Evolving from a distribution system simulation platform to a micro-grid simulation platform for transient studies

This paper implements a full electromagnetic transient (EMT) micro-grid model based on a distribution system to show the possibility of evolving actual distribution systems to microgrids platform. Due to necessity of different studies for a micro-grid, the success of this evolution depends on feasibility of performing complete studies using the platform. Micro-grid studies include power flow, fault analysis, harmonics, stability and other dynamic analyses. The proposed EMT model can lead researchers to achieve this goal. This paper provides the solution of some of the challenges that the developer of the EMT model faces and shows results of typical studies that can be done using this platform.