ETAP 20
Arc Flash Auto-Evaluation
Automated Arc Flash Evaluation
Quickly evaluate arc flash incident energy during protection coordination study with time-saving features that significantly reduce costly modifications and mitigation equipment.
Automated arc flash energy evaluationConstant Energy Boundary Area – C-area plotsArc Energy Damage Point – Arc-Resistant Switchgear (C37.20.7)Risk analysis based on multiple operating conditions and current variationArc Flash Evaluation RulebookAutomatically evaluate Line, Bus, and Load-side faultsGlobal filters for new IEEE 1584-2018 rules and special conditions
DC Arc Flash – Energy Subtraction Method
Design, Calculate Evaluate Safety for DC Systems
High accuracy arc flash analysis to calculate the incident energy for direct current applications
Incident Energy Subtraction MethodDC Arc Flash Calculator batch analysisUpdate ‘worst-case’ scenario from Result Analyzer to DataBlocksDC arc current reference TCC plot
eMTP
ETAP Electromagnetic Transients Program
Dedicated EMTP software for analysis of power system transients.
Switching transientInsulation coordinationLightning surgesRenewable energy generationSub-synchronous oscillationsFACTS and electronic converters
eMTCoSim
CoSimulation of Electromagnetic Phasor Transients
Perform accurate and detailed multi-domain Phasor (RMS) and Electromagnetic transients (EMT) studies with ETAP Transient Stability and eMTP.
Single-domain or multiple-domain co-simulationWatch your transient simulations in action with Live Charts for multiple components variablesSimulate large networks in high-fidelity
PlotView
Live Plots Graphical Result Visualization
Get a live insight into the study results using PlotView, including user-configurable visualization and export capabilities
Live Plots overlay with previous study resultsEmbedded Live Plots on One-Line DiagramUtilize with all major ETAP modulesIndividual or Subplot viewsExport to Excel, Zoom, Pan, Hairline Based Value Tracking and more
etapPy
Scripting Study Automation using Python
Feature-rich ETAP-Python API and IDE for creating and executing python scripts
Integration of ETAP and Python scripting languageAPI to batch run studies and generate output data reportsRun studies remotely and in parallel across machinesBuilt-in Python Script IDE or Editor
Dynamic Models
Dynamic Models using UDM or Manufacturer Black Box Modeling
Renewable Energy Battery Storage Dynamic Models using User-Defined Dynamic Models (UDM) or Manufacturer Black Box Models (DLL)
WECC distributed and small PV plants generic model (PVD1)WECC Energy Storage System Phase II Models – REGC_A, REEC_C, REPC_AWECC 2nd Generation Type 3 4 Wind Turbine Models – WTGT_A, WTGAR_A, WTGPT_A, WTGTRQ_ASolar Turbines Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)CIGRE Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine in Combined Cycle Power Plants (Report 238)User API to incorporate DLL based Dynamic Models
Battery Energy Management
Battery Charging Discharging
Lithium-Ion Storage and Battery Management System for Renewables, Microgrids, Railways, and more.
Lithium-Ion battery modelingBattery charge discharge control modesMultiple battery State of Charge (SoC) categoriesBattery operating mode based on voltage or power GenerationUtilize in Load Flow (AC, DC, Unified, Time Series) and eTraX modules
Battery Parameter Estimation
Estimate Battery Charge Discharge Parameters
Identify battery charging and discharging parameters, verify the maximum capability, validate performance, and select the most appropriate battery bank.
Lead-Acid and Lithium-Ion (multiple chemistries) battery typesAuto-update model parameters into battery libraryAutomatically recalculate battery characteristics
NF C13-200 Cable Sizing
Ensure Compliance using Trusted Calculations
Fast and accurate sizing and protection evaluation per the French standard for high voltage power cables.
Complete current carrying capacity calculationUnder-ground and Above-ground cable sizingDisplay Correction Factors applied per cable using Cable Manager
Short Circuit
Faster Result Analysis Project Deliverables
Take the guesswork out of short circuit studies by automating the analysis of multiple simulation results and plots.
Update ‘worst-case’ Device Duty evaluation from Result Analyzer to component DataBlocksCompare Device Duty results with equipment ratings in Result AnalyzerPlotView for IEC 61363 graphical results
AC Arc Flash
Reduce Risk, Improve Safety Enforce Compliance
Identify and analyze high-risk arc flash areas with greater flexibility by simulating and evaluating various mitigation methods.
Global Individual typical data for enclosure editorArc-Flash Calculator enhancements1-Phase Arc-Flash “Worst-Case” Pole / Phase Identification
eTraX
Solution for AC DC Railway Systems
Improve the reliability of new and existing rail traction power systems from conceptual design to network planning and expansion.
Wayside Energy Storage with Battery Management System BMSBattery charging and discharging simulationGraphical results and plot for STATCOM BESSPlotView for graphical results visualization
DataX
Data Exchange Conversion Tools
Easily and automatically convert from legacy software and exchange data between third-party programs and ETAP.
Latest built-in GIS import from CYME and Milsoft WindMil Map®Updated built-in import tool from SKM Power*Tools® 9.0
Engineering Libraries
Verified Validated Equipment Libraries
Industry-standard for the most comprehensive VV engineering equipment libraries. The latest library updates are included with every release available for download from ETAP HelpDesk.
New Lithium-Ion Battery modelsExpanded Circuit Breaker and Relay modelsNew Protective Device modelsUpdated Reliability Failure Rate dataUpdated Cable Libraries per cable regulation types
ETAP Application
GIS One-Line Diagram Foundations
Time-saving enhancements and new graphical features to increase performance and improve overall application responsiveness.
Project Study Wizard ToolbarAutoComplete SearchFull-Screen ModeNew Installation FrameworkUpdated SAP Crystal Report (v25), MongoDB 4.2 SQLCE 4.0Support for MS Windows Server 2019
eProtect
Centralized Web-Based Protection Asset Management
Solution for relay settings change management to manage location, information, and settings throughout the lifecycle of protective relays and substation assets.
Increased data quality and access managementAutomatic processing and relay settings file generationProtection setting sync between a physical relay and ETAP Star PDCIntegrated with Advanced Fault Analysis System, AFAS
eOTS
Operator Training Simulator
Improve and augment operator / dispatcher training for electrical systems through real-world practical learning and supports decision-making via “what-if” simulations for steady-state and dynamic system conditions.
ETAP-in-the-Loop system simulationTraining Simulator for SCADA, PMS, EMS, ILS, DMS, and OMSInstructor to multi-trainee environment with Ad hoc and pre-defined scenariosEvaluation of trainee performance and continuous learning environment
Advanced Fault Analysis System
Accurate Fault Location Outage Management
Operational and decision-support analysis software to accurately simulate fault transients of distribution systems to improve fault location accuracy.
Fault information retrieval – COMTRADEFault type, impedance, and location identificationPhasor and Frequency estimationGraphical visualization and reporting or fault locationIntegrates with eProtect and OMS
µGrid Controller
Model-Driven Microgrid Management Control System
An integrated model-driven design software and control hardware solution to develop, simulate, optimize, validate, and control microgrids.
Generation OptimizationGeneration and Load ForecastingGrid Power Interchange ControlBlack start and system restorationIslanding ManagementOptimize, tune, and hot-swap logicControl validation via real-time simulation
ePPC™
Power Plant Controller
Model-driven renewable power plant control and management with SCADA visualization, predictive analysis, optimization and forecasting.
Design and operate to balance Grid Code Compliance and power plant performanceActive power, reactive, and energy storage managementIntelligent and centralized renewable farm controlRenewable energy SCADA and dashboards
NetPM
Network Project Modeling Management
Shorten project delivery time, improve design quality, and increase project efficiency using the latest features of the NetPM platform.
Collaborative GIS model managementEfficient queue management for graphicsData Undo using local queue
etapAPP 4.0
Mobile Field Data Collection Synchronization
Increase accessibility to ETAP projects for data collection and verification with the updated version of etapAPP™, a tablet application made for field engineers.
Pin favorite data fields and propertiesElement disconnect capabilityEnhanced One-Line Diagram editingImproved Geo-tagging, Zoom, and equipment search tools
