ETAP 161 Free Half-Day Seminar

The ETAP 161 seminar is a practical half-day session on May 30th in Calgary, Canada. This seminar provides the opportunity to learn about the latest features and capabilities of ETAP power system software for the oil and gas sector. During this seminar an overview of predictive simulation and analysis solutions will be covered to enable petrochemical companies and other oil and gas sectors to protect their electrical systems and minimize downtime. The seminar will also cover ETAP Real-Time: Advanced Monitoring, Predictive Simulation, Event Playback, Energy Management, Fast Load Shedding, and Intelligent Substations that are all part of the complete power management solution from ETAP.

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ETAP Power System Automation Real-Time Workshop

The ETAP 184 Power System Automation Real-Time Workshop is currently underway at the ETAP Learning Center in Irvine, California. Twenty six customers from around the world – including Aruba, Angola, China, France, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, and the United States – are developing a thorough understanding of the application development and integration process, helping them become proficient in the setup, operation, installation, and maintenance of ETAP Real-Time.

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ETAP 12 Thinking Power Webinar

More than 750 current and prospective ETAP users worldwide participated in the ETAP 12 webinars on January 23rd, finding them to be “highly informative and useful,” to quote one prospect. The success of the broadcast can be attributed to the flourishing customer demand for information on new modules and additions found in the latest ETAP 12 release. Even in the brief one-hour session, virtual attendees gained in-depth knowledge on various features including:

  • Interharmonics
  • Open Phase Fault
  • Auto-Connect
  • Switching Device Interlock Enforcer
  • Photovoltaic (PV) Panels
  • Cable Manager
  • Cable System
  • License Borrowing

ETAP prides itself on providing industry-leading user education and instruction to its users worldwide. Current and prospective users are encouraged to attend additional comprehensive ETAP trainings found on our events page or stay tuned for video tutorials on the ETAP Tutorials page.

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ETAP Electrical Engineering Community – An Informative And Engaged Professional LinkedIn Group

Did you know that ETAP has an extraordinarily active LinkedIn group? Since its inception last year this community has grown steadily providing a professional forum for ETAP questions, answers and discussions. The forum is also used for professional information sharing, education, and networking. Pertinent, engaged discussions are its hallmark, with ETAP engineers providing contributions along the way. We invite you to join the ETAP Electrical Engineering Community from LinkedIn to learn, participate, and contribute.

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ETAP 2012 Partner Summit Delivers Synergy

 

On July 23, 2012, ETAP kicked-off its Annual Partner Summit for its global network of Business, Strategic, and Technology Partners. This interactive Global Summit refines the vision, objectives, and goals for its partner ecosystem, and provides training, support, information sharing, and collaboration venues for the development and execution of successful partnering.

ETAP System Integrators, Solution Providers, Education, and Technology Partners delivered engaging business and technical presentations covering a wide range of topics including; Partner Program, Partnering Success Stories, ETAP product and road map updates, ETAP Real Time, ETAP Product Showcases, Smart Data Centers, Smart Grid and Microgrid Solutions, Intelligent Load Shedding and Real-Time applications.

The agenda included partnership building and teaming opportunities through a number of social events and networking opportunities as well, that was enjoyed by all.

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ETAP Canada Ltd. Launched A Successful Free Live National ETAP® 101 Event

On May 23, 2012, ETAP Canada Ltd., an Authorized ETAP Representative, hosted a 4-hour ETAP 101 simulcast, broadcast live from ETAP’s corporate headquarters in California for its Canadian audience.

This first of a kind event from ETAP Canada Ltd. was viewed from PC, Boardrooms, and at six separate Cineplex Theatres located throughout Canada. Participants attending the theater venue networked with peers, enjoyed the presentation in an engaging large screen format, and snacked on complimentary food and beverages.

ETAP 101 Seminars provide an introduction to the Design, Analysis, and Operation of Power Systems. Participants gained a better understanding of how to solve some of the challenges of power systems design and operation, and how ETAP Software simplifies and speeds work. Topics covered included:

 

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ETAP Donates Software Valued at nearly $125,000 to West Virginia University Institute of Technology

 

 

ETAP recently donated an ETAP power-lab software package valued at nearly $125,000 to West Virginia University Institute of Technology. This donation includes a lifetime license allowing up to 20 students to work concurrently on projects, studies, and research. ETAP’s giving program promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and the advancement of power systems studies.

“The ETAP software package is one of the leading packages used both nationally and internationally by the well-renowned electrical power systems industries,” explained Dr. Surinder Ram, professor of electrical and computer engineering, who facilitated the donation.

The academic edition of ETAP Enterprise Solution provides educational institutions with access to the latest technology for the design, modeling, simulation and operation of electrical power systems. Blending ETAP into standard power system curriculum gives students an excellent opportunity to learn and apply essential power system concepts utilizing the most sophisticated electrical engineering software package available for offline solutions.

Dr. Stephen Goodman, chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering, said, “We’re grateful for this gift since it allows us to bring more of the latest technology into our classrooms.”

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The Use of ETAP at Louisiana State University

 

The ETAP software is used for both instruction and research in power system courses in the Electrical Engineering Department at Louisiana State University. Most of the students taking these courses are seniors or graduate students. A large number of students in the power system area are now being exposed to the software at LSU thanks to the generosity of ETAP.

Introduction of ETAP is taught in the senior/graduate level course “Power System Modeling and Analysis with Laboratory.” In the laboratory part, power system analysis is performed using this software for load-flow, fault analysis, compensator design, and transmission line studies.

ETAP is utilized as a teaching tool at the graduate level courses. Courses such as “Advance Power System Protection” intimately integrate the software into the subject matter. ETAP software is also aids graduate students in performing power system studies on several research projects including:

  • Renewable effects on distribution lines
  • Network protector study
  • Fault diagnostics agent for distribution lines
  • Reliability of power systems with penetration of renewable sources

“We are truly grateful for OTI’s support and look forward to our continued partnership,” said Tammy Abshire, CFRE Associate Director of Development & Stewardship, LSU College of Engineering.

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ETAP: The Software of Choice for Nuclear Power Systems

 

The nuclear industry has a high level of regulatory standards that are met by ETAP’s strict quality measures, evident in the fact that, in the US, ETAP is the only High Impact power system analysis software approved for nuclear use.

ETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field results, real system measurements, established programs, and hand calculations in order to ensure its technical accuracy. Each release of ETAP undergoes a complete V&V process using hundreds of test cases for each and every calculation module.

ETAP is driven to constantly be refined and enhanced for the nuclear community. ETAP annually hosts the ETAP Nuclear Utility User Conference in order for attendees to discuss project experiences and the capability for ETAP to optimize nuclear utility power systems.  This year’s conference takes place June 21-23, followed by a symposium on June 24.

The United States is home to 64 nuclear power plants which are responsible for producing approximately 20% of the nation’s electricity. The important nature of nuclear power plants is unmistakable, which makes it all the more significant that 94% of U.S. nuclear plants use ETAP electrical engineering software to manage their power systems.

ETAP prides itself in providing superior engineering services and is proud to be the software of choice for nuclear power systems management across the United States.

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ETAP® Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

 

ETAP is celebrating 25 years of expertise in power analysis and automation utilized for electrical engineering projects worldwide. Over 100,000 licenses have been issued in over 100 countries for power systems encompassing everything from generation to utilization.

Incorporated in 1986, OTI released the first version of ETAP power system analysis and design software. Since then, major milestones and achievements by the company include nuclear certification, the development and launch of ETAP Real-Time™ Power Management System, ISO 9001 certification, High Impact certification, and continuous improvements in software features and functionality up to and including the upcoming release – ETAP 11.

Market share growth of ETAP in all sectors of power systems has been consistently strong, including 94% of operating United States nuclear plants standardizing on ETAP. OTI has grown to be the world’s largest power system analysis software company, supported by an expert team of engineers and scientists, and experienced sales, marketing, and support staff.

Over the past decade, the rapid growth of ETAP has resulted in the establishment of ETAP Automation™ and subsidiary offices worldwide, including Europe, the Middle East, India, and China. These OTI groups of companies offer local and regional sales and support of ETAP using highly-qualified teams of authorized representatives and partners.

OTI is committed to not only producing the most comprehensive power system available, but to educate users about the myriad of functionalities available in ETAP. To this end, OTI offers training courses around the globe that cater to various levels of power engineering, ETAP skill and familiarity. Each course is taught by a certified ETAP engineer so that students can gain maximum benefit from ETAP software.

“Our mission has always been to provide state-of-the-art products and superior engineering services,” said Farrokh Shokooh, President and CEO of OTI. “We have achieved this by combining advanced technologies with the highest standard in quality while meeting our customers’ needs. We will continue to develop innovative and flexible software solutions for the power industry that enable our customers to obtain their technology objectives.”

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