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Introductory course:

Load Flow and Short Circuit Calculation


PowerFactory 2023
S2024.01.15.Online_Basic.En

January 15th - January 19th 2024 (only in the morning)


Online Training Course via Zoom

This training gives the participants an The training ends with additional information on the
introduction to the handling and basic calculation base package and some tips & tricks for working
functions of PowerFactory. with PowerFactory.
It begins with the introduction of the handling WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
and the basics for modelling a network.
The course is intended for utility engineers, power
Afterwards a load flow calculation is executed system operators, project develop-ers,
to analyse the network. Occurring voltage manufacturers, consultants and elec-trical
problems will be eliminated by implementing engineers in general, interested in Pow-erFactory.
different control strategies.
Whilst no experience with the program is required,
With the short-circuit current calculation according it is assumed that the participant is familiar with the
to IEC60909, typical 3-pole and 1-pole faults at network modelling fundamentals and power
different fault locations are simulated. Thereby, system analysis methods.
the short-circuit rating of the equipment as well
as different earthing concepts are evaluated. PRICE PER PARTICIPANT:
The introduction of the tools for network planning • € 1,402.50* (with valid maintenance contract)
and network operation serves as a further training • € 1,650.00* (without valid maintenance contract)
content. With these tools it is possible to plan • € 495.0* (with valid student identification)
future expansion scenarios and to perform
calculations on the same network for different
operating cases.
*Prices are exclusive of VAT
Training Content

Introductory course:
Load Flow and Short Circuit Calculation
DAY 1
MODULE 1: Network Modelling
Presentation: Introduction to PowerFactory 1 1/2 h
Introduction to the PowerFactory structure and data model, graphical user interface,
diagrams, users, libraries and power equipment modelling. Creating projects and grids,
defining elements and types. Single line and geographical diagrams, detailed substation
diagrams.
Coffee break
Exercise: Creation of a Network Model 1 1/2 h
Development of a high voltage network. Modelling of busbars, cables and overhead
lines, transformers, generators and loads. Working with the graphical user interface,
Data Manager and Network Model Manager. Single line diagram and detailed substation
layout diagrams.
Q&A session

DAY 2
MODULE 2: Load Flow Analysis
Presentation: Load Flow Analysis 1/2 h
Theoretical introduction to the Load flow calculation methods and settings. Results anal-
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ysis and reporting. Result colouring in the single line diagram.


Exercise: Load Flow Analysis Part I 1h
Executing a load flow calculation and analysing the results. Results are analysed in the
single line diagram, results tables and reports. Evaluation of overloading and voltage
violations.
Coffee break
Exercise: Load Flow Analysis Part II 1 1/2 h
Advanced load flow calculation settings. Reactive power and voltage control using
synchronous generators and tap changing transformers. Reactive power limits of gen-
erators.
Q&A session

DAY 3

MODULE 3: Network Enhancement


Exercise: Network Enhancement 1 1/2 h
Expansion of an existing medium voltage network in an separate grid. Data manage-
ment and diagrams for multiple grids. Defining templates.
Coffee break

MODULE 4: Short-Circuit Calculation


Presentation: Short Circuit Analysis Basics and IEC60909 Method 1/2 h
Presentation of the application areas of short-circuit analysis for different processes
such as cable dimensioning, equipment dimensioning, etc. Explanation of the IEC60909
calculation method.
Exercise: Short Circuit Analysis Part I 1h
Three-phase short circuit calculation at various locations in the network according to
IEC 60909. Evaluation of thermal and mechanical stresses with regard to the network
components such as cables and busbars. Dimensioning of a circuit-breaker.
Q&A session

DAY 4
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Presentation: Short Circuit Calculation Using the Complete Method 1/2 h


Comparison between the different calculation methods and the start point grounding
concept.
Exercise: Short Circuit Analysis Part II 1h
Short circuit analysis using the complete method and calculation of multiple faults.
Exercise on dynamic voltage support.
Coffee break
Exercise: Short Circuit Analysis Part III 1h
Execution of single-phase faults in the medium-voltage network. Neutral point handling
at the transformer and investigation of different earthing concepts.

MODULE 5: Connection of Grids


Exercise: Connection of Grids 1/2 h
Grouping of networks in different grids and diagrams, e.g. according to voltage level
or regional subsystems. Connection of different grids or subsystems topologically and
graphically.
Q&A session

DAY 5
MODULE 6: Network Planning

Presentation: Grid Expansion and Operational Planning 1/2 h


Data management including Grids, Variations and Expansion Stages for grid expan-
sion planning. Usage of Operation Scenarios to consider different operating conditions
and Study Cases for analysing the network.
Exercise: Grid Expansion Planning 1h
Grid expansion planning using Variation and Expansion Stages on the basis of the
basic network. Defining time dependent network changes in variations and expansion
stages. Comparison of network variations.
Coffee break

Exercise: Network Analysis 1h


Analysis of the network with the help of the defined operation scenarios at different
points in time in the previously prepared network expansion planning. Use of study
cases to combine active operation scenarios, variations and grids for a convenient
analysis of different possible scenarios.
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MODULE 7: Additional Information


Presentation: Additional Information 1/2 h
Additional information on the base package. Tips & Tricks for working with PowerFac-
tory.
Q&A session
Time Schedule (Central European Time)
Time
First 90 minutes block 9:00
Coffee break 10:30
Second 90 minutes block 10:45
Q&A session 12:15
End of the training day 12:30

DIgSILENT GmbH T +49 7072 9186-0


Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 9 F +49 7072 9168-88
72810 Gomaringen [email protected]
Germany
www.digsilent.de

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