Plugin models

Plugin model diagramIPSA+ 1.4.5 introduced a new concept to IPSA+: the use of plugin models. This platform independent technology allows the creation of external IPSA+ models that are loaded at run time. They have no direct dependencies on IPSA+ so do not need to link against IPSA+ or require access to any IPSA+ source code.

Originally developed as a parallel modelling technology to User Defined Models to model Wind Turbines, the plugin libraries use a simple customizable set of source code templates to provide the wrappers required to dynamically link to IPSA.

Plug-ins are both faster and more flexible than UDM models, and allow developers to restrict access to their controller design.

Model parameters can be hard coded within the plug-in, or set via component dialogs.

At present plugins provide transient stability models only, work is currently ongoing to provide load flow, fault level and harmonics models - scheduled for release in IPSA+ 1.6.6.

Validated Manufacturer Wind Turbine Models

These require the permission of the manufacturer to use:

  • Siemens Wind Power 1.3MW Combi-stall
  • Siemens Wind Power 2.3MW Variable Speed (all rotor types and UKGC)
  • Siemens Wind Power 3.6MW Variable Speed (all rotor types and UKGC)
  • Nordex N80 (all rotor types)
  • Nordex N90 (all rotor types and UKGC)
  • Vensys V77
  • Suzlon S88
  • Gamesa G5X
  • Gamesa G8X
  • DeWind D6
  • DeWind D8-2000
  • DeWind D8.2
  • Siemens Pilot Park Controller (voltage and frequency)
  • Enercon E70 & E82 (2MW and 2.3MW)
  • Enercon SCADA Controller

Other Manufacturer Plugin Models

These require the permission of the manufacturer to use:

  • S&C DSTATCOM

Freely Available Plugins

These are available for download for registered users:

  • Transformer Inrush Model
  • LCI converter block model
  • SVC model
  • PWM converter model
  • STATCOM model (under development)
  • Dynamic load model - parameters defined by an external file
  • Noise Model