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Design to Real-Time Operation

Operation to Optimal Planning
 Sectors & Solutions Powering the World

ETAP is the Global Market and Technology Leader of power systems solutions The most comprehensive and integrated model-driven solutions for design, simulation,
for a broad spectrum of sectors including; Generation, Transmission, Distribution, analyses, optimization, monitoring, operation, and automation of electrical power
Transportation, Industrial, and Commercial.
systems.

Commercial &
Generation Transmission Distribution Transportation Industrial
Critical Facilities

From renewable to nuclear, Integrated grid modeling, Modeling, planning and AC & DC electrical system Intelligent solutions for Design, analysis, and
the world’s power generation planning, protection and operations of state-city-wide analysis for railways, marine oil & gas, mining & metals, and protection of low voltage
plants rely on ETAP energy management solutions power distribution networks and aerospace manufacturing plants installations

✓ Grid Interconnection Studies ✓ Multi-Area System Planning ✓ Planning & Optimization Studies ✓ Rail Traction System ✓ ‘What If’ Studies w/ Multiple Results of ✓ Dedicated Data Center Dashboards
Solution for analysis and operation of Load Flow, Faults & Arc Flash Studies
✓ Renewable Penetration Studies ✓ Grid Code Compliance & Evaluation ✓ Intelligent GIS & Logical Diagrams ✓ Electrical Safety System Evaluation
HV & LV railway power and signaling ✓ System Loss Reduction & Reactive
✓ Design & Analyze Solar & Wind Farms ✓ Grid Interconnection Studies ✓ Substation & Feeder Diagrams systems Compensation Studies
✓ Redundancy Adequacy Assessment

✓ Validation & Compliance Reports ✓ HVDC Link & FACTS Models ✓ Equipment Warehouse & Sizing
✓ ✓ UPS Design, Monitoring & Control
✓ Marine, Offshore & Shipbuilding Equipment Capacity Sizing
✓ Dynamic Parameter Tuning ✓ Overhead Line Distance Protection ✓ Reliability Assessment & Indices Design, operate and maintain ship, ✓ Acceleration Studies w/ Adjustable Drives
✓ Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
platform, and port power systems
✓ Generation Protection ✓ Line Constants & Coupling ✓ Substation & Feeder Automation
✓ Protective Device Auto-Evaluation
✓ Rule-Based Design per Industry Guidelines
safely, while improving critical uptime
✓ Power Train, Aux & Safety Systems ✓ Outage Assessment ✓ Smart Grid Management & Optimization
✓ Harmonic Evaluation & Limit Compliance
✓ Panel Board Schedules
✓ Airports & Aerospace
✓ Unit Commitment & Dispatch ✓ Sensitivity Analysis ✓ Advanced Fault Detection & Location
✓ Fast Load Shedding & Bus Transfer
✓ Cable Sizing & Thermal Analysis
Model, simulate, analyze, and operate
✓ Microgrid Modeling, Design & Control ✓ Electromagnetic Transients ✓ Automated Outage Restoration airport & aerospace unified AC & DC
✓ Predictive Analysis, Control & Automation
✓ System / Zone Protection & Selectivity
power systems
✓ Generation Management System ✓ Substation Grounding Design & Analysis ✓ Demand Response & Load Shedding
✓ Power Management System
✓ Power Quality Analysis & Mitigation

✓ Security Constrained Optimization ✓ Integrated DMS & OMS Solution ✓ Interface w/ Revit & BIM Software

✓ Energy Management System

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 Design to Real-Time Operation Operation to Optimal Planning

Control & Automate

Model & Design
Intelligent Control Enterprise
Data Collection & Verification
Load Shedding Controller
Network Modeling Management
Microgrid Controller
Multi-Dimensional Planning & Wizards
Power Plant Controller
Intelligent One-Line Diagram
Generation Management
Geospatial & Network Views
Substation Automation
Logic & Control Schematics
Cable System & Feeder Views
Equipment Sizing & Capacity
System Grounding

Operate & Optimize

Analyze & Simulate
AC & DC Network Analysis
Digital Distribution Management
Outage Management

Twin
Operational Awareness
Arc Flash & Safety Systems
Predictive & Proactive Simulation
Protection & Coordination
Situational Intelligence
Dynamics & Transients
Volt / Var Optimization
Renewable Energy
Switching Management
Power Quality & Harmonics
Load Management
Transmission & Distribution Analysis
Rail Traction Systems

Maintain & Protect

Monitor & Visualize Failure Mode Analysis
Model-Driven Electrical SCADA Reliability Centered Maintenance
Power Management System Protection & Asset Management
State Estimation & Allocation Fault Isolation & Service Restoration
Energy Tracking & Accounting Sequence of Events Playback
Load Forecasting Operator Training Simulator
Cloud & Mobile Interfaces Grid Code Compliance Tracking

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 etapAPP Data Collection & Synchronization NetPM Network Modeling & Project Management
TM TM

A tablet application to streamline field data collection as well as model, verify, and A platform for collaborative engineering using smart management tools to shorten
visualize electrical systems using logical and geospatial asset location and connectivity. project delivery time for power system modeling and studies.
✓ Accelerate project change management ✓ Simultaneous modeling & analysis
Data Collection & Verification
✓ Improve engineering design quality ✓ Single source repository for all data changes
• Collect data, verify existing data & transfer to ETAP
✓ Built-in review & approval process ✓ Base & Revision data synchronization
• Add nameplate & rating data
• Capture equipment pictures & link to model ✓ Joint operation & control ✓ GIS data synchronization
• Tabular data view

System Modeling
• Build & modify one-line diagram
• Accept/Reject data changes
• Geo Tagging - Equipment location
• Smart connections including Auto Insert
• Layered drawings for subsystems

Synchronization & Security

• Assign project access per substation or area
• Sync multiple users to one master project
• Wireless data exchange between users
• Synchronize with ETAP model using NetPMTM
• Windows authentication for security

Increase Engineering Design Quality Improve Productivity

Quickly identify and synchronize changes made to Increase productivity by having multiple engineers
a project from multiple engineers - NetPM provides working in parallel on the same project - NetPM
a platform for improved design validation through removes the time delay associated with the
collaboration. traditional sequential, re-circulation, and repetition
of studies due to conflicting project solutions.

Designed for Apple® iPad & Microsoft® Surface tablets Accelerate Project Schedules
NetPM’s multi-user management system drastically improves the efficiency of project completion time;
whether data collection and project updates are done from etapAPP or from an engineering workstation,
all changes are simultaneously reflected on the master model and approved updates are broadcasted to
selected users.

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 System Modeling & Visualization Power Flow Analysis
A comprehensive set of integrated AC & DC system design and analysis solutions built Industry benchmark for fast and accurate power flow calculations with automated
on a trusted, verified & validated platform with proven calculations. simulation, intuitive interfaces, interactive graphical displays, and smart result
analyzers.
Load Flow DC Load Flow
Core load flow analysis module for demand Robust DC power flow engine for design of the most
evaluation, power flow analysis, losses, power critical applications.
factor correction, and voltage drop calculations.
• IEEE 946 Standard
• Automatic equipment evaluation • Battery storage auto-activation
• Extensive violation alerts & reports • Rectifier / Charger / UPS modeling & actions
• Load Flow Result Analyzer

Multi-Dimensional Digital Twin Feeder, Substation & Network Diagram

• Multi-dimensional planning using project wizards • Synchronized electrical geospatial diagram, substation
& equivalent circuit views
• Rule-based data entry & modeling
• Model 1,000s of components as an equivalent feeder
• Scenario visualization & simulation
• Generate a logical feeder layout for individual or groups
• Intelligent data exchange interfaces
of feeders in single or multiple views
• Server-client applications with user access control
• Show simulation results on geospatial & feeder views
• Base & Revision data layers with merge management
Unbalanced Load Flow Time Series Unified Power Flow
Intelligent One-line View Accurately analyze 1-phase and unbalanced Simultaneous power flow analysis of AC & DC with
3-phase, radial and looped electrical systems. option for time-varying loading and generation.
• One-line diagram & templates
• Result visualization via ETAP GIS map • Solar & Wind Farms • Railways
• AutoBuild - Automatic equipment connection mode
• Various grounding system types • Microgrids • Aircraft & Airports
• Built-in intelligent graphics
• Series fault or open-phase condition modeling • Distribution • Ports & Marine Vessels
• Network nesting
• Synchronized GIS & one-line views

Geospatial View
• Intelligent electrical GIS view
• Distribution equipment modeling
• Intelligent circuit tracing & loop detection
• Incremental Import from ESRI® & CIM

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 Short Circuit Analysis Balanced & Unbalanced Networks

Take the guesswork out of short circuit studies by automating the comparison of
IEC 60909 IEC 61363
multiple calculation results in one-click.
Determine fault currents, identify problem areas Design safer Marine & Offshore electrical networks
✓ Device duty evaluation ✓ Short-Circuit Result Analyzer in the system and reduce risk by automatically and improve system reliability.
✓ Display critical & marginal Alerts comparing results against equipment ratings.
✓ 3-phase, 1-phase, & panel systems • Transient fault analysis
✓ Looped & Radial, AC & DC systems • User-definable voltage C factor • Device duty evaluation
✓ Load terminal fault current calculation & reporting
• Z adjustments for max/min I˝ k & Ik • Consider preload conditions
• Automatic application of K correction factors • Alert visualization, tabulation & reports
ANSI / IEEE C37 & UL 489 Distribution Short Circuit
• Meshed & non-meshed networks
Short circuit calculations with built-in intelligence Short circuit analysis for unbalanced network to
to automatically apply all factors and ratios study shunt, series, simultaneous, and sliding
required for high-and low-voltage device duty faults.
evaluation.
• Run & evaluate all fault types in one study
• Calculate ½ cycle, 1.5–4, & 30 cycle balanced & • Fault current as function of time with AC & DC decay
unbalanced faults (3-phase, L-G, L-L, L-L-G)
• Simulate protective device responses to fault currents
• Generator circuit breaker evaluation & configuration changes

DC Short Circuit - ANSI & IEC

Evaluate system fault conditions and assess
protective device ratings for direct current systems.
• ANSI / IEEE 946
• IEC 61660 *
• Fault current rising time
• Peak fault current, time constants, time-to-peak,
steady-state conditions
• Battery & charger modeling per IEEE standard
Fault Management Service Restoration GOST R-52735 & R-28249
Analyze the impact of individual / simultaneous Comprehensive fault analysis for HV & LV system
forced or planned outages and validate optimal based on the GOST standards.
switching plan to restore electrical power to • Calculate periodic & aperiodic components
affected customers.
• Consider pre-fault loading conditions
• Gain insight to feeder reliability • Radial & multi-loop circuit calculations
• Minimize network losses • Short circuit output report in Russian language
• Minimize the number of overloaded elements
• Identify post fault restoration strategy
• Integral component of ETAP OMS™

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 Star Protection & Coordination Star Auto-Evaluation
TM TM

An intuitive and logical solution to enable system engineers to easily and efficiently Reduces months of work to few hours with rule-based design and automatic
perform protective device coordination studies and quickly realize possible design protection & coordination evaluation.
issues and make informed decisions.
Automated Protection & Coordination
✓ Graphical user interface & characteristics plots ✓ Embedded analysis modules
• Automated & intelligent detection of protection zones • Support of NEC, IEEE, IEC standards & guidelines
✓ True-to-the-form protective devices modeling ✓ Analyze system protection & mis-coordination
• Automatic selection of worst case fault location • Automated display of TCC & damage curves
✓ Integrated rule-based design & assessment ✓ Detailed device settings reports • Identify false tripping & miscoordinations • Graphical criterion violations & alert messages
✓ Virtual animation of sequence-of-operation ✓ Extensive Verified & Validated device library

TOC Coordination & Selectivity Sequence-of-Operation - SQOP

An intelligent and powerful tool for performing time- Evaluate, verify, and confirm the operation and
overcurrent protection and coordination studies. selectivity of the protective devices for various
types of faults for any location.
• Time-Current Characteristic Curves – TCC
• Protection zone selection & viewer • Device failure & backup operation
• Zone Selective Interlock scheme – ZSI • Normalized (shifted) TCC curves
• Detailed device setting reports • Sequence of events viewer

Boost productivity & save time with automated protection & selectivity

Device Settings Report Protective Device Library

• Customizable device settings report • Verified & Validated protective device libraries
• Tabular export to Excel format • True-to-form modeling of protective devices
• Filtering & sorting based on substation / bus IDs • Latest & legacy manufacturer models
• Customizable / User-definable libraries

Fuse Solid State Trip

Relay Electro Mechanical Trip
Recloser Thermal Magnetic Trip
Electronic Controller Motor Circuit Protector
HV Circuit Breaker Overload Heater
LV Circuit Breaker GFCI / RCD
Graphically adjust device setting and insert faults to evaluate the state of protective devices

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 StarZ Advanced Protective Device Analysis eProtect Protection Asset Management System
TM TM

Analyze and improve system-wide protection, troubleshoot false trips, and provide an Centralized protection asset management solution integrated with ETAP Protection &
accurate operating characteristic and state of protective devices under steady-state Coordination software to manage location, information and settings throughout the
and transient actions. lifecycle of protective relays and substation assets.

✓ Reduce human error in relay settings & logic ✓ Unified protection & dynamic stability ✓ Increased data quality & access management ✓ Multi-user environment for relay management
✓ Simulate model-specific protection settings ✓ Sequence-of-operation of protective devices ✓ Automatic processing & setting file generation ✓ Relay settings tracking dashboard & notification
✓ Advanced power flow & fault analyses ✓ Comprehensive relay library models ✓ Relay setting change management ✓ Protection visualization & evaluation
✓ Protection system maintenance plan ✓ Health monitoring & maintenance
Characteristic Plot & Coordination Unified Protection & Dynamic Stability ✓ NERC compliance summary reporting ✓ Device coordination software with AFAS
Accurately model and graphically represent relay Simulate and verify protection settings, logics, and
functions, characteristics, and settings. their dynamic interactions to ensure power system
stability and grid code compliance.
• Distance, Differential, Directional, Overcurrent,
Load Encroachment • Out-of-step relay evaluation Protection
• Plot R-X characteristics & seen impedances • Loss-of-excitation simulation Relays
• User-editable scheme logic • Seen impedance vs time & relay characteristic plots

Design & Analysis

Workstations
eProtect
TM

As Found
As Optimized
Fault Waveform

Fault Analysis & Line Loadability As Designed

Fault Location
Simulate and evaluate the performance of system eProtect
As Operated
protection and line loadability under various Seq. of Operation Web Clients
operating and fault conditions.
Plots & Settings Reports • Single & Sliding faults
An interactive diagnostic and time-saving plot • Load flow & transmission line loadability analysis
assessment tool to provide comprehensive study • Multiple fault locations analysis in one-click Data Exchange & Synchronization Relay Setting Change Management
deliverables. • Series compensated line evaluation with MOV action • Automatically import the PD settings • Compare between as-found & as-designed settings
• Time State plots • Settings Download via FTP/SFTP/IEC 61850 • Auditing of studies & implementations
• Time Distance Characteristic plots • Upload settings to devices remotely • Automatic notification of settings changes
• Time Distance-Resistance characteristic plots • Interface with vendor provided software • Make data commonly available from all sites to users
• Detailed device settings reports • Import manually collected setting files • Flexible and secured architecture
• Export relay settings to XML & Excel formats • Web Interface accessible via mobile devices
• Data collection via etapAPP

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 ArcSafety AC & DC Arc Flash ArcFault High Voltage Arc Flash
TM TM

Improve safety, reduce risk, minimize equipment damage, and validate mitigation Recommended solution for performing arc flash analysis at 15 kV and above for
techniques using all-in one solution AC & DC arc flash for LV & MV systems. electrical transmision & distribution utilities and renewable systems.

✓ Calculate incident energy at multiple locations ✓ Hazard evaluation for shock protection & PPE ✓ Automatic arc fault current & duration caculations ✓ Graphical simulation of arc faults
✓ Worst-case arc flash scenario evaluation ✓ Integrated with Star-Auto Evaluation & TCC views ✓ Verified & validated against industry standards ✓ Open-air arcing fault evaluation
✓ Arc flash labels, study data sheets & work permits ✓ Identify mis-operation due to arc flash ✓ Batch analysis & evaluation with a single-click ✓ Arc-in-a-box for enclosed equipment

AC Arc Flash High Voltage Arc Flash

Identify and analyze high risk arc flash areas in Arcing fault hazard evaluation for high voltage
your electrical power system with greater flexibility systems that automatically determines the working
by simulating and evaluating various mitigation distance and minimum approach distance based
methods in your arc flash study ANSI / IEEE C37 on the system voltage, transient overvoltage
standard. conditions, and altitude.
• IEEE 1584-2018 • OSHA 1910.269
• NFPA 70E • National Electrical Safety Code - NESC
• PPE requirements approval • LG, LL, 3-phase arc faults
• Customizable electrical work permits • Arc-in-a-box - 15 kV to 36 kV
• Safety labels in multiple languages • Applicable for 1 kV to 800 kV

Auto Evaluation Result Analyzer Arc Flash Calculators

Time-saving tool to automatically assess, evaluate, Compare and filter multiple arc flash analysis Powerful graphical tool for rapid assessment of
and graphically report arc flash incident energy results from different cases in a single display and multiples or batches of ‘what if’ scenarios.
levels at different fault locations. determine the worst-case scenario.
• IEEE 1584-2018
• Rule-based incident energy boundary evaluation • Multi-report result analyzer • IEEE 1584-2002 CL Fuse & Breaker
• Arc-damage point evaluation per IEEE C37.20.7 • Tabular display of arc flash results per energy levels • DC Arc Flash
• Graphical evaluation with warnings & alerts • Export customized results to Excel • High Voltage Arc Flash – OSHA, NESC
• Color code & filter results by various categories • BGI/GUV 5188E - German standard

DC Arc Flash
Calculate the incident energy for direct current
applications: mission critical facilities, substation
battery banks, photovoltaic plants, nuclear plants,
and transportation systems.
• Incident energy & shock protection boundary calculations
• Maximum Power, Stokes & Oppenlander, Paukert methods
• NFPA 70E 2018 Annex D.5.1 to D.5.3

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 Renewable Energy Energy Storage Systems
Renewable power source modeling and analysis for accurate simulation, equipment Select the most appropriate battery bank, verify the maximum capability, and easily
sizing, grid interconnection studies and field verification of wind and solar farms. simulate a wide range of backup, control and other scenarios.

Wind Turbine Generator Photovoltaic Array Battery Sizing Battery Discharge

Model and simulate wind farms & parks under Design, size, and simulate PV arrays and analyze Quickly and efficiently size the number of battery Verify the performance of the battery duty cycle and
steady-state and dynamic conditions and study the impact of solar farms on the distribution grid as strings and cells for a designated duty-cycle capacity by simulating operating situations, such as
their impact on the power grid. DER. compensated for real-life variables. shutdowns and emergency conditions.
• Element modeling included in core module • Detailed solar panel & farm modeling • IEEE 485 standard • IEEE 308 & 946 standards
• Simulate transient wind disturbance; ramp & gust • Solar irradiance based on location & time • Integrated AC, DC, & Control System Diagram • Discharge via DC load flow & duty cycle simulation
• WECC wind turbine dynamic models & types • Inverter current limit modeling & operation modes • Voltage drop & loss consideration • Class 1E DC power & control system models
• Dynamic models based on IEC 61400-27-1-ed1 • Equivalent PV modeling for grid interconnection studies • Plot bus voltage & load & branch flow • Simulation of control system with battery discharge
• Turbine manufacturer / model library • Manufacturer nameplate library data; P-V & I-V curves • Battery sizing reports • Load model type per operating characteristics
• Battery manufacture & model library • Plot battery capacity, voltage, & current
• Correction factors for temperature, aging & margins • Battery characteristic curves

Controller Energy Storage Devices*

Design, optimize, and validate the performance 1
Input from Apply optimum charging, discharging and arbitrage
Simulation
and response of the microgrid controls for various to improve system efficiency and maximize profits
generation contingencies and loading variations to with modern energy storage devices to support the
allow for faster and confident field deployment. grid modernization requirements.

• Modeling & simulation of Distributed Energy Resources • Intelligent battery parameter estimation
• Graphical & scripting tools to develop & test logics • Li-Ion & Lead-Acid
• Built-in logics for dispatch, islanding & load forecasting • Optimum charging, discharging & arbitrage
• Validate controller logic with ETAP-in-the-loop 2 New • Behind-the-meter and front-of-meter applications
Solution
• Automated predictive simulation • Frequency, voltage, ramp & demand responses
• Controller network parameter inputs to UDM 3 • Battery Management System - BMS
Control
• Integrated with SCADA, ADMS & DERMS Setpoints &
Commands * Pre-Release

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 Network Analysis Integrated & Powerful Simulations

A comprehensive set of integrated power system analysis modules for simulation, Harmonics
prediction, design, planning, visualization, and situational awareness.
Simulate harmonic current and voltage sources,
identify harmonic problems, reduce nuisance trips,
Motor Acceleration Voltage Stability design and test filters, and report harmonic voltage
and current distortion limit violations.
Calculate and evaluate motor acceleration Automatically analyze multiple load growth and
time, voltage impact of motor starting and load understand the stability margins available using • IEEE 519-2014, IEC 61000-3-14, IEC 61000-3-6
transitioning on electrical power systems with a holistic network simulation to improve network • Harmonic load flow
accurate modeling of machines, loads, starting security and system loadability. • Frequency scan analysis
devices. • Voltage flicker limitation studies
• Sensitivity analysis
• Multiple motor / load acceleration, stop & sequencing • P-V, Q-V analysis or Continuation Load Flow analysis • Resonance condition identification & alerting
• Load & generation transitioning • P-V curves, V-Q curves, dV/dQ self-sensitivities • Frequency dependent modeling
• Comprehensive graphical & tabular alerts • Graphical result evaluation & plots • Harmonic Filter design & sizing
• Include transformer LTC / voltage regulator action • Automatic distortion evaluation
• Reporting & result validation • Interharmonic simulation
• Distortion indices calculation
• Harmonics plots & report

Reliability Assessment
Efficient and effective reliability assessment of the
availability and quality of power throughout the
system. Contingency Analysis
• Unbalanced system reliability calculation Analyze, rank, and visualize thousands of
component outage and failure contingency
• Customer-oriented indices
scenarios in just minutes.
• Energy (cost) indices
Grid Code Compliance • N-1 & N-2 contingency assessment & ranking
• Sensitivity analysis
Quickly check & validate grid code compliance • Single & double contingency • Fast screening method to scan outage list
against industry & regional regulations. • Multiple graphical outage lists
• Looped & radial systems
Load Allocation • Grid Impedance Locus • Automatic performance indices calculation
• Perform LFRT & HFRT Dynamic Studies • Summary report analyzer
Analyze and determine system-wide technical &
non-technical losses using automatic demand • Frequency Ride-Through Compliance Studies
meter reading and advanced algorithms.
• Daily kWh
• Monthly kWh
• Transformer kVA
• Real consumption - REA method

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 Dynamics & Transient Dynamic Modeling & Tuning

Simulate sequence of events and actions including disturbances and evaluate system
Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning Machine Parameter Estimation
stability and transients by utilizing accurate power system dynamic models with
Intelligent time saving & validation tool to Calculate equivalent circuit model parameters for
complex machine control block diagrams and systems.
automatically adjust & tune the control system machines at starting condition based on advanced
parameters to match actual field measurements. mathematical estimation and curve fitting techniques.
Transient Stability Electromagnetic Transients
• Compliance with NERC MOD-026 & MOD-027 standards • Estimate induction machine equivalent circuit models
Perform, fast bus transfer, motor dynamic Dedicated interface and mode to co-simulation with
• Obtain best-fit model parameters to measured data • Parameters based on manufacturer data & curves
acceleration/reacceleration, critical fault clearing widely used EMTP for simulation and analysis of
• Plot sensitivity, measured vs. calculated values • Single-cage models with rotor deep-bar effects
time, load shedding studies and more. power system transients.
• Result analyzer & input/output data comparator
• Typical & common disturbances & operations actions • Switching transient
• Transient simulation action for various fault types • Insulation coordination
• Simulate split system & combine multiple subsystems • Lightning surges
• Automatic relay actions per settings & system dynamics • Sub-synchronous oscillations
• Auto-sync-check action • Renewable energy generation
• Transformer inrush simulation • FACTS & electronic converters
• PSCAD interface
• EMTP-RV interface

Dynamic Modeling
• Built-in & User-defined dynamic models
• Frequency-dependent models
• Generator, WTG, Motor, Load
• Governor, Exciter, PSS
• HVDC, SVC, FACTS
• Converters
User-Defined Dynamic Modeling • Energy Storage

Build custom control block diagrams needed to

Generator Start-Up simulate the dynamic behaviors of machines and
Analyze cold-state starting of generators under loads.
normal and emergency conditions using full • Graphical model builder
frequency-dependent machine and network models.
• Wide variety of blocks for building models
• Cold-state generator starting • Fast & accurate model initialization & testing methods
• Load generators prior to synchronous speed • Plant level control system simulation
• Frequency-dependent machine & network models • Hardware-in-the-loop integration & testing
• An expansion to the Transient Stability module • Self-testing for model validation
• Dynamic responses to power system disturbances
• Library of verified & validated UDM models

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 System Optimization Ground Grid Systems
Powerful systems optimization software solutions to minimize system operating costs Accurately and efficiently design and simulate small to very large grounding systems
and maximize system performance while increasing the value of energy investment. with various geometry using ETAP’s field-proven ground grid safety analysis software.

Optimal Power Flow Switching Optimization Conductor & Rod Optimization Soil Resistivity Calculator
Optimizes system operating conditions, and adjusts Automatically determine the optimal system
Automatically determine the optimum number of Convert field measurements into appropriate soil
control variable settings, while ensuring system configuration to achieve feeder balancing and loss
conductors and rods based on economics to meet models using the ground resistivity calculator
constraints are not violated. minimization.
the design objectives for step and touch potentials and perform safety assessment in an integrated
• Reduce energy costs • Improve system losses tolerable limits application
• Minimize generation fuel costs • Minimize overload & voltage violations • IEEE 80 & 665 Standards • Soil resistivity measurement interpretation
• Minimize system real & reactive power losses • Balance feeder loads • Designs based on safety and cost • Soil model estimation based on field measurements
• Maximize system performance • Network summary before & after optimization • Generate & compare uniform or two-layer soil model • RMS error reporting & comparison
• Optimize system security indices • Optimal switch placement result • 3-D graphical interface views
• Streamline power exchange with other systems

Volt / Var Optimization

Minimize Var losses and Improve distribution grid
efficiency by optimally managing system-wide
voltage levels and reactive power flows.
• Conservative Voltage Reduction - CVR
• Optimize voltage profile
• Minimize losses
• Optimize distribution voltage regulator, inverter &
switched capacitor set points
• Optimal voltage regulation placement result
• Looped & radial systems

Optimal Capacitor Placement

Determine the optimal allocation of capacitors Finite Element Analysis
throughout the network for voltage support and
power factor correction while minimizing the total Calculate and visualize step and touch potentials
cost of installation and operation. against safety limits to design and analyze large
irregular-shaped grounding systems utilizing
• Optimal location & capacitor bank size multicore parallel processing and a fast resolution
• Minimize installation & operation costs methodology.
• Individual source or average energy cost
• Handling of large complex grounding systems
• Branch capacity release & cost savings
• Analysis of fragmented earthing mats
• Irregular configurations
• Plots for step, touch & absolute potentials
• Graphical display of over limits

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 Transmission Line | HVDC Link Cable Systems
Integrated overhead lines and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Link A powerful suite of cable system solution to save time, improve calculation accuracy,
software for T&D system design and planning. and accelerate design to operate cables to their maximum potential while providing a
secure and reliable operation.
Overhead Line Impedance Calculation Line Ampacity
Efficiently design, size, and verify transmission and Calculate the derated ampacity of lines under Cable Ampacity & Sizing
distribution line parameters. various operating conditions based on current- LV & MV cable analysis and batch sizing tools to ensure compliance with industry standards.
temperature characteristics.
• Conductor & ground wire libraries
• Built-in configurations: horizontal, vertical, etc. • Conductor ampacity vs. temperature • IEEE 399 • IEC 60502 • NF C 13-200
• General configuration: X, Y, & Z coordinates • IEEE 738 Standard • ICEA P-54-440 • IEC 60092 • NF C 15-100
• Multi-line mutual coupling • Determine maximum operating temperature for various • NFPA 70 - NEC • IEC 60364 • BS 7671
loading conditions
• Transposed & untransposed lines
• Derated ampacity based on temperature limit
• Short & long line models
• Consider weather, solar heat, & geographical location
• Calculated or user-defined impedances Underground Thermal Analysis Cable Pulling
Design and perform thermal analysis for cables in 3-Dimensional cable pulling calculation integrated
underground raceway systems to operate to their with ETAP one-line diagram and underground
Sag & Tension HVDC Transmission Link maximum potential capacity. raceways cables.

Perform sag and tension calculations to ensure Model and simulate HVDC link and converter • Neher-McGrath • Sidewall pressure & tension evaluation
adequate operating condition for the lines. technologies for steady-state and dynamic behavior • IEC 60287 • 3-Dimensional conduit layout
of AC/DC networks. • Steady-state temperature • Graphical pulling path
• Sag / tension vs. temperature
• Multiple spans between dead-end structures • Detailed rectifier & converter modeling • Transient temperature calculation • Completely flexible pull geometry

• Level spans of unequal length • Composite AC / DC & DC / AC systems

• Solve spans on different horizontal planes • Built-in control schemes
• Include effects of wind, temperature, & k factor • Inclusive transformer model
• Automatic harmonic spectrum calculation
• Easy-to-use integrated model
• VSC-HVDC model*

PE Conductor Sizing Electric Shock Protection

Perform proper sizing of earth conductors in Determine the cable current carrying capacity, size,
compliance with industry guidelines & regulations; and protection against electric shock.
NEC, IEC, NFC, & British Standards.
• TN-C, TN-S, TN-C-S, TT, & IT Earthing
• PE thermal requirements & sizing • Loop impedance & current calculation
• User-defined fault current & clearing time • Touch voltage calculation & evaluation
• Consider leakage current • Consider resistance to Ground / Earth

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 Power Transformer DataX Data Exchange & Conversion
TM

Conduct transformer studies and assessments with transformer inrush simulation, Improve productivity using data exchange tools and interfaces from standard or
transformer tap optimization, and transformer sizing analysis. proprietary formats.

Transformer Sizing Transformer Inrush Autodesk Revit® Universal Mapping

Determine the optimal transformer turns ratio to Evaluate Transformer Inrush Current and its Impact Simplify design and reduce cost and validate • Element & property mapping to 3rd party software
deliver maximum reactive power output. on the system. Revit Electrical BIM with ETAP using enhanced • Customizable logics & functions for electrical attributes
time-saving data exchange features and analysis
• ANSI & IEC standard types, classes, & ratings • Inrush simulation using magnetization characteristics • Pre-defined math & power functions
capabilities.
• Transformer MVA Sizing based on cooling stages • Sympathetic inrush - single & multi-transformer • Categorization of devices for easy recognition
• Verified & Validated calculations • Validate Revit Electrical BIM with ETAP • Supports CIM, ESRI ArcGIS, MultiSpeak, Excel
• Direct two-way communication
Transformer Tap Optimization
• Intelligent default auto mapping & interface
Determine the optimal transformer turns ratio to
• Export simulation results Microsoft® Excel
deliver maximum reactive power output.
• Smart Connect: Revit Plug-in to ETAP
• Bi-directional Excel data exchange
• ANSI / IEEE C57.116 standard
• Map Excel worksheets to ETAP elements
• Optimize unit transformer turns ratio
• Synchronize data to ETAP projects
• Considers system voltage variation
• Perform consistency checks during data exchange
• Considers generation station auxiliary load
• Substitute incomplete data with defaults & library data
• Generator reactive capacity vs. voltage plots
Sympathetic inrush for single & multi-transformer

MultiSpeak
TM

Control Schematics
• Import & export power system data
• User-defined mapping of elements & properties
• Supports MultiSpeak v3.0 & v4.0

Detailed representation and simulation of operation-sequence for control systems.

Common Information Model- CIM
DC Control System AC Control System*
• Simulation of operation sequence of control devices • Interfaces with AC control power transformer • Import & export data from ETAP using CIM XML
Pickup & dropout voltage calculation Voltage drop calculation for each time step • User-defined mapping of elements & properties
• • AVEVA Engineering
TM

• Burden & inrush modes • Controlled contacts with interlock logics • IEC 61970 & IEC 61968 standards
• Integrated with battery discharge calculation • State engine with automatic step-by-step simulation SmartPlant Electrical
®

• Automatic alerts • Sequence-of-operation of controls & switching actions

Increase efficiency for the electrical design and
construction with data synchronization interface Import from Legacy Software
between ETAP and AVEVA or SmartPlant electrical ETAP offers conversion tools from other power
platforms. system analysis software that will automatically
• Bi-directional data exchange & synchronizations generate a multi-layered graphical one-line
• Auto-creation of one-line diagram diagram in conjunction with the electrical data and
associated TCC studies where possible.
• Map attributes with ETAP elements & properties
• Quickly identify the changes & merge project data
• Globally accept or reject synchronization
* Pre-Release
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 eTraX Rail Traction Power System Design to Real-Time Operation
TM

eTraX is utilized by designers, planners and owner/operators for analyzing and

TM

Train Performance Calculations

managing low and medium voltage AC & DC rail power.
Accurate calculation of train running times under normal or temporary speed restriction conditions
✓ Design & study system behavior & operation ✓ Effect of energy storage & regenerative braking considering track bend radius, rolling stock utilization, track section elevation, and more.
✓ Determine energy consumption of train services ✓ Improve reliability of traction power system
• Determine tractive effort based on train performance • Analyze train trip times
✓ Analyze capacity of traction power supply ✓ Model unplanned events and future growth • Track profile; grade, curvature, speed limits • Rolling, acceleration and drag resistance
✓ Simulating contingencies & evaluate mitigations ✓ Verified & Validated against industry benchmarks • Identify power supply inadequacies & pinch points • Trip Stops and Stopping Pattern
• Train power consumption & demand • Impact of regenerative braking
✓ Rolling stock evaluation & comparison ✓ eSCADA for Real-Time Predictive Simulation
• Simulate rolling stock retrofits & upgrades • Voltage dependent locomotive modeling

AC & DC Railway Simulation Geospatial Track Modeling

Simulate and analyze operation of combined DC Visualize geospatial assets including tracks,
and AC power supply networks. overhead catenary system and traction substations.

Traction Equipment Modeling Train Configuration & Time Schedule

Model traction power systems using synchronized Define, organize, and assign train’s consist to a train
geospatial and schematic views. timetable.

Equipment & Libraries Traction SCADA & Power Management

Built-in components and engineering libraries Connect electrical design model with real-time
including Traction rectifier, train rolling stock, and traction analytics.
power equipment.

DC metros, AC suburban, high-speed rail, freight/mining, inter-city, light rail, automated people movers Multi-physics simulation of train mechanical energy & electrical demand in a single-Unified solution

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 etap Real-Time Model-Driven Enterprise Solution
TM

A complete operation solution for continuous monitoring, predictive simulation, Maximize the entire production process, reduce losses, and increase profits through
optimization, and automation of electrical system. continuous monitoring, simulation, and optimization of the system.

Electrical Visualization & Alarm Energy Data SCADA

eSCADA
TM

SCADA Dashboards Management Accounting Trending Integrator

Operator
PSMS Power Advanced Predictive Preventive Event Load
TM
Training
Management Monitoring Simulation Simulation Playback Forecasting
Simulator

EMS Energy
Automatic
Generation
Economic Unit
Commitment
Supervisory Interchange Reserve
GMS Management
Control
Dispatch Control Scheduling Management

Advanced
ADMS Distribution
Management
GIS DNA DMS OMS DERMS

Intelligent Load Load

iLS Load Load
TM
Load Shedding Shedding
Preservation Restoration
Shedding Validation Controller

Microgrid
µGRID Generation Demand Side Energy Load Microgrid
TM
Energy
Management Management Storage Forecasting Controller
Management

ePPC Power Plant Power Limit Var & PF Reserve Stability

TM

Controller Monitoring Control Balancing Support

Grid Code
eTESLA Monitoring & Power Limit Ramp Rate Compliance
TM
Compliance
Reporting Tracking Profling Assessment
Monitoring

iSUB Substation Switching Load

TM

Automation Management Management

Intelligent
iCE
TM
Control Controller RTU Gateway
Enterprise

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 eSCADA Electrical SCADA Intelligent Monitoring & Control
TM

Model-driven monitoring provides an intuitive real-time visualization and analyses State Estimation & Load Allocation Native Communication Protocols
platform via intelligent graphical user interface, one-line diagram, geospatial view, and
State-of-the-art techniques are used to provide Connect and communicate with third-party
digital dashboards. dependable and fast convergence of state estimation hardware, DCS, or data collection systems
for unobservable subsystems. It includes essential regardless of manufacturer and models using
Visualization & Dashboards Alarming & Notification tools for model validation such a comparison built-in standard network protocols.
SCADA HMI provides a modern graphical dashboard Embedded notification system to prioritize alarms between telemetered data, estimated values, and
with electrical intelligence and situational and events via graphical and tabular views for early power flow results at any instance in time.
detection and announcement of problems, including IEC 61850 MMS - client & server
awareness. Smart visualization views, combined
with predictive analytics, enable the system non-telemetered devices, before a critical failure IEC 61850 GOOSE - subscribe & publisher

dispatcher to effectively view and analyze key takes place. Energy Accounting IEC 60870-5 - 101/102/103/104
performance indicators. Detailed energy consumption and cost analysis IEC 60870-6 / TASE.2 / ICCP - client & server

Event Logging reports based on user-definable energy tariffs, Modbus RTU / TCP
billings, and electrical power market exchange DNP3 - serial & TCP
Web & Mobile Views Data acquired from the monitoring equipment is
information. OLE for Process Control - OPC DA
Access design, analysis, and operational data from recorded to provide an event log of all activities
OPC Unified Architecture - OPC UA - client & server
anywhere via the world-wide-web. The application in the system to provide a complete history of the
is capable of connecting to a single or multiple power system’s operation when played back. Cybersecurity Common Information Model - CIM
MultiSpeak
ETAP Real-Time Servers and workstations. Online Inscription, signing, and authentication and the use
DLMS
and simulation applications can be connected to SCADA Integrator of X.509 certificates are at the core of the eSCADA’s
user-friendly web HMI’s to monitor and analyze the communication architecture and implementation IEC 62056

system on-the-go. Enables quick creation of standardized and reusable including user access management and active Procome
templates, efficient system integration and rapid directory authentication with area of responsibility Profibus DP
deployment across the entire organization. verification.
Data Trending
User-friendly and flexible trending application that
supports real-time as well as archived data trending.

Electrical SCADA Human Machine Interface templates Customizable web-based interfaces & technology

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 PSMS Power Management System eOTS Operator Training Simulator
TM TM

Power Management includes powerful analytical tools that allow for detection of Improve and augment operator training through real-world experiential learning
system behavior in response to operator actions and events via the use of real-time and evaluate contingency response to steady-state and dynamic scenarios for
and archived data. applications such as PMS, EMS, GMS, load shedding, and load demand controls.

✓ Accurate analysis with actual operating values ✓ Determine under-utilization of system resources ✓ Accelerate operator & engineering training ✓ Avoid inadvertent outages caused by human error
✓ Improve system planning & design ✓ Identify the cause of operation problems ✓ Virtual test of operator & controller actions ✓ Improves & develops operator competency
✓ Recognize & correct potential hidden problems ✓ Explore alternative actions & ‘what if’ scenarios ✓ Simulate & track the sequence-of-operation ✓ Trainer-to-Trainees learning environment
✓ Prevent system interruption ✓ Validate system settings ✓ Ad hoc & pre-defined evaluation scenarios ✓ Software-in-the-Loop system simulation

Predictive Simulation Operator Training Simulator

A powerful set of analytical modules that allows prediction of system behavior in response to operator A model-driven power system training simulator to mimic the sequence-of-operation scenarios using
actions, simulate ‘what if’ scenarios, and predict outcomes before system actions are taken using real-time data to perform and validate actions such as generator synchronization, load shedding,
real-time and archived data. configuration switching, motor startup, and more.

Event Playback Preventive Simulation

Conduct root cause and effect investigations, replay scenarios to determine potential improvements to Preventive analytical modules provide automated alarms and warnings to the operator, based on events
system operations, and explore alternative actions. that may potentially occur such as generator outages, contingencies, and suggest remedial actions.

Predict system behavior & prevent inadvertent outages etap SIL™ – Software-in-the-Loop technologies for dispatcher training & system commissioning

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 Generation Management System Energy Management System
Monitor, control, and optimize the performance of generation and the connected Energy Management System applications are designed to reduce energy consumption,
grid to meet network security, economic, operational, regulation, and environmental increase electrical system reliability, improve equipment utilization, and predict system
requirements. performance, as well as optimize energy usage.

Automatic Generation Control Unit Commitment Economic Dispatch Network Security Analysis
AGC multi-area supervisory control regulates Find the least-cost dispatch of available generation Manage changing generation demand of a power Network Security Analysis is ideal for online security
generation levels in real-time to maintain system resources to meet the electrical load based on system amongst controllable generator units to analysis, situational awareness support, operations
frequency and power exchanges with neighboring contrariness such as minimum stable operating achieve optimum area economy, improve power planning and system engineering studies.
areas at scheduled values. levels, ramp rates, unit maintenance periods, exchange, and maximize security.
scheduled and forced outage information.

Reserve Management Equipment Outage Scheduling

Reserve Management continuously monitors Schedule outages including generators,
system operating capacity and dynamically transmission lines, transformers, breakers,
calculates the system generation versus load switches, loads, and compensation device due
forecast balance to ensure protection against to planed service interruptions, unavailability of
contingency losses. components, or equipment capacity limitations.

Interchange Scheduling
Schedule energy transfer from one control area to
another while considering wheeling, scheduling
ancillary services transaction management, and
energy cost analysis tracking and reporting, and
financial tracking of energy transactions.

Optimize energy usage to reduce cost Reduce energy consumption

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 Advanced Distribution Management System Intelligent Integrated Comprehensive

An intelligent and robust collection of GIS-based distribution network applications

Feeder Balancing & Loss Minimization Fault Location, Isolation, Service Restoration
integrated with mission-critical operation solutions to reliably and securely manage,
Utilized by planners and operators to minimize FLISR provides operator assistance by identifying
control, visualize, and optimize small to vast distribution networks.
system real losses and reduce or eliminate probable locations of the fault in the network and
abnormal operating conditions, ETAP ADMS recommends the fault isolation switching actions
Intelligent Geospatial Diagram Distribution State Estimation automatically determines the optimal system to be taken in order to clear that fault - Switching
A user-friendly environment for creating, visualizing Distribution State Estimation combined with configuration to achieve multiple user-specified plans to restore the supply for unaffected parts of
and managing geospatial network databases with Load Allocation provides intuitive, intelligent, and objectives, and suggests locations for new tie-open the faulted feeder are presented to the operator for
built-in capability for direct import of electrical integrated real-time monitoring of unbalanced points based on advanced switching optimization analysis and execution.
data from a GIS database to dynamically create distribution systems, including estimation of algorithm.
equivalent feeders while maintaining a complete unobservable subsystems, calculation of technical Outage Management System
geospatial view of the distribution system. and non-technical losses. Volt / Var Optimization & Control OMS assists in the restoration of power by
VVOC monitors real-time voltages, watts, and vars predicting failure of isolation devices and provides
from LTCs, regulators, capacitors, voltage sensors, information on outage extent and number of
Distribution Network Applications Switching Management
and customer meters to optimize and control the customers impacted with interfaces to third
DNA is a powerful set of analytical modules Switching Sequence / Work Order Management desired power factors and voltage targets. party applications for Crew Management, Storm
that allows the prediction of unbalanced system allows the dispatcher to build, simulate, and verify a Management, and Estimated Restoration Time.
behavior in response to operator actions and events complete switching program using a fully graphical
using real-time and archived data. user interface to execute the approved switching Load Forecasting
programs in one step, while maintaining compliance Load Forecasting reliably predicts and trends Planned Outage & Optimization
with safety and security procedures. system loading based on algorithms that adaptively A set of load curtailment and optimization
correlate multiple input variables, such as weather applications that monitor and make decisions as to
conditions, as part of an accurate load forecast. when and how planned outages are to be scheduled
and implemented in order to improve system
reliability and switching strategies.

Visualize & analyze distribution systems Geospatial, schematic & web views

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 Unified ADMS Architecture GIS SCADA DMS DNA OMS

DMS
Intelligent Devices Call Management CIS
Load Flow Analysis
Feeder Automation Short Circuit Analysis
Fault Detection and Location
Work Order WMS
Overload Reduction Switching
Substation Automation SCADA Automated Switching OMS
Data Acquisition Volt / Var Optimization
Outage Analysis AMI / MDM Smart Meters
Data Archiving

ENTERPRISE NETWORK
Monitoring & Event Processing Crew Management
REAL-TIME NETWORK

ETAP Microgrid Controller Supervisory Control & Interlocking Trouble Call Management
Distributed Resource Inter-Center Communication Operations Management
Network Model
Human Machine Interaction Switch Order Management GIS
Management
ADMS
ETAP Energy Calculation & Reports Referral Work Orders
Management System
Advanced Distribution
ETAP Automated Fault
Management System
Analysis System Energy Market
Visual Mobile
Enterprise Asset
& Reporting Management
Work Orders
Fleet / ERP Vehicle Tracking
Web Portal
Outage Schedule
Enterprise
Dashboards
Interactive Vioce Resource Planning
Response (IVR)
HMI Workforce
Management
Dispatch
Crew Management
Dynamic Scheduling
Auto Dispatch

ETAP ADMS bridges the gap between Operations Technology (OT) - Grid assets,
infrastructure and applications with Information Technology (IT) - Situational
Communication front end & protocol conversions
Intelligence for rapid and informed decision making.
Communication with enterprise systems & protocol conversions

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 iLS Load Shedding System µGrid Microgrid Management System
TM
TM

ILS provides optimal, fast load shedding based on actual operating conditions of the An integrated model-driven design software and control hardware solution to develop,
system, including type and location of the disturbances. ILS dynamically determines simulate, optimize, test, and deploy microgrid controllers with inherent capability to
the best load shedding priority in a fraction of a second. fine-tune the logics for maximum system resiliency.

✓ Eliminate unnecessary load shedding ✓ Fast response to disturbances Generation Optimization

✓ Reduction of downtime for critical loads ✓ Integration with SCADA system Real-Time regulation of generation levels to
✓ Reduction of spinning reserve requirements ✓ Scalable, interoperable & redundant platform maintain power exchanges with neighboring areas
at scheduled values. Optimization algorithms
✓ Reliable load preservation system ✓ Accurate validation of shedding schemes
consider system constraints and multiple objectives
such as minimizing energy costs, renewable energy
Load Preservation Load Restoration availability, fuel costs, and more.
ILS calculates the minimum required power to be Orderly load restoration sequence after a load
shed for each subsystem and accordingly selects shedding event based on operating conditions Islanding Management
the optimal combination of loads that will satisfy and rules while maintaining system stability and
Proactive generation dispatch and switching
the requirements. reliability.
controls to regulate voltage and frequency for
system preservation during and after an islanded
Load Shedding Validation condition.
Generation & Load Forecasting
Quickly and easily evaluate, verify, and confirm load shedding requirements, decisions and logics in
real-time mode using the integration of ILS controller and transient stability analysis.
Demand Side Management Intelligent real-time situational awareness and
Evaluate energy-reducing strategies such as forecast-driven predictive simulations to reliably
moving on-peak usage to off-peak periods or and accurately determine short-term loading and
shifting from one rate schedule to another to generation, especially from inconsistent sources
improve the bottom line. such as wind and solar.

Energy Storage Management

Microgrid controller is used to manage power
control strategies and improve overall power
quality by regulating both active and reactive
power produced or consumed.

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 Grid Compliance System Design, Monitoring & Reporting

Maximize yields and meet TSO stability and power quality requirements at POI with
ETAP Grid Compliance solution including model-driven eSCADA, ePPC™ Power Plant
Controller and eTESLA™ Dynamic System Monitoring Recorder.

✓ Ensure resiliency & reliability of power supply ✓ Enhance reliability by utilizing dynamic models
✓ Conform to grid requirements ✓ Meet investor expectations of energy yield
✓ Reduce risk throughout planning and operations ✓ Accurate forecast of yield & transfer capability
✓ Full dynamic control for enhanced stability ✓ Operation, maintenance & compliance auditing
✓ Power conditioning & improved power quality ✓ Greater transparency & investment security

Intelligent Design & Engineering Performance Testing & Validation

Perform automated steady-state and transient Test and validate power plant controller logic with
studies, design and simulate power plant controller ETAP Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) technology to
logic to simuolate optimum grid performance under ensure smooth commissioning and approval
all conceivable situations. procedure when connecting to the grid. Reduce
downtime via direct deployment or hot swap of
logic to PPC.

ePPC Power Plant Controller eTESLA Dynamic System Monitoring Recorder

TM TM

ePPC™ intelligent secure controller hardware ensures compliance with local Continuous monitoring of steady-state and dynamic plant response is necessary
grid code or standards and leverages a model-driven electrical digital twin for in order to tune the electrical model, identify generator/AVR/governor and control
visualization, predictive calculations, optimization and management of renewable parameters to ensure that the PPC response is adequate under real operating
power plants. conditions.

Plant Controller & SCADA/HMI Grid Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

Intelligently monitor all assets and gain insight into asset health and perform preventive maintenance eTESLA hardware and software solution performs assessment and continuous audit of actual operation
based on present and anticipated condition with combined PPC and SCADA, HMI, and predictive analysis vs expected response. System operating condition is compared with established grid code rules for
controller. compliance reporting and assessment.

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 iSUB Substation Automation System iCE Intelligent Control Enterprise
TM
TM

iSub intelligent Substation Automation System (SAS) provides protection, control, etap iCE™ Intelligent Control Enterprise hardware platform includes programmable
automation, monitoring, and communication application and capabilities as part of a Controllers and Remote Terminal Units integrated and standardized with ETAP
comprehensive substation solution. applications for optimal performance, fast response, and cybersecurity.

✓ Switching management system ✓ Sequence of event recorder ✓ Modular & flexible design ✓ Compliance with international standards
✓ Flexible automation & built-in controls ✓ Integration of protection systems ✓ Cost effective & affordable ✓ High performance & availability
✓ Load management system ✓ Predictive & preventive maintenance ✓ Standardized with ETAP Real-Time applications ✓ Built-in redundancy

Switching Management Data Acquisition Devices Intelligent Controllers

Switching Management allows the dispatcher to build, simulate, and verify a complete switching program • Remote Terminal Units for HV/MV facilities • Load shedding controller
using a fully graphical user interface, The approved switching programs can be executed in one step, while • Substation data acquisition • Microgrid controller
maintaining compliance with safety and security procedures. • Communication Gateway • Power Plant controller
• Grid compliance monitoring & recorder • Substation automation controller

Load Management
Load Management evaluates and implements
Substation Automation energy-reducing strategies such as peak load
shifting, load start inhibition, and shedding of
Substation Automation utilizes intelligent analysis non-critical loads to reduce energy cost.
processes to dynamically manage the monitored
data for substation level and central system
evaluation.

Automatic voltage control Load curtailment

Synchronism Capacitor control algorithm
Tap position monitoring Substation maintenance mode
Load & bus transfer Fault detection

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 Support, Trainings & Conferences Engineering Services & Quality Assurance
ETAP is dedicated to overall customer satisfaction through unmatched technical Engineering Services cover expert analytical consulting, installation and commissioning
support, software workshops, power system engineering trainings, and informative of real-time power management systems, synchronizing databases with ETAP projects
technical events across the globe. and more.

Support & Help Desk Power System Studies ETAP Real-Time Integration
Our Technical Support Team is staffed with knowledgeable engineers who are assessing, prioritizing, and
Full spectrum of power system analysis services Our system integration provides turnkey solutions
working on your inquiries. ETAP Help Desk offers unlimited electronic ticket submissions with 24/7 online
including: modeling, design, simulation, and to interface data acquisition systems and metering
access.
planning studies. Consider our Analytical Services equipment to ETAP Real-Time solution applications.
Staff as an extension of your electrical engineering The power and versatility of ETAP combined with
department. the vast knowledge and experience of our global
Trainings & Workshops field services team guarantees a successful
A wide range of hands-on ETAP workshops, on-site implementation of your system automation project.
trainings, webinars, and customized sessions are
Research & Development
offered throughout the year. Training courses are R&D continues to be the force that drives our Quality Assurance Commitment
conducted by Certified ETAP Instructors with an commitment to be first with technologically
extensive knowledge of the software capabilities and advanced simulation tools. We offer specialized ETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field
its applications. Many of the courses offered satisfy services to design, simulate, build, and tune control results, real system measurements, established
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements. systems in order to obtain the maximum accuracy programs, and hand calculations to ensure its
and functionality. technical accuracy.

The compliance to Quality Assurance standards

Conferences & User Summits GIS Integration ensures ETAP’s commitment to continuous
improvement of its quality solutions covering all
ETAP hosts a Global Conference along with several regional Technical Summits and User Group meetings. Our Geo-linking services provides GIS database activities related to software development, testing,
These informative and technical events cover presentations and case studies by ETAP experts and users in mapping as well as synchronization of relevant production, engineering services, and technical
a broad range of electrical power systems applications and latest ETAP solutions. electrical equipment information from GIS into support.
User groups and summits are established in various locations worldwide and provide the opportunity for ETAP to maintain the relationship between them.
• Mature QA program based on international standards
our customers to participate and promote their technical passion, share experiences, and expand their The objective is to provide the necessary services
and tools that supplement the functionality of • V&Ved system performance & engineering libraries
professional network with industry peers.
performing electrical analysis with the ease of • QA accredited software technical support
reading a geographical map. • ISO certified system engineering & integration services

Data Exchange & Conversion

DataX services can be employed for converting and
setting up data files as well as the development of
new conversion programs for ETAP, based on your
specific needs. Our dedicated team of engineers U.S. Code of Federal Regulation: ISO 9001
and database specialists perform database 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B ASME NQA-1
conversions and synchronization between your 10 CFR Part 21 IEEE 730.1
existing data files and ETAP project databases.
10 CFR Part 50.55 CAN / CSA-Q 396.1.2

ANSI / ASME N45.2 ANSI N45.2.2

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