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Testing of components and systems with simulated grids and primary energy sources
- Electrical, functional and performance tests according to grid codes
- Simultaneous testing of power and communication interfaces of components
- Performance and lifetime testing under controlled environmental conditions
- Simulation and testing of single components as well as complete generation systems and plants
- Power hardware-in-the-loop (P-HIL) experiments by means of real time simulation and multi-domain co-simulation (rapid modelling and prototyping of systems and components)
- Simulation of smart grid scenarios
Technical specification in the laboratory
Grid simulation
- 3 independent laboratory grids with variable network impedances for up to 1000 kVA, flexible star point configuration and grounding systems
- Rated voltages from 300 V to 690 V
- 2 independent high bandwidth grid simulators: 0 to 480 V 3-phase AC, 800 kVA
- 3-phase balanced or unbalanced operation
- Facilities for LVRT (low voltage ride-through)
Line impedacnce emulation
- Adjustable line impedances for various LV network topologies: meshed, radial or ring network configuration
- Freely adjustable RLC loads up to 1 MW, 1 MVAr (capacitive and inductive)
- Individual control of RLC components for performance testing of islanding detection systems
- Anti-islanding tests up to 1 MW with Quality Factor = 1
Environmental simulation
- Test chamber for performance and accelerated lifetime testing
- Full power operation of equipment under test inside chamber
- Max. size of equipment under test: 3.60 x 2.60 x 2.80 m (Length x Width x Height)
- Temperature range: -40°C to +120°C
- Humidity range: 10% to 98% relative humidity
DC sources
- 6 independent dynamic PV array simulators: 1500 V, 1500 A, 1100 kW
- Bidirectional DC source for battery system emulation: 650 V up to 1100 V, 1300 A, 1100 kW
Real time P-HIL simulation
- Multicore Opal-RT real-time simulator
- P-HIL and C-HIL experiments at full power in a closed control loop
DAQ and measurement
- Multiple high precision power analyzers with high acquisition rate
- Simultaneous sampling of asynchronous multi-domain data input
General specification
- Floor space: 400 m²
- Indoor and outdoor test areas suitable for ISO containers