Reference Example: HIL Testing of Grid Protection Relays

Integrate feeder protection relays with a digital twin of the grid to validate relay parameters and automate testing of the entire protection layer.

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Perform electromagnet transient (EMT) simulations of the IEEE 13 Node Test Feeder in deterministic real-time.
Set up a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test system for protection relay-in-the-loop testing.
Perform system-level testing using IEC 61850 with generic object oriented substation event (GOOSE) messaging.
Design and deploy a SCADA system to monitor and control relay and power system operations.
Test protection relays against over and under voltage, frequency, and overcurrent.

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