An Interactive, Stand-Alone and Multi-User Power System Simulator for the PMU Time Frame

Abstract

This paper discusses the simulation of electric power systems on the phasor measurement unit (PMU) time frame in which the power system dynamics are solved with time steps on the order of an electrical cycle. The paper presents an environment in which flexible and extensible communication and interactive control action capabilities are included, including support for the C37.118.2 and DNP3 protocols. The paper describes the environment design, and includes examples of how it is being used both for stand-alone simulation and as part of a multi-user simulation environment.