Industrial talks

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Energy transition is impacting in a dramatic way how modern power systems are planned and operated. Therefore, it is critical to develop and maintain models that capture the dynamic behaviour of the system in a reliable way along with processes ensuring a high data quality.

This presentation will present an overview of the current modelling practices at the TSO level along with their associated challenges as well as some of the needs in the foreseeable future.

Bio

Edgar Nuño received an Erasmus Mundus joint M.Sc. degree in power systems and sustainable transportation from the University of Oviedo in 2014, and the Ph.D. in wind energy from the Technical University of Denmark in 2017. Since then, he has worked in various roles within the wind power industry. In 2022 he joined Red Eléctrica de España (REE), where he currently works as a power system engineer. His main areas of expertise are modelling and simulation, covering a wide variety of system dynamic studies.

Topic

Power electronics plays a fundamental role in the penetration of renewable energy into the energy mix. Its ability to efficiently convert, control and manage electrical energy generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind is critical to their successful integration into the power grid. In addition, power electronics is essential for the development of energy storage systems, such as batteries, which help to compensate for the variability of renewable energy sources. To achieve an efficient and reliable design of these power electronics systems, it is essential to have both offline electromagnetic transient simulations, using tools such as PSCAD, and real-time simulators such as RTDS Novacor.

These simulations make it possible to analyse and predict the behaviour of electronic devices under variable and transient conditions, which is particularly relevant in the context of renewable energy. For all these reasons, researchers and manufacturers are increasingly developing real-time electromagnetic transient models and simulations, and it is becoming more common for grid operators to request models of equipment and systems in these formats. Real-time electromagnetic transient simulations provide valuable information on how power electronic devices will respond to sudden load changes, fluctuations in renewable energy generation and transient events such as short circuits or surges. This helps to optimise the design and operation of electronic systems to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

In this talk we will review the different tools for modelling and simulation of power electronic converters, with special emphasis on the most relevant and recent developments, such as the Universal Converter Model, which allows to approach the simulation of power converters in real time in a more accurate and efficient way, or the substep capability, which allows to simulate power electronics with a time step much smaller than the main simulation step. We will also be discussing GTSOC hardware, the latest RTDS development for encrypting models, a very interesting feature that allows manufacturers and designers to protect the intellectual property of their models.

Bio

Vicente Aucejo Galindo began his professional career after graduating in Electrical Engineering from the UPV and joining the Applied Electromechanics Research Group. The experience gained at the GREA-UPV in R&D and innovation, together with the completion of the Master's degree in Electricity, Electronics and Automatics at the University of Paris VI, enabled him to embark on his doctoral studies, which concluded in April 2010 with the defence of his thesis entitled "Méthode tensorielle générale pour une modélisation multiphysique de dispositifs magnétomécaniques rapides".

Vicente Aucejo identified an important technological deficit, the lack of multiphysics computer tools for the simulation and design of electrical devices and systems, which led him to stablish the company INDIELEC, Ingeniería de Diseño Electrotécnico ( http://www.indielec.com).

The activity developed by Indielec has been very intense in two aspects: in training companies, university departments or research centres and, above all, in a multitude of projects with companies and university research centres over more than 25 years. operation.

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The main objective of this conference is to present the relevant aspects related to the optimization of a photovoltaic plant through the use of batteries, considering both technical and economic aspects. Several key aspects are addressed, including: plant modelling, PV generation forecasting, and storage strategies to ensure the plant operates as cost-effectively as possible.

By modelling the plant, an accurate representation is achieved, allowing a better understanding of its operation and performance. In addition, generation forecasting models are essential to predict production and optimize the use of generated energy.

With this information, storage strategies are explored to maximize the efficiency of the plant, allowing the efficient storage of energy and its use during periods of highest profitability, taking into account both investment and operating costs.

This integrated approach aims to improve the energy and economic efficiency of photovoltaic plants, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

Bio

Elena Gimeno Jiménez. Industrial Technologies Engineer specialized in Energy generation and working at Iberdrola in the Planning and Integration department in Onshore Operation and Maintenance. Currently focused on the growth of the portfolio of wind, photovoltaic and battery storage renewable projects.

María José Lagarto de la Serna. Industrial Technologies Engineer specialized in business organization and management. Working in Iberdrola since 2008, with extend background in Technical Services and digitalization department and currently responsible of Planning and Integration team in Onshore and PV Operation and Maintenance, whose main objective is to ensure the integration of the new plants and technologies and maximize their efficiency.

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The complexity of modern electrical systems requires advanced methodologies for efficient design, simulation, and validation. This presentation explores the integration of Model-Based Design (MBD) with Simscape Electrical to enhance the development process, from conceptualization to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA).

We begin with an introduction to MBD and its benefits in electrical system development, followed by an overview of Simscape Electrical for accurate modeling and simulation. The focus then shifts to the workflow that combines these tools, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration.

A key section is dedicated to FPGA-based HIL testing, highlighting the advantages of FPGA for real-time, high-fidelity simulations critical for validating control strategies and system responses. We outline the process for deploying Simscape Electrical models on FPGA, including model preparation, code generation, and deployment strategies.

Challenges, such as real-time simulation complexities and FPGA resource optimization, are discussed with practical solutions. The presentation concludes with case studies demonstrating the efficiency gains and improved system performance achieved through this integrated approach.

Attendees will gain insights into leveraging MBD and Simscape Electrical for effective FPGA-based HIL testing, leading to faster development cycles and enhanced product reliability in electrical system projects.

Bio

Pablo Romero is a Senior Application Engineer at MathWorks specializing in real-time systems, verification, validation, and physical modelling. He previously worked at BMW Group modelling vehicle dynamics, and at Airbus Defense and Space validating flight control laws. He received his M.Sc. in aeronautical engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and carried out his final project at the TU München.