PSB and the ART5 method in the ARTEMIS Add-On compare in terms of precision, particularly for long-term simulation. The ARTEMIS Add-On uses the ART5 method and the ‘... artemis_vs_tustin.pdf
	Nov 2000	Real-Time Simulation of Averaged Models of Power Converters Part 2 Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note (Part 2) reports the results of a study conducted to see whether averaged models can be used to study electromagnetic transients, either caused by a large disturbance in the control system, or by... power_converter_2.pdf
	Nov 2000	Real-Time Simulation of Averaged Models of Power Converters Part 3 Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note (Part 3) explains the design and optimization of fast PWM energy conversion control systems is time-consuming when the power electronics converters (PEC) are simulated in detail. Variable-step... power_converter_3.pdf
	Nov 2000	Effective Real-time Simulations of Event-Based Systems Authors : Alain Rabbath, Jean Bélanger, Moussa Abdoune Published at : Abstract : This paper presents a set of novel tools that allow the efficient simulation, at fixed time steps, of event-based dynamic systems. The so-called RT-EVENTS library is an innovative toolbox that can be used with the... event_based_systems.pdf
	Oct 2000	Real-Time Simulation of Averaged Models of Power Converters, Part. 1 Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note (Part 1) explains that in rapid control prototyping of power converter systems, real-time simulation of power-converter and controller models is highly desirable. power_converter_1.pdf
	Sep 2000	Simulation of Kundur’s Four-Machine, Two-Area Power System Under PSB/ARTEMIS/RT-LAB Authors : Guillaume Murere, Jean Bélanger, Nicolas Léchevin Published at : Abstract : This application note explains a two areas, four machines power system is considered in this note in order to demonstrate numerical advantages of ARTEMIS’ fixed-step-size integration method versus Tustin method currently... kundur_performance.pdf
		A Modern and Open Real-Time Digital Simulator of Contemporary Power Systems Authors : Claudio Pirolli, Jean Bélanger, Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Laurence A. Snider, Wei Li Published at : IPST - International Conference on Power System Transients_en Abstract : This paper describes a versatile, multi-domain, real-time digital simulator of large power grids. Its capability to conduct multiple tests for protection coordination studies is described. A large grid model built using... EMTP-RT.pdf
		Real-Time Platform for the Control Prototyping and Simulation of Power Electronics and Motor Drives Authors : Jean Bélanger, Simon Abourida Published at : Abstract : The paper presents state-of-the-art technologies and platform for real-time simulation and control of motor drives, power converters and power systems. Through its support for Model-Based Design method with Simulink... 2009_icmsao_RTsim_v2.pdf

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