Grid Compliance Testing

The need to determine and document electrical performance of a specific plant and controller in accordance with the Grid Code is an evolutionary yet challenging process. Demonstrating compliance with the grid code is an essential goal in every project and DIgSILENT Pacific is determined to provide world class expertise and support to provide a successful outcome.

DIgSILENT Pacific, with the support of DIgSILENT GmbH, is able to provide personnel, support and facilities to accommodate the rigorous requirements of site testing in accordance with Grid Compliance, or project specific demands. These services are facilitated by use of DIgSILENT's leading edge technology in test measurement equipment, the PowerFactory Monitor. DIgSILENT Pacific is able to offer special expertise and our services in the area of Grid Compliance, site system tests and system modelling support that includes and not limited to:

• Grid compliance testing in accordance with Regulatory Requirements;
• Generator parameter identification;
• Parameter identification of AVR, PSS, and Governor control systems;
• Definition of and tuning of PSS;
• Secondary control performance analysis and optimisation;
• Determination of harmonic distortion and power quality;
• Analysis of system oscillations;
• Model testing and verification;
• Connection characteristics and load-profile measurements;
• Development of test plans and test methodology;
• Frequency response tests of primary and secondary controllers;
• Determination of wind turbine characteristics and control behaviour

The PowerFactory Monitor is fully integrated within the PowerFactory Software, which means we are able to provide automated and precise data processing and evaluation to compliment our site services.