New Features & Capabilities ETAP 12.5 adds a broad and robust set of new enhancements to the ETAP suite, as well as powerful new analysis modules and time-saving capabilities. These include:
• Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning - DPET
• GOST Short Circuit - R 52735 Standard
• Distributed electrical SCADA technology
• Thin-client consoles
• Web real-time consoles
• Native SCADA Communication Protocols
• IEC 61850 substation automation
• Phasor measurement unit archive and visualization
• Waveform capture and visualization
This New Features Guide describes important new capabilities in ETAP 12.5. These new features and functions demonstrate our shared commitment to customers and business partners to provide the most comprehensive solutions for the design and operation of critical power systems now, as well as the energy technologies for tomorrow.
For nearly three decades, ETAP has been the leading modeling platform used to design, analyze, and optimize electrical power systems in the most demanding industry applications. Similarly, ETAP Real-Time™ – which has been providing online diagnostics, predictive simulation, optimization, and management of power systems for more than 20 years – has been deployed in a multitude of customer installations to ensure their reliable and energy-efficient operation.
Hundreds of user-driven enhancements
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GOST Short Circuit R 52735 Standard, Russian Federation and CIS Countries
ETAP 12.5 supports a new method of short circuit calculation in compliance with GOST R 52735 Standards. Built-in intelligence allows the short circuit program to automatically apply all GOST factors and ratios required for high voltage short circuit calculations. By automating the process with multiple calculation and results analysis tools, ETAP 12.5 removes the guesswork from short circuit studies, and saves users hundreds of hours of tedious hand calculations.
New capabilities include:
• Calculate periodic and aperiodic components, as well as surge current
• Calculation of short circuit current at any specified time
• Radial and multi-loop circuit calculations
• Consider pre-fault loading condition
• Short circuit output report in Russian language
Multi-Language EditionInterface Localized in Seven Languages
Output Report in Eight Languages
The multiple languages support is completely localized in seven languages, plus provides translated output reports in eight languages.
• Russian
• Portuguese
• Korean
• German
• English
• Spanish
• Chinese
• Japanese
The future of power systems engineering and operation - today
Arc Flash Labels in Multiple Languages
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Tune dynamic parameters automatically
Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning - DPETAutomatic Tuning Saves Hundreds of Hours
Knowledge of a rotating machine and its associated control system dynamic parameters is essential to power system transient stability simulation studies. These parameters include machine impedances and time constants, inertial and damping coefficients, prime mover and governor parameters, excitation system and AVR parameters, Power System Stabilizer (PSS) parameters, load characteristics, etc.
DPET is especially useful for Power Plant Model Validation, as mandated by North American Reliability Council (NERC) MOD-026 and MOD-027 Standards. MOD-026 will require power plant owners to verify that dynamic models of excitation controls are accurate and up-to-date; MOD-027 places the same requirements on dynamic models of governors and turbine controls.
DPET features and benefits include:
• Generate comparisons of multiple estimation results
• Utilize ETAP User-Defined Dynamic Model to build custom models
• Combinations of Models: Generators, Governors, Exciters, PSS, etc.
• Utilize field data from disturbance recorders and PMUs
• Tune dynamic models with multiple inputs and outputs
• Estimate model parameters using field measurements
• Compliance with NERC MOD Standards
• Automatically exclude questionable data and noise
• Multi-objective stochastic optimization method
Accuracy in hundreds of these parameters directly affect the credibility of the simulation results. In order to Verify and Validate (V&V) simulation studies, it is common to compare simulation results against field test measurements such as generator load acceptance and rejection test. However, expertise is required to understand the effect of each parameter, as the simulation model is manually tuned to provide similar response as the one observed in the field tests or recordings. The task of adjusting each variable via the trial-and-error approach is a tedious and time-consuming one.
DPET adds an intelligent automated layer of time saving capabilities. Combined with ETAP User-Defined Dynamic Models (UDM), DPET automatically adjusts appropriate parameters so simulation responses match actual field measurements accurately in a matter of minutes, rather than weeks.
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Compare multiple sets of results in a single display
DPET Result Analyzer
Quickly Determine the Best Model Parameters to Fit Measured Data The DPET Result Analyzer is a time-saving software tool within DPET, used to compare estimated results from multiple sets of simulations involving model parameters. It enables users to select the optimal characteristics, and implement the most accurate results into their generator model. This helps users quickly achieve highly accurate results, integrating precise data and accelerating the design process.
The DPET Result Analyzer features and benefits include:
• Generate comparisons of multiple estimation results
• View parameter sensitivity, measured vs. calculated values
• Multiple sets of input/output data-files for tuning comparison
After Tuning by DPETBefore Tuning
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Unprecedented user productivity
Scenario Wizard EnhancementsTime-Saving Project Management Tool
Scenario Wizard now includes the ability to automatically run multiple Underground Raceway System scenarios with different project files and verify their study results against benchmark reports. New time saving project management features include:
• Direct access to Study Case Editors
• Direct access to Revision and Configuration Managers
• Automatically compare and verify transient stability plots
• Export output data and plots to Excel
• Simulate “What if” events
• Dynamic update of preferences; INI file entries
New Underground Raceway System (UGS) Scenarios
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The industry’s most comprehensive device library
Expanded Device Libraries More Than 3,500 New Device Entries ETAP engineering libraries include over 3,500 new devices based on user feedback and the latest devices created for the industry. Our libraries provide complete verified and validated data based on equipment manufacturers’ published data.
• Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers
• Solid State Trip Devices
• Thermal Magnetic Trip Devices
• Motor Circuit Protectors
• Relays
• Reclosers
• Fuses
• Cables
Enhanced Library Merge Utility Merge Library Files in Seconds The rate at which users merge ETAP library files has never been faster. Create custom library files and merge the additional models into the ETAP master library with increased speed utilizing the new merge process built into ETAP 12.5.
• New library merge process with increased speed
• Create custom library files faster
• Enhanced library merge functionality
CableCable Fire Coating ProtectionCable Fire Stop ProtectionCable Fire Wrap ProtectionTransmission LineLine Ground ConductorMotor Nameplate
Motor CKT Model
Motor Characteristic Model
Motor Load Model
Wind Turbine Generator
Photovoltaic Panel
Solar Panel
Fuse
Recloser Hydraulic
Recloser Electronic Controller
HV Circuit Breaker
LV Circuit Breaker
Solid State Trip
Thermal Magnetic
Electro-Magnetic
Motor Circuit Protector
Overload Heater
Harmonic
Interruption Cost
Reliability
Battery
Control Contact
Control Relay
Control Solenoid
GFI / RCD
Libraries
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ETAP Real-Time™ - on-line monitoring and simulation
Distributed Electrical SCADA TechnologyFaster Than Real-Time Power Management System
The ETAP Real-Time system is enhanced to support electrical management applications using distributed SCADA technologies. These applications provide operators, dispatchers, managers, and engineers with capabilities of prediction, control, visualization, optimization, and automation of the electrical power system. In addition, web-based technologies have been added to provide the tools to make informative decisions based on planned or unplanned events from any location.
Any power generation, transmission and distribution with small, medium, and large capacity can benefit from these applications, especially if keeping the system running is of critical importance. New features include:
• Predictive simulation, optimization and automation
• Smart Grid and microgrid master controllers
• Operator training simulator
• Online and archive data trending
• Web-based SCADA architecture
• Enhanced SCADA component library
• E-SCADA communication and applications
Innovation
Automation
Collaboration
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Secure system access from wherever you need it
Thin Client Consoles ETAP 12.5 includes enhanced consoles with more powerful and vivid displays for thin client and web applications. With this technology, expensive and complex workstations can be replaced with more efficient thin client machines where there is no need for simulation and complex analysis capabilities. Thin client machines can operate on the Windows® operating system – including Windows RT (WinRT) – with no additional requirements.
The ETAP Thin Client technology is enhanced with the following features:
• Electrical diagram HMIs are automatically exported from ETAP
• Intelligent web graphical user interface
• Configurable web interface and control
• HMI template library for solar
• Geospatial maps for situational awareness
• Alarm and warning displays
• Flexibility to create “What if” scenarios
• Customizable Trending
• Execution of ETAP scenarios remotely
• Editing mode access
Web Real-Time ConsolesPowerful Web Interface for ETAP Real-Time
ETAP HMIs can be securely viewed from anywhere in the world through standard web browser technology. Authorized users can monitor the electrical system status, access archive information including alarms and sequence of events, as well as monitor KPIs and summary reports. New features include:
• Safe and secured communication
• User and machine access management
• Perform “What if” ETAP simulations remotely
• Customizable views
• Rich Silverlight views
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Faster Than Real-Time™ Power Management System
Native SCADA Communication ProtocolsExtensive RTU / Meter / Controller Via Native Communications Protocols
ETAP’s communication architecture operates seamlessly with third-party hardware, SCADA, DCS, or data collection systems regardless of manufacturer or model. ETAP 12.5 offers enhanced native communication connectivity to IED’s, RTUs, SCADA Servers and other devices utilizing industry-standard protocols popular at the SCADA and industrial level. Native SCADA Products:
• Wide array of standard drivers expanded to include thousands of third-party device drivers
• Automatic download of COMTRADE and SOE files
• Direct Modbus® RTU and TCP communication
• Integrated historian for both data and events
• Integrated alarm and event management
• Simplified integration
• Built-in redundancy
• Direct DNP3 read/write communication
• OLE for Process Control (OPC)
• OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)
• IEC 61850
IEC 61850 System Communication Substation Automation
Advancements in communication including the addition of IEC 61850, provide enhanced flexibility, higher performance and ease of configuration. This feature provides an interface for monitoring, control and automation for substations. This technology is being increasingly implemented at the industrial level where it allows distributed automation across large facilities for applications in load shedding, protections, and demand control. Some of the main features are:
• IEC 61850 environmental compliant gateway for distributed control and data collection
• Automatic download of ICD and CID configuration files
• Direct IEC 61850 connectivity from ETAP server
• Automation logic
IEC 61850
Modbus
OPC
OPC UA
DNP3
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Direct, seamless connectivity and interoperability
Phasor Measurement Unit - PMUSynchrophasor Monitoring and Archiving
ETAP provides the ability to archive and display PMU data. This information allows you to analyze system-wide disturbances, detect islanding conditions, and determine stability limits of your electrical network. ETAP provides you with an intuitive visualization tool to analyze conditions detected by PMUs in your network:
• Transfer data to DPET ETAP module for Generator, Governor and Exciter tuning.
• COMTRADE Sequence of Events Recorders and PMUs
• Fault and Dynamic Disturbance Recorder Download
• Online and archive data trending
• Data Capture from PMU
Waveform Capture and VisualizationRetrieve and Visualize Waveform Data
Automatically download, visualize, and archive electrical waveforms in COMTRADE formats from relays, meters, PMUs, and testing equipment. ETAP Real-Time automatically detects abnormality in the system through Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) forcing the interrogation of these devices for downloading waveform captures to the server. These will allow the engineers, controllers, and operators to perform assessments on their protection and control systems for the events captured.
Features include:
• Automatic download of waveform captures
• Automatic archive
• Waveform capture viewer
• Transfer data to DPET ETAP module for generator, governor and exciter tuning
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ETAP Quality Assurance ETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field results, real system measurements, established programs, and hand calculations in order to ensure its technical accuracy. Each release of ETAP undergoes a complete V&V process using thousands of test cases for each and every calculation module and library data. ETAP’s quality assurance is specifically dedicated to meeting the requirements of:
• ISO 9001:2008
• 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• 10 CFR Part 21
• 10 CFR Part 50.55
• ANSI/ASME N45.2
• ASME NQA-1
• ANSI/IEEE 730.1
• CAN/CSA-Q396.1.2
• ANSI N45.2.2
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The UUC is the most cost-effective way to protect your ETAP investment by providing product upgrades and technical support for your ETAP software.
Extending your maintenance support agreement will allow you the opportunity to apply ETAP’s unique features and sophisticated analysis techniques to all your power system analysis projects.
With a valid UUC maintenance support agreement, you receive:
• Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
• Unlimited access to user/technical support
• Latest device library updates
• Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites
• Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades
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