- By:
- Khalid, Mohammad ; Adib, Aswad ; Starke, Michael R; Pereira Pinto, Joao Onofre ; Chinthavali, Madhu Sudhan
- Page Number:
- 1756-1763
- Book Title:
- 2026 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)
- Publication Date:
- June 10, 2026
- Publisher Location:
- IEEE, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
- Conference Name:
- 2026 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC)
- Conference Location:
- San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
- Conference Sponsor:
- IEEE
- View DOI Listing:
- https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC51134.2026.11516725
Abstract
This paper introduces a practical and scalable approach to extend interoperability of Controller Hardware in the Loop (CHIL) validations for large scale microgrids, networked microgrids, and power electronics-based feeders. The work focuses on integrating multiple real-time simulators using Analog Input/Output (AIO) interface techniques in heterogeneous CHIL environment. It explores interfacing methods, highlighting key challenges related to dynamic accuracy and maintaining bidirectional power balance. A comparative evaluation of the Ideal Transformer Method is presented, assessing its effectiveness in multi-CHIL integration scenarios. The feasibility of this setup is demonstrated through a real-time use case involving multiple Typhoon HIL and Opal-RT platforms, showcasing its applicability for distributed system studies.
