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This paper deals with a software package for the numerical analysis in transient and steady-state modes of power electrical networks or variable speed drives with arbitrary topologies. The package is composed of a series of units, each representing a specific cell in the network : voltage supply, electrical machine, mechanical system, transmission line, circuit-breaker, phase shifting transformer, static converter with control and command organ, regulator, etc. SIMSEN is highly flexible and efficient. It is

An analytical approach allowing modelling transient phenomena in pipes, valves, surge tanks and Francis turbines based on impedance method is developed. These models are implemented in a software called “SIMSEN”, which simulates the behaviour of complex applications in the domain of adjustable speed drives and electrical power networks. This program is based on a modular structure, which enables the numerical simulation of transient modes of systems exhibiting arbitrary topologies. The numerical simulation

An analytical approach allowing modelling transient phenomena in pipes, valves, surge tank and Francis turbines based on impedance method is developed. These models are introduced in a software called “SIMSEN”, which simulates the behaviour of complex appl ...

Models of hydraulic components based on impedance method have been implemented in a software called “SIMSEN”. This tool allows the simultaneous solution of the electrical, hydraulic, mechanic and control equations ensuring a proper interaction between the four parts of a system. In this paper the interaction between hydraulic and electric part of 2 Francis turbines power plant is investigated by comparing the simulation results obtained with and without coupling hydraulic and electric phenomena. Using hydra

Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) are systems based on power electronics using GTO or IGCT semiconductors [1] that allow a better use of the transfer capacities of the transmission lines and permit to satisfy the requirements due to the liberalization of the electrical energy market. The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is one of the most versatile topologies of the FACTS family. The UPFC can be decomposed in two different power circuits: the parallel one maintaining the network bus voltage by co

This paper deals with the modeling of multi-windings transformers. Based on a real example, a modeling methodology is presented. This methodology is the original part of the paper. Application examples of multi-windings phase shifting transformers (18 and ...

The current source thyristor inverter is still today a suitable choice for supplying high power adjustable speed drives for pumps or compressors. This paper presents a 12-pulse LCI (load commutated inverter) synchronous drive for a 20 MW compressor, it focuses on the following main aspects: modeling of the complete drive system, numerical simulation and comparison between calculated and measured values of the pulsating torque components in steady-state operations. The modeling of the six- phase synchronous

Nowadays, multilevel VSIs (Voltage Source Inverter) begin to be widely used in middle and high power installations such as variable speed drives, FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) and windformers for example. In these systems, 2 VSIs are put back to back to create a frequency converter. The present paper will investigate the entry level VSI of such a frequency converter, by comparing classical control and state-space control applied to this VSI.

The paper deals with the main problems to solve in order to simulate precisely the behavior of complex power systems with mixed elements (power components and digital regulation devices). The main features of an efficient simulation tool are described. They are focused on modern adjustable speed drives. Finally, the simulation of an industrial application of an induction motor fed by a three-level inverter tuned with a DTC (Direct Torque Control) is presented in details.

The paper deals with the main problems to solve in order to simulate precisely the behavior of complex power systems with mixed elements (power components and digital regulation devices). A simulation tool developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is shortly described. Finally, an industrial application of an induction motor fed by a three-level inverter tuned with a DTC (Direct Torque Control) is presented.

The present paper describes the modelling and the prediction of the steady-state or transient behaviour of different modern variable-speed drives and electrical networks. The necessity of a performant numerical simulation tool in order to guarantee an optimized design is illustrated by examples based on existing large variable- speed drives and power plants.

In the context of a sustainable development the optimal use of the electrical energy will require advanced networks allowing interconnections on very long distances and addressing the storage challenge. These requirements are essentially due to the following reasons: - Electrical energy, contrary to most other kind of energies, must be simultaneously produced and consumed, because it is not possible to store directly large amounts of it. - Electrical energy is generated to a large extent by thermal power pl

This paper presents the modeling, detailed simulation, and test of an efficient medium-voltage adjustable-speed drive. The system consists of a three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter supplied by a 12-pulse rectifier. To achieve a motor-friendly supply, ...

This paper deals with the modeling of multi-winding transformers. Based on the real example of a railway DC - supply, a modeling methodology is presented as the original part of the paper. Afterwards two application examples of multi-winding phase shifting transformers (18 and 24 pulse) are described, these applications have been simulated using the SIMSEN simulation software package [1,2]. Harmonics analysis of simulation results (elimination of low order harmonics 5, 7, 11, 13) has validated the proposed

This paper deals with a fixed-frequency variable-speed motor/generator with 3-level VSI (Voltage Source Inverter) cascade. The 3-level VSI is applied to a DASM (Doubly-fed ASynchronous Machine) for large pump storage plants. The extension to 3 levels is th ...

The LCI (Load commutated Inverter) is still today a suitable solution for supplying high power variable speed drive systems. The following main topics are described in this contribution: The modeling of a 20 MW LCI synchronous drive system for a compressio ...

The proposed paper describes the modelling and the prediction of the steady- state or transient behaviour of different modern variable-speed drives. The necessity of a performant numerical simulation tool in order to guarantee an optimized design is illustrated by examples based on existing large variable-speed drives.

The energy market liberalization requires using the actual transportation network in a more flexible and more efficient way. What is needed are strategies and facilities that will improve the energy flux sharing, as well as the maintaining of the node voltages. These goals can only be partially reached in the conventional networks. However, the FACTS are offering a very promising solution. The UPFL (Unified Power Flow Controller) will be briefly presented as an example of FACTS, and its behaviour will be il

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A modular software package for the analysis of power networks and electrical drives

New Tool for the Simulation of Transient Phenomena in Francis Turbine Power Plants.

A New tool for the simulation of dynamic behaviour of hydroelectric power plants

Simulation of Transient Phenomena in Francis Turbine Power Plants : Hydroelectric Interaction

Investigation of the 3-Level Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC)

Modeling of Multi-Windings Phase Shifting Transformers for DC Supplies

12-Pulse LCI synchronous drive for a 20 MW compressor : modeling, simulation and measurements

Investigation and comparison between classical and state-space control for the entry VSI of a frequency converter.

Mixed signal simulation in the field of adjustable speed drives.

Mixed signal simulation applied to modern adjustable speed drives.

Optimized design of variable speed drives and electrical networks based on numerical simulation.

Optimized Design of Variable-Speed Drives and Electrical Networks based on Numerical Simulation.

Expected benefits of adjustable speed pumped storage in the European network.

Modeling, Simulation, and Test of a Three-Level Voltage-Source Inverter With Output LC Filter and Direct Torque Control

Modeling of Multi-winding Phase Shifting Transformers : Application to DC and Multi-level VSI Supplies.

12-Pulse LCI Synchronous Drive for a 20 MW Compressor - Modeling, Simulation and Measurements

Doubly-Fed Asynchronous Machine with 3-Level VSI cascade for Variable Speed Pump Storage

20 MW Compressor LCI Drive: Modeling, Simulation and Measurements

Optimized Design on Variable-Speed Drives Based on Numerical Simulation.

FACTS, which advantages for the modern electrical networks?