Interfacing with Real Time Power System Simulators

Overview

NetSim can interface with several power system simulators to enhance the study and analysis of cyber-physical power systems (CPPS). This integration allows for comprehensive testing and evaluation of both the physical and cyber components of modern power grids. The supported simulators include:

  • OPAL-RT

  • RTDS (Real Time Digital Simulator)

  • Typhoon HIL

  • MATLAB

  • Simulink

  • SCADA

Additionally, NetSim can interface with:

  • Open PMU: An open-source platform for Synchro phasor data.

  • Open PDC: An open-source phasor data concentrator.

Benefits of Integration

Integrating NetSim with these simulators offers several advantages:

  • Enhanced Co-Simulation: By combining the capabilities of power system simulators with NetSim, researchers can perform detailed co-simulation of power and communication systems.

  • Realistic Scenario Testing: Researchers can create more realistic testing scenarios that include both the physical behavior of power systems and the network communication dynamics.

  • Improved Security Testing: The integration allows for thorough testing of vulnerabilities in CPPS, enabling the identification and mitigation of potential cyber-attacks on power grids.

  • Protocol Support: NetSim supports various electrical protocols necessary for interfacing with power system simulators, which are discussed in the section 3 of this manual.