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Advancements in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology are revolutionizing the testing and lifecycle maintenance of digital substations, offering significant improvements in efficiency, reliability, and safety. By integrating real-time simulation with substation components, HIL systems enable comprehensive testing of protection schemes, effective and safe training for engineers, and seamless integration with…

Discover how Source Engineers, in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the University of Bern, is developing firmware for the “Laser Ablation Ionization Mass Spectrometer” using Typhoon HIL’s HIL404 real-time simulation device. Learn about the rapid prototyping strategy that accelerates development and ensures high-quality firmware for this payload part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Servic…

Microgrids and e-Mobility are revolutionizing the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring system reliability. The CERTI Foundation, in collaboration with Typhoon HIL, is leading these innovations with cutting-edge real-time simulation and digitalization. Their work is crucial in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future. Discover more about these transformative advancemen…

In Brazil, engineers from MVP e-Solutions and U&M Mineração e Construção collaborated to advance the hybridization of a massive 186-ton mining truck using Typhoon HIL technology. This innovative simulation platform allowed them to meticulously model and analyze the interactions between the truck’s electric motors, battery pack, and DC-DC converter dynamics. The project represents a significant leap forw…

In our recent webinar session with IHI Terrasun, we explored how HIL Compatible solutions enhance the reliability and performance of their energy storage projects. They shared how they leverage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology to safely and efficiently deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS). Through this blog article, gain valuable knowledge from industry experts and discover how innovative HIL d…

Have you ever wondered how engineers test and perfect the control systems behind photovoltaic inverters? This blog article, written by the Chief Technology Officer at Fimer S.p.A. dives into the world of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, a powerful tool that creates a safe and controlled environment to simulate real-world scenarios for inverter control boards. HIL systems not only accelerate development c…

This blog article explores the research of Prof. Daniele Bosich from the University of Trieste in Italy, focusing on his group’s work on DC system stability using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation. It delves into the challenges, solutions, and advantages of using Typhoon HIL for research, education, and industry collaboration in power systems.

At the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) in Belfort, France, energy and electric engineering students use Typhoon HIL to control a multi-purpose laboratory bench, containing different types of machines and converters. In the context of a student project, students contributed to the application of a Typhoon HIL HIL402 system with the goal of controlling the multi-purpose platform. Learn…

This blog article outlines the co-simulation between IPG CarMaker and Typhoon HIL, detailing how the fusion of high-frequency real-time simulations on Typhoon HIL and precise vehicle dynamics simulations in CarMaker introduces new functionalities. The co-simulation model, including a detailed battery and BMS model, is utilized for Fault Injection Testing according to ISO 26262 standards for functional safet…

In this blog article, learn how IHI Terrasun, a battery and inverter agnostic battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, uses Typhoon HIL’s C-HIL solutions to test and ensure seamless integration of their energy storage systems before deployment. This proactive testing minimizes risks, accelerates commissioning, and ensures consistency, boosting customer confidence and project efficiency. Furthermore,…

This blog article delves into the world of power system protection testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, as presented by Prof. Adriano Peres de Morais from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil. Prof. Adriano, a leading researcher in power system protection and an advocate for HIL technology, shares his insights and experiences using Typhoon HIL in his research and teaching a…

Ensuring safe and optimized operation of novel hybrid battery technologies is difficult, particularly when developing a first demonstration prototype. This blog shows how a digital twin model of the integrated Amorphous Organic Redox-Flow Battery (AORFB) and Lithium Titanate (LTO) battery container in the HYBRIS project is used to develop and train Energy Management System (EMS) controls considering real si…

In this blog article, we share an overview on how Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) real-time testing solutions support the mission of innovation and service excellence in the solar energy market. With its role in energy transformation overall, C-HIL testing can make immense impact on the development speed, reliability assurance, and evolution of customer service within this sector. See where our vert…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring the reliability of electronic control units (ECUs) is critical to guarantee the drivers’ safety. Robust and continuous testing offers a future-proof solution to this challenge. Specialized testing benches, real-time simulation, and advanced modeling tools provide a complete approach to ECU testing. With the integration of fault insertion…

This blog article is covering the story from the Schneider Electric Smart UPS Online C-HIL Core Team, where they outline the primary obstacles usually encountered in UPS design, development, and testing, as well as what a C-HIL setup brings when it comes to UPS testing. They shared what HIL benefits did the Schneider Electric Single-Phase UPS Team experienced first-hand and how the real time C-HIL solutions…

In this blog article, learn more about the pioneering work in power electronics of Prof. Pietro Tricoli’s Power Electronics Group at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) at University of Birmingham, which is part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN). See how their group leans onto industry-academia collaboration to produce innovative research results, transfer…

Bidirectional onboard chargers (OBCs) are a key driving force behind the growth of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications, playing a pivotal role in balancing energy supply and demand. This blog explores the critical aspects of bidirectional OBCs and highlights the significance of HIL testing in ensuring their seamless integration and optimal performance.

In recent years, national economies worldwide have been constructing efforts to make their development more sustainable, which involves the electrification of transport. In the process of developing safe and cost-effective charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), validation of charging communication protocols will play a key role. We reached out to CERTI Foundation to learn more about their rece…

Developing control software for EV powertrain controllers involves crucial stages such as defining requirements, designing, testing, and validating the control software interacting with each powertrain component. However, waiting until the end of the development process for testing can increase costs if faults are detected late. This new blog explores how the combination of Infineon, Vector, and Typhoon HI…

Thanks to technological advancements and economic trends, demand for sustainable energy and energy resilience in homes has risen significantly over the past decade. An increasing number of homeowners have acquired distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar power and energy storage. The move to residential DERs represents a profound shift in how energy resources are viewed and managed. In this blog ar…

BMS testing is crucial for EVs, as it ensures safe and efficient battery usage. However, it also raises multiple engineering challenges, such as testing against diverse scenarios and charging cycles, detecting failures, and improving communication. HIL solutions such as Typhoon HIL offer accurate emulation, cost savings, and increased safety for control testing. By leveraging virtual models and cloud comput…

Permanent magnet (PM) motors, using heavy rare-earth elements like Neodymium, Terbium, and Dysprosium, have been the go to choice for electric vehicle (EV) motors due to their efficiency and power density. However, complex extraction processes and limited supply chains have led to price volatility. To overcome these challenges, the e-Mobility industry is increasingly focusing on developing rare-earth-free e…

The latest developments in the X-ray medical imaging help improve diagnostic capabilities while reducing costs. X-ray generators need to keep up with the challenges imposed by new semiconductor and software technologies. Time and complexity of a “full-digital” X-ray generator development are significantly reduced by using HIL instead of a complex setup of X-ray tubes, high voltage sources, power loads a…

In this blog, see how Typhoon HIL and SUPPLIER devices integrate to form a complete P-HIL (Power Hardware in the Loop) testbed solution for real-time control testing of microgrids.

In this blog article, learn about the new possibilities for developing and validating electric vehicles through IPG CarMaker and Typhoon HIL Co-Simulation. Watch the included video to see a demonstration of the co-simulation concept and its capabilities.

Reliable high-power charging is vital to providing support for the wideradoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), both in passenger and commercial segments. In this blog article, see how model-based engineering tools are being utilized to empower agile control development and testing. This textis based on the same-titled webinar from our e-Mobility series that demonstrates how electric vehicle supply eq…

The Tokyo Metropolitan University Power Electronics Laboratory conducts research on improving the performance of passive devices for power electronics and power conversion circuits. Isamu Sugiyama from MyWay had the honor to interview Prof. Dr. Keiji Wada and his PhD student, Takaya Sekiguchi, on how they use Typhoon HIL in their research. Read this blog article to learn more on how introducing HIL into the…

The standardization of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)communication is still under development, but a push for a globally defined standard is making interoperability possible. This article outlines the challenges of manufacturers in dealing with charging standards in constant evolution. In addition, it demonstrates how automated, real-time, hardware-in-the-loop testing can help manufacturers reduce…

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on making marine power systems more energy efficient and green. One way to achieve this is through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, a technique that allows engineers to validate control algorithms for optimization of efficient energy use and that supports the integration of various distributed energy resources (DERs) into a well-functioning whole. Read t…

Communication is often an afterthought when designing or deploying new distributed energy resource (DER) projects. In practice, though, these communication issues can make or break integration projects when deployed to the energy grid. See how HIL Compatible devices together with model-based system engineering (MBSE) can be used to safely validate communication and control issues prior to system deployment …

Developing and testing motor drive electronic control units (ECUs) for electric vehicles (EVs) has numerous challenges. We gathered a group of panelists from Infineon Technologies and Infinitum for a discussion on how to overcome them with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation solutions. This article is a part of our HIL e-Mobility series and includes access to the webinar recording with a dedic…

The evolution of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is directly related to the development and use of more efficient and reliable components. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) provide higher efficiency and power density in a smaller frame, which contributes to achieving targets set forth for EVs. This article outlines the benefits of PMSMs in the e-Mobility sector and how Typhoon HIL solutions can help test …