Implementation of a Phasor Measurement Unit using LabVIEW

The development of real-time Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) has made it possible to monitor and record dynamic information in power systems. PMUs are becoming an integral element of power systems as they provide synchronized measurements of real-time phasors of voltage and currents. Research has been carried out to develop a PMU model that can be easily integrated into most power system simulations. This paper tests a PMU model developed in LabVIEW using real-time data by integrating with a data acquisition (DAQ) system that is compliant with LabVIEW. This model is configurable and provides a great experimental setup for students to gain knowledge about PMUs and synchronized phasor measurements.