Sustainability through
Continuous Intelligence

Unbalanced Network Harmonic Analysis​

Comprehensive per phase network analysis​

• 3-Phase unbalanced harmonic power flow and compliance indices​
• 1-Phase unbalanced harmonic analysis​
• Includes balanced & unbalanced library distortion sources
• Unbalanced harmonic waveform & vector visualizer for "what-if" scenarios
• Short and long line modeling, skin effect, harmonic distortion limits evaluation per phase, plots per phase​
• Includes harmonic mitigation & unbalanced correction using Active Harmonic Filters​

Active Harmonic Filters ​

Improve efficiency while improving power quality​

• Digital twin modeling & simulation of active harmonic filters (AHF) or power conditioning systems (PCS)​
• Model generic or vendor specific active filters ​
• Establish harmonic targets based on current or voltage total harmonic distortion (THD)​
• Fundamental power conditioning based on power factor targets, optimization and load balancing modes​
• Automatically computes the harmonic injection based on control inputs from power and current transformers​

Energy Reducing Line Side Isolation - ArcBlok™​

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance

• Digital Twin modeling of Energy Reducing Line Side Isolation devices (ArcBlok™)​
• Reduce the possibility of an arc flash by isolating the line-side electrical conductors ​
• Limit the impact of line side arcs ​
• High-speed arc extinguishing response​

Arc Suppression or Peterson Coil​

Mitigate ground fault current and ensure safety​

• Digital Twin modeling of Arc Suppression / Peterson / Ground Fault Neutralizing Coil ​
• New grounding type​
  • Two-winding​
  • Three-winding power transformers​
  • Zigzag grounding transformers​
• Automatically determines the ground fault impedance (zero sequence) to reduce arc resistance and extinguish arc​

Star - Graphical ZSI

Zone Selective Interlock ​

• Zone Selective Interlock (ZSI) Manager and graphical display​
• Display interlocks for selected protective devices​
• View ZSI graphical interlocks in single or multiple single line presentations ​
• Customization of graphical interlocks using ETAP Theme Manager: Output Restraint Signal, LV Breaker Box, Terminals and Remote Interlocks​
• Customize line style, width, color, annotation and font styles​

Unbalanced Network Load Flow

Unified AC & DC unsymmetrical system power flow ​

• Unbalanced Network Load Flow Result Analyzer​
• Analyze multiple unbalanced load flow scenarios in MS Excel​
• Source and load analysis​
• Bus and branch loading analysis​
• Protective device loading analysis compared to pickup settings/ratings​

ETAP License Manager​

Quick and reliable license access management​

• Over 30 enhancements towards improved Cybersecurity profile ​
• Foundational updates to harden against Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)​
• More reliable automated license key exchange for easier and effortless installation.​
• Ensure ETAP license management may be installed and present alongside other licensing services.​

GridCode™

Automated grid code compliance​

• Automated grid code evaluation of​
  • Real and reactive power capability ​
  • Harmonic distortion and resonance​
• Capability Curve for Wind Turbine Generator & Inverters​
• Grid Code Rulebooks: ​
  • P-Q Capability & Equipment Control​
  • Voltage Ride Through​
  • Voltage Regulation​

Smart Inverter

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

• 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 ​
• Smart Inverter modeling & autonomous modes​

Reliability Assessment​

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

• Reliability library data based on
  • IEEE 493-2007​
  • IEEE 3006.8​

eTraX - Railway System Solution

Validated, user-friendly and flexible software tools for designing, analyzing and managing AC and DC railway infrastructure ​

• Handling of Peterson Coil​
• Graphical visualization including one-line diagram and plots​

Cable Systems​

Calculate optimal and alternative cable sizes​

• Cable Manager with expanded reporting capabilities​
• Ability to handle more than 9 cables per conduit or location​

Digital Twin Elements

• Active Harmonic Filter with Harmonic Mitigation & Unbalance Correction​
• Digital Twin modeling of Energy Reducing Line Side Isolation devices (ArcBlok™)​
• Arc Suppression or Peterson Coil for limiting ground fault current​

Intelligent Controllers

• Controller Element for Renewable Energy Modeling​
• Microgrid & Power Plant / Station Controllers​
• Inverters & Energy Storage Controllers​
• Import and automatic parameterization of 'black boxed' DLLs​
• Renewable energy control system modeling & analysis​
• Ready to use Controllers with user-defined parameterizations​
• Microgrid Controller, Gateway, Synch Check Relay​
• Hybrid Power Plant Controller, STATCOM​
• Renewables – Solar, Wind, Energy Storage System​
• Grid Following & Grid Forming Inverters​
• Operator Training Simulator​
• Grid Code Analyzer​

etapAPI™

ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability​

• Connect to ETAP from any device, any platform​
• ETAP services over a REST API​
• Secure http connection (https) to DataHub™
• Readily implemented as a Python client in etapPy​
• Run scenarios, studies, get project data, all from your tools​

etapPy™

Scripting & Study Automation using Python™​

• Integration of ETAP and Python scripting language​
• Run ETAP studies remotely and in parallel across machines​
• Detailed reference documentation (descriptions, example code)​

DataX

SKM Import

• Enhanced built-in conversion from SKM PowerTools® to ETAP​
• Improved automatic single-line diagram generation​

Power Analytics / EDSA Import ​

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

EasyPower / ESA Import ​

• Built-in conversion from EasyPower to ETAP​
• Automatic single-line diagram generation​

Engineering Libraries​

Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries​

• Expanded Engineering Libraries​
  • Cables
  • Reliability
    • IEEE 493-2007​
    • IEEE 3006.8​
• Unbalanced Harmonic Sources​
  • Current & Voltage Source​

Cybersecurity

• ETAP License Manager
• Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization (etapAPP)
• Network Project Management (NetPM)
• ETAP Real-Time eSCADA HMI Viewer
• ETAP Real-Time eWeb Browser Based Dashboards

ePPC™

Model Driven Power Plant Controller​

• 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

µGrid™

Microgrid Controller Hardware

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

eOTS™ – Operator Training Simulator

Instructor & Trainees System with Dynamic Power System Response​

• 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 System

• Enhanced COMTRADE handling: variable sample rate, a secondary factor of zero​
• Fault type, impedance & location identification for branches including lines and cables​
• Fault type, impedance & location identification for other branches including transformers, generic impedance, etc.​
• Detect permanent versus temporary faults ​
• Graphical visualization & reporting of fault location​
• Field data sequence of operation by relay, bay, substation & zone​
• Compare sequence of operation between “as designed” and “as operated” cases​
• Double-ended fault location for AC traction system, single circuit and double circuit lines​
• Line positive and zero sequence estimation​
• Phasor, RMS, harmonics, power & frequency estimation​
• Considers CVT transient filter for different fault location techniques​
• Relay setting assistance via Python Scripting​
• Automatic event report generation with model-based & rule-based root cause analyses​
• Incident Labels​
• Integrates with ETAP eProtect™, eAPM™ & Outage Management System (OMS)​

etap ADMS

Volt/Var Optimization 

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

Outage Management

• Crew Management
• Dispatch App
• CIS Integration
• SOM Integration
• Recloser support

eSCADA – Electrical System Control and Data Acquisition

Electrical System Control and Data Acquisition

• Alarm Management
  • Email, SMS Notification & Acknowledgement
  • HTML5 Interface

Electrical Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

• User-Defined Report
  • System Level
  • Shift Change
  • Alarm Reasons
  • Outage Summary

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​
• SLD and GIS Graphical Web/Workstation Displays​

etap DERMS – Distributed Energy Resource Management System

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

eSI™ – Situational Intelligence

Continuous Validation of Operation Actions & State 

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

eAPM™ – Asset Management & Maintenance

Integrated Asset & 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​

eProtect™

Centralized Protection & Asset Management​

• 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™

Browser-Based Simulation, Monitoring & Reporting 

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

etapAPP™ 7.0