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Product Overview
ETAP® is a comprehensive software platform for electrical engineering, focusing on the design, simulation, operation, and automation of electrical power systems. It provides a Real-Time Power Management System through an integrated model-driven enterprise solution.
ETAP Base Package
The Base Package includes essential tools, analysis modules, and libraries for system modeling, supporting one-line diagrams for AC and DC networks with unlimited buses and elements.
Embedded Analysis Modules
  • Cable Constants
  • Transmission Line Constants
  • Cable Ampacity
  • Cable Sizing
  • Cable Manager
Application Features
  • 64-bit Application
  • Local SQL Database Platform
One-Line Diagram Features
  • Intelligent graphics and automatic equipment connection
  • Integrated systems for AC, DC, and grounding
  • Customizable display options and graphical alerts
  • Dynamic continuity check for energized elements
  • OLE object and ActiveX control integration
Auto-Build and System Elements
  • Rule-based diagram creation
  • Support for various system elements including generators, transformers, and protective devices
Switching Device Interlock Enforcer
  • Automatic enforcement and verification of switching interlock logics
  • Active monitoring of violations
Data Management
  • Configuration Manager for status configurations
  • Data Manager for viewing and editing equipment data
  • Theme Manager for color coding based on various parameters
Network Simulation and Analysis
  • Supports unlimited buses and elements
  • Includes tools for Short-Circuit, Load Flow, Motor Acceleration, and Arc Flash analysis
Protection and Coordination
  • Star - Coordination & Selectivity for AC & DC systems
  • Automated evaluation of protection zones
Dynamics & Transients
  • Transient Stability analysis with comprehensive machine models
  • Generator Start-Up capabilities
Additional Features
  • Project Management tools for managing studies and scenarios
  • Data Exchange capabilities for importing and exporting data
  • Comprehensive libraries with over 100,000 devices
Overview: The document provides an overview of technical modules and features for electrical power systems, focusing on dynamic modeling, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, motor parameter estimation, ampacity and sizing, protective earthing, electric shock protection, cable systems, renewable energy, harmonic load flow, control systems, transformer load flow, short circuit analysis, battery discharge and sizing, data exchange, GIS mapping, distribution systems, fault location, voltage stability, capacitor placement, and optimization techniques.
Key Sections:
  • Dynamic Modeling: Features frequency-dependent machine models, a graphical model builder, and Simulink® model import/export.
  • Electromagnetic Transients (EMTP): Covers switching transients, insulation coordination, lightning surges, and power quality issues.
  • Motor Parameter Estimation: Focuses on estimating induction machine parameters and tuning dynamic models using field measurements.
  • Ampacity and Sizing: Provides tools for calculating ampacity, voltage drop, and cable sizing.
  • Protective Earthing and Electric Shock Protection: Includes PE conductor sizing and electric shock protection requirements.
  • Cable Systems: Features underground thermal analysis and cable pulling.
  • Renewable Energy: Detailed modeling of wind turbine generators and photovoltaic arrays.
  • Harmonic Load Flow: Includes harmonic spectrum analysis and harmonic filter design.
  • Control Systems: Simulates DC and AC control systems.
  • Transformer Load Flow and Short Circuit Analysis: Focuses on voltage drop, power losses, and fault current analysis.
  • Battery Discharge and Sizing: Includes battery discharge simulation and sizing.
  • Data Exchange and GIS Mapping: Supports bi-directional data exchange and provides GIS mapping.
  • Distribution Systems and Fault Management: Includes unbalanced load flow and fault location techniques.
  • Voltage Stability and Optimization: Features sensitivity analysis and volt/var optimization.
Conclusion: The document outlines tools and methodologies for enhancing electrical power systems analysis, modeling, and optimization, adhering to international standards.
Overview
ETAP GRID is a software for optimizing and automating distribution and transmission networks, integrating modules for planning, protection, and real-time management.
Distribution System Features
  • Optimal switch placement and configuration for single-phase distribution.
  • Compliance with ANSI and IEC standards.
  • Graphical load flow analysis per phase.
  • Automatic device duty evaluation and reliability assessment.
Transmission System Features
  • Line constants and configurations.
  • Contingency analysis with N-1 and N-2 assessments.
  • Line ampacity considerations based on IEEE 738 Standard.
  • Optimal power flow solutions.
Real-Time System Management
  • ETAP Real-Time technology for predictive simulation and control.
  • Integration with SCADA for monitoring and control.
  • Visualization and dashboards for situational awareness.
Rail Traction Systems
  • eTraX software for analyzing and managing rail power systems.
  • Centralized GIS, planning, and operations management.
Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS)
  • Integration of SCADA, Distribution Management Applications, and Outage Management System (OMS).
  • Real-time assessment and prediction of network status.
  • Volt/Var optimization and control.
Microgrid Management
  • Microgrid Central Controller for generation optimization.
  • Detailed analyses and sizing of distributed energy resources.
Power Generation and Management
  • Maintain generation levels and power exchanges.
  • Automatically detect grid loss and switch control strategies.
  • Regulate voltage and frequency.
  • Incorporate renewable energy.
Generation & Load Forecasting
  • Accurately forecast short-term loading and generation.
Energy Storage Management
  • Compensate for voltage and frequency fluctuations.
  • Regulate active and reactive power production and consumption.
Demand Side Management
  • Shift on-peak usage to off-peak periods.
  • Identify costly load profile variations.
Management Systems
  • Power Management System, Energy Management System, Generation Management System, Distribution Management System, Intelligent Load Shedding, Smart Grid & Microgrid Solutions.
Quality Assurance Commitment
  • ETAP is verified and validated against field results and real system measurements.
  • Each release undergoes a complete V&V process.
  • ETAP Quality Assurance meets ISO 9001:2008 and other standards.
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Product Overview Enterprise Software Solution for Electrical Power Systems ETAP® is the most comprehensive electrical engineering software platform for the design, simulation, operation, and automation of generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial systems. As a fully integrated model-driven enterprise solution, ETAP extends from modeling to operation to offer a Real-Time Power Management System.

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Base Package ETAP Base Package is a set of core tools, embedded analysis modules, and engineering libraries that allow you to create, configure, customize, and manage your system model. Core tools allow you to quickly and easily build 3-phase and 1-phase AC and DC network one-line diagrams with unlimited buses and elements including detailed instrumentation and grounding components. Embedded Analysis Modules • Cable Ampacity • Cable Constants • Cable Sizing • Transmission Line Constants • Cable Manager Application • 64-bit Application • Local SQL Database Platform One-Line Diagram • Built-in...

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Base Package Base Package includes an intelligent one-line diagram, element editors, verified and validated engineering device libraries, configuration manager, report manager, project and study wizards, multi-dimensional database, theme manager, data exchange, and user access management. Embedded analysis modules, such as Cable Ampacity, Cable Sizing, and Transmission Line Constants, provide integrated as well as stand-alone capabilities to design, analyze, and size equipment. Multi-Dimensional Database • Orthogonal multi-dimension database • Unlimited independent graphical views • Unlimited...

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Network Analysis Network Analysis includes a powerful set of analytical tools that allow for simulation, prediction, design and planning of system behavior utilizing an intelligent one-line diagram and the flexibility of a multi-dimensional database. Network Analysis includes Arc Flash, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Motor Acceleration, and Load Analyzer modules. Network Analysis Load Flow Short-Circuit - ANSI / IEEE • Power flow & demand load • Voltage drop & power factor correction • Automatic device evaluation • Automatic temperature correction • 2W & 3W transformer LTC / regulator actions • Real...

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Modular & Intuitive Protection & Coordination Star - Coordination & Selectivity • AC & DC coordination • Graphically adjustable device settings • Extensive device library (verified & validated) • Embedded short circuit analysis • Embedded motor acceleration analysis • Multi-axis time current curves • Comprehensive plot options • Adjustable magnifying-glass zoom view • Time difference calculator • Multi-function / level relays • Device setting reports • Automatic detection of protection zones • Protection & coordination zone viewer • Screen capture utility • Library enhancements • Relay test set...

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Renewable Energy Wind Turbine Generator Cable Sizing Ampacity & Sizing • Model unlimited wind turbine generators • Detailed modeling of turbine dynamics, aerodynamics, & power coefficients • DFIG with pitch & converter controller • Simulate wind disturbance like ramp & gust • Individual or zone-based disturbances • WECC wind turbine models • WTG manufacturer / model library • Support User-defined Dynamic Model controllers Photovoltaic Array • Solar farm modeling • Solar irradiance based on location & time • Performance adjustment coefficients • AC & DC System Analysis • Inverter dynamic modeling...

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Power Quality Harmonic Load Flow • IEEE 519 Standard • Harmonics spectrum up to 250th order • Automatic distortion evaluation (THD & IHD) • Telephone influence factors (TIF & I*T) • Calculate & report I*TB (Balanced) & I*TR (Residual) • VFD harmonic modeling • UPS AC input & output modeling for harmonic orders • PV Array modeling for harmonic orders • Automatic alerts of violations • Harmonic sources library • Embedded Adaptive Newton-Raphson Method • Embedded Accelerated Gauss-Seidel Method Interharmonics • Interharmonic modeling & simulation • Perform voltage flicker limitation studies • Interharmonic...

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Data Exchange Geographic Information System* DataX Plus Microsoft® Excel Interface • Bi-directional Excel data exchange (Open & Fixed Formats) • Map Excel worksheets to ETAP elements • Synchronize data to ETAP projects • Perform consistency checks during data exchange • Substitute missing information with ETAP defaults & library data Project Merge • Parallel ETAP project development • Merge Base & Revision Data • Merge TCCs Views • Multi-user management of project merge Universal Mapping* • User defined properties & elements to map any 3rd party electrical package • Map ETAP elements & properties...

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ETAP GRID - Distribution ETAP GRID™ Distribution is an integrated power system simulation, planning, protection, and real-time distribution management system software for visualizing, managing, optimizing and automating distribution networks from state-wide to city-wide power distribution networks. Distribution Systems System Elements* • Distribution segment & junctions • Distribution feeders, lines & cables • Substations & Switching Stations • Jumper, cut, open point & splice • Distribution transformers – pole, pad & vault • Open delta transformer • Fuse links & fuse cutouts • Load break switches...

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ETAP GRID - Transmission ETAP GRID™ Transmission provides an intelligent Network Topology Builder integrated with ETAP’s Base and Network Analysis modules such as Transmission Line Model, SVC Model, HVDC Link, Load Flow,Fault Analysis, Capacitor Placement, Dynamic Stability, Reliability Assessment, Distance Protection, Substation Automation, Energy Management, and eSCADA system. Transmission Systems Line Constants Line Ampacity • Conductor & ground wire libraries • Built-in configurations: horizontal, vertical, etc. • General configuration: X, Y, & Z coordinates • Multi-line mutual coupling •...

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