This document provides an overview of HYPERSIM, a real-time power system simulator developed by OPAL-RT Technologies and Hydro-Quebec. Some key points: - HYPERSIM is a large-scale power system simulation software that can model systems with thousands of buses and components at time steps as low as 25 microseconds. - It was originally developed by Hydro-Quebec to test controllers for Quebec's complex transmission grid without disrupting the live system. - HYPERSIM runs on both supercomputers and standard PCs, allowing users to scale simulations from small test cases to large utility networks. - It includes models for various power system elements, control systems, and integrated tools for

1. HYPERSIM
Webinar
Real-Time Power System Simulator
Presented By: Pierre Boissonneault
2013-02-14
“Designed by Utilities for Utilities”

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About OPAL-RT Technologies
HYPERSIM; Part of the ePOWERgrid Product Family
HYPERSIM Live Demo
The Origin of HYPERSIM
– Introduction by Jean Bélanger, CEO & Founder
HYPERSIM
– Why use HYPERSIM?
– Field of application
– Features & Benefits
– Hardware Overview
Q&A Period
Presentation Outline

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Established in 1997
– H.Q. in Montreal, QC, Canada
– Over 100 Employees
Creators of RT-LAB Software
20% of turnover reinvested in R&D
More than 500 customers worldwide
President, CEO and founder: Jean Bélanger
– 25 years of experience in the field, many years as part of Hydro-
Quebec’s simulation division.
– Initial supplier of simulation solutions for the Canadian Space Agency
(Canada Arm on the space shuttle)
OPAL-RT Technologies in Brief
 Power Systems
 Power Electronics
 Automotive
 Aerospace
 Rapid Control Prototyping
(RCP)
 RT-LAB Real-Time Platform
 MATLAB/Simulink
& EMTP-RV Integration
Opal-RT in Brief

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Global Presence
HQ – Montréal, QC, Canada
Corporate Offices
Subsidiaries & Distributors
Opal-RT in Brief

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Our solutions have benefitted from great ROI and customer satisfaction in a
wide range of industries & institutions
– Energy Transmission & Distribution
– Renewable Energy
– Energy Production
– Automotive
– Off-Highway Equipment
– Marine & Subsea
– Aviation & Aerospace
– Defense & Military
– Industrial Machinery
– Academic Research Labs
Technical leadership and strong expertise
Opal-RT in Brief

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Customers’ Lists (partial)
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Technical University of Delft
CEPRI
China Electric Power Institute
RTE - France

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Covers the complete spectrum of power system analysis & studies
ePOWERgrid Product Family
ePHASORsim
Real-Time Transient
Stability Simulator
10 ms time step
ePHASORsim
Real-Time Transient
Stability Simulator
10 ms time step
NEW
HYPERsim
Large Scale Power System
Simulation for Utilities & Manufacturers
25 µs to 100 µs time step
HYPERsim
Large Scale Power System
Simulation for Utilities & Manufacturers
25 µs to 100 µs time step
NEW
eFPGAsim
Power Electronics Simulation on FPGA
1 µs to 100 ns time step
eFPGAsim
Power Electronics Simulation on FPGA
1 µs to 100 ns time step
NEW
1 s
(1 Hz)
1 s
(1 Hz)
10,00010,000
2,0002,000
1,0001,000
500500
100100
1010
00
10 ms
(100 Hz)
10 ms
(100 Hz)
50 µs
(20 KHz)
50 µs
(20 KHz)
10 µs
(100 KHz)
10 µs
(100 KHz)
1µs
(1 MHz)
1µs
(1 MHz)
100 ns
(10 MHz)
100 ns
(10 MHz)
10 ns
(100 MHz)
10 ns
(100 MHz)
20,00020,000
Period (frequency) of transient phenomena simulatedPeriod (frequency) of transient phenomena simulated
Number of
3-Phase
Buses
Number of
3-Phase
Buses
1 s
(1 Hz)
10,000
2,000
1,000
500
100
10
0
10 ms
(100 Hz)
50 µs
(20 KHz)
10 µs
(100 KHz)
1µs
(1 MHz)
100 ns
(10 MHz)
10 ns
(100 MHz)
20,000
Period (frequency) of transient phenomena simulated
Number of
3-Phase
Buses
eMEGAsim
Power System & Power Electronics Simulation
Based on Matlab/Simulink and SimPowerSystems
10 µs to 100 µs time step
eMEGAsim
Power System & Power Electronics Simulation
Based on Matlab/Simulink and SimPowerSystems
10 µs to 100 µs time step

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Based on decades of research
by Hydro-Québec on one of the
world’s most complex
transmission power systems
Also developers of:
Where does it come from?
SimPowerSystems™

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One-line Diagram Editor
Real-Time Electro-Magnetic Transient
(EMT) Simulation
Validated & Proven Models
Full Fledge Automation Testing Environment
Fault Analysis
Visualizations and Analysis of Results
Overview
Parallel Processing Made Easy
Automatic processor allocation to
achieve the specified time step
with processor load balancing

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Live Demo
At last!

11. Hydro-Québec’s Network Simulation Center
– Motivation: Quebec power network is special:
• Power generation is very far away from city.
• Many long lines. Requires a lot of active compensation.
– Focus: Real-time electrical network simulation.
• Needed to design new 765-kV line and specify the equipment
(insulation co-ordination) using statistical technique
• Needed to test REAL controllers for an unstable network
• The real-network is not available (7 years to built)
• Cannot disconnect the real power grid for test purpose!!!
– Technical Challenges:
• High bandwidth, Large I/O count
• Complex model requiring massively-parallel hybrid computing
The Origin of HYPERSIM

12. Analog
Simulators
Analog
Simulators
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Evolution of Real-Time Simulator Technology
Digital Custom SimulatorsDigital Custom Simulators
Hybrid (Analog/Digital) SimulatorsHybrid (Analog/Digital) Simulators
1975
30,000 square feet Hybrid Simulator
2009: 1 cabinet, 3 PC with 24 core in total
For 350 3-ph buses
32 to 64 cores would be required to
simulate the detailed HQ networks
PC-Based Digital
Simulators
FPGA
Simulator
Supercomputer based
simulators
OPAL-RT - 1997
eMEGAsim
eDRIVEsim,
eFPGAsim
HQ: HYPERSIM
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

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Evolution of Real-Time Simulator Technology
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Digital Custom SimulatorsDigital Custom Simulators
Analog
Simulators
Analog
Simulators
Hybrid (Analog/Digital) SimulatorsHybrid (Analog/Digital) Simulators
PC-Based Digital
Simulators
FPGA
Simulator
Supercomputer based
simulators
OPAL-RT
eMEGAsim
eDRIVEsim,
eFPGAsim
HQ: HYPERSIM
Conventional AC Power System
High-Voltage Transmission, HVDC, SVC & Thyristor-based FACTSHigh-Voltage Transmission, HVDC, SVC & Thyristor-based FACTS
IGBT-based FACTS and HVDCIGBT-based FACTS and HVDC
New <Smart> Distribution systemsNew <Smart> Distribution systems
OPAL-RT simulators
evolved with te
complexity of power
systems

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HYPERSIM is used every day in extremely demanding situations
Constantly updated to increase performance, reliability and ease-of-use
IREQ – Power System Simulation Lab

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37,000 MW
60 Hydroelectric Plant
4 Millions Customers
188.7 TWh/year
33,630 km of lines
514 Substations
Isolated from N.A. Grid
17 HVDC Interconnexions
Quebec Province Transmission Grid

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Hypersim is the only real-time
digital simulator with the power
to simulate and analyze very
large-scale power systems using
super computers
Overview – Extreme Scalability
Can be economically scaled
down to simulate a 10-bus
system using standard PCs
Can run on a Laptop in off-
line simulation mode!

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Everything related to generation, transmission and distribution power systems
– SmartGrid, MicroGrid
– Integration of PV, Wind Farm
– MMC, HVDC, FACTS, SVC, STATCOM
– Generators, fuel cells, capacitor banks
– PMU and SCADA (C37.118)
– Relay and protection systems (IEC61850, DNP3, etc.)
– Energy storage
– Power HIL
Perform a study of large and complex electrical power networks
Do closed-loop testing of control systems
– Protection Relays, SPS , HVDC, SVC, TCSC, AVR, PSS
System Study
– Interaction between AC and DC systems
– Interaction between different power system controllers
– General AC system operation from generation to distribution
Develop, improve and assess new protection and control concepts
Field of application?

18. Develop, improve and assess new protection and control concepts
Optimize power system operation
Decrease the time required to commission protection relays and control
systems (FACTS, HVDC, SVC, etc.)
Perform large integration tests to analyze interactions between several
controls and protection systems
Reproduce events that occurred in the power system by using the actual
protection and control systems
Reduce the number of failures or down-time
Train engineers, technicians and operators
Why use HYPERSIM?
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The most powerful solution on the market
– Running on SGI: Expansions of up to 2,560 processors
– Running on standard multi-core PCs
– Running on LAPTOP
Reliability you can depend on
Models are continuously updated by Hydro-Québec
– Users will benefit from the experience of Hydro-Québec and other utilities and research centers
requiring an optimized solution for productive utility works
Strategic development agreement
– RTE (France),
– State-Grid (China),
– ABB (Ludvika)
Key Benefits

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Scalable Solution
– Modeling scalability, from small to large networks: 2,000 x 3-phase buses at 50us
– More than 3,500 I/Os for MMC controller certification (ABB Switzerland)
– Using Commercial-off-the-shelf Intel Based Computers
Automatic Task Mapping (model split on CPU)
Fully Interfaced with Matlab/Simulink and SimPowerSystems
– Ideal tool for control prototyping (MMC & Windfarms)
EMTP-RV Compatibility
Offline simulation is possible
– No need to use a Real-Time simulator
Real-Time Parameter Modification
Model Recompilation in a Few Seconds
Key Features

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Relay testing
Integration of HVDC, SVC, STATCOM and FACTs Systems on Power Systems
Analysis of new technologies such as MMC
Reduced Commissioning Time
Design Robust Controls
SCADA Testing
HIL control and protection testing

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Cloud Computing
Available on the CLOUD
– Offline Simulation Preparation
– Real-Time Simulation of Power System up to 1,000 Bus – 3 phases
– Pay-Per-Use Services

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HYPERSIM Software Suite
HYPERSIM
Hyperview
Testview
Scopeview
- Waveform visualization tool using GUI
- Perform complex post-processing operations - Automatic batch testing tool
- Perform ANY function possible by remote commands through a
GUI
- Access to a high level intelligent database (record all tests or
only tests with criteria)
Control center for HYPERSIM which includes:
- Load flow computation and initialisation
- Read/modify all network data by remote commands during simulation
- Snapshot function (start a simulation from a simulation point taken before)
- Monitoring functions (adding meters/displays at any location in the GUI)
- Line Data tool (use a GUI to enter the line parameters using geometric format)
- User friendly GUI
- Automatic network task mapping on to the available CPU
- Automatic code generation/compilation
- Start/Stop simulation from simple menu
- Very powerful simulation engine provides precise results
- Specially designed to handle large/complex power systems
- Complete library of tools and controls (see below)
- USER and SITE library can be created with new models
- User Code Block (both for control and models)
- Can simulate in real-time or off-line using multi-CPU
- Can simulate MATLAB/Simulink control models

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One-line Diagram Editor
Real-Time Electro-Magnetic Transient
(EMT) Simulation
Validated & Proven Models
Full Fledge Automation Testing Environment
Fault Analysis
Overview

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Software to build and simulate very large power system circuit
– One-line diagram
– Load flow analysis
– Automatic task allocations
– Dynamic change of electric
parameters
– Fast Compilation
HYPERSIM Editor

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Blockset and solvers
– Transformer with fault
– Machine with fault
– MMC model
– PT/CT models
– Wind turbine models, PV, FC
– Special line models (marti, etc.)
– Compatibility with EMTP-RV
– Various load and motor
Component Libraries

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Network Components
Tools
- Point On Wave
- 3-phase bus
- 1-phase bus
- Multiplex bus
- Simulink model block
- User Code Block
- Subsystems
- IN/OUT Ports
- Meters/Scope
for monitoring
Sources and Machines
- AC Source (normal)
- AC Source (programmable)
- Current Source
- Current Source
(programmable)
- Synchronous Thermal
Machine (Multi-mass)
- Synchronous Hydraulic
Machine
- Synchronous
Cross-compound
- Controlled Sources (V and I)
Passives
- Ground
- RLC series/shunt
(all combinations)
- Mutual inductor
- Non linear resistor
- Many filter configurations
Lines
- Frequency distributed
lines
- Coupled lines (6, 9 and
12-phases)
- PI Section (6, 9 and
12-phases)
- DC Line
- Marti Lines (6, 9 and
12-phases)
- All models have
internal breakers
for faults

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Network Components
Loads and Motors
- Harmonic Load
- Arc Furnace
- DC motor
- Induction Motor
- Dynamic Load
Switches
- 6-pulse HVDC
- 12-pulse HVDC
- SVC Model
- TSC and TCR Branches
- Breakers
- Switches
(all configurations)
- 2 and 3-Level
GTO Bridge
Transformers
-2 or 3 windings
- Linear
- Saturation
- Hysteresis
- Tap changers
- CVT
- CT
- PT
- Phase shifter
- Iterative Methods for non
linear characteristics
Miscellaneous
- Frequency Measurement
- Digital IN/OUT
- Analog IN/OUT
- V/I Measure
- Remote HYPERSIM
- IEC 61850
- IRIG-B, 1PPS
- 1,588 (in dev)

29. Control elements
Mathematical
Operators
- Sum/Gain
- Division/Abs
- Sin/Cos/Tan
- ArcSin/ArcCos
- ArcTan
- 10^n/e^n
- Log10/logn
- Sqrt()
- Mod
- Dynamic Functions
- H(s) or H(z) with
dynamic or static
limiters and reset
Logic
- And/NotAnd
- Or/NotOr
- Xor/NXor
- Not
- Edge-up
- Edge-down
- Comparator
- Bit-encoding
Sources
- Integer
- Float
- Random
generator
- Pulse train
- Square wave
- Triangle wave
- Sine wave
Miscellaneous
- DQ->ABC
- ABC->DQ
- F->I
- I->F
- State Variables
- Transceivers
- Frequency
Measure
- PlayBack tool
- D/A out
- A/D in
- PLL
Non-Linear
And Delay
- Limiter
- Max
- Min
- Delay
- Non-Linear
- Ramp
- Rate limiter
- Dead Zone
- Step Delay
- PWM
- Flip/Flop
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Report Software
– Display charts
– Post processing analysis
– Perform real-time analysis
– Produce reports
– Automate report generation
Scopeview

31. Hyperview
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Software Used to Automate Studies and Test Scenarios
– Automate report generation
– Automatic storage of data within a DB
– Monte Carlo analysis
– Identification of worst case
– Overnight Execution
Testview

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Hardware Overview

34. Most powerful simulator in the world in terms of CPU power and
communication speed
Expandable according to your needs
Very reliable machine with local support
Multi-user tools for dividing the simulator according to the number of users
Very high performance/fast communications
Large number of I/O's possible (with precision DIO)
Electrical Isolation of all analog/digital I/O's
Hardware Characteristics
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35. OP-5600 Real-Time Computer
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Type CPU CORES
INTEL XEON 3.4GHz 2 12
INTEL XEON (coming soon) 2 16
4U Standard Chassis4U Standard Chassis
Type Channels per slot Maximum per Chassis
Digital OUT 32 256
Digital IN 32 256
Analog IN 16 128
Analog OUT 16 128

36. OP7000 - I/O Scalability
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Type Channels per
slot
Maximum per
Chassis
Digital OUT 16 256
Digital IN 16 256
Analog IN 16 128
Analog OUT 16 128
Digital Tx/Rx
Fiber Optic
8/8 128/128
7U Standard Chassis7U Standard Chassis

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Custom Hardware vs COTS*
“Do not let the hardware restrict your research or studies”
Equivalency Chart
Competition Nodes HYPERsim RT Computer OPAL-RT
1 Rack 150 3 cores 1 (25% use) 1 Rack
2 Racks 300 6 cores 1 (50% use) 1 Rack
4 Racks 600 12 cores 1 (100% use) 1 Rack
8 Racks 1200 24 cores 2 1 Rack
??? >5700 96 Cores 3 (SGI) 1 Rack
*OPAL-RT Use Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Computer

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Thank you for your attention
Questions?

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Real-Time Power System Transient Stability Simulator
• April 11th, 2013
• 10:00AM EST
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