PSS SINCAL Platform 20.0
Revisited Modelling Concept for Switches
Addressing operational and protection aspects as well as the interfacing capabilities to the network models in geographical information systems (GIS) and SCADA systems increases the (required) modelling depth of planning models. PSS SINCAL therefore adopts a more detailed modelling paradigm for switches (of different kinds) to support the model conversion, equipment identification and CIM conformity. This supports a use case adequate network modelling ranging from simplified bus-branch to complex bus-switch-branch (“node-breaker”) representation of the power system.
Extended Result View
The results view serves as a central location for the result presentation and analysis. Extended functions for interactive highlighting of the results in the network graphic and table are now directly accessible. The revisited design in terms of result selection and a more streamlined result presentation provides a focused overview. A new filter option for the results and direct access to the color customization complete the revisited specific result views of the modules.
Import, Extend and Update Models from Excel-Data
During the creation process of a network model usually not all required information is sourced from the same system or are available yet but needs stepwise extension (e.g., adding DER or protection system data). During the lifecycle of a network model the extension as well as the update of specific data (e.g., measurement data, load data, protection settings) keeps the model up to date. Besides automatic and integrated interface solutions PSS SINCAL offers the completely configurable adaptor in the user interface for Excel-Data with extended functionalities to import, extend and update network models with different identification modes for the network elements based on name, topology or IDs.
Improved Distance Protection Modelling
The distance protection has been significantly improved both functionally, in terms of pickup, and in terms of user-experience through simpler specification of the setting values and comprehensive documentation.
Thus, there is now a device-specific description of the tripping areas and the impedance pickup for each device. Furthermore, depending on the selected tripping characteristic, only the parameters required for this tripping characteristic are displayed.
The impedance pickup has been extended so that the appropriate impedance pickup is now available for all devices modeled in PSS SINCAL.
Independently or simultaneously analyze the impacts of low, medium, and high-voltage networks
Through its modular design, PSS SINCAL is highly flexible and customizable. It offers a wide variety of analysis functions for the planning, design and operation of power systems, allowing you to simulate and study: power quality, frequency stability, distributed generation interconnection, protection coordination, restoration of supply, economic driven design decisions, and more.
Find your application
Reliably plan new networks, grid expansions, and adaptations
Leverage powerful tools for network design, extensions, and adaptions. With PSS SINCAL, you can:
Run high-speed simulations and analyze various scenarios to ensure the maximum utilizationEasily validate expansions and adaptations both technically and economicallySimulate outage scenarios and identify weak points to ensure grid reliability
Streamline the integration and assessment of renewable energy
Leverage automated modules to conduct a fast assessment of available renewable integration capacity and detailed analysis for grid connection requests. With PSS SINCAL, you can:
Easily determine the maximum level of DER your network can reliably handle.Identify and reduce technical losses by simulating more realistic scenarios that consider smart meter dataRun short circuit simulations of generators and converters, harmonic distortion limits according to standards, unbalanced RMS and Electromagnetic Transients (EMT) simulation.
Integrated Transmission Distribution System Analysis
The integration of DERs on the distribution level is driving reliability concerns on the transmission system. Traditionally, the transmission and distribution planning departments have planned models independently of each other while making assumptions to replicate the physical TD systems.
With PSS SINCAL, a planner can collectively study the overall impact on both systems and enhance future network planning with respect to the new renewable integration strategies and energy storage.
Power System Protection Analysis
With PSS SINCAL, protection engineers can tackle the complex field of protection with powerful simulations and visualizations, from protection coordination, validation, and calculation of settings, all the way to automated system-wide protection studies, protection performance assessments, and thermal destruction analysis.
Key features and highlights at a glance
Graphical user interface
Geographical visualization capability that reflects the interactiveness of a GIS applicationInteractive web-based overlay of online and offline background mapsIntegrated network editor and report generator (List Label) to simplify the presentation of data / analysisNetwork models can be maintained in multi-dimensional view (schematic, geographic) for different tasks with comparison optionsExpert mode (ExpMode) for the dynamic and transient engine PSS NETOMAC
The platform
Interactive visualization of network models in schematic, geographic or multi-layer diagramsExtensive data modeling of all types of equipment including smart grid data modelsOpen architecture for easy data exchange and IT integration including: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SCADA, Distribution Management Systems (DMS), and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)Advanced algorithms with multiple modules i.e. Power Flow and Fault Analysis, Contingency Analysis/Probabilistic Reliability, Network Optimization, Transient Stability, EMT and Eigenvalues, Harmonics and Flicker evaluation, Protection simulation coordination, Grid Code Compliance
Network model
From a simple bus-branch to a full substation model PSS SINCAL can run various co-simulations off of a single network modelNetwork modeling can be done within a simple balanced up to a full four wire system or complete transposed systemLarge network model can be simulated with timestamps, variants, scenarios, and can be split into separate models via the “include network” option
Simulation engine
High-level algorithms that are optimized for precision and performanceAs the complexity of the data is adapted to the task, the program works targeted-oriented, with high-speed including parallel processingModeling options are not limited in network structure, phases or frequencyFully integrated modular structure allows users to customize their license according to their needs
PSS SINCAL supports your entire engineering workflow
PSS SINCAL offers a variety of modules for the design, modeling, and analysis of electrical and pipe networks. Learn how to leverage the PSS SINCAL tools to tackle the different challenges of the changing grid.
Electricity modules
Explore the PSS SINCAL capabilities that support power system planning and operation engineers with their entire workflow from the initial data import and network modeling, to basic and extended calculations, all the way to extensive protection simulations and analysis as well as other methods in time and frequency domains.
Pipe network modules
From heating and cooling to gas as well as water networks – PSS SINCAL offers a comprehensive range of modules for the analysis, planning and operational planning of pipe networks, including model and workflow management modules.
