Power Hardware In Loop (PHIL) simulation is a test method where equipment intended for field application can be debugged and tested in the factory by connecting to a virtual power system model simulated on a real-time simulator. Hence the PHIL simulation may be very effective in developing, debugging and commissioning power equipment. However, due to imperfections (e.g., time delay, noise injection, phase lag, limited bandwidth) in the power interface, simulations in this method show errors or even instable results. This thesis presents means to improve the simulation accuracy of the PHIL simulation. In order to achieve this, a simulation model is constructed for the PHIL simulation process itself. Using simulation, the sensitivity of the simulation to parameters in the interface equipment as well as interface software is thoroughly investigated. One interesting result is that the simulation is significantly affected by phase delay. Based on the analysis, an improved algorithm that uses additional interface filters (implemented in hardware and/or software) is proposed. The thesis shows that more stable and accurate results can be obtained by using the new algorithm. The validity of the proposed methods is verified through a simulation based study and hardware based studies.

Power Hardware In Loop (PHIL) simulation is a test method where equipment intended for field application can be debugged and tested in the factory by connecting to a virtual power system model simulated on a real-time simulator. Hence the PHIL simulation may be very effective in developing, debugging and commissioning power equipment. However, due to imperfections (e.g., time delay, noise injection, phase lag, limited bandwidth) in the power interface, simulations in this method show errors or even instable results. This thesis presents means to improve the simulation accuracy of the PHIL simulation. In order to achieve this, a simulation model is constructed for the PHIL simulation process itself. Using simulation, the sensitivity of the simulation to parameters in the interface equipment as well as interface software is thoroughly investigated. One interesting result is that the simulation is significantly affected by phase delay. Based on the analysis, an improved algorithm that uses additional interface filters (implemented in hardware and/or software) is proposed. The thesis shows that more stable and accurate results can be obtained by using the new algorithm. The validity of the proposed methods is verified through a simulation based study and hardware based studies.

L’intégration des énergies renouvelables a conduit à introduire la notion d’utilisation locale de ces nouvelles sources de production. Nous pouvons définir le paradigme de microréseau comme une agrégation de plusieurs sources d'énergie distribuée qui peuvent alimenter leurs charges locales. Ces microréseaux peuvent être îlotables pour garantir la continuité de service et l’alimentation des charges. Pour assurer la fiabilité du réseau, une stratégie de protection des générateurs et du microréseau lui-même a été proposée. Dans ce mémoire, les points communs et les différences entre les générateurs classiques et les générateurs connectés au réseau à l’aide de convertisseur d’ d’électronique de puissance sont présentés. Ensuite, nous présentons la conception d’une source de tension à base d’une micro-turbine à gaz comme source d’énergie primaire contrôlable. Nous étudions les possibilités pour le générateur de demeurer connecté dans les conditions du creux de tension (fault-ride-through) tout en étant protégé contre les surintensités. Nous avons proposé deux solutions différentes permettant de limiter ces courants du générateur. De plus, pour assurer la continuité d’alimentation des charges en deux modes de fonctionnement, nous avons intégré un détecteur de l’ilotage basé sur le relais ROCOF dans le système de commande du générateur. Une validation expérimentale pour ces travaux a été réalisée en utilisant la simulation temps réel PHIL. Finalement, un plan de protection coordonnée valide dans les deux modes de fonctionnement et avec les différents types de source est présenté. Cette stratégie a été testée sur un exemple de microréseau simulé sur le simulateur temps réel / The integration of renewable energy has led to introduce the concept of local use of these new production sources. We can define the Microgrid paradigm as an aggregation of several distributed power sources that can supply their local charges. These microgrids may be islanded to ensure the continuity for supplying the loads in both operation modes. To provide the reliability of the network, a strategy to protect the generators and the Microgrid itself has been proposed. In this thesis, the similarities and differences between conventional generators and the generators connected to the network using the power electronics converter are firstly presented. Then, we present the design of a voltage source connected by a power electronic converter and LC filter, based on gas micro-turbine as the controllable primary energy source. We study the possibilities for the generator to remain connected in case of voltage sags (fault-ride-through) while being protected against the overcurrents. We have proposed two different solutions to limit these generator currents. In addition, to ensure continuity of supply the loads in two operation modes, we integrated an islanding detector based on the ROCOF (Rate Of Change Of Frequency) relay in the control system. An experimental validation for this work was realized using PHIL (Power Hardware in the Loop) real-time simulation. Finally, a coordinated protection plan valid in both operation modes and with different types of sources was presented. This strategy was tested on a simulated example of microgrid on real-time simulator