Southern California User Group #23 - August 17, 2010
Topic: Renewable Energy - Introduction to Solar Power Systems
ETAP engineers welcomed attendees from 15 companies to the August user group meeting held at the ETAP Learning Center in Irvine, California. Renewable Energy - Introduction to Solar Power Systems was the main topic.
Southern California User Group #22 - July 20, 2010
Topic: Steps to Take ETAP Real-Time Project Online
ETAP engineers welcomed attendees from 10 companies to the July user group meeting held at the ETAP Learning Center in Irvine, California. Steps to Take ETAP Real-Time Project Online was the main topic.
This month’s user group presentation covered the initial and crucial steps in setting up a real time project. Starting with the modeling of a power system in ETAP, followed by an introduction to SCADA and OPC Servers. Also discussed was tag mapping of multi-meters, protective devices, and control system archiving and databases, including setting up Microsoft SQL Server. At the end, attendees got to see the designed project online along with its different ETAP Real-Time tools.
European User Group - June 18, 2010
Topic: Upcoming enhancements and new
features on ETAP release
An ETAP engineer presented what's new in the next release of ETAP. A broad and robust set of new features and enhancements include new analysis modules and time-saving capabilities, as well as faster processing time.
Houston User Group #17 - June 8, 2010
Topic: Control System Diagram (CSD)
ETAP engineers welcomed 25 attendees from 10 companies to the June user group meeting held at Bechtel Corporation in Houston, Texas.
The Control Systems Diagram (CSD) was discussed. It has the capability of determining pickup and dropout voltages, losses, and current flows at any time instance as well as overall marginal and critical alerts. A large library of equipment enables engineers to quickly model and simulate the action of relays associated with control interlocks after given time delays.
Saudi Arabia User Group - June 1, 2010
Topic: Sneak preview of the upcoming release of ETAP
Farrokh Shokooh, PhD, PE, President & CEO of Operation Technology, Inc. presented at the 14th Saudi Technical Exchange Meeting. He gave a preview of the innovative new features and capabilities of ETAP's next major release.
1st Annual China User Conference - May 17-19, 2010
Topic: OTI FAR-EAST
The 1st annual China ETAP User Conference was held at the Golden Eagle Summit Hotel, Nanjing, China, from May 17 to May 19, 2010.
ETAP users attending the conference, represented 26 companies.
The main program of the conference consisted of three areas:
Presentations by OTI FAR-EAST
Technical power presentations
A round table meeting
The conference started with an announcement about the opening of the 1st Annual China ETAP User Conference, followed by an introduction of the OTI FAR-EAST staff. Self-introductions of the attendees followed.
OTI FAR-EAST presentations included the following topics:
A welcome note by J.J. Dai, general manager of OTI FAR-EAST
Introduction of OTI and OTI FAR-EAST
ETAP Sales and Marketing in China
Introduction to ETAP UUC
Technical Support provided by OTI FAR-EAST
Workshops and Training provided by OTI FAR-EAST
Introduction of ETAP System Design and Analysis Modules
Introduction of ETAP Real-Time Products
ETAP 7.5 Chinese version and new features
A total of 10 papers were presented during the technical paper presentation session. These papers reported on successfully completed projects using ETAP, and shared valuable experience in applying ETAP in power system design, enhancement, and simulation studies. Presenters came from a broad range of industries:
Petrochemical
Oil and Gas
Iron and Steel
Power Distribution
Electric Train System
Others
Each paper presentation received active responses from the audience.
A round table discussion was arranged to allow attendees to express their requests, suggestions, and other comments toward ETAP. Compliments were given to ETAP for its complete suite of modules for modeling and simulation of various electrical power systems, and many other featured amenities in graphics, user interface, and project management.
A proposal to form a Chinese ETAP user group committee was accepted by the conference and eight committee members were elected, representing different industries. During the first committee meeting, nominations were made and approved to appoint a committee chairman and vice chairman, and an immediate committee working plan was discussed and agreed. It is expected that with active participation by ETAP China users and formulation and regular activities of Chinese ETAP user group committee, and dialogs between OTI FAR-EAST and ETAP China, users will be active and systematic. As a result, ETAP market share in China will continue to expand.
Southern California User Group #21 - May 18, 2010
Topic: Control System Diagram (CSD)
ETAP engineers welcomed 18 attendees from 16 companies to the May user group meeting held at the ETAP Learning Center in Irvine, California.
The Control Systems Diagram (CSD) was discussed. It has the capability of determining pickup and dropout voltages, losses, and current flows at any time instance as well as overall marginal and critical alerts. A large library of equipment enables engineers to quickly model and simulate the action of relays associated with control interlocks after given time delays.
Southern California User Group #20 - March 23, 2010
Topic: Arc Flash Done Right - Part II
ETAP engineers welcomed 38 attendees from 21 companies to the March user group meeting held at the ETAP Learning Center in Irvine, California. Arc Flash was the main topic.
Conducting an arc flash hazard assessment is the foundation for worker safety when working with live equipment.
The purpose of an arc flash hazard study is to determine the location and severity of arc flash hazards and to suggest appropriate courses of action to minimize them. The methodologies offered in IEEE 1584 and NFPA are guidelines and additional engineering expertise and system knowledge are required to successfully complete an arc flash hazard assessment. Part 2 of this series covers the challenges involved with developing and implementing an effective arc flash hazard safety program.
Arc Flash Done Right - Part 1 PowerPoint Presentation
Houston User Group #16 - February 9, 2010
Topic: Arc Flash Done Right - Part II
ETAP engineers welcomed 44 attendees from 22 companies to the February user group meeting held at Bechtel Corporation in Houston, Texas. Arc Flash was the main topic.
Conducting an arc flash hazard assessment is the foundation for worker safety when working with live equipment.
The purpose of an arc flash hazard study is to determine the location and severity of arc flash hazards and to suggest appropriate courses of action to minimize them. The methodologies offered in IEEE 1584 and NFPA are guidelines and additional engineering expertise and system knowledge are required to successfully complete an arc flash hazard assessment. Part 2 of this series covers the challenges involved with developing and implementing an effective arc flash hazard safety program.
Arc Flash Done Right - Part 1 PowerPoint Presentation
