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• ANSI / IEEE C37 Standards
• IEEE standard 141 & 399, UL 489
• integrates with protective device coordination
• automatic device evaluation for 3-phase, 1-phase, & panel systems
• phase-shifting transformer
• load terminal short circuit calculation
• IEC Standards (60909, 60282, 60781, 60947)
• transient fault analysis (IEC 61363)
• integrates with protective device coordination
• automatic device evaluation for 3-phase, 1-phase, & panel systems
• user-definable voltage c factor
• load terminal short circuit calculation
• IEEE 1584a-2004 Method
• NFPA 70E-2000 & 2004 methods
• embedded short circuit calculation
• embedded device coordination
• cubic box & open air
• report & label generation
• maintenance mode switch
• relay actions (49, 50, 51, 67, 79, 87)
• load terminal faults
• power flow
• demand load
• voltage drop
• power factor correction
• automatic device evaluation
• automatic temperature correction
• 2W & 3W transformer LTC/regulator actions
• real & reactive power losses
• extensive violation alerts
• multi-report result analyzer
• dynamic motor acceleration
• voltage flicker
• motor & load dynamic models
• static motor starting
• multi-sequence starting
• conventional & soft starting devices
• load & generation transitioning
• motor operated valve (MOV) simulation
• comprehensive alarm & warning
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• IEEE 519 standard
• automatic distortion evaluation (THD & IHD)
• telephone influence factors (TIF & I*T)
• automatic alerts of violations
• harmonic sources library
• user-definable frequency range
• identify resonance conditions
• user-customizable plots
• filter design & sizing
• single-tuned, high-pass, & band-pass filters
• automatic filter overloading alert
• inter-harmonic filter modeling |
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• complete synchronous machine models
• comprehensive excitation system models
• prime-mover governor system models
• PSS system models
• compatibility with user-Defined dynamic models
• unlimited events & actions
• typical & common disturbances & operations
• automatic relay actions based on settings & system responses
• short-time & long-time simulation
• variable total simulation time & simulation step
• 3-phase & line-to-ground fault actions
• auto synch-check action
• embedded newton-Raphson initial load flow
• cold-state generator starting
• load generators prior to synchronous speed
• frequency-dependent machine models
• frequency-dependent network models
• an expansion to the transient Stability module
• utilizes user-defined dynamic models
• model unlimited wind turbine generators
• detailed modeling of turbine dynamics, aerodynamics & power coefficients
• DFIG with pitch & converter controller
• simulate wind disturbance like ramp & gust
• individual or zone-based disturbances
• library of pre-built models
• customize existing UDM models
• wide variety of blacks for building models
• import simulink® models
• various model testing methods
• real-time compiling & linking of model
• induction machine equivalent circuits
• Single-cage models
• rotor deep-bar effects
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• intelligent panel design & analysis
• 3-Phase (3W & 4W) networks
• 1-Phase (2W & 3W) networks
• ANSI & IEC standards
• NEC load factors
• load flow with graphical per phase display
• automatic device duty evaluation & alerts
• automatic updating of upstream panels
• export panel schedules to excel®
• panel schedule with internal & external feeders & loads
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• IEEE standard 946
• integrated AC & DC systems
• newton-Raphson method
• voltage drop
• power losses
• battery auto-activation
• charger/UPS current limit
• charger/UPS mode auto-switching
• DC converter modeling
• motor model auto-switching
• IEEE standard 946
• integrated AC & DC systems
• total bus and branch contribution fault currents
• fault current rising time
• battery modeling per IEEE/IEC Standard
• charger modeling per IEEE/IEC Standard
• IEEE standards 308, 485, 946
• integrated AC, DC, & control system diagram
• battery discharge simulation
• battery sizing
• discharge via DC load flow or duty cycle summation
• voltage drop & loss consideration
• class 1E DC power & control system models
• simulation of control system with battery discharge voltage
• duty cycle diversity factor
• load model type per operating characteristics
• battery duty cycle calculated from individual loads
• options for battery & load duty cycle 1 min span
• multiple user selected options for battery characteristic interpolation
• multiple diversity & correction factors
• battery sizing report in IEEE 485 format
• plot battery capacity, voltage, & current
• plot bus voltage & load & branch flow
• detailed battery library |
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• simulation of operation sequence
• pickup & dropout voltage calculation
• automatic alerts
• burden & inrush modes
• controlled contacts
• integrated with battery discharge calculation |
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• AC & DC coordination
• graphically adjustable device settings
• rxtensive device library (verified & validated)
• rmbedded short-circuit analysis
• rmbedded motor acceleration analysis
• integrated with one-line diagram
• multi-axis time current curves
• comprehensive plot options
• adjustable magnifying-glass zoom view
• time difference calculator
• multi-function/level relays
• device setting reports
• view device operation sequence graphically
• device failure & backup operation
• sequence viewer
• normalized (shifted) curves
• relay actions (27, 49, 50, 51, 51V, 59, 67, 79, 87)
• export short-circuit data, relays settings to ARTTS
• plot device steady-state response
• compare relay response with manufacturer published data
• display relay actual transient response
• analyze relay false trips and mis-operation |
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• test, simulate, & calibrate relays, meters, & transducers
• test 24 different IEEE type relays
• Powerful & lightweight
• high accuracy & self-calibrating
• multiple current & voltage outputs
• auxiliary DC supply
• manual & fully automatic testing
• view control panel & vector quantities
• ‘Click & Test’ feature for quick testing
• playback transients from ETAP fault studies
• playback transients from fault recorders
• export to Comtrade format |
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• unbalanced power flow
• single-phase & unbalanced 3-phase modeling
• unbalanced & nonlinear load modeling
• phase & sequence voltage, current, & power
• voltage & current unbalance factors
• transmission line coupling
• automatic device evaluation
• solve multiple objectives simultaneously
• interior point method with barrier functions
• minimize power losses
• active power optimization
• reactive power optimization
• optimal dispatch
• optimal location & bank size
• minimize installation & operation costs
• individual source or average energy cost
• voltage and/or power factor objectives
• minimum, maximum, & average loading
• branch capacity release & cost savings
• review capacitor impact on the system
• capacitor control method
• flexible constraints
• system reliability
• customer oriented indices
• energy (cost) indices
• sensitivity analysis
• single & double contingency |
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• conductor & ground wire libraries
• built-in configurations: horizontal, vertical, etc.
• general configuration: X, Y, & Z coordinate
• multi-line mutual coupling
• phase & sequence impedance matrix
• transposed & un-transposed lines
• short & long line models
• multiple layer soil model
• calculated or user-defined impedances
• conductor ampacity vs. temperature
• IEEE 738-1993 standard
• determine maximum operating temperature for various loading conditions
• calculate derated ampacity based on temperature limit
• consider weather, solar heat, & geographical location
• sag/tension vs. temperature
• multiple spans between dead-end structures
• level spans of unequal length
• solve spans of unequal length on different horizontal planes
• include effects of wind, temperature, and k factor
• detailed rectifier & converter modeling
• composite AC/DC & DC/AC systems
• built-in control schemes
• inclusive transformer model
• automatic harmonic spectrum calculation
• easy-to-use integrated model |
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• sizing based on the actual connected or operating load
• includes ANSI & IEC standard types, classes, & ratings
• considers ambient temperature, altitude, growth & load factors
• ANSI/IEEE C57.116 standard
• optimize unit transformer turns ratio
• considers system voltage variation
• considers generation station auxiliary load
• generator reactive capacity vs. voltage plots |
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• 3-D plots for step, touch, & absolute potentials
• 3-D irregular configurations
• 3-D graphical interface views
• rods & conductors in any 3-D direction
• graphical display of over limits
• conductor & rod optimization
• 3-D graphical interface views |
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• view GIS maps in ETAP
• display analysis results on GIS maps
• synchronize GIS data to ETAP projects
• use graphical user interface for data mapping
• control modification & accept/reject actions
• check consistency for data synchronization
• utilize GIS map tools |
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• intelligent graphical user interface
• state estimator & load distributor
• process & performance monitoring
• alarm & notification management
• energy tariff builder
• customizable reports
• real-time energy cost tracker
• cost & consumption summary
• simulate circuit breaker operation
• identify potential operating problems
• simulate motor starting & load change
• predict operating time of protective devices
• predict system response based on operator actions
• perform “What If” operating scenarios
• simulate real-time & archived data
• operator assistance & training
• replay archived historian data
• investigate cause & effect
• explore alternative actions
• replay “What If” scenarios
• adaptive bus load forecasting
• real-time trending
• load profile library
• forecasting scenario archiving |
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• multi-area control
• load frequency control
• MW & Mvar sharing
• NERC performance standard
• minimize fuel costs
• optimize energy costs
• fast solution
• robust algorithms
• system optimization
• supervisory & advisory control system
• optimal power flow
• programmable logic editor
• tariff analyzer
• rate structure builder
• Transaction scheduling
• Transaction contract
• operating reserve analysis
• reserve capacity monitoring
• notification of inadequate reserve
• predict operating reserve |
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• steady-state & transient response
• optimal load preservation
• fast response time
• reliable operation
• minimum load shedding
• proactive contingency analysis
• restart inhibition
• logical load sequencer
• load restoration priority
• confirm load shedding actions
• simulate ILS recommendations
• integrated stability knowledge base |
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• flexible automation
• programmable logic editor
• online control
• switching sequence management
• safety & security procedures
• interlock logic evaluator
• switching plan validation
• demand-side management
• time-of-use load shifting
• intelligent load management |
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• import & export data
• data synchronization
• automatic one-line diagram generation
• intelligent error checking
• customizable data mapping
• real-time data exchange
• raw data IEEE format
• map attributes of SPEL to ETAP elements
• synchronize SPEL data to ETAP projects
• database mapping via graphic user interface
• map Access & excel worksheets to ETAP elements
• automatic one-line diagram generation
• synchronize data to ETAP projects
• perform consistency checks during data exchange
• substitute missing information with ETAP defaults & library data
• export one-line diagrams in DXF format
• import ground grid plans from AutoCAD® |
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• neher-McGrath method
• IEC 60287 method
• steady-state temperature
• ampacity optimization
• automatic cable sizing
• transient temperature
• integrated with one-line diagram cables
• integrated with underground raceways cables
• pull multiple cables
• completely flexible pull geometry
• full ETAP cable Library integration
• display 3-D pulling path geometry
• ICEA P-54-440
• national electrical Code® NFPA 70
• IEEE standard 399
• british standard 7671
• installation types include: |
- U/G duct banks
- U/G direct buried
- trays
- ladders
- A/G conduit
- Air drops |
- trenches
- brackets
- cleats
- building voids
- trunking
- embedded direct |
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• ampacity, voltage drop & short-circuit options
• optimal & alternative sizes
• size based on actual loading and/or ratings |
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• cable ampacity
• cable sizing
• transmission line constants
• built-in intelligent graphics
• network nesting
• integrated 1-Phase, 3-Phase, & DC systems
• integrated AC, DC, & grounding systems
• multiple generators & grid connections
• display results on one-line diagrams
• customizable font types, styles, & colors
• customizable display of ratings & results
• graphical display of equipment impedance & grounding
• graphical display of overstressed devices & alerts
• hide & show protective devices & grounding systems
• theme manager with status & kV dependent color control
• propagation of nominal & rated voltage
• propagation of phase connection
• automatic display of energized & de-energized elements using dynamic continuity check
• text box editor with dynamic link to properties
• OLE object & activeX control integration
• intelligent text box & hyperlink bookmarks
• customizable output reports via crystal reports®
• batch printing with view-dependent printer settings
• user-friendly plotting
• customizable output reports & plots
• input, results, alerts, & summary reports
• reports via crystal reports® viewer
• PDF, MS Word, Access, & excel reports
• element ID & text search capability
• MVA, MW, Mvar, kV, Amp, & PF conversion
• motor nameplate & dynamic parameter data
• generation nameplate
• power grid short circuit impedances
• motor & generation inertia
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• unlimited AC (1-phase & 3-phase) & DC elements
• unlimited buses: license dependent at run-time
• nested views (composite networks & MCC)
• power grids, synchronous, & induction generators
• MOV, synchronous, & induction motors
• exciters, governors, & stabilizers
• voltage & frequency dependent lumped loads
• cables, lines, reactors, & impedance branches
• 2W & 3W transformers with voltage regulators
• remote connectors
• harmonic filters & static var compensator
• instrument transformers
• protective devices & meters
• single & double throw switches
• batteries, DC motors, loads, & branches
• chargers, inverters, UPS, & DC converters
• ANSI, IEC, & user-defined elements with rotation & multiple sizes
• comprehensive library: ANSI & IEC devices
• verified & validated (V&V) library data
• V&V locked data
• cable, line, motor, harmonics, reliability, & battery
• circuit breaker, recloser, relay, fuse, & trip devices
• add, copy, merge, & delete capabilities
• user-defined & controlled libraries
• user-access control & security
• edited-by & checked-by with date stamping
• user-controlled library merge
• manage studies with scenarios & macros
• Record scenarios based on study settings
• macro controlled scenario execution
• tabulate & control different status configurations
• compare source, load & switching device status
• flag changed data with checker capability
• copy, merge, export, import, & print
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• orthogonal multi-dimension database
• unlimited independent graphical views
• unlimited status configurations
• unlimited property revisions
• multiple loading & generation conditions
• real-time operating data
• unlimited study solutions
• ODBC – MS access, SQL server, & oracle®
• dumpster with unlimited cells: copy & paste
• user access security with password protection
• edited-by & checked-by with date stamping
• merge project files via clipboard
• unlimited buses (license dependent) & elements
• looped & radial systems
• automatic error checking
• user interface for all network analysis modules
• customizable ETAP preference properties
• multi-level user access management
• WMF / EMF / DXF / PDF exporting
• Import RAW / IEEE / CSV files
• export one-line diagrams in DXF format
• import ground grid plans from AutoCAD |
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