Digital Continuity Design to Operation

AC Arc Flash

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on Australian Std.

Compliance with guidelines for the selection, use and maintenance of PPE for electrical arc hazards

• Calculation based on Australian Std. Energy Networks Association's ENA NENS 09-2014 (Sweeting Method)
• Maximum and Minimum Arc Current Incident Energy Results
• User-Definable Arc Current Determination Factors
• 3-Phase/1-Phase, Electrode material, and Distance Exponent Factors
• PPE Breakthrough ATPV Multiplier factor
• Batch calculation for 1000's of locations
• Edit, customize, and Print Labels from the Calculator
• Arc-Flash Boundary and Shock Risk Assessment Plots
• IE vs. Arc Duration and Working Distance Plots
• Enclosed and Open-Air Typical Input Data (per IEEE 1584)
• Arc-Flash Label Templates per ENA NENS 09

Arc-Flash Plot View

Transient Arc-Flash Result Graphical Comparison

• New plots with a quick overview of multiple scenario results
• Incident Energy vs. Working Distance and Arc Duration Lookup Chart
• Worst-Case Arc-Flash Boundary vs. Electrode Configuration Plot
• Transient Arc Current and Incident Energy Plots
• Generic Transient Short-Circuit Bolted Fault Current Input Parameters (Generated)
• Import Transient Short Circuit results to Integrate final Incident Energy Exposure
• Ability to include asymmetrical current in Energy Integration
• PlotView feature includes fully customizable plots including 3D Views
• Unlimited Plot Customization ETAP Plot SnapShots™ to record and save unlimited plot views
• Result Tooltips to aid in Result Visualization

DC Arc Flash

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce compliance based on German Std.

Identify and analyze high-risk arc flash areas with greater flexibility by simulating and evaluating various mitigation methods.

• DC Arc Flash Calculator with Two Methods:
  • DGUV-I 203-077 – Worst Case (Max Power)
  • General (Iterative) – Based on Stokes
• Shunt and Series DC Arc Fault Types
• Batch Import and Export for 1000's of Locations
• DC Arc Flash Custom Label Generation
• PPE Evaluation based on VDE 0682-306-1-2 or User-Defined Energy Levels
• Typical Input Data for Diff. Equipment Types
• Electrode Material Correction Factors
• Boundary Plots & Intuitive Easy-to-Use Interface
• Export Results to CSV and MS Excel

Reliability Assessment

Assess the availability and quality of power supply at each customer service entrance

• Analyze complete system or targeted feeders only
• Display assessment results directly on GIS Diagram
• Enhanced plot selection

Switching Optimization

Automatically determine the optimal system configuration to achieve user-specified objectives

• Alert & Visual Display on ETAP One-line & GIS Diagram
• Enhanced modeling for switched capacitor banks

Switching Sequence Management

Ensure safety by graphically building, simulating & testing switching sequence plans

• Validation of switch plans using Unbalanced Power Flow
• Simulate switch plans on One-line or GIS Diagram
• Export sequence plans to MS Excel
• Export plans to online Sequence Management Viewer

Time Domain Load Flow

Automatically & sequentially vary load and generation and solve steady-state power flows over time

• Quasi-Static Load Flow (QSLF) with Controller dynamics simulation
• Smart Inverter simulation and analysis
• Time-domain profiles for VFD, induction, and synchronous machines
• Plot response from Controllers and SVC/STATCOM
• Total Active & Reactive Power Plots
• Time Slider & Alerts for GIS Diagram
• Interpolation between time steps smaller than profile resolution
• Higher resolution time step external data support and simulation

Signal Scope Analyzer

Signal analyzer allows plotting and analysis of signals from various ETAP modules in multi-module studies

• Analysis and filtering capability for undamped, overdamped, and underdamped signals
• Study Plot Lists capability which allows the user to conveniently select specific plots to be generated and analyzed for their project
• Comparison Signal Instruction files in XML format to support ETAP users with any regional settings
• Unlimited plot customization with ETAP Plot SnapShots™ for single and comparison charts to record and save unlimited plot views

Volt/Var Optimization

Minimize VAR Losses and Improve Distribution Grid Efficiency

• Alert visualization on GIS Diagram
• Enhanced modeling for switched capacitor banks & distribution transformers

StarZ^™ Distance Protection

Gain insight into line protection, relay performance & evaluate system-wide protective device operation

• Simulate protection impact based on Unbalanced Faults -AG, BG, CG, AB, BC, CA, ABG, BCG, and CAG
• StarZ™ integration with eTraX™ for railway system protection simulation
• Create and Manage StarView TCCs in StarZ mode
• Normalized TCC based on StarZ Single-fault report

Transient Stability

Accurately simulate power system dynamics and transients

• Frequency calculation for grid-forming inverter
• Improved frequency estimation algorithm for dynamic simulation

Cable Systems

Calculate optimal and alternative cable sizes

• Selection of cables based on Australian Standard AS/NZS 3008.1.1 up to and including 0.6/1 kV
• Selection of cables based on New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3008.1.2 up to and including 0.6/1 kV
• Built-in ampacity/capacity & derating factor tables based on methods of installation
• Sizing of phase conductor based on loading, voltage drop, short-circuit, and harmonics
• Batch cable management & dimensioning from Cable Manager
• Updating Equipment Cable SC kA from Load Terminal Fault
• Cable pulling upgraded to a 64-bit application

Line Ampacity Calculation

Calculate the current-temperature characteristics for overhead lines

• Comply with IEEE 738-2012 standard
• Study conductor ampacity vs. temperature characteristics
• Determine maximum transmission & distribution line operating temperature under various loading conditions
• Calculate transmission and distribution line derated ampacity based on temperature limit
• Consider effects and adjustments due to weather, solar heat, & geographical location effects

DataX^™

Accelerate digitization and data exchange through built-in conversions

SKM Import

• Enhanced built-in conversion from SKM PowerTools^® to ETAP, including conversion of DC system
• Improved automatic single-line diagram generation

Power Analytics / EDSA Import

• Built-in conversion from Power Analytics^® / EDSA^®
• Automatic single-line diagram generation

Common Information Model Import

• Import & automatic GIS diagram generation from CIM XML
• Incremental data exchange with intelligent component property comparison
• Automatic file ingestion using file watcher and scheduler with job logging
• Automatic device warehouse creation
• Automatic single-line diagram updates for the modified area without impact to non-changed areas
• Automatic synchronization from GIS to single-line

NTF Format

• Built-in conversion using NTF file format for transfer of geospatial information (BS 7567)
• Import data from Distribution Network Information System (DINIS) using NTF format

ETAP Application

Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances

• Improved high-resolution display support
• More responsive and performance improvements throughout
• Username & access role display on the application title
• Copy textbox to clipboard for other applications

iSLD^™

Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks

User-friendly interface for creating and managing the network database used for schematic network visualization.

• Modify device ID directly on the single-line​
• Modify & apply multi-meter styles from Theme Manager
• Lock component physical location on single-line
• Toggle result position
• Information annotation alignment tools – Left, center, right & vertical spacing

GridCode - Smart Inverters

Ensure compliance with grid code with modern Smart Inverter modeling & simulation

Model & simulate inverters that dynamically work with the grid to increase resilience, reliability, safety, and security.

• Makes autonomous decisions to keep grid stable and reliable as more DERs come online
• Multiple modes of operation & control
  • Volt – Var
  • Volt – Watt
  • Watt – Power Factor
• User-Defined Control Curves or Static Var Support
• Real or Reactive Power Priority Modes
• Include smart inverter constraints
• Maintain compliance per IEEE 1547 and California Rule 21

Intelligent Controllers

Renewable energy control system including microgrids & power plant controllers

• Controller Element for Renewable Energy Modeling
• Microgrid & Power Plant / Station Controllers
• Inverters & Energy Storage Controllers
• Graphical selection of monitoring and controlled devices
• Import and automatic parameterization of 'black boxed' DLLs

etapAPI^™

etapAPI™ ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability

Web services-based architecture for ETAP to interact with other complementary applications through data messaging

• Connect to ETAP from any device, any platform
• ETAP now exposes its services over a REST API
• Readily implemented as a Python client in etapPy
• Run scenarios, studies, get project data, all from your tools

etapPy^™

Scripting & Study Automation using Python^™

Feature-rich ETAP-Python API and IDE for creating and executing python scripts

• Integration of ETAP and Python scripting language
• Run ETAP studies remotely and in-parallel across machines
• API expansion, including automation of
  • Short Circuit
  • Star Sequence of Operation
• Detailed reference documentation (descriptions, example code)

Engineering Libraries

Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries

Industry-standard for the most comprehensive V&V engineering equipment libraries. The latest library updates are included with every release & available for download from ETAP Help Center™.

• Enhanced LV Circuit Breaker modeling capability
• New Protective Device models (1,100+)
  • LV Circuit Breakers
  • LV Trip Devices
  • Fuses
  • Relays

eOTS^™

Instructor & Trainees System with Dynamic Power System Response

Improve and augment operator / dispatcher training for electrical systems through real-world practical learning and supports decision-making via "what-if" simulations for steady-state and dynamic system conditions.

• Efficient power system analysis by comparing graphical results from multiple studies
• Advanced high-speed Python Framework
• Available for all modules with plot-based reports
• Automatic sizing & sub-plot arrangements
• Tooltip & cross-hair based value tracking

AFAS

Automated Fault Analysis Software

Operational and decision-support analysis software to analyze waveforms recorded during fault.

• Automatic fault information retrieval – COMTRADE
• Fault type, impedance & location identification
• Field data sequence of operation by relay, bay, substation & zone
• Line positive and zero sequence estimation
• Phasor, RMS, harmonics, power & frequency estimation
• Model verification
• Automatic event report generation with model-based & rule-based root cause analyses
• Graphical visualization & reporting of fault location
• Integrates with ETAP eProtect™ & Outage Management System (OMS)

FLISR

Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration

• Network components capacity evaluation
• Forecasted affected area based on trouble calls
• Fault location based on trouble call, FPI Signals and protection devices data
• Integrated with etap AFAS engine
• Automated isolation, partial restoration, and full restoration switching steps
• Control inhibition on affected feeders
• Integrated Switching Order Management
• LSD and GIS Graphical Web/Workstation Displays

eSI^™

Proactive Situational Awareness

• Identifies potential problems under current conditions
• Predicts system contingencies before operator actions
• Validates continuously process changes and indicates out of normal conditions

eAPM^™

Integrated Maintenance Management

• Access Asset information via Mobile devices
• Manage maintenance
• Create and manage work orders
• Integrated with ETAP Model
• Include procedures, test, and maintenance documentation records

etapADMS

Model-Driven Planning, eSCADA, DMS & OMS Solution

Volt/Var Optimization

• Advisory / Supervisory Modes
• HTML5 Visualization Dashboard
• Reporting and Validation Charts

Outage Management System

• Crew Management
• Dispatch App
• CIS Integration
• SOM Integratio
• Reclosure support

eSCADA^™

Electrical System Control and Data Acquisition

Alarm Management

• Email and SMS Notification & Acknowledgement
• HTML5 Interface

User Defined Reports

• System Level
• Shift Change
• Alarm Reasons
• SOM Integration
• Outage Summary

etap DERMS

Distributed Energy Resource Management System

• Wind, Solar & Energy Storage
• Grid Code Compliance
• Integrated Hosting Capacity Analysis
• Grid Operation & Optimization
• DER Forecasting

etap μGrid^™

Model Driven Microgrid Control & Management

An integrated model-driven design software and control hardware solution to develop, simulate, optimize, validate, and control microgrids.

• Optimal Dispatch of Microgrid Resources
• Grid-Connected and Islanding Control & Management
• Demand Side Management
• Energy Storage Management
• Generation & Load Forecasting
• Performance Testing & Validation

ePPC^™

Model Driven Power Plant Controller

Model-driven renewable power plant control and management with SCADA visualization, predictive analysis, optimization and forecasting.

• Control & Manage Hybrid Power Plants
• Generation Optimization
• Power Smoothing
• Energy Storage Management
• Performance Testing & Validation
• SIL and HIL Testing and Simulation
• Design & Operate for Grid Code Compliance

eProtect^™

Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management

Solution for relay settings change management to manage location, information, and settings throughout the lifecycle of protective relays and substation assets.

• Increased data quality & access management
• Automatic notification, processing & relay settings file generation
• Protection setting synchronization between a physical relay & ETAP Star Protective Device Coordination
• Integrated with Advanced Fault Analysis System (AFAS)

eWeb^™

Web Browser based Simulation, Monitoring, and Reporting

• HTML5/JS based Web Interface
• Load Flow & Short-Circuit Simulations
• Asset Management Interface
• Real-Time Dashboard Integration
• Reports and Work Orders

etapAPP^™ 6.0

Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization

Increase accessibility to ETAP projects for data collection and verification with the updated version of etapAPP™, a tablet application made for field engineers.

• Now available on Google Play Store for Android Platform