EMT Model Validation of a 2 MVA PV Inverter Using Transient and Frequency-Domain Hardware Testing: Preprint

This paper presents results and new insights gained from a hardware test campaign on a 2 MVA PV inverter for validating its vendor-supplied EMT model. The test campaign was conducted using a 7 MVA grid simulator and a 2 MW PV emulator. It considered both time-domain transient tests and frequency-domain impedance scan tests. The paper highlights the inadequacy of transient tests in capturing all critical resonance modes of the inverter, and the effectiveness of the frequency scan testing in addressing this problem. The paper shows the frequency scan testing as an effective tool for EMT model validation of IBR units which can highlight inaccuracies in the EMT models that are easy to overlook when model validation is performed using only the time-domain transient tests such as voltage ride-through and phase jump tests.. Authors: Shah, Shahil [National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)] (ORCID:0000000230532863); Koralewicz, Przemyslaw [National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)] (ORCID:0000000150040957); Huang, Pengxiang [National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)]; Gevorgian, Vahan [National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)]; Wallen, Robb [National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)] (ORCID:000000030616800X). DOE Contract: AC36-08GO28308. Subjects: 24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; EMT Model; electromagnetic transient; frequency scan testing; hardware testing; impedance analysis; inverters; model validation; stability