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  • Comment: This article provides testimonials and advantages of DSIM over other tools, where it should instead describe what DSIM is in an unembellished way based on independent sources. -- Reconrabbit 19:08, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
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DSIM
Typetool for the simulation of power electronics[1]
Websitewww.dsimtechnology.com

DSIM is simulation software used in the field of power electronics.[2] It has been utilized in academic research for modeling power electronic systems and control strategies (e.g.,[3][4][5]), as well as in industrial research and development. [6]The software has been covered by industry media.[2][7]

Academic use

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Academic studies presented at IEEE conferences have used DSIM to simulate multiple power electronic systems and control strategies. These applications include simulations of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs),[3]as well as grid-tied and cascaded H-bridge inverters—encompassing research on stability analysis,[4]fault diagnosis,[8]and voltage compensation.[5]Other research has employed DSIM for studies on virtual synchronous generators (VSGs) for microgrids,[9]dual active bridge converters,[10]photovoltaic integration,[11]and systems for extreme fast charging stations.[12]Researchers have also used its real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) functionality to create integrated simulation platforms for investigating grid-inverter stability,[13]and for modeling residential load profiles in microgrid energy management systems.[14]

For example, a 2021 study compared DSIM with Simulink for simulating an MMC system, discussing their different approaches.[3] For the stability analysis of a direct-synchronized single-phase grid-tied inverter, DSIM was employed for co-simulation to validate theoretical models.[4] Research into the cascaded H-bridge topology—a common architecture for such inverters—has also utilized DSIM simulations, notably to assess a method for compensating abnormal voltages[5] and to develop a strategy for open-circuit switch fault diagnosis. [8]Similarly, for microgrid applications, researchers have used DSIM to develop and simulate control strategies for virtual synchronous generators (VSGs) in both grid-connected and islanded modes, [9]and to model residential load behavior and generate daily load profiles for energy management system design.[14]

Beyond stability and control, DSIM has been employed in photovoltaic integration case studies to analyze hosting capacity and power quality in distribution networks.[11] A matching simulation model for an experimental test-set used DSIM for real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to analyze and refine control strategies for grids with high inverter penetration prior to hardware validation.[13] Furthermore, DSIM has been utilized to verify control strategies in power converters for energy storage and electric vehicle fast-charging systems, including dual active bridge and cascaded H-bridge converters.[10][12]

Industry use

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Researchers from Hitachi, Ltd. have utilized DSIM for industrial research and development, such as the simulation of large-scale, high-power systems including multi-port electric vehicle charging stations.[6]

Industry coverage

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The industry publication Power Electronics News has described DSIM as a "tool for simulation of power electronics."[2] Microgrid Knowledge noted that it runs on standard Windows-based personal computers without requiring dedicated hardware.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Powersim: tool for simulation of power electronics". powerelectronicnews.com. July 2020. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  2. ^ a b c Staff, Editorial (2020-07-01). "Powersim: tool for simulation of power electronics". Power Electronics News. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  3. ^ a b c Yongtao, Liang; Jianan, Chen; Dong, Jiang (2021-05-28). "Comparison and Analysis of DSIM and SIMULINK Simulation Based on MMC System". 2021 IEEE 4th International Electrical and Energy Conference (CIEEC). pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/CIEEC50170.2021.9510501. ISBN 978-1-7281-7149-4.
  4. ^ a b c Agrawal, R.; McGrath, B. P.; Teixeira, C. A; Wilkinson, R. H. (2023-11-26). "Stability Analysis of a Direct-synchronized Single-phase Grid-tied Inverter". 2023 IEEE 8th Southern Power Electronics Conference and 17th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (SPEC/COBEP). IEEE. pp. 1–8. doi:10.1109/SPEC56436.2023.10408509. ISBN 979-8-3503-2112-8.
  5. ^ a b c Bang, Jeong-Yul; Choi, Dongho; Oh, Hyeon-Woo; Lee, June-Seok (2024-10-20). "Abnormal Voltage Compensation caused by Vertical Crossing in Phase-shifted PWM-based Cascaded H-bridge Inverters". 2024 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE. pp. 3553–3558. doi:10.1109/ECCE55643.2024.10861276. ISBN 979-8-3503-7606-7.
  6. ^ a b Choudhury, Abhijit; Mabuchi, Yuichi; Furukawa, Kimihisha; Husain, Nawaz (2022-10-09). "High Voltage Side DC-Bus Capacitor Voltage Balancing Control of a 350 kW Multiport EV Charging System". 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/ECCE50734.2022.9947794. ISBN 978-1-7281-9387-8.
  7. ^ a b Maloney, Peter (2020-06-30). "Simulating Microgrids: New Killer Test App?". Microgrid Knowledge. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  8. ^ a b Oh, Hyeon-Woo; Choi, Dongho; Bang, Jeong-Yul; Lee, June-Seok (2024-02-25). "Open-Circuit Switch Fault Diagnosis in Single-Phase CHMC with Switching Duty Ratio-Based Estimated Grid Current". 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE. pp. 959–964. doi:10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509527. ISBN 979-8-3503-1664-3.
  9. ^ a b Lucero - Tenorio, Miriam Elizabeth; Torán, Enric; González-Medina, Raúl; Figueres, Emilio; Garcerá, Gabriel (2023-10-10). "Virtual Synchronous Generator Control Integrated into a Microgrid". 2023 IEEE Seventh Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ECTM). IEEE. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/ETCM58927.2023.10308801. ISBN 979-8-3503-3823-2.
  10. ^ a b Miyamoto, Kazuaki; Hamasaki, Shin-ichi; Daido, Tetsuji (2024-11-09). "Grid Voltage Control of Energy Storage System Using Dual Active Bridge Converter". 2024 13th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA). IEEE. pp. 781–785. doi:10.1109/ICRERA62673.2024.10815232. ISBN 979-8-3503-7558-9.
  11. ^ a b Bennai, Salma; Abdelghani, Afef Bennani-Ben; Slama-Belkhodja, Ilhem; Khalfoun, Mahrane (2023-10-12). "Analysis of Hosting Capacity and Power Quality in a Distribution Line with a Photovoltaic Installation: A Case Study". 2023 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Green Energy (ICAIGE). IEEE. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/ICAIGE58321.2023.10346459. ISBN 979-8-3503-2553-9.
  12. ^ a b Choi, Dongho; Park, Jin-Hyuk; Lee, June-Seok (2023-03-19). "Individual Module Power Transmission Control for Extreme Fast Charging Stations Configured with Solid-state Transformer". 2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE. pp. 1723–1728. doi:10.1109/APEC43580.2023.10131515. ISBN 978-1-6654-7539-6.
  13. ^ a b Takahira, H.; Holmes, D. G; McGrath, B. P; Meegahapola, L. (2022-06-26). "An Integrated Simulation/Laboratory System to Investigate Grid/Inverter Stability Issues". 2022 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG). IEEE. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/PEDG54999.2022.9923259. ISBN 978-1-6654-6618-9.
  14. ^ a b Moussa, Sonia; Slama-Belkhodja, Ilhem (2022-10-26). "Residential loads modeling and load profile generation for microgrid EMS design in Tunisia". 2022 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Sciences and Technologies in Maghreb (CISTEM). IEEE. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1109/CISTEM55808.2022.10043983. ISBN 978-1-6654-5168-0.