Ground Grid Systems IEEE 80 Method IEEE 665 Method Finite Element Method Rod & Conductors in any 3- D Direction timization Rod & Conductor Op timization 3-D Plots for Step, Touch, & Absolute 3-D Irregular Configurations
Panel & Single Phase Systems Panel Design & Analysis 1-Phase & 3-Phase ANSI & IEC Standards NEC Load Factors Factors Intelligent Panel Calculations Automatic Update of Upstream Panels
Cable Systems Underground Undergro und Raceway Systems Method Neher-McGrath Method IEC 287 Method Steady-State Temperature Ampacity Optimization Automatic Cable Sizing Transient Temperature
Cable Pulling Integrated with One-Line Diagram Cables Integrated with Underground Cable Raceways Multiple Pulling Methods Full ETAP Cable Library Integration Allow Any Pull Geometry Display 3-D Pulling Path Geometry
List of ETAP Modules DC Systems DC Load Flow
DC Short Circuit
Bus Voltage Profile Branch Power Flow DC Voltage Drop Device Evaluation Automatic Switching
Evaluate DC Short Circuit Assess Protective Device Ratings AC Interconnected Devices Device Evaluation
Control System Diagram
Battery Sizing and Discharge Battery Sizing Battery Discharge Simulation Load Diversity Factor Voltage Drop & Loss Consideration Class 1E DC Power & Control System Models
Drag & Drop Control Relays, Solenoid, Cables, etc. Control Logic Simulation (Breakers, Contacts, etc.) Voltage Drop Calculation including Inrush Currents Automatic Alert for Pickup & Dropout Voltages Automatic Overloading Alerts Comprehensive Device Library (Verified & Validated)
System Dynamics & Transient Stability Transient Stability
User-Defined Dynamic Models
Critical Fault Clearing Time Critical System Islanding Time Fast Bus Transfer Automatic Load Shedding Automatic Relay Actions
Library of Pre-Built Models Customize Existing UDM Models Wide Variety of Blocks for Building Models Import Simulink® Models Various Model Testing Methods Real-Time Compiling & Linking of Models
Generator Start-Up 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
Distribution Systems Reliability Assessment System Reliability Customer Oriented Indices Energy (Cost) Indices Sensitivity Analysis Single & Double Contingency
Optimal Power Flow Active & Reactive Optimization Generation Cost/Utility Purchasing Real & Reactive Power Losses Shunt Mvar & Series Compensation Control Movement & Reschedules Voltage & Line Flow Security Indexes
Unbalanced Load Flow Unbalanced Power Flow Phase and Sequence Voltage and Current Demand Load & Voltage Drop Transmission Line Coupling Power Factor Correction Automatic Device Evaluation Automatic Temperature Correction Real & Reactive Power Losses
Transmission Line – Sag, Tension, & Ampacity Overhead Line Parameters and Coupling Sag/Tension vs. Temperature
Conductor Ampacity vs. Temperature Physical parameter to impedance calculator Multiple Spans Between Dead-End Structures Level Spans of Unequal Length Include Effects of Wind, Temperature, & k Factor
High Voltage DC Systems Detailed Converter Modeling Composite AC/DC Inverter/AC Systems Combined Transformer Model Automatic harmonic spectrum calculation Built in Control Schemes Easy-To-Use Dynamic Modes
Optimal Capacitor Placement Optimal Location and Bank Size Minimize Installation and Operation Cost Voltage Support and Power Factor Correction Capacitor Control Method Branch Capacity Release and Cost Saving Review Capacitor Impact on the System
Transformer Sizing IEEE C5F-116 Standard Optimize Unit Transformer Turns Ratio Considers System Voltage Variation Considers Generation Station Auxiliary Load Generator Reactive Capacity vs. Voltage Plots
List of ETAP Modules Renewable Energy Wind Turbine Generator Model unlimited wind turbine generators Detailed modeling of Turbine dynamics, Aerodynamic & power coefficient DFIG with pitch & Converter controller Simulate wind disturbance like ramp & gust Individual or zone-based disturbance WECC wind turbine models WTG Manufacturer / model library
Photovoltaic Array Solar farm modelling Solar irradiance based on location & time Perfomance adjustment coeficients AC & DC Systems Analysis Inverter dynamic modelling & operation modes Maximum Peak Power Tracking (MPPT) Constant current source modelling Model PV systems with individual panels Model DC Cables & Combiner boxes Extensive manufacturer / Model Library P-V & I-V curves
Data Exchange GIS Interface (ESRI ArcGIS) Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface Display Unlimited GIS Presentations Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions Use Map Tools – Zoom In/Out/Extent, Pan, etc. Control of Analysis Results Displayed on GIS Map Map Attributes of GIS to ETAP Elements Synchronize GIS Data to ETAP Projects Consistency Checks During Synchronization Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data Electrical Data Processing Program (e -DPP) Simplify/Standardize Data Entry Process Create Data Sheet and Schedule Templates Auto-Generate Data Sheets and Schedules Standard/User Designed Form Sheets Unlimited Project Size
ETAP – e-DPP Interface Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions Map Attributes of e-DPP to ETAP Elements Synchronize e-DPP Data to ETAP Projects Consistency Checks During Synchronization Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data SmartPlant Electrical Interface (Intergraph SPEL) Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions Map Attributes of SPEL to ETAP Elements Synchronize SPEL Data to ETAP Projects Consistency Checks During Synchronization Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data
Real-Time Systems Advanced Monitoring Continuous real-time monitoring On demand data retrieval State estimator & load distributor Data reconciliation & consistency check Bad data detection & correction Alarm management & pro cessing Energy cost monitoring
Event Playback Replay archived data at different speeds Improve operator knowledge Improve system operation Investigate cause and effect Explore alternative actions Replay "What if" scenarios
Supervisory & Advisory Control (Optimization) Advisory and/or automatic control Shared decision making process Chain of logic controls & action validations Steady-state optimization control Energy cost assessment On-line control & automation