Software-driven power electronics converters increasingly influence modern power systems. They make the power systems smarter, more dynamic, and complex. There are many challenges we face in this new era of grid digitalization such as achieving interoperability of all different devices, communication settings and testing, cyber-security, fault and emergency response and more. Typhoon HIL is addressing these challenges through adoption of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation for complex systems integration enabled by HIL Compatible devices.
HIL Compatible refers to the compatibility or suitability of a controller, or system of controllers to be integrated into a larger HIL testing system in minutes. With model-based-engineering methodology, this compatibility can encompass various aspects, including electrical connectivity, communication protocols, control interfaces, and data exchange, to name a few.
At Typhoon, HIL Compatible means that any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) controller can be integrated in a HIL Testbed easily in minutes. This enables seamless integration for simulation and testing of your device in a controlled and realistic environment with unlimited testing coverage adding value through integration. This type of testing coverage ensures OEM and System Integrators the ability to:
- De-risking projects at all stages: from vendor component validation, to operational support;
- More competitive offering on the market
- Trust in overall system performance through an increased test coverage, including faults.
- Shorter project delivery time
- Very short response time
- Lower overall cost of testing
- Ease of use
In short, Typhoon HIL Compatible is an integration dream-come-true because it facilitates seamless integration of devices in various drives applications, renewables integration, energy storage systems, microgrids, utilities, and power plants.Essentially, HIL Compatible ensures that integrators have everything they need to effectively verify OEM product behavior, test interoperability, and successfully commission and maintain a wide range of projects throughout their lifecycle.
Furthermore, every component tested on HIL is very close to becoming a HIL Compatible device, and as such can be provided to integrators for pre-validation of interoperability before physical implementation. The guaranteed interoperability adds confidence to all the stakeholders included in the process, and peace of mind facilitates trust, knowledge sharing, and cooperation.
If you are an OEM, HIL Compatible make it possible for:
- Your customers to test applications
- Your service engineers to test configurations
- Your integrators to test interoperability
- Your representatives to present your products
- Your support team to perform customer trainings
- Accredited labs for grid codes compliance testing and certification
Streamline your testing processes, ensure your peace of mind with HIL Compatible.
HIL Compatible Devices
ABB REF615 (x2)
REF615 is a dedicated feeder protection and control relay for protection, control, measurement and supervision of overhead lines and cable feeders in utility and industrial power distribution systems.
Schneider Electric AccuSine
AccuSine is a flexible, high performance, cost-effective solution for stabilizing electrical networks by providing harmonic mitigation, power factor correction and load balancing.
Woodward LS5
Woodward’s LS-5 Series relays are synchronizer controllers with integrated mains decoupling and protection features.
AIT HIL Controller
High-fidelity converter controller with plug-and-play HIL connectivity.
SEL 751 (x2)
The SEL-751 is the right solution for industrial and utility feeder protection, with flexible I/O options, easy mounting, and fast settings.
DEIF PPM-3 (x2)
DEIF’s PPM-3 is a market-leading Power Management System (PMS) standard suitable for a broad range of marine applications.
Woodward easYgen 3500
The easYgen-3500 combines complete engine-generator control and protection with advanced, peer-to-peer paralleling functionality and innovative features.
The Typhoon HIL Marketplace is an accessible online platform designed to support users of Typhoon HIL products by providing a wide range of Package Manager downloadable resources that enhance and extend the capabilities of Typhoon HIL simulation tools.
IHI Terrasun Solutions uses HIL to Deploy ESS Safely and Efficiently
“The Typhoon HIL Simulation hardware, software, and tools are extremely valuable for IHI Terrasun Solutions (IHI Terrasun) as they provide a means to quickly, safely, and cost effectively test Energy Storage Devices and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). IHI Terrasun can safely simulate failure cases on a Typhoon HIL System that would normally cause serious equipment damage on a real system and unsafe conditions for personnel. In using a Typhoon HIL Simulation System, IHI Terrasun can ensure through simulation and testing that our controls take the proper safety actions, log all of the data around the event, and report the situation to the appropriate people and entities.”
Senior Controls and QA manager
