Test Specification TC15.01

Validation of Coordinated Voltage Control algorithm based on combined CHIL and PHIL test

Test Specification Definition

ID	TC15.01
Reference to Test Case	15
Title of Test	Validation of Coordinated Voltage Control algorithm based on combined CHIL and PHIL test
Test Rationale	To validate the successful operation of the system when using hierarchical control and the effective implementation of the communication scheme when using hardware MicroGrid Central Controller in real conditions
Specific Test System (graphical)
Target measures	Active and reactive power of loads Active and reactive power of PVs and BESS SoC of BESS Tap position of the OLTC Bus voltages
Input and output parameters	Input to CVC: Active and reactive power of loads Active power of PVs SoC of BESS Tap position of the OLTC Output of the CVC: Active and reactive power of the BESS Reactive power of the PV Inverters Tap position of the OLTC
Test Design	Initialization of the voltage control algorithm Reception of input parameters from the network via the MGCC Solution of the optimization problem Dispatch of optimal set points to the voltage regulating devices via the MGCC Save the simulation results for each iteration Repeat steps 2 to 5 in pre-configured intervals
Initial system state	Power system in steady-state Controller up and running Communications established OLTC Controller up and running DER Storage Controller up and running DERGen Controller up and running Optimal power flow solution achieved
Evolution of system state and test signals	Mitigation of voltage deviations
Other parameters	N/A
Temporal resolution	N/A
Source of uncertainty	Convergence of the optimization algorithm, communication Interfaces and delays
Suspension criteria / Stopping criteria	Communication failures, abnormal system conditions