Semi-physical simulation box for software simulation of wind power converter
By designing a semi-physical simulation box for wind power converters, the electrical devices are integrated into small boxes, which solves the cost, large size and safety hazards of traditional testing methods, and realizes low-cost and high-integration control board simulation test.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421635207.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-11
AI Technical Summary
The traditional wind power converter testing method is costly, large in size, inconvenient to move, and has safety risks, so it is impossible to effectively conduct simulation testing of the control board.
Design a semi-physical simulation box for the simulation of wind power converter software, integrating the control board-related electrical components into a small box, including the top cover, the box, the control board, the electrical components and fixtures. The structure is simple and the program test is completed quickly and conveniently.
It realizes low-cost, high-integration and strong compatibility control board simulation testing, good security, small footprint, and convenient and fast testing process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of wind power converters, especially to the technical field of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of wind power converters.
Background Art
[0002] As a link connecting a wind turbine generator and the power grid, a wind power converter can convert the electric energy generated by the wind turbine generator so as to meet the requirements of power transmission and output it to the power grid. A converter usually consists of functional devices such as a circuit breaker, a contactor, a rectification module, an inversion module, a filter membrane module, etc. Whether the programs and logics for the operation of the entire converter can operate normally is an important criterion for judging whether a converter is qualified. Therefore, the testing of the converter programs becomes a crucial step in the entire process of manufacturing a converter.
[0003] In traditional testing methods, the testing cost on the whole machine is relatively high, and the volume is relatively large and inconvenient to move, which restricts the testing process in many aspects; or the separate testing is too scattered and has multiple problems such as potential safety hazards.
[0004] To overcome the above drawbacks, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of wind power converters is needed.
Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problems in the prior art and propose a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of wind power converters, which can conduct simulation tests on control boards of various models and has the advantages of low cost, simple structure, high integration degree, strong compatibility, etc., and can conveniently, quickly and safely achieve the simulation test of the control board. The utility model integrates all the electrical components related to the control board into a box body, with a simple structure and no occupation of space, and can conveniently and quickly complete the testing of the program.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model proposes a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of wind power converters, which includes a top cover, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, a control board, electrical components and fixing parts. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body is a square hollow shell with an upward opening. A control board, electrical components and fixing parts are fixed inside the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, and a top cover is fixed on the top surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body;
[0007] The control board includes a general-purpose IO interface board, an adapter board and a CBB board. The general-purpose IO interface board and the CBB board are fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, and the adapter board is fixed on the rear wall surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. An insulating film is provided between the adapter board and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body;
[0008] The fixing parts include a switching power supply fixing part and a circuit breaker fixing part, and both the switching power supply fixing part and the circuit breaker fixing part are fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body;
[0009] The electrical components include a circuit breaker, a three-phase plug, and a switching power supply. The circuit breaker is fixed on a circuit breaker fixing member, and the switch on the circuit breaker extends from the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. The three-phase plug is embedded in the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. The switching power supply is installed in the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body through a switching power supply fixing member, and an isolation board is provided between the switching power supply and the switching power supply fixing member.
[0010] Preferably, the top cover is not installed during testing and is used for sealing during storage.
[0011] Preferably, a plurality of waist-shaped heat dissipation holes are provided at equal intervals on both sides of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. A square maintenance window is provided on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. A plug window is also provided on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, and a three-phase plug is embedded at the plug window. There are press rivet studs at the bottom of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body. A maintenance port sealing plate is fixed at the maintenance window. The maintenance port sealing plate is not installed during testing, and the maintenance window can be used for wiring.
[0012] Preferably, the control boards are all fixed using the press rivet studs at the bottom of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, and the height of the press rivet studs is greater than 20.
[0013] Preferably, a pull ring is installed on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, and four waist-shaped hole fixing positions are also provided on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body.
[0014] Preferably, a guide rail is provided on the circuit breaker fixing member, and the circuit breaker is fixed on the guide rail of the circuit breaker fixing member.
[0015] Preferably, insulation treatment is performed between the switching power supply and the switching power supply fixing member through an isolation board; insulation treatment is performed between the adapter board and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body through an insulating film.
[0016] This device is small in size, does not occupy much space, can be integrally placed, and only needs to connect the control board wiring to perform program testing.
[0017] Advantages of the present utility model: The simulation box body of the present utility model can perform simulation tests on control boards of various models, and has the advantages of low cost, simple structure, high integration, strong compatibility, and convenient maintenance, and can conveniently, quickly, and safely implement program testing of the control board.
[0018] The features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in detail through embodiments in conjunction with the drawings.
Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 It is the overall axial view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of a wind power converter of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is the internal axonometric view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model Figure 1 ;
[0021] Figure 3 is the internal axonometric view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model Figure 2 ;
[0022] Figure 4 is the front view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 is the bottom view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 is the top view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 is the left view of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation of the present utility model.
[0026] In the figure: 101 - top cover, 102 - pull ring, 103 - maintenance port sealing plate, 104 - hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body, 2001 - general-purpose IO interface board, 2002 - adapter board, 2003 - CBB board, 301 - switch power supply fixing part, 302 - isolation board, 303 - circuit breaker fixing part, 304 - insulation film, 4001 - circuit breaker, 4002 - three-phase plug, 4003 - switch power supply.
Specific implementation manner
[0027] Refer to Figures 1-7 , the present utility model includes a top cover 101, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104, a control board, electrical components and fixing parts. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104 is a square hollow shell with an upward opening. A control board, electrical components and fixing parts are fixed inside the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104, and a top cover 101 is fixed on the top surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104;
[0028] The control board includes a general-purpose IO interface board 2001, an adapter board 2002 and a CBB board 2003. The general-purpose IO interface board 2001 and the CBB board 2003 are fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104, the adapter board 2002 is fixed on the rear wall surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104, and an insulation film 304 is provided between the adapter board 2002 and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104;
[0029] The fixing parts include a switching power supply fixing part 301 and a circuit breaker fixing part 303, and both the switching power supply fixing part 301 and the circuit breaker fixing part 303 are fixed on the inner cavity bottom surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104;
[0030] The electrical components include a circuit breaker 4001, a three-phase plug 4002, and a switching power supply 4003. The circuit breaker 4001 is fixed on the circuit breaker fixing part 303, and the switch on the circuit breaker 4001 extends out from the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104. The three-phase plug 4002 is embedded on the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104. The switching power supply 4003 is installed in the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104 through the switching power supply fixing part 301, and an isolation board 302 is provided between the switching power supply 4003 and the switching power supply fixing part 301.
[0031] The working process of the present utility model:
[0032] During the working process of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to the present utility model, it will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0033] As Figure 1 shown, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to the present utility model includes a top cover 101, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104, and the internal components include electrical components, a control board, and fixing parts. The two sides of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104 are provided with heat dissipation holes, the front end is provided with a maintenance window, the rear end is provided with a plug window, and there are riveting studs at the bottom for fixing. The positions of the riveting studs should be fixed according to the fixing hole positions of the control board, and the height of the riveting studs should be greater than 20. There is another pull ring 102 at the front end, and four oblong hole fixing hole positions for fixing and taking out the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box during storage.
[0034] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 shown, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to the present utility model, the control board includes a general-purpose IO interface board 2001, an adapter board 2002, and a CBB board 2003; the electrical components include a circuit breaker 4001, a three-phase plug 4002, and a switching power supply 4003; the fixing parts include a switching power supply fixing part 301 and a circuit breaker fixing part 303.
[0035] The top cover 101 may not be installed during testing, and the top cover 101 is used for sealing during storage.
[0036] The circuit breaker fixing part 303 is provided with a guide rail for fixing the circuit breaker 4001.
[0037] An isolation board 302 is required between the switching power supply 4003 and its fixing part, the switching power supply fixing part 301, for insulation.
[0038] The maintenance window shall be provided with a maintenance port sealing plate 103, which may not be installed during testing. The maintenance window can be used for wiring.
[0039] There shall be an insulating film 304 between the adapter board 2002 in the control board and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body 104 for insulation treatment, and the insulating film 304 shall not affect the connection of the connectors on the back of the adapter board 2002.
[0040] By proposing the design of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation, the utility model integrates all the electrical components required by the object to be measured into a box body, and can arrange wires according to the test needs. The box body has a simple structure, a small volume, does not occupy space, and can conveniently and quickly complete the test of the program.
[0041] The above embodiments are illustrative of the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. Any solution obtained by simply changing the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation, characterized in that: It includes a top cover (101), a hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), a control board, electrical components and fixing parts. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104) is a square hollow shell with an upward opening. The control board, electrical components and fixing parts are fixed inside the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), and the top cover (101) is fixed on the top surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104); The control board includes a general-purpose IO interface board (2001), a transfer board (2002) and a CBB board (2003). The general-purpose IO interface board (2001) and the CBB board (2003) are fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), and the transfer board (2002) is fixed on the rear wall surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104). An insulating film (304) is provided between the transfer board (2002) and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104); The fixing parts include a switching power supply fixing part (301) and a circuit breaker fixing part (303). The switching power supply fixing part (301) and the circuit breaker fixing part (303) are both fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104); The electrical components include a circuit breaker (4001), a three-phase plug (4002) and a switching power supply (4003). The circuit breaker (4001) is fixed on the circuit breaker fixing part (303), and the switch on the circuit breaker (4001) extends out from the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104). The three-phase plug (4002) is embedded on the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104). The switching power supply (4003) is installed inside the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104) through the switching power supply fixing part (301). An isolation board (302) is provided between the switching power supply (4003) and the switching power supply fixing part (301).
2. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of a wind power converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (101) is not installed during testing and is used for sealing during storage.
3. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of waist-shaped heat dissipation holes are equidistantly arranged on both sides of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104). A square maintenance window is opened on the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104). A plug window is also opened on the front side surface of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), and a three-phase plug (4002) is embedded at the plug window. There are press riveting studs at the bottom of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104).
4. A hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for software simulation of a wind power converter, characterized in that: The control boards are all fixed using the press riveting studs at the bottom of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), and the height of the press riveting studs is greater than 20.
5. A hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation, characterized in that: A pull ring (102) is installed on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104), and four waist-shaped hole fixing positions are also provided on the front side of the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104).
6. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to claim 1, wherein: A guide rail is provided on the circuit breaker fixing part (303), and the circuit breaker (4001) is fixed on the guide rail of the circuit breaker fixing part (303).
7. A hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to claim 1, characterized in that: Insulation treatment is carried out between the switching power supply (4003) and the switching power supply fixing part (301) through the isolation board (302); insulation treatment is carried out between the transfer board (2002) and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation box body (104) through the insulating film (304).
8. A hardware-in-the-loop simulation box for wind power converter software simulation according to claim 3, characterized in that: A maintenance port sealing plate (103) is fixed at the maintenance window, and the maintenance port sealing plate (103) is not installed during testing.