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Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) simulation is a powerful methodology for testing power electronics control systems. It creates a dynamic testing environment where the real controller (device under test) interacts with a high-fidelity, real-time simulation of the plant, allowing engineers to test scenarios that would be too expensive or dangerous to recreate in a physical lab. By reducing costs, impr…

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 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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

At Typhoon HIL, we work on bringing together a great selection of people to enrich our OneTEAM and share and promote our core values. We wanted to give you a chance to meet the people behind our solutions and share insight into what their daily work looks like. In this blog, we start with our Embedded software team, which is the engineering team at the heart of our real-time solutions, ensuring they run fas…

During our team’s visit to The University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard in France, we had a chance to interview Prof. Fei Gao, a pioneer in adopting Typhoon HIL for academic research and teaching. In this video and blog, learn more about the role HIL plays in his work within the fuel cell application field.

In this blog, learn more about the controller test setup put together for teaching purposes at The Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, which is integrating solutions from Infineon Technologies and Typhoon HIL. This text is adapted and re-published from a blog written by Emma Azek for Infineon under the title Great development environment for xEV applications with AURIX™ T…

We had the honor to host our long-time academic collaborator and friend, Prof. Kaushik Rajashekara from the University of Houston, in our main R&D Center in Serbia. We used this chance to record an interesting interview with him, so we can share with you more about his career path in research, current main research topics, and how he uses HIL in his teaching to help students gain valuable skills for careers…

H55 and HES-SO leveraged Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) solutions to pioneer clean aviation technology and make aviation history. By utilizing HIL real-time simulators, power electronics engineers can manage increased complexity and accelerate the development of new products. Additionally, these simulators serve as invaluable tools for pilot and engineer training, student education, and facilitating technology…

Power electronics control testing that is quick, efficient, and thorough can be a challenge to achieve. To allow for hands-on evaluation of a real-time control testing setup that fulfills this spec, Typhoon HIL provides HIL in a Day exercises for interested parties. After this exercise was done with Viessmann, they observed faster testing and commissioning, with less time and money spent. Read more about th…

Learn about the challenges in EPS control validation testing for power electronics engineers in the aviation industry. See how HIL real-time simulation and digital twin technology enable safe control system validation for aircrafts. Find out why engineers at H55 say HIL technology is vertigineux.

Discover the latest technologies for cleaner air transport as lead partners from H55 share insights on how embracing the unexpected is crucial for achieving a greener future. Learn about the key benefits of using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) in aircraft engineering, and how it plays a vital role in developing more sustainable aviation solutions.

SGRC, one of the leading research centers in Korea, significantly contributes to industrial smart grid-related R&D activities. In this Academic Spotlight, learn how Typhoon HIL solutions were utilized in their industry-academia projects and discover the main benefits they see in using HIL in their research. Read the blog to learn more about SGRC’s innovative work and their collaboration with Typhoon HIL.

In this interview, engineers from LS Electric discuss how implementing the Typhoon HIL system resolved several control engineering challenges while developing the control for their Modular Scalable Energy Storage Solution (ESS). They faced the task of setting up a robust controller design for 15 PEBBs, with verification for parallel operations and communication performance. Using Typhoon HIL for control dev…

The PANDA project supports transport electrification with the goal of advancing sustainable mobility. In a video interview, Dr. Ronan German shares insights into the project, highlighting Typhoon HIL’s role as the validation partner of choice through their HIL testbed. The project also focuses on reliable and flexible full-vehicle testing for battery integration. Meet the dedicated partners driving this inn…

Blog Highlights Hitachi Energy’s installations across the world reduce the likelihood of mistakes with system configuration, deployment, and operation, and allow them to juggle competing requirements. Hitachi Energy pairs these capabilities with HIL modeling and testing to ensure microgrids are the right fit for the market. Hitachi Energy applies HIL testing to comply with certification and standards, …

Blog Highlights Rolls Royce Power Systems takes off-the-shelf items of equipment and brings them together to make an AC coupled battery storage system. Rolls Royce integrates with the whole microgrid with centralized control, ensuring all the different parts work together. Using HIL testing allows Rolls Royce to reduce surprises in the field, making commissioning easier and faster. Rolls Royce Power Sys…

Blog Highlights Testing in a simulated environment reduces the potential risk of damaging customer equipment. Closed-loop systems like HIL enable fine-tuning HIL models. HIL digital twins enable a testing ground for plug-and-play microgrids. With HIL, site testing and debugging of software can be completed ahead of deployment. Duke Energy, providers of microgrid solutions since 2013, decided to start u…

Integrating and validating microgrid systems involves tackling complex challenges and choosing the right testing methods. From assessing the pros and cons of different validation approaches to streamlining development with model-based engineering, effective microgrid design and testing are crucial. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing plays a key role in ensuring functionality, while real-world case studies f…

Danfoss Drives achieved significant improvements in speed, cost savings, and quality by using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. With HIL simulation, tasks that typically required weeks in the lab were completed in just a few days, allowing for efficient software adjustments that met customer expectations. This approach not only enhanced operational efficiency but also provided a superior customer experien…

Michele Fusero is an R&D engineer and control specialist for the e-mesh PowerStore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Grid Edge Solutions Product Group at Hitachi Energy. He delivered a talk at the virtual PEDG2021 conference on how HIL became the pillar of the e-mesh solution product development. Watch the video above or read the full blog article to learn more.

This blog explores the main challenges of inverter control design, development, testing, and certification, delving into the setup of a C-HIL for hybrid inverter control testing. It highlights how test automation can accelerate inverter software update verification and how HIL can expedite product development while enhancing product robustness and quality. Read the blog to learn more about these innovative …

Dusan Majstorovic is the Chief Technology Officer at Typhoon HIL, and it is his role to oversee all technology and product development activities. He was involved in the development of Typhoon HIL’s solutions from the very beginning, mainly in the area of real-time devices and the programmable FPGA software approach that was pioneered in the early days of the company. In this blog, he will introduce to us…

The growing adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage, and fuel cells has heightened the need for effective coordination within the power grid. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), in collaboration with Typhoon HIL and Missouri S&T, are addressing this challenge by developing and testing a distributed control architec…

The e-mesh Control system is engineered for the seamless integration of renewables with traditional energy assets, but ensuring coordinated communication among multiple e-mesh controls poses a significant challenge. By utilizing Typhoon controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology, the design and testing of e-mesh controls were significantly accelerated, resulting in increased test coverage. This HIL Te…

Hitachi Energy faced the challenge of integrating various Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and controlling multiple loads within a complex system. While Software-in-the-Loop was initially used for developing control algorithms, the need for real controllers led to the adoption of Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) technology. C-HIL provides the necessary grid flexibility and adaptability, covering m…