Create a single-phase microgrid

Question

Hello! I'm new to this software and I don't know how to use it.

I need to develop a single-phase microgrid that includes the following elements: the utility distribution grid (Grid), a household - consumer (Variable Load), a photovoltaic system (PV Power Plant), and an energy storage system for the electricity produced by the PV system (Battery ESS). In Typhoon HIL, I must demonstrate that the photovoltaic panels on the house generate electricity when solar irradiance is present, and the surplus energy that the house does not consume should be stored in the battery system. When the PV panels stop generating electricity, the house should be powered from the stored battery energy. The idea is that I need to replicate these processes in Typhoon HIL for an exam. Please help me with detailed guidance on how to implement these processes. I do not understand how to use the Python code as shown here: https://ticket.typhoon-hil.com/kb/faq.php?id=110. I also don't understand what my professor wants with the Modbus client in HIL SCADA; why is it necessary?

Could you help me, please? I tried to watch all the videos from HIL for Microgrids and Communication Protocols courses, but they are to general.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi Emanuel,

As a starting point, you can check out microgrid examples within the Examples library. Some of them have also corresponding application notes.

Python code explanation can easily be obtained utilizing some of the publicly available AI models. You can also seek help from Typhoon HIL AI Chatbot Relphie embedded at our official website page in the right bottom corner of the screen.

The main idea behind Modbus API is to create python instance which is acting as a SCADA based Modbus client. You can make more than one instance of TCPModbusClient and for each of them, you can define different server (host) addresses. In the application, Modbus server can be a HIL device, any other device, or both of them.

Hope this helps.