Typhoon HIL Forum - Recent questions and answers in Creator

Answered: Example of Resonant Converter for Battery Charging Application

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:30:27 +0000

Dear

Following your concern, I can model A Dual active bridge converter with this filter type using nonlinear controller for you, as this is my PHD proposal, and I have HIL Typhoon Microgrid setup in my Lab using 606 modules.

Modeling of three-phase transformers using a three-limb core (core-type transformer)

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:01:53 +0000

Are you considering suiting up for an engineering position in power systems?

Endorsement credits available for answering this question.

The power transformer is one of the key elements in every substation. Such an important element has to be protected from faults most efficiently. Model-based testing can give provide a deep insight into the behaviour of the power transformer during the fault conditions.

In most applications, three-phase transformers use a three-limb core (core-type transformer). This type of core produces accurate results during an asymmetrical fault for both linear and nonlinear models (including saturation). During asymmetrical voltage conditions, the zero-sequence flux of a core-type transformer returns outside the core, through an air gap, structural steel, and a tank. Thus, the natural zero-sequence inductance L0 (without delta winding) of such a core-type transformer is usually very low (typically 0.5 pu 100 pu). This low L0 value affects voltages, currents, and flux unbalances during linear and saturated operation.[1]

A high-fidelity model of three-phase transformers that use a three-limb core (core-type transformer) plays a key role in testing and validating protection schemes for asymmetrical faults.

Task Requirements

Your task is to create three-phase transformers that use a three-limb core in the Typhoon HIL Control Center. In the attachment of the task, you can find two models.

The first model is the reference Simulink model and the second is the Typhoon HIL model. In the Simulink reference model, the two same transformers are modelled. The only difference is one uses default core mode, while the other transformer uses a three-limb core (core-type) transformer. The results of the different core types during the fault can be seen in the image below:

In the Schematic editor model, you can find the two transformers as well. The one model is enabled which represents the transformer that uses the default core model. The second model is disabled and needs to be implemented. The results of the fault in HIL SCADA can be seen in the image below:

Software requirements

Typhoon HIL Control Center
Simulink

Good luck.

References

[1] https://www.mathworks.com/help/sps/powersys/ref/threephasetransformertwowindings.html

Files

Simulink model

Schematic Editor model

SCADA panel

Proposal for eSTOL aircraft powertrain specification

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:57:22 +0000

This exploratory task will take you on the research on the state of art for eSTOL aircraft and is a prelude to another task which will be to create a conceptual eSTOL propulsion system model. Before the model can be created, the powertrain specification needs to be proposed. Here are some constraints that should provide guidance on what to look for.

The proposal should fit a full-electric lightweight trainer aircraft with maximum take-off weight (MTOW): 850 kg.

Essential

Battery pack (nominal parameters, type)
Electric motor (nominal parameters, type)
Motor drive (nominal parameters, type/converter topology)
Power distribution and protection (relays, busbars)

Nice to have

Propellers: For the purpose of load model
Cooling system: For the purpose of thermal model

Any proposed specification be it component or system-level should be backed by publicly available reference. If no reference can be found you should provide scientific/engineering reasoning behind it. Finding a good design reference that encompasses all or most of the essential elements is also a valid solution to this task.

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Answered: Application development workflow

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:59:08 +0000

Regardless of application domain, the recommend workflow is the following:

Schematic Editor Model > SCADA Panel > TyphoonTest script > Application note

To improve usability and appearance you should consider masking your component and applying handlers.

If you plan to share your models and provide continuous support for the same, versioning and ease of maintenance are important. In this case it is highly recommended to package your models and HIL SCADA panels as user libraries and widget libraries.

Finally, if you want to take a more software-centric sharing and deployment approach with your authored work, packaging it as a software installation is very effective way to do it. For this purpose it is highly recommended to use the Package Manager. In this way you are ready to hit the HIL Marketplace if you pass the review process.

Answered: How do I contribute?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:37:22 +0000

Typhoon HIL mentors will raise questions based on actual industry needs, technology trends and scientific research. Furthermore, the mentors will try adapting the questions based on the interests you selected in the Applications & Equipment section in your HIL Academy profile. Notice that if you haven’t selected areas of your interest when you enrolled it may be good time to do so now in order to have a more personalized experience.

If you found a question that you would like to contribute, answer the question.

Note that the problem formulated in the question won’t be trivial. The Creator department requires creative work so hands-on approach is a must. Attaching files to support your answer will be required most of the time. Collaboration will be required for answering certain questions, so teamwork skill through joint contribution is practiced.

Answered: What kind of applications do I get to create?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:40:07 +0000

Applications can be domain-specific (automotive, aerospace, railway, power systems, energy storage, medical, etc.) or can be generic how-to type of applications helping with various aspects of model-based engineering, simulation and real-time computing. Various simulation types ((MIL, SIL, C-HIL, P-HIL, etc.) will be explored, test automation, industry communication protocols/interoperability, microcontroller programming, model exchange/conversion, etc. So both participants that are strongly based in fundamental electrical engineering (power electronics, power systems) and those more leaning towards computer sciences will be able to find something exciting to contribute.