# Flexible Simulation Platform for Generating Realistic Waveforms with Voltage Notches
## 8 Conclusions  
This paper introduced a MATLAB/Simulink-based simulation platform for comprehensive analysis of voltage notch characteristics in industrial LV networks under various operating conditions. The platform models a benchmark LV installation, including a six-pulse controlled rectifier, linear loads, and a capacitor bank for power factor correction. Key parameters such as short-circuit power at the point of common coupling, commutation reactance, firing angle, snubber circuits, and the rated power of the rectifier and linear loads were systematically examined. Simulations incorporated background voltage unbalance and distortion to reflect real-world conditions. Validation against field measurements from German industrial LV networks demonstrated that the simulated waveforms closely resemble actual voltage and current characteristics, confirming the platform's effectiveness in replicating complex system interactions. Employing a Monte Carlo simulation approach allowed for the generation of extensive datasets of synthetic voltage notch waveforms, accounting for dependencies and typical variations of key parameters in industrial settings. To encourage further research and application, the simulation platform and exemplary synthetic waveforms have been included as Supplementary Material, providing valuable resources for the research community. The developed simulation platform serves as a valuable tool for studying voltage notch phenomena, facilitating the testing and design of strategies for detection, monitoring, classification, and mitigation of voltage notches. This contributes to improved PQ in industrial LV networks. Insights from the parameter analyses can inform the design and operation of power converters and network components to minimize adverse effects. Future work may involve incorporating a wider range of network configurations, including additional types of controlled rectifiers such as 12-pulse and 24-pulse converters, as well as exploring the parallel operation of controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers. Moreover, further validation of the simulations using additional field data, with precise knowledge of network configurations and from various regions, could enhance the platform's applicability and robustness. The following supporting information can be downloaded at [[https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/app142311031/s1](https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/app142311031/s1)]([https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/app142311031/s1](https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/app142311031/s1)), Monte Carlo simulation platform in MATLAB/Simulink (R2024a), including the scheme, script, and necessary files: Platform.zip; 60 exemplary synthetic waveforms generated with the proposed platform (in spreadsheet format): Waveforms.zip. Conceptualization, J.E.C., O.Z., E.R. and J.M. ; methodology, J.E.C., O.Z. and J.M. ; software, J.E.C. ; validation, J.E.C. ; inversion, J.E.C., O.Z. and J.M. ; resources, O.Z. and J.M. ; data curation, J.E.C. and O.Z. ; writing--original draft preparation, J.E.C. ; writing--review and editing, O.Z., E.R. and J.M. ; visualization, J.E.C. ; supervision, E.R. and J.M. ; project administration, E.R. ; funding acquisition, J.E.C., E.R. and J.M. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. **Funding:** This research was partially supported by the Oficina de Investigaciones (ODI) of the Universidad Distriatal Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota, Colombia, through the research project titled \"A methodology for real-time detection and classification of power quality disturbances\". **Institutional Review Board Statement:** Not applicable. **Informed Consent Statement:** Not applicable. **Data Availability Statement:** The raw data derived from the simulations supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors upon request. The data set of field measurements used in this article is not readily available because of confidentiality agreements.