ETAP is the most comprehensive analysis platform for the design, simulation, operation, and automation of generation, distribution,

and industrial power systems. ETAP is developed under an established quality assurance program and is used worldwide as a high impact software. As a fully integrated enterprise solution, ETAP extends to a Real-Time Intelligent Power Management System to monitor, control, automate, simulate, and optimize the operation of power systems.

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Base Package
ETAP Base Package is a set of core tools, embedded analysis modules, and engineering libraries that allow you to create, configure, customize, and manage your system model. Core tools allow you to quickly and easily build 3-phase and 1-phase AC and DC network one-line diagrams with unlimited buses and elements including detailed instrumentation and grounding components. Base Package includes an intelligent one-line diagram, element editors, configuration manager, report manager, project and study wizards, multi-dimensional database, theme manager, data exchange, and user access management. Embedded analysis modules such as Cable Ampacity, Cable Sizing, and Transmission Line Constants provide integrated as well as stand-alone capabilities to design, analyze, and size equipment. Engineering libraries provide complete verified and validated data based on equipment manufacturers published data.

Embedded Analysis Modules

- Cable Ampacity - Cable Sizing - Transmission Line Constants

System Elements

Unlimited AC (1-phase & 3-phase) & DC elements Unlimited buses: license dependent at run-time Nested views (composite networks & MCC) Power grids, synchronous, & induction generators MOV, synchronous, & induction motors Exciters, governors, & stabilizers Voltage & frequency dependent lumped loads Cables, lines, reactors, & impedance branches 2W & 3W transformers with voltage regulators Remote connectors Harmonic filters & static var compensator Instrument transformers Protective devices & meters Single & double throw switches Batteries, DC motors, loads, & branches Chargers, inverters, UPS, & DC converters ANSI, IEC, & user-defined elements with rotation & multiple sizes Comprehensive library: ANSI & IEC devices Verified & Validated (V&V) library data V&V locked data Add, copy, merge, & delete capabilities User-defined & controlled libraries User-access control & security Edited-by & checked-by with date stamping User-controlled library merge LV Circuit Breaker Solid State Trip Thermal Magnetic Electro-Magnetic Motor Circuit Protector Overload Heater Harmonic Interruption Cost Reliability Battery Control Contact / Relay Solenoid

Multi-Dimensional Database

Orthogonal multi-dimension database Unlimited independent graphical views Unlimited status configurations Unlimited property revisions Multiple loading & generation conditions Real-time operating data Unlimited study solutions ODBC MS Access, SQL server, & Oracle Dumpster with unlimited cells: copy & paste User access security with password protection Edited-by & checked-by with date stamping Merge project files via clipboard

Libraries One-Line Diagram

Built-in intelligent graphics Network nesting Integrated 1-Phase, 3-Phase, & DC systems Integrated AC, DC, & grounding systems Multiple generators & grid connections Display results on one-line diagrams Customizable font types, styles, & colors Customizable display of ratings & results Graphical display of equipment grounding Graphical display of overstressed devices & alerts Hide & show protective devices & grounding systems Theme manager with status & kV color control One-line templates Propagation of nominal & rated voltage Propagation of phase connection Automatic display of energized & de-energized elements using dynamic continuity check Text box editor with dynamic link to properties OLE object & ActiveX control integration Intelligent text box & hyperlink bookmarks Customizable output reports via Crystal Reports Batch printing with view-dependent printer settings User-friendly plotting

Cable Cable Fire Protection Transmission Line Motor Nameplate Motor CKT Model Motor Characteristics Model Motor Load Model Fuse Relay Recloser Electronic Controller HV Circuit Breaker

Output Report Comparator

ETAP provides a time-saving capability to automatically run multiple scenarios with different project files and verify their study results (load flow, short circuit, etc.) against benchmark reports (results obtained previously). Once set up, you can compare hundreds of study reports together with one action. This is also a great tool for the internal verification and validation of a new version of ETAP after initial installation, i.e., study results from the latest version of ETAP are automatically compared with results of older releases of ETAP with Pass/Fail flags. Unlimited buses (license dependent) & elements Looped & radial systems Automatic error checking User interface for all network analysis modules Customizable ETAP preference properties Multi-level user access management MVA, MW, Mvar, kV, Amp, & PF conversion Motor nameplate & dynamic parameter data Generation nameplate Power grid short circuit impedances Motor & generation inertia WMF / EMF / DXF / PDF exporting Import RAW / IEEE / CSV files Export one-line diagrams in DXF format Import ground grid plans from AutoCAD

Network Simulation

Project Management Wizards

Manage studies with scenarios & macros Record scenarios based on study settings Macro controlled scenario execution

Built-In Calculators

Report Manager

Customizable output reports & plots Input, results, alerts, & summary reports Reports via Crystal Reports viewer PDF, MS Word, Access, & Excel reports Element ID & text search capability

Configuration Manager

Data Exchange

Tabulate & control different status configurations Compare source, load, & switching device status Flag changed data with checker capability Copy, merge, export, import, & print

Modular

Network Analysis
Short Circuit - ANSI / IEEE
ANSI / IEEE C37 Standards IEEE 141 & 399 Standards UL 489 Standard Integrates with protective device coordination Automatic device evaluation for 3-phase, 1-phase, & panel systems Generator CB evaluation Phase-shifting transformer Load terminal short circuit calculation IEC 60909, 60282, 60781, & 60947 Standards Transient fault analysis - IEC 61363 Standard Integrates with protective device coordination Automatic device evaluation for 3-phase, 1-phase, & panel systems User-definable voltage c factor Load terminal short circuit calculation IEEE 1584a 2004 Standard IEEE 1584 2002 Standard NFPA 70E 2000, 2004, & 2009 Standards CSA Z462 2008 Standard ASTM D 120-02a Standard OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Standard NEC 110.6 Standard NESC Standard Embedded short circuit calculation Embedded device coordination Cubic box & open air Report & label generation Maintenance mode switch Relay actions (49, 50, 51, 67, 79, 87) Load terminal faults Panels & single-phase systems Multi-report result analyzer Work permits & data sheets Power flow Demand load Voltage drop Power factor correction Automatic device evaluation Automatic temperature correction 2W & 3W transformer LTC/regulator actions Real & reactive power losses Extensive violation alerts Multi-report result analyzer Dynamic motor acceleration Voltage flicker Motor & load dynamic models Static motor starting Multi-sequence starting Conventional & soft starting devices Load & generation transitioning Motor Operated Valve (MOV) simulation Comprehensive alarm & warning

Protective Devices
Coordination & Selectivity
AC & DC coordination Graphically adjustable device settings Extensive device library (verified & validated) Embedded short circuit analysis Embedded motor acceleration analysis Integrated with one-line diagram Multi-axis time current curves Comprehensive plot options Adjustable magnifying-glass zoom view Time difference calculator Multi-function/level relays Device setting reports View device operation sequence graphically Device failure & backup operation Sequence viewer Normalized (shifted) curves Current summation Relay actions (27, 49, 50, 51, 51V, 59, 67, 79, 87)

Dynamics & Transients

Transient Stability
Complete synchronous & induction machine models Comprehensive excitation system models Comprehensive governor-turbine models Power System Stabilizer (PSS) models GE, Westinghouse, & solar gas turbines User-Defined Dynamic Models (UDM) Unlimited sequence of events & actions Typical & common disturbances & operations Automatic actions based on relay settings Short-time & long-time simulation Variable total simulation time & simulation step 3-phase & line-to-ground fault actions Auto-sync check action Embedded Newton-Raphson initial load flow 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

Short Circuit - IEC

Sequence-of-Operation

Generator Start-Up

Arc Flash

Relay Test Set Interface

Export short circuit data relays settings Plot device steady-state response Compare relay response with manufacturer published data Display relay actual transient response Analyze relay false trips & mis-operation

Wind Turbine Generator

Model unlimited wind turbine generators Detailed modeling of turbine dynamics, aerodynamics, & power coefficients DFIG with pitch & converter controller Simulate wind disturbance like ramp & gust Individual or zone-based disturbances 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 model

User-Defined Dynamic Model

Load Flow

Relay Testing & Simulation

Relay Test Set Equipment
Test, simulate, & calibrate relays, meters, & transducers Test 24 different IEEE type relays Powerful & lightweight High accuracy & self-calibrating Multiple current & voltage outputs Auxiliary DC supply Manual & fully automatic testing View control panel & vector quantities Click & Test feature for quick testing Playback transients from ETAP fault studies Playback transients from fault recorders Export to Comtrade format

Parameter Estimation

Induction machine equivalent circuits Single-cage models Rotor deep-bar effects

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Motor Acceleration

ETAP Test Set Software

Intuitive

Cable Systems
Underground Thermal Analysis
Neher-McGrath Method IEC 60287 Standard Steady-state temperature Ampacity optimization Automatic cable sizing Transient temperature

Distribution Systems
Unbalanced Load Flow
Unbalanced power flow Single-phase & unbalanced 3-phase modeling Unbalanced & nonlinear load modeling Phase & sequence voltage, current, & power Voltage & current unbalance factors Transmission line coupling Automatic device evaluation Solve multiple objectives simultaneously Interior point method with barrier functions Minimize power losses Active power optimization Reactive power optimization Optimal dispatch Optimal location & bank size Minimize installation & operation costs Individual source or average energy cost Voltage and/or power factor objectives Minimum, maximum, & average loading Branch capacity release & cost savings Review capacitor impact on the system Capacitor control method Flexible constraints System reliability Customer oriented indices Energy (cost) indices Sensitivity analysis Single & double contingency ANSI & IEC Standards Load flow with graphical per phase display Voltage drop & power losses Voltage & current unbalance factors Automatic device duty evaluation & alerts

Transmission Line
Line Constants
Conductor & ground wire libraries Built-in configurations: horizontal, vertical, etc. General configuration: X, Y, & Z coordinates Multi-line mutual coupling Phase & sequence impedance matrix Transposed & un-transposed lines Short & long line models Multiple layer soil model Calculated or user-defined impedances

Cable Pulling

Integrated with one-line diagram cables Integrated with underground raceways cables Pull multiple cables Completely flexible pull geometry Full ETAP cable library integration Display 3-D pulling path geometry ICEA P-54-440 Standard National Electrical Code NFPA 70 IEEE 399 Standard British 7671 Standard Installation types include: - U/G duct banks - Trenches - U/G direct buried - Brackets - Trays - Cleats - Ladders - Building voids - A/G conduit - Trunking - Air drops - Embedded direct

Optimal Power Flow

Line Ampacity

Cable Ampacity

Optimal Capacitor Placement

Conductor ampacity vs. temperature IEEE 738 1993 Standard Determine maximum operating temperature for various loading conditions Calculate derated ampacity based on temperature limit Consider weather, solar heat, & geographical location Sag/tension vs. temperature Multiple spans between dead-end structures Level spans of unequal length Solve spans of unequal length on different horizontal planes Include effects of wind, temperature, & k factor Detailed rectifier & converter modeling Composite AC/DC & DC/AC systems Built-in control schemes Inclusive transformer model Automatic harmonic spectrum calculation Easy-to-use integrated model

Sag & Tension

Cable Sizing

Reliability Assessment

HVDC Transmission Link

Ampacity, voltage drop, & short circuit options Optimal & alternative sizes Size based on actual loading and/or ratings

Single-Phase Distribution

Ground Grid Systems

Finite Element Method
3-D plots for step, touch, & absolute potentials 3-D irregular configurations 3-D graphical interface views Rods & conductors in any direction Graphical display of over limits (see DataX - CAD interface)

Transformer
MVA Sizing
Sizing based on actual connected or operating load ANSI & IEC standard types, classes, & ratings Considers ambient temperature, altitude, load growth, & load factors ANSI/IEEE C57.116 Standard Optimize unit transformer turns ratio Considers system voltage variation Considers generation station auxiliary load Generator reactive capacity vs. voltage plots

Geographic Information System

GIS Map
View GIS maps in ETAP Display analysis results on GIS maps Synchronize GIS data to ETAP projects Use graphical user interface for data mapping Control modification & accept/reject actions Check consistency for data synchronization Utilize GIS map tools

Tap Optimization

IEEE 80 & 665 Standards

Conductor & rod optimization 3-D graphical interface views

Integrated

DC Systems
Load Flow
IEEE 946 Standard Integrated AC & DC systems Embedded Newton-Raphson Method Voltage drop Power losses Battery auto-activation Charger/UPS current limit Charger/UPS mode auto-switching DC converter modeling Motor model auto-switching IEEE 946 Standard Integrated AC & DC systems Total bus & branch contribution fault currents Fault current rising time Battery modeling per ANSI/IEC Standard Charger modeling per ANSI/IEC Standard IEEE 308, 485, & 946 Standards Integrated AC, DC, & Control System Diagram Battery discharge simulation Battery sizing Discharge via DC load flow or duty cycle summation Voltage drop & loss consideration Class 1E DC power & control system models Simulation of control system with battery discharge voltage Duty cycle diversity factor Load model type per operating characteristics Battery duty cycle calculated from individual loads Options for battery & load duty cycle 1 min span Multiple user selected options for battery characteristic interpolation Multiple diversity & correction factors Battery sizing report in IEEE 485 Standard format Plot battery capacity, voltage, & current Plot bus voltage & load & branch flow Detailed battery library

Power Quality
Harmonic Load Flow
IEEE 519 Standard Automatic distortion evaluation (THD & IHD) Telephone influence factors (TIF & I*T) Automatic alerts of violations Harmonic sources library Embedded Newton-Raphson Method Embedded Accelerated Gauss-Seidel Method

Data Exchange
DataX
Import & export data Data synchronization Automatic one-line diagram generation Intelligent error checking Customizable data mapping Real-time data exchange RAW data IEEE format Bi-directional data exchange Map attributes of SPEL with ETAP elements Automatic one-line diagram generation Synchronize SPEL data with ETAP projects Database mapping via graphic user interface

Frequency Scan

Short Circuit

User-definable frequency range Identify resonance conditions User-customizable plots Filter design & sizing Single-tuned, high-pass, & band-pass filters Automatic filter overloading alert Inter-harmonic filter modeling

SmartPlant Electrical Interface

Harmonic Filters

Microsoft Access & Excel Interface

Battery Discharge & Sizing

Map Access & Excel worksheets to ETAP elements Automatic one-line diagram generation Synchronize data to ETAP projects Perform consistency checks during data exchange Substitute missing information with ETAP defaults & library data

e-DPP Interface

Panel Systems
Panel ANSI & IEC
Intelligent panel design & analysis 3-phase (3W & 4W) panels 1-phase (2W & 3W) panels 1-phase (A, B, C, AB, BC, CA, & 3W) panels ANSI & IEC Standards NEC load factors Load flow with graphical per phase display Automatic device duty evaluation & alerts Automatic updating of upstream panels Export panel schedules to Excel Panel with internal & external feeders & loads

Map attributes of e-DPP to ETAP elements Automatic one-line diagram generation Synchronize e-DPP data to ETAP projects Database mapping via graphic user interface

CAD Interface

Export one-line diagrams in DXF format Import ground grid plans from AutoCAD

ETAP Quality Assurance

Control Systems
DC Control Systems Diagram
Simulation of operation sequence Pickup & dropout voltage calculation Automatic alerts Burden & inrush modes Controlled contacts Integrated with battery discharge calculation

OTIs Quality Assurance program is specifically dedicated to meeting the requirements of:

ISO 9001:2008 A3147 UL 10 CFR 50 Appendix B 10 CFR 21 ANSI/ASME N45.2 ASME NQA-1 ANSI/IEEE 730.1 CAN/CSA-Q396.1.2 ANSI N45.22

ETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field results, real system measurements, established programs, and hand calculations in order to ensure its technical accuracy. Each release of ETAP undergoes a complete V&V process using thousands of test cases for each and every calculation module.

Real-Time Enterprise Solution

An Intelligent Energy Management System for Operators, Managers, & Engineers

ETAP Real-Time is a suite of software tools that offers a fully integrated enterprise solution. Through continuous monitoring, simulation, and optimization of electrical, process, manufacturing, and management systems, ETAP can maximize the entire production process, reduce losses, and increase profits. ETAP Real-Time extends the traditional data acquisition systems to an intelligent and reliable power management solution for operators, dispatchers, engineers, and decision makers. Its modular functionality can be tailored to fit the needs of each company, from small to large power systems. Industrial facilities, transmission, and distribution companies, generation owners, and vertically integrated utilities can all benefit from the features and functionality of ETAP Real-Time.

Real-Time Monitoring & Simulation

Advanced Monitoring
Intelligent graphical user interface State estimator & load distributor Process & performance monitoring Alarm & notification management Energy tariff builder Customizable reports Real-time energy cost tracker Cost & consumption summary Simulate circuit breaker operation Identify potential operating problems Simulate motor starting & load change Predict operating time of protective devices Predict system response based on operator actions Perform What If operating scenarios Simulate real-time & archived data Operator assistance & training Replay archived historian data Investigate cause & effect Explore alternative actions Replay What If scenarios Adaptive bus load forecasting Real-time trending Load profile library Forecasting scenario archiving

Energy Management System

Automatic Generation Control
Multi-area control Load frequency control MW & Mvar sharing NERC performance standard Minimize fuel costs Optimize energy costs Fast solution Robust algorithms System optimization Supervisory & advisory control system Optimal power flow Programmable logic editor Tariff analyzer Rate structure builder Transaction scheduling Transaction contract

Intelligent Load Shedding

Load Preservation
Steady-state & transient response Optimal load preservation Fast response time Reliable operation Minimum load shedding Proactive contingency analysis

Intelligent Substation
Substation Automation
Flexible automation Programmable logic editor Online control Switching sequence management Safety & security procedures Interlock logic evaluator Switching plan validation

Energy Accounting

Economic Dispatch

Switching Management

Load Restoration

Real-Time Simulation

Supervisory Control

Restart inhibition Logical load sequencer Load restoration priority Confirm load shedding actions Simulate ILS recommendations Integrated stability knowledge base

Load Management

Load Shedding Validation

Demand-side management Time-of-use load shifting Intelligent load management

Interchange Scheduling

ETAP Real-Time Brochure

Please refer to the ETAP Real-Time brochure for detailed information. View the brochure online at etap.com.

Event Playback

Reserve Management

Operating reserve analysis Reserve capacity monitoring Notification of inadequate reserve Predict operating reserve

Load Forecasting

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