ETAP PowerStation 2023 v22.5
New Features
e Label Maker
• Graphical tool for creating Arc Flash Label templates
• Create modern Arc Flash Labels
• Include QR codes
• Generate localized labels
LIGHTNING RISK ASSESSMENT
• Identify assess risks for a structure due to lightning flashes
• Comply with NFPA 780-2014 for lightning protection systems
• Reference lightning density / frequency maps
• Occupancy protection assessment
• Catalog of predefined structure
Grid Code
Conform Maintain Compliance
• Automated Grid Code Evaluation – Analyze Verify
• Real reactive power capability
• LV HV ride-through
• Frequency ride-through
• Dynamic voltage frequency support
• Country Utility Grid Code Rulebooks
• User-definable
• PQ VQ Capability
• Equipment voltage-dependent PQ Capability
• Equipment control including voltage frequency drop
• Ride-through curves
• Country Codes
• ENA EREC G99 2021 (UK)
• ENA EREC G5/5 2020 (UK)
• IEEE 1547 2018
• PRC-024-2 (North America)
• Enedis-PRO-RES_64 2020 (France)
• RTE DTR 2020 (France)
• Guida Tecnica – Allegato A.68 – Rev.03 12/2019 (Italy)
• Guida Tecnica – Allegato A.17 – Rev.02 12/2019 (Italy)
SMART INVERTERS
• Autonomous, logic-driven decision making
• Multiple modes of operation control
• Volt – Var
• Volt – Watt
• Watt – Power Factor
• Control curves or static var support
• Real or reactive power priority modes
• Consider smart inverter constraints
• Maintain compliance per IEEE 1547 California Rule 21
ACTIVE HarmONIC FILTER
• Active Filter Harmonic Correction – Automatic Manual
• Filter Sizing
• Unbalanced Correction
• Unbalanced Harmonic Load Flow Compliance
UNBALANCED NETWORK SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
Unbalanced Network Short Circuit Analysis International Standards:
• IEEE Standard – C37 Series
• IEC Standard – IEC-60909, IEC-61660 IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013
• GOST Standard – GOST R 52735 GOST 28249
Unsymmetrical 3-phase 1-phase AC System and Unified AC DC System Modeling
• Phase domain representation of 3-phase 1-phase systems
• Modeling of unsymmetrical 3-phase lines cables, etc.
• Modeling of coupled 3-phase and 1-phase lines
• Modeling of special distribution transformers (open-delta, Scott-T booster XFMRs, etc.)
• Unified AC DC systems combined with rectifiers/converters
• Analysis of a fault in DC system automatically includes effect of AC system components and vice versa
Short Circuit Simulation for Shunt Fault Types
• Fault types – 3Ph, 3PhG, LG, LL, LLG
• Fault phases – ABC, ABCG, AG, BG, CG, AB, BC, CA, ABG, BCG, CAG
• Simultaneous shunt faults of different fault types phases at different locations
Short Circuit Simulation on GIS System
• Fault calculations on user-specified shared buses
• Fault calculations along user-specified feeders
• Feeder fault calculation on all junction points or multi-connection junction points
• Device evaluation for protective devices in GIS systems, including those specified in edge editors
AC DC Device Duty Evaluation
• ANSI/IEC AC device duty evaluation based on all fault types – 3-phase, LG, LL, LLG
• ANSI/IEC AC device duty evaluation based on all available fault phases
• IEC-61660 DC device duty evaluation considering rise-time constant and peak or quasi steady-state current
• ANSI DC device duty evaluation based on user-specified worst case modeling
ANSI IEC Standard AC Short Circuit Analysis
• Complying with latest version of ANSI IEC standards
• Simulation of all possible types and phases of shunt faults
• Simulation of single shunt or simultaneous shunt faults of different fault type phase and at different locations
• Device duty evaluation and alerts based on all fault types and phases
GOST Standard AC Short Circuit Analysis
• Complying with GOST R 52735 (AC HV) GOST 28249 (AC LV)
• Adjust cable resistance due to fault current
• Induce effect of arc resistance at fault location
• Consider contact resistance and relay coil impedance in LV system calculations
• Options for AC decay of synchronous and induction machines
• Generate fault current waveforms with respect to time
DC System Short Circuit Analysis per IEC-61660
• Calculate total fault current and individual contributions
• Fault calculations include peak, quasi steady-state current, time to peak and rise-time constant
