List of ETAP Modules
ETAP Base Module
One-Line Diagrams with Graphical Displays
Comprehensive Customized Libraries
Source & Load Calculators
Cable Sizing
Schedule Manager
Scenario Wizard
Power System Design & Protection
Short-Circuit
Motor Acceleration
ANSI / IEEE Standards
IEC Standards
Transient Fault (IEC 363)
Integrates with Protective Device Coordination
Automatic Device Evaluation
Dynamic Motor Acceleration
Voltage Flicker
Static Motor Starting
Load Transitioning
Circuit & Load Models
Automatic Starting Evaluation
Arc Flash IEEE 1584
IEEE 1584-2002 Standard
Integrates with Short-Circuit
NFPA 70E-2000 & 2004
Use with Both ANSI & IEC
Cubic Box & Open Air
Harmonic Analysis
Device Coordination/Selectivity (ETAP STAR)
Sequence of Operation
Graphically Adjustable Device Settings
Extensive Device Library (Verified & Validated)
Auto-Update Short-Circuit Current
Time-Current Device Coordination
Auto-Coordinate Devices
Integrated with One-Line Diagrams
Drag or Calculate Time Differences
Multi-Function (Universal) Relays
Display of Actual Transient Response
Load Flow
Power Flow / Demand Load
Voltage Drop
PF Correction
Load Forecasting
Automatic Device Evaluation
Harmonic Load Flow
Harmonic Frequency Scan
Filter Design & Sizing
Inter-Harmonic Filter Modeling
Automatically Evaluate Harmonic Limits
Ground Grid Systems
IEEE 80 Method
IEEE 665 Method
Finite Element Method
Rod & Conductors in any 3-D Direction
Rod & Conductor Optimization
3-D Plots for Step, Touch, & Absolute
3-D Irregular Configurations
Panel & Single Phase Systems
Panel Design & Analysis
1-Phase & 3-Phase
ANSI & IEC Standards
NEC Load Factors
Intelligent Panel Calculations
Automatic Update of Upstream Panels
Cable Systems
Underground Raceway Systems
Neher-McGrath Method
IEC 287 Method
Steady-State Temperature
Ampacity Optimization
Automatic Cable Sizing
Transient Temperature
Cable Pulling
Integrated with One-Line Diagram Cables
Integrated with Underground Cable Raceways
Multiple Pulling Methods
Full ETAP Cable Library Integration
Allow Any Pull Geometry
Display 3-D Pulling Path Geometry
List of ETAP Modules
DC Systems
DC Load Flow
DC Short Circuit
Bus Voltage Profile
Branch Power Flow
DC Voltage Drop
Device Evaluation
Automatic Switching
Evaluate DC Short Circuit
Assess Protective Device Ratings
AC Interconnected Devices
Device Evaluation
Control System Diagram
Battery Sizing and Discharge
Battery Sizing
Battery Discharge Simulation
Load Diversity Factor
Voltage Drop & Loss Consideration
Class 1E DC Power & Control System Models
Drag & Drop Control Relays, Solenoid, Cables, etc.
Control Logic Simulation (Breakers, Contacts, etc.)
Voltage Drop Calculation including Inrush Currents
Automatic Alert for Pickup & Dropout Voltages
Automatic Overloading Alerts
Comprehensive Device Library (Verified & Validated)
System Dynamics & Transient Stability
Transient Stability
User-Defined Dynamic Models
Critical Fault Clearing Time
Critical System Islanding Time
Fast Bus Transfer
Automatic Load Shedding
Automatic Relay Actions
Library of Pre-Built Models
Customize Existing UDM Models
Wide Variety of Blocks for Building Models
Import Simulink Models
Various Model Testing Methods
Real-Time Compiling & Linking of Models
Generator Start-Up
Cold-State Generator Starting
Load Generators Prior to Synchronous Speed
Frequency-Dependent Machine Models
Frequency-Dependent Network Models
An Expansion to the Transient Stability Module
Utilizes User-Defined Dynamic Models
Parameter Estimation
Induction Machine Equivalent Circuits
Synchronous Machine Equivalent Circuits
Single Cage Models
Deep-Bar Effects
Distribution Systems
Reliability Assessment
System Reliability
Customer Oriented Indices
Energy (Cost) Indices
Sensitivity Analysis
Single & Double Contingency
Optimal Power Flow
Active & Reactive Optimization
Generation Cost/Utility Purchasing
Real & Reactive Power Losses
Shunt Mvar & Series Compensation
Control Movement & Reschedules
Voltage & Line Flow Security Indexes
Unbalanced Load Flow
Unbalanced Power Flow
Phase and Sequence Voltage and Current
Demand Load & Voltage Drop
Transmission Line Coupling
Power Factor Correction
Automatic Device Evaluation
Automatic Temperature Correction
Real & Reactive Power Losses
Transmission Line Sag, Tension, & Ampacity
Overhead Line Parameters and Coupling
Sag/Tension vs. Temperature
Conductor Ampacity vs. Temperature
Physical parameter to impedance calculator
Multiple Spans Between Dead-End Structures
Level Spans of Unequal Length
Include Effects of Wind, Temperature, & k Factor
High Voltage DC Systems
Detailed Converter Modeling
Composite AC/DC Inverter/AC Systems
Combined Transformer Model
Automatic harmonic spectrum calculation
Built in Control Schemes
Easy-To-Use Dynamic Modes
Optimal Capacitor Placement
Optimal Location and Bank Size
Minimize Installation and Operation Cost
Voltage Support and Power Factor Correction
Capacitor Control Method
Branch Capacity Release and Cost Saving
Review Capacitor Impact on the System
Transformer Sizing
IEEE C5F-116 Standard
Optimize Unit Transformer Turns Ratio
Considers System Voltage Variation
Considers Generation Station Auxiliary Load
Generator Reactive Capacity vs. Voltage Plots
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Renewable Energy
Wind Turbine Generator
Model unlimited wind turbine generators
Detailed modeling of Turbine dynamics,
Aerodynamic & power coefficient
DFIG with pitch & Converter controller
Simulate wind disturbance like ramp & gust
Individual or zone-based disturbance
WECC wind turbine models
WTG Manufacturer / model library
Photovoltaic Array
Solar farm modelling
Solar irradiance based on location & time
Perfomance adjustment coeficients
AC & DC Systems Analysis
Inverter dynamic modelling & operation modes
Maximum Peak Power Tracking (MPPT)
Constant current source modelling
Model PV systems with individual panels
Model DC Cables & Combiner boxes
Extensive manufacturer / Model Library
P-V & I-V curves
Data Exchange
GIS Interface (ESRI ArcGIS)
Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface
Display Unlimited GIS Presentations
Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions
View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions
Use Map Tools Zoom In/Out/Extent, Pan, etc.
Control of Analysis Results Displayed on GIS Map
Map Attributes of GIS to ETAP Elements
Synchronize GIS Data to ETAP Projects
Consistency Checks During Synchronization
Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data
Electrical Data Processing Program (e-DPP)
Simplify/Standardize Data Entry Process
Create Data Sheet and Schedule Templates
Auto-Generate Data Sheets and Schedules
Standard/User Designed Form Sheets
Unlimited Project Size
ETAP e-DPP Interface
Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface
Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions
View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions
Map Attributes of e-DPP to ETAP Elements
Synchronize e-DPP Data to ETAP Projects
Consistency Checks During Synchronization
Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data
SmartPlant Electrical Interface (Intergraph SPEL)
Database Mapping via a Graphic User Interface
Perform Add, Modify, or Delete Actions
View Modifications & Accept/Reject Actions
Map Attributes of SPEL to ETAP Elements
Synchronize SPEL Data to ETAP Projects
Consistency Checks During Synchronization
Substitute Missing Information with ETAP Data
Real-Time Systems
Advanced Monitoring
Continuous real-time monitoring
On demand data retrieval
State estimator & load distributor
Data reconciliation & consistency check
Bad data detection & correction
Alarm management & processing
Energy cost monitoring
Event Playback
Replay archived data at different speeds
Improve operator knowledge
Improve system operation
Investigate cause and effect
Explore alternative actions
Replay "What if" scenarios
Supervisory & Advisory Control (Optimization)
Advisory and/or automatic control
Shared decision making process
Chain of logic controls & action validations
Steady-state optimization control
Energy cost assessment
On-line control & automation
Intelligent Load Shedding
Optimize load preservation
Reduce downtime for critical loads
User-defined "teaching" of neural network
Automatic "training" of neural network
User-defined load priority tables (LPT)
Redundancy with backup contingencies
Simulate various disturbances & display the results
Simulate & test ILS recommendations
Robust calculation methods