NSERC/Manitoba Hydro/Manitoba HVDC Research Center/RTDS/Electranix/Teshmont/TGS Industrial Research Chair in Power Systems Simulation

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The NSERC Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in Power Systems Simulation will harness the combined**capabilities of the University of Manitoba's strong Electrical Power Engineering Group and six prominent**industrial partners in the power engineering field. These partners include Manitoba Hydro, a major utility with**close to 100% renewable energy generation; the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre, a major developer of power**system simulation software; RTDS Technologies, a major manufacturer of real-time simulators for the power**industry; and three Canadian Consulting Firms with strong expertise in Power System Modelling, namely,**Teshmont Consultants, TransGrid Solutions and Electranix Corporation.**The IRC, located at the University of Manitoba, will conduct research into improving the tools for modelling**large power networks. It will develop new fast and accurate simulation platforms using the latest computing**devices such as Graphical Processing Units and Field Programmable gate arrays. The ability to conduct**ultra-fast simulations will allow for simulation based optimal designs of power equipment, and also permit**statistical methods to be used to assess the stability and supply quality of power networks incorporating**renewal energy sources which are erratic in nature. The platforms will also permit modeling of**continental-scale power systems and thus enable investigations into improving the security of power supply**using energy transfers across wide geographical areas using high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission**system overlays. The research will help the Canadian Power Systems Simulator Industry, which is already a**world leader to retain its competitive edge, and also yield more efficient energy transport solutions for the**utility industry.**Over the next 5 years, the IRC program will graduate over 25 skilled graduate students and post-doctoral**fellows, thus making a significant contribution to the pool of highly qualified personnel in an area of vital**importance to Canada.