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Past ETAP User Groups Events - 2012



Southern California User Group #35 - May 15, 2012 - Sag & Tension Calculation for Transmission Line in ETAP

Southern California User Group #35 - May 15, 2012 - Sag & Tension Calculation for Transmission Line in ETAP Sag & Tension Calculation for Transmission Line in ETAP

The Southern California User Group met May 15, 2012 to hear a presentation on Sag & Tension Calculation for Transmission Line in ETAP.

ETAP Transmission & Distribution Line Sag and Tension Analysis module is an important tool to perform sag and tension calculation for transmission and distribution lines to ensure adequate operating condition for the lines.

Topics covered:

  • Overview the Transmission Line Editor in ETAP and Load Flow Calculation Alert
  • Operating & Base Ampacity
  • Loading Conditions Effect on Sag & Tension (Ice, Wind, Temperature)
  • Line Configuration Types
  • Limitation of the Ruling Span Method
  • CA Rules for Overhead Electrical Line Construction (General Order No. 59)

To learn more about Sag & Tension Calculation for Transmission Line in ETAP visit here.

Southern California User Group #34 - March 20, 2012 - ETAP Data Exchange (DataX)

Southern California User Group #34 - March 20, 2012 - ETAP Data Exchange (DataX) ETAP Data Exchange (DataX)

The Southern California User Group met March 20, 2012 to hear a presentation on Data Exchange (DataX).

The ETAP Data Exchange (DataX) modules provide import, export, and synchronize data between external databases and ETAP. Find out how DataX modules can increase the productivity of your projects.

Topics covered:

  • Open-Format Excel DataX
  • Project Merge
  • Automatic Conversion of SKM Dapper® PTW32 to ETAP
  • Import PSS®E projects to ETAP
  • Export to DXF (AutoCAD / MicroStation)
  • Load Ticket
  • GIS Map Interface
  • Smartplant Interface
  • DataX Services

ETAP DataX Key Features:

  • Import & export data using various formats
  • Data synchronization
  • Automatic one-line diagram generation
  • Intelligent error checking
  • Customizable data mapping
  • Real-time data exchange
  • Exchange data using RAW data format
  • Exchange data using IEEE format
  • Load ticket for induction machines
  • Multi-user management of project merge
  • Built-in auto-conversion tools from other power system analysis software

To learn more about ETAP Data Exchange (DataX) visit here.

Houston User Group #20 - February 28, 2012 - DC Arc Flash

Houston User Group #20 - February 28, 2012 - DC Arc Flash DC Arc Flash

The ETAP Houston User Group met February 28, 2012 to hear a presentation on DC Arc Flash.

ETAP DC Arc Flash module calculates the incident energy for different types of DC applications including mission critical facilities, solar generation sites, substation battery banks and nuclear plants.

ETAP DC Arc Flash complies with NFPA 70E 2012 Annex D.8 which is dedicated to the direct current incident energy calculation. This module allows the engineer to compare DC arc flash incident energy values and determine the most conservative results.

To learn more about DC Arc Flash visit here.

Southern California User Group #33 - January 24, 2012 - Dynamic Parameter Tuning

Southern California User Group #33 - January 24, 2012 - Dynamic Parameter Tuning Dynamic Parameter Tuning

The ETAP Southern California User Group met January 24, 2012 to hear a presentation on Dynamic Parameter Tuning.

Electrical network models form the basis for most power system studies, thus power system model validation is an essential procedure for maintaining system security and reliability. NERC compliance standards require that periodic system model validation be performed to ensure that the power system models are accurate and up to date.

Determining the parameters and validating the dynamic model requires comparison of simulated values versus generator test measurements. Dynamic models have to be tuned (often manually) in order to match simulation results with actual field measurements consuming man-hours and requiring expertise that may not be available in-house. This presentation will discuss the capabilities of ETAP Dynamic Parameter Tuning (DPT) that can be used to automatically tune dynamic model parameters for exciter, governor, PSS, etc. significantly speeding up NERC compliance testing for your generation system.

To learn more about Dynamic Parameter Tuning visit here.

European User Group #2 - January 18, 2012 - ETAP 11 Release: Modeling Low Voltage Railway Signaling Power Systems

European User Group #2 - January 18, 2012 - ETAP 11 Release: Modeling Low Voltage Railway Signaling Power SystemsETAP 11 Release: Modeling Low Voltage Railway Signaling Power Systems

The ETAP European User Group met January 18, to hear a presentation on the ETAP 11 Release: Modeling Low Voltage Railway Signaling Power Systems.

The ETAP LV User Group provides a conduit to steer the ongoing development of ETAP features, libraries and modules for the design and operation of mission critical low voltage electrical systems across a range of industries including:

  • Railway Signaling
  • Nuclear
  • Mission Critical Process & Manufacturing
  • Ships & Marine
  • Spacecraft & Aircraft Power Systems
  • Hospital
  • Data Center
  • Utilities (Power Distribution, Water, Gas, Telecoms)

The main objective of this user group is to offer a technical forum to learn and share experiences on ETAP’s features and capabilities as well as to exchange views on standards and applications for the Low Voltage sector.

In addition to the above, the User Group promotes the development of training courses for LV ETAP users and acts as a foundation for an annual conference for attendees to share technical papers, exchange experiences and further their knowledge on the use of ETAP for LV systems.

To learn more about the ETAP 11 release visit here.