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Modeling and Verification of Benchmark Test Feeder Systems with DER in ETAP

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• Case Study

Washington State University collaborates with IIT and ETAP on developing benchmark test feeder systems for the DOE UI-ASSIST project, showcasing ETAP's capabilities through the design and modeling of the IIT Rural Benchmark and modified IEEE 123-node systems, with validation conducted across MATLAB/SIMULINK and ETAP for various distribution studies.

Energy Efficiency Optimization for Offshore Oil & Gas Installations

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Energy opportunity lies in leveraging emerging technologies like distributed energy resources analytics, blockchain, and AI to enhance energy efficiency, demonstrated by a 9% reduction in energy consumption and increased equipment life at Block 5 of Al Shaheen Oil Field through ETAP's power and demand management, network self-healing capabilities, and integration of new equipment and services.

Fuel Cell Modeling, Sizing and Standards in Micro-grid

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• Case Study

Fuel cell and electrolyzer systems, employed from small-scale to grid-level applications, serve various grid support functions and energy optimization objectives, relying on intelligent energy management systems (EMS) and control strategies, yet face challenges due to the absence of standardized distributed energy resources sizing and lack of high-fidelity circuit model data, which will be addressed in the upcoming presentation, alongside discussions on cell-level fuel cell modeling in ETAP and its application in micro-grid optimization for net zero energy-emission adhering to relevant standards/grid-codes.

Optimization of Battery Energy Storage System Sizing for Hybrid System in PHU QUY Island

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• Case Study

To meet increasing load demands on Phu Quy island, plans involve installing additional wind and solar power plants, yet due to renewable energy's dependence on weather conditions, the diesel power plant remains crucial, prompting a study on the optimal size of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support renewable energy integration and optimize costs.

Predictive Analysis in Electric Distribution Systems with presence of Distributed Generation

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Incorporating Distributed Generation (DG) into distribution systems poses challenges due to the variability of renewable sources and fault occurrences, necessitating real-time monitoring and forecasting. Using ETAP-RT software, this study simulates a DG system's real-time behavior, including four events like grid contingencies and DG integration, offering insights for network planning and operation.

Assessment of Renewable Energy Integration in a 250 MW Peak Load Islanded Power System Using ETAP UDM Models

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• Case Study

This comprehensive study, initiated in 2019 and spanning evaluations from 2020 to 2023, examines the evolving landscape of power generation, focusing on the transition from fuel-based dominance to anticipated renewable energy prominence by 2030, employing worst-case operational scenarios to assess system resilience and efficiency, supported by ETAP's robust multi-dimensional database structure and dynamic model integration, with upcoming insights into model behavior and tool utility aimed at enhancing understanding and preparation for future power generation challenges and opportunities.

How ETAP Microgrid Controllers manage the Red Sea Utility off-grid Microgrids in Tabuk Resort

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• Case Study

Discover the Red Sea Utility Grid's cutting-edge design in Saudi Arabia, featuring four off-grid microgrids ensuring high reliability through redundancy and advanced technology, each showcasing a meticulous balance between solar energy and backup generators, with the ETAP microgrid controller (eMGC) optimizing operations and facilitating collaborative control for stability, including innovative strategies like soft energization for black starts and transformer inrush current avoidance.

Navigating Grid Stability in Renewable Energy-Rich Environments: ETAP's Operator Training Simulator

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• Case Study

In transmission systems grappling with the unpredictability of renewable energy sources, ETAP's Operator Training Simulator (OTS) provides a cutting-edge solution, leveraging digital twin technology and real-time data to anticipate system performance uncertainties, as demonstrated through its integration into Web Aruba's operations, enhancing grid resilience and efficiency amidst renewable energy variability.

Development of a Python Optimization Model for the Analysis and Planning of PMU Locations in Electrical Networks​

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The proposed methodology aims to seamlessly integrate an optimization algorithm with etapPY, minimizing the number of PMUs required, strategically placing them within the electrical network, and enhancing overall system observability to empower network operators with advanced analytical tools for comprehensive monitoring and analysis.

Drakenstein Municipality Control Center uitlizing ETAP SCADA & DMS to communicate with and control substations

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• Case Study

Drakenstein Municipality sought an OEM partner to establish a SCADA Main Station in their Control Centre, supervising the distribution network of the Dalweiding Substation supply area, integrating substation protection and control solutions using the IEC 61850 standard, with ETAP chosen for its digital-twin concept, model-driven approach, and modular scalability, facilitated by Altek Solutions.

Optimizing operations with electrical Load Management System at FFC chemical Plant

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• Case Study

Thisproject highlights ETAP's collaboration with Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) of Pakistan to replace their existing Electrical Load Management System (ELMS) with ETAP’s iLS™ (Intelligent Load Shedding System), integrating IEDs for real-time monitoring and load calculation, utilizing ETAP’s digital-twin platform and model-driven solution to effectively meet load shedding requirements and enhance system reliability.

How to Simulating High Voltage Short Circuit in Scale Cascade Transmissions Lines

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This study utilizes ETAP software to analyze a real high voltage short circuit in scale cascade transmission lines, employing the Real Time (RT) and SCADA Integrator module for simulation, including load-flow and transient analysis, with experimental validation conducted in the Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Laboratory at UTEC, highlighting the novelty of simulating a high voltage short circuit with experimental validation.

Optimizing Modeling Efficiency With GIS Data

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• Case Study

ETAP and EnergyTron collaborate to integrate GIS data into power system software, streamlining the design process for brownfield projects by providing valuable information on existing electrical assets and terrain features, although the success relies on the accuracy and completeness of the GIS data.

Natural gas well power network management using ETAP NetPM

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• Case Study

Explore our innovative solution utilizing ETAP to manage the challenges of power distribution networks in Queensland's Western Downs region, where dynamic infrastructure and evolving gas well lifecycles necessitate robust data collection, network monitoring, and reliable studies, bolstered by stringent cybersecurity measures and a collaborative master model shared among subcontracted consultancies to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Evaluation of generator protective relay current transformer (CT) saturation using ETAP

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Explore the complexities of current transformer (CT) saturation's impact on protective relay performance in high fault current scenarios, examining the importance of accurate CT selection and contrasting ETAP's saturation analysis capabilities with traditional methods in a real-world scenario, providing insights to enhance protective relay operation and system reliability.

How ETAP Arc Flash Calculator helped me detect significantly flawed arc-flash studies

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• Case Study

I categorize findings from arc flash study reports, noting errors in spelling, grammar, data input, and layout, but the most critical, like inconsistent results, demand attention; I rely on the ETAP arc flash calculator to detect significant inaccuracies, exemplified by a case with a GE Prolec transformer, emphasizing the need for meticulous data review to prevent mislabeling incidents.

Managing European Arc-Flash Safety Requirements using ETAP

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Explore how ETAP can assist in meeting European directives for arc flash studies and understand the distinctions between North American and European electrical safety standards, offering crucial insights for professionals.

How to Advance Results Accuracy: Transitioning Arc Flash Studies to IEEE 1584-2018

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Explore how outdated Arc Flash Study findings were overcome by utilizing ETAP software to update equipment data, validating short circuit currents, and generating fresh Arc Flash results aligned with the 2018 standard, providing the client with enhanced safety measures and confidence in their protocols.

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Cities of the future will soon account for 90% of the world’s population growth and 75% of its energy consumption. The pressure on critical resources will increase. The New Administrative Capital in Egypt launched one of the country’s most ambitious development projects to date, setting standards in smart city living is ADMS. ETAP ADMS will manage, control, visualize and optimize power distribution required to run critical smart services for city operators, citizens, workers, and visitors alike. Learn how ETAP ADMS is utilized to support long-term sustainable, efficient smart city services that will support a safer, more innovative, and more prosperous Egypt. 

Phase to Phase Fault Debacle: Fault Lasted 1.7s/108 Cycles. Protection Studies are quite Challenging

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How a failure, to properly perform protection studies, led to a significant substation safety incident and outage. ​Understanding minimum and maximum fault current values are critical in this case study. The shortcomings led to a fault not being removed fast enough.  Short circuit impedances are very valuable, it is critical to have the right cables and impedances of the equipment. An excellent learning from this case study is that line to line arc flash fault exists much longer at medium voltage level. In low voltage we do not see those type of line-to-line arc flash faults because line to line arc flash fault will rapidly turn into a three-phase fault. The arc flash calculator is a great tool to estimate incident energy.  The arc flash calculator shows both methods:  below 15 kv we can use IEEE 1584-2018 to calculate incident energy at 15 Kv, and above our fault calculated method can calculate calories exposure during the fault.