PowerStation 4.

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User Guide
Volume I - User Interface
Volume II - Analysis Modules
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Volume I User Interface

Table of Contents

Volume I
User Interface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Specification........................................................................................................................... 4
Capabilities........................................................................................................................... 18
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) ................................................................................. 19
File Structure........................................................................................................................ 20
Libraries ............................................................................................................................... 23
INI File................................................................................................................................. 24
Help...................................................................................................................................... 40

Chapter 2 Setup
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12

System Requirements............................................................................................................. 3
Installing ETAP PowerStation ............................................................................................... 4
Configuring ODBC .............................................................................................................. 14
Running PowerStation ......................................................................................................... 15
PowerStation Licensing ....................................................................................................... 16
License Manager Server....................................................................................................... 17
ETAP License Manager Installation .................................................................................... 18
ETAP License Manager Verification................................................................................... 23
Installation Maintenance (Uninstall).................................................................................... 25
Removing ETAP License Manager ..................................................................................... 27
Installing PowerPlot 2.5 ....................................................................................................... 29
System Optimization............................................................................................................ 31

Chapter 3 Overview
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

One-Line Diagram ................................................................................................................. 7

Underground Raceway Systems (UGS)................................................................................. 8
Ground Grid Systems............................................................................................................. 9
Panel Systems ...................................................................................................................... 10
Dumpster.............................................................................................................................. 11
Library.................................................................................................................................. 13
Cable Systems ...................................................................................................................... 15

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3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16

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3-D Database........................................................................................................................ 16
Project View......................................................................................................................... 24
Project Toolbar..................................................................................................................... 25
Mode Toolbar....................................................................................................................... 26
Configuration Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 29
PSMS Toolbar...................................................................................................................... 30
Study Case Toolbar .............................................................................................................. 31
Message Log ........................................................................................................................ 32
Tutorial................................................................................................................................. 33

Chapter 4 User Access Management

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Access Levels......................................................................................................................... 4
User Management ................................................................................................................ 11
Creating A New Project File ................................................................................................ 15
Opening An Existing Project File ........................................................................................ 16

Chapter 5 Menu Bars

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5

Start-Up Menu Bar................................................................................................................. 3

One-Line Diagram Menu Bar ................................................................................................ 4
Project View Menu Bar........................................................................................................ 47
Underground Raceway System Menu Bar ........................................................................... 49
Dumpster Menu Bar............................................................................................................. 53

Chapter 6 One-Line Diagram GUI

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

Edit A One-Line Diagram...................................................................................................... 4

Display Options.................................................................................................................... 23
Default Display Options....................................................................................................... 29
Annotation Font ................................................................................................................... 31
Result Annotation ................................................................................................................ 32

Chapter 7 Printing and Plotting

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7

Schedule Report Manager ...................................................................................................... 4

Library Report Manager......................................................................................................... 5
Printing One-Line Diagrams .................................................................................................. 8
Print Options ........................................................................................................................ 16
Text Output Reports............................................................................................................. 20
Crystal Reports..................................................................................................................... 26
Plots...................................................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 8 AC Elements
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7

Bus ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Transformer, 2-Winding ...................................................................................................... 13
Transformer, 3- Winding ..................................................................................................... 33
Cable .................................................................................................................................... 51
Transmission Line................................................................................................................ 77
Reactor ................................................................................................................................. 91
Impedance ............................................................................................................................ 99

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8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13
8.14
8.15
8.16
8.17
8.18
8.19
8.20
8.21
8.22
8.23
8.24
8.25
8.26
8.27
8.28
8.29

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Power Grid ......................................................................................................................... 107

Generator............................................................................................................................ 119
Induction Machine ............................................................................................................. 142
Synchronous Motor............................................................................................................ 168
Lumped Load ..................................................................................................................... 197
Motor Operated Valve........................................................................................................ 209
Static Load ......................................................................................................................... 231
Capacitor ............................................................................................................................ 250
Power Panel........................................................................................................................ 267
Harmonic Filter .................................................................................................................. 268
Remote Connector.............................................................................................................. 279
Phase Adapter .................................................................................................................... 281
AC Composite Motors ....................................................................................................... 286
DC Composite Motors ....................................................................................................... 287
Composite Networks.......................................................................................................... 288
Fuse .................................................................................................................................... 293
Contactor............................................................................................................................ 303
HV Circuit Breaker ............................................................................................................ 311
LV Circuit Breaker............................................................................................................. 322
Switch................................................................................................................................. 332
Double-Throw Switch........................................................................................................ 340
Ground Grid ....................................................................................................................... 348

Chapter 9 Instrumentation Elements

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11

Current Transformer............................................................................................................... 3
Potential Transformer............................................................................................................. 8
Voltmeter ............................................................................................................................. 13
Ammeter............................................................................................................................... 17
Multimeter............................................................................................................................ 21
Over Current Relay .............................................................................................................. 27
Voltage Relay....................................................................................................................... 33
Frequency Relay .................................................................................................................. 39
Reverse Power Relay ........................................................................................................... 45
Solid State Trip Relay .......................................................................................................... 51
Motor Relay ......................................................................................................................... 56

Chapter 10 AC-DC Elements

10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)..................................................................................... 3

VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) ........................................................................................ 18
Charger................................................................................................................................. 26
Inverter ................................................................................................................................. 39

Chapter 11 DC Elements
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6

DC Bus................................................................................................................................... 3
DC Cable................................................................................................................................ 9
DC Impedance...................................................................................................................... 31
DC Converter ....................................................................................................................... 36
Battery.................................................................................................................................. 43
DC Motor ............................................................................................................................. 51

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11.7 DC Static Load..................................................................................................................... 61

11.8 DC Lumped Load................................................................................................................. 69
11.9 DC Elementary Diagram...................................................................................................... 78
11.10 DC Composite Motor........................................................................................................... 85
11.11 DC Circuit Breaker .............................................................................................................. 86
11.12 DC Fuse................................................................................................................................ 92
11.13 DC Single-Throw Switch..................................................................................................... 98
11.14 DC Double-Throw Switch ................................................................................................. 104

Chapter 12 Engineering Libraries

12.1 Library Utility Tools .............................................................................................................. 4
12.2 Convert ETAP DOS Libraries ............................................................................................... 7
12.3 Library Data Acess................................................................................................................. 8
12.4 Cable .................................................................................................................................... 10
12.5 Cable Fire Coating ............................................................................................................... 17
12.6 Cable Fire Stop..................................................................................................................... 20
12.7 Cable Fire Wrap ................................................................................................................... 23
12.8 Motor Nameplate ................................................................................................................. 26
12.9 Motor Circuit (CKT) Model................................................................................................. 31
12.10 Motor Characteristic Model ................................................................................................. 35
12.11 Motor Load Model ............................................................................................................... 38
12.12 Overload Heater Library ...................................................................................................... 40
12.13 Overload Heater Library Editor ........................................................................................... 41
12.14 LV Circuit Breaker............................................................................................................... 42
12.15 HV Circuit Breaker .............................................................................................................. 46
12.16 Fuse ...................................................................................................................................... 50
12.17 Battery.................................................................................................................................. 53
12.18 Harmonic Library................................................................................................................. 57
12.19 Interrupting Cost Library ..................................................................................................... 60
12.20 Reliability Library................................................................................................................ 63

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Chapter 13 Short-Circuit Analysis
13.1 ANSI Short-Circuit Toolbar................................................................................................... 3
13.2 IEC Short-Circuit Toolbar...................................................................................................... 7
13.3 Study Case Editor................................................................................................................. 10
13.4 Display Options.................................................................................................................... 20
13.5 ANSI/IEEE Calculation Methods ........................................................................................ 26
13.6 IEC Calculation Methods..................................................................................................... 36
13.7 Arc Flash Analysis Method.................................................................................................. 42
13.8 AC-DC Converter Models ................................................................................................... 43
13.9 Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 44
13.10 Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 48
13.11 Alert View............................................................................................................................ 57

Chapter 14 PowerPlot Interface

14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4

PowerStation-PowerPlot Data Link ....................................................................................... 4

Project Files............................................................................................................................ 6
Data Transfer to PowerPlot.................................................................................................... 7
Relay Coordination Mode .................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 15 Load Flow Analysis

15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7

Load Flow Toolbar................................................................................................................. 3

Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 14
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 20
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 24
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 27
Alert View............................................................................................................................ 40

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Chapter 16 Motor Starting Analysis

16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6
16.7
16.8

Motor Starting Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 3

Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 19
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 23
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 27
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 30
One-Line Diagram Displayed Results ................................................................................. 38
Plots...................................................................................................................................... 39

Chapter 17 Transient Stability Analysis

17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
17.6
17.7
17.8

Transient Stability Toolbar .................................................................................................... 3

Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 16
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 22
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 28
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 34
One-Line Diagram Displayed Results ................................................................................. 40
Plots...................................................................................................................................... 43

Chapter 18 Generator Start-Up

18.1 Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 4
18.2 Calculation Methods .............................................................................................................. 6
18.3 Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 19 Dynamic Models

19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6

Induction Machine ................................................................................................................. 3

Synchronous Machine.......................................................................................................... 10
Power Grid ........................................................................................................................... 20
Excitation System ................................................................................................................ 21
Governor-Turbine ................................................................................................................ 72
Power System Stabilizer (PSS) ......................................................................................... 134

Chapter 20 User Defined Dynamic Models

20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5

UDM Template File ............................................................................................................... 3

Select UDM Models............................................................................................................... 7
Compile UDM Equation File ............................................................................................... 11
System Variable Name......................................................................................................... 13
Test Model ........................................................................................................................... 19

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Chapter 21 Harmonic Analysis

21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
21.6
21.7
21.8

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 5
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 9
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 16
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 22
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 28
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 33
One-Line Diagram Displayed Results ................................................................................. 44
Plots...................................................................................................................................... 47

Chapter 22 Optimal Power Flow

22.1
22.2
22.3
22.4
22.5
22.6
22.7

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 4
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 26
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 32
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 33
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 36
One-Line Diagram Displayed Results ................................................................................. 41

Chapter 23 Reliabitliy Analysis

23.1
23.2
23.3
23.4
23.5
23.6
23.7

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 4
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 12
Method and Calculation Methods ........................................................................................ 17
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 22
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 25
Plots...................................................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 24 DC Short-Circuit Analysis

24.1
24.2
24.3
24.4
24.5
24.6

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 4
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 5
Display Options...................................................................................................................... 8
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 13
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 16
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 25 DC Load Flow Analysis

25.1
25.2
25.3
25.4
25.5
25.6

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 4
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 5
Display Options...................................................................................................................... 9
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 14
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 18
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 22

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Chapter 26 Battery Sizing and Discharge

26.1
26.2
26.3
26.4
26.5
26.6

Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 4
Study Case Editor................................................................................................................... 6
Display Options.................................................................................................................... 14
Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 20
Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 31
Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 27 Underground Raceway Systems

27.1 Underground Raceway Systems GUI .................................................................................... 4
27.2 Study Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 9
27.3 Study Case Editor................................................................................................................. 11
27.4 Display Options for UGS ..................................................................................................... 14
27.5 Edit a UGS ........................................................................................................................... 17
27.6 Underground System Editor................................................................................................. 24
27.7 Raceway Editor .................................................................................................................... 26
27.8 External Heat Source............................................................................................................ 30
27.9 Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 31
27.10 Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 36
27.11 Output Reports ..................................................................................................................... 38
27.13 Underground Systems Tutorial ............................................................................................ 42

Chapter 28 Ground Grid Systems

28.1 Ground Grid Systems Presentation ........................................................................................ 4
28.2 FEM Editor Toolbar............................................................................................................... 6
28.3 IEEE Edit Toolbar.................................................................................................................. 8
28.4 Ground Grid Study Method Toolbar...................................................................................... 9
28.5 Edit a GGS ........................................................................................................................... 12
28.6 Study Case Editor................................................................................................................. 14
28.7 Ground Short-Ciruit Current Values .................................................................................... 17
28.8 Soil Editor ............................................................................................................................ 20
28.9 IEEE Group Editor............................................................................................................... 22
28.10 FEM Group Editor ............................................................................................................... 26
28.11 Conductor/Rod Editor (FEM) .............................................................................................. 28
28.12 Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 30
28.13 Required Data ...................................................................................................................... 33
28.14 Calculation Methods ............................................................................................................ 35
28.15 Plot Selection ....................................................................................................................... 43

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Chapter 29 Panel Systems

29.1 Graphic User Interface (GUI) ................................................................................................ 4
29.2 Panel Editor - Info Page ......................................................................................................... 8
29.3 Panel Editor - Rating Page ................................................................................................... 12
29.4 Panel Editor - Schedule Page ............................................................................................... 17
29.5 Panel Editor - Summary Page .............................................................................................. 29
29.6 Panel Editor - Remarks Page................................................................................................ 32
29.7 Panel Editor - Comment Page .............................................................................................. 34
29.8 Panel Calculations................................................................................................................ 35
29.9 Panels in System Studies...................................................................................................... 46
29.10 Panel Reports ....................................................................................................................... 47

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