Real-time control and protection interaction studies to de-risk power system integration
The shift toward more dynamic, digitally controlled power systems is driving wider adoption of HVDC, FACTS, renewable energy sources, and advanced battery storage, significantly increasing system complexity.
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Ensuring reliable interaction between control and protection systems is critical, particularly in multi-vendor environments where interoperability, grid-code compliance, and dependable protection performance must be demonstrated. Traditional testing methods often struggle to capture the real-time behaviour and interactions of these digitally controlled assets.
DNV’s real-time control and protection interaction studies address these challenges through real-time simulation and controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHiL) testing. This approach enables accurate validation of control and protection performance under realistic operating conditions, helping stakeholders de-risk system integration and ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant operation across a wide range of power system components.
About DNV’s real-time control and protection interaction studies
DNV combines real-time digital simulation platforms (RTDS and OPALRT) with proven model validation and multivendor testing methodologies. Our service offering includes:
- Realtime testing and model validation
- Multivendor integration and interoperability verification
- Electromechanical co-simulation
- Protection relay testing
- HVDC and FACTS controller testing
- Renewable power plant controller testing
- Battery management system (BMS) testing
- Generator control and grid code compliance testing
These capabilities enable stakeholders to de-risk system performance, validate vendor models, and accelerate acceptance by grid operators.
Why DNV
DNV’s global expertise and advanced testing facilities provides stakeholders with a trusted partner capable of navigating the intricacies of modern power systems. Our approach ensures that all components not only function seamlessly together but also meet the stringent requirements of grid reliability and compliance.
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