Implementation and Validation of a Model Predictive Controller on a Lab-Scale Three-Terminal MTDC Grid

In this paper, a reliable methodology is proposed in order to implement and validate Model Predictive Control (MPC) scheme on an actual Voltage Source Converter (VSC) integrated scale-down multi-terminal DC grid. The objective of the investigated MPC controller enable AC frequency support among two asynchronous areas through High Direct Current (HVDC) grid, while considering physical constraints, such as maximum minimum voltage. A systematic accurate implementation strategy proposed, based mainly Hardware Loop (HIL) Power (PHIL), leading real-life testing VSC, controlled by classical microcontroller. technical problems during process, well solutions, are described detail paper. This procedure deemed valuable bridge gap between offline simulation advanced control experimental test rig.