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DIgSILENT | PowerFactory Applications
DIgSILENT has set standards and trends in power system modelling, analysis and simulation for more than 25 years.
The proven advantages of PowerFactory software are its overall functional integration, its applicability to the modelling
P OW E R T R A N SM I SS I O N
P O W E R D I ST R I B U T I O N
Other standard features include the modelling of distributed genera- Voltage profile optimisation for bi-directional power flows
tion and virtual power plants, voltage drop analysis, consideration of Geographic diagrams (GPS-based) with background maps
LV load diversity, daily load and generation profiles and easy-to-use
GIS and SCADA integration
protection coordination functionality.
of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial grids and the analysis of their interactions. With its rich modelling
capabilities, PowerFactory is perfectly suited for network planning and operation studies of increasingly smart grids.
I N D U ST R I A L S YST E M S T Y P I C A L LY R E Q U I R E D S T U D I E S I N C L U D E :
Analysis of voltage drop and transformer and generator regulation
To ensure continuity of production and the safety of personnel, using load flow functionality
the proper operation of industrial networks is of utmost importance. Short-circuit calculations according to IEC, ANSI and VDE standards
With high precision load flow algorithms, flexible short-circuit
HV & LV cable sizing according to IEC, NF and BS standards;
calculation features, 4-wire modelling, protection system modelling, ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit capability
harmonic analysis and filter design options, PowerFactory offers a
Motor starting, re-acceleration and voltage drop analysis
vast array of functionality perfectly suited to the industrial users
needs. In addition, PowerFactory provides calculation accuracy, Protection scheme coordination (overcurrent, differential, distance
and signalling)
appropriate standards, clearly presented results, and a comprehensive
and user-friendly interface. Harmonic distortion and resonance studies; filter sizing
Network reliability analysis, scenarios and fault models
Time domain simulation for stability analysis and examination of
electromagnetic transients
P OW E R G E N E R AT I O N P O W E R FAC TO RY C A PA B I L I T I E S:
RENEWABL ES
SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
Economical all-in-one solution with broad coverage of
state-of-the-art power system applications
Base Package
LOAD FLOW ANALYSIS RESULTS AND REPORTING S
witches and substation equipment such as CB, fuse,
disconnector, load break switch, grounding switch,
Balanced and unbalanced load flow for coupled
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xtremely rich set of calculation quantities NEC/NER, surge arrestor, CT, VT, CVT, etc.
AC and DC grids T
ext and interactive spreadsheet reports R
unning arrangements and switching rules for
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eshed DC supergrid load flow analysis T
abular result views via configurable Flexible Data pages substation automation
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VC, shunt and tap controllers C
omprehensive reporting in network diagrams
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tation- and network control features, N
umerous interactive plots for result visualisation POWER EQUIPMENT MODELS
incl. Q(U)-, cosphi(P)-, Q(P)-, and droop characteristics (differential and time-over current protection,
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arge and comprehensive Equipment Type Library
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ocal- and remote control options harmonics, stability and transients, eigenvalue
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arious synchronous and asynchronous
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onsideration of generator capability curves analysis, etc.)
motor/generator models
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econdary and primary control, inertial response Easy-to-use plot navigation (e.g. scaling, zooming, mov-
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oubly-fed induction machines
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istributed slack by load and generation, ing/sliding, compressing NEW , etc.)
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tatic generator for modelling wind- and PV-generators,
including grid interchange schedules I
ntelligent Plots with statistics functionality NEW
fuel cells, micro-turbines, etc.
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ccurate modelling of induction machines D
igital Signal plot and Fault Recorder view NEW
PV system with integrated power calculation based on
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oltage dependent load models P
owerful result comparison mode
solar radiation
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imple load/generation scaling, as well as automated
NETWORK DIAGRAMS AND E
xternal grids, AC and DC voltage and current sources
feeder load scaling
GRAPHIC FEATURES S
imple and complex load model, special MV and LV load
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etermination of "power at risk"
models, including input based on yearly energy values
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onsideration of temperature dependency
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implified single line diagrams for schematic and and load profiles
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PL scripts for time sweeps, ATC, penalty factor
design views S
tatic var compensation (SVC) and shunt/filter models
calculation, etc.
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etailed single line diagrams showing full N
etwork branches (OHL, cable, branches, line couplings,
SHORT-CIRCUIT ANALYSIS switch & component model including primary tower geometries, cable systems, 2-winding
and secondary equipment transformer and auto transformer, 3-winding
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upport of IEC 60909, IEEE 141/ANSI C37, I
ntelligent Overview Diagrams supporting transformer and auto transformer, booster transformer,
VDE 0102/0103, G74 and IEC 61363 norms and methods node & branch views reactor, series capacitor, common impedance, etc.)
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alculation of short-circuit currents in DC grids according G
eographic Diagrams (GPS-based) with background maps D
C/DC converter, inductive DC-coupling
to IEC 61660 and ANSI/IEEE 946 B
ackground Maps representation automated via mapping B
attery and DC machine models
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omplete superposition method, including dynamic server interface (e.g. Open Street Map, Google Maps1 , P
ower electronic devices (thyristor/diode, VSC,
voltage support of generators connected via Esri ArcGIS1 ) DC valve, soft starter, etc.)
power electronics A
nnotation layers for enriched visualisation options F
ACTS and HVDC systems
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ultiple fault analysis of any kind of fault (including shapes, texts, pictures, plots NEW , etc.) C
ontroller objects such as station & secondary controller,
incl. single-phase interruption, inter-circuit faults, etc. S
ingle line diagram handling across Variations and transformer tap controller, virtual power plants,
Expansion Stages capability curves
LOAD FLOW SENSITIVITIES A
utomated drawing of Substation Diagrams E
xplicit modelling of neutral wiring
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iagram Layout Tool for auto-drawing of full or partial Protection devices with over 30 basic function blocks
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oltage sensitivities and branch flow sensitivities
network, as well as auto-expansion of diagram NEW Protection device library (static/dynamic functions)
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ransformer and booster sensitivities (continuous and
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ser-definable symbols and composite graphics F
ourier source, harmonic source, impulse current
discrete NEW )
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lobal template libraries (e.g. for substation source, FFT, clock, S&H, etc.
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odal analysis for identifying strong and weak parts
configurations, WTGs, PV systems) C
omposite models for branch and node models,
of the network
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umerous diagram colouring and result incl. template library for handling composite models
ASYNCHRONOUS MACHINE PARAMETER visualisation modes P
arameter characteristics (scaling factor, vector, matrix,
IDENTIFICATION F
lexible Heatmap background colouring scheme files) for modelling of load profiles, wind/PV infeed,
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avigation Pane facility temperature dependencies, etc.
OVERHEAD LINE & CABLE View Bookmarks for quick navigation between zoom
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rid organisation and element grouping
PARAMETER CALCULATION areas NEW (zones, areas, boundaries, circuits, routes, feeders, opera-
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iagram export and printing functionality with print area tors, owners, etc.)
BASIC MV/LV NETWORK ANALYSIS definition and print previewing NEW
DATA MANAGEMENT
Feeder analysis tools incl. voltage profile plots
NETWORK REPRESENTATION
Single-User Database Licence
and feeder load scaling for simple and meshed feeders
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upport of any kind of meshed/radial 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-wire User-friendly and powerful Data and Object Manager
Automated schematic visualisation of feeder topology
AC and DC networks with combined AC and DC modelling Network Model Manager with spreadsheets for conveni-
Radial feeder tools incl. voltage and phase technology
for all available analysis functions ent management of network equipment data
change tools and auto-balancing tool
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ingle-phase, two-phase, bi-phase and three-phase and results NEW
Backbone calculation determining the main connections
technology with/without neutral Flexible grouping and filter functionality NEW
between meshed feeders
Detailed primary and secondary substation models
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rid Variations management with time-stamped grid
LV network analysis functions
(single/double busbars w/o tie breaker, 1-1/2 busbar, Expansion Stages
Stochastic load modelling
bypass busbar), extendable for user-specific busbar Highly flexible Study Case concept with definable
configurations incl. protection schemes Operation Scenarios, Variations, Grids and Triggers
Project Overview window with extended functionality for
simplified management of Study Case configuration
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Upon request: additional license agreements with map service providers apply
Advanced Functions
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lexible parameter characteristics CONTINGENCY ANALYSIS Protection model features
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aster- and Derived Projects with Merge Tools Fuses and low-voltage circuit breakers
Project versioning
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C or DC and combined AC/DC load flow analysis Positive-, negative-, zero-sequence inverse and
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atabase Undo and Rollback function F
ast contingency screening definite time characteristics
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ingle and multiple time phase consideration Thermal overload characteristics
Multiple-User Database Licence
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vent-based post-fault actions Directional elements supporting cross-, self- and
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ncludes all Single-User Database Licence features
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ubstation automation via switching schemes memory polarising, Wattmetric method
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oncurrent multi-user operation and teamworking
A
utomatic time sweep contingency analysis of a 24 hour Differential unit with harmonic blocking for multiple
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ser accounting, data access and function access rights
time period incl. parallelisation harmonic orders
E xternal authentication via LDAP or Active Directory NEW
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enerator effectiveness and quad booster effectiveness Generic and detailed manufacturer-specific recloser units
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atabase housekeeping mechanisms
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nhanced Fault Case management Signal transmission between relays, inter-tripping,
Project archiving
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omprehensive spreadsheet reporting features incl. interblocking schemes
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ffline Mode via locally cached database and possibility
graphical visualisation of critical cases Detailed CT, VT and CVT models including saturation
for synchronisation with multi-user database when
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racing of individual contingency cases Over-, under-voltage inverse and definite time
connected to the network (requires Network Licence with
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ontingency comparison mode characteristics
Floating Licence)
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upport of parallelised Contingency Analysis for Programmable logic unit
CONVERTERS AND INTERFACES multiprocessor hardware Over-, under-frequency and df/dt inverse and definite
time characteristics (requires Stability Analysis
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upport of various data conversion and interfacing QUASI-DYNAMIC SIMULATION functions (RMS))
options, e.g. bi-directional data exchange with GIS
Medium- to long-term simulations based on
Distance Protection
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mport converter: PSS/E, PSS/U, PSS/Adept,
steady-state analysis Includes time-overcurrent protection
UCTE/ENTSO-E, Neplan (v4/v5), Integral 7 NEW , Elektra,
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ime and Time-Profile characteristics for simplified model- R-X diagrams supporting the display of measured impe-
ISU, NETCAL, NEPS, ReticMaster
ling of (recurrent) time series dance trace
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ptional2: CIM (ENTSO-E Profiles, CGMES NEW ) Import/Export
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onsideration of planned outages, network Variations and Time-distance diagrams, with metric or calculated
including CIM Model Validator NEW , PSS/E Export, PRAO
expansion stages display of zone reach in forward and reverse direction
D
GS interface: Bi-directional, flexible data exchange
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imulation plots and tabular reports including Assistant for automated distance protection
format (ASCII, XML, CSVO, ODBC) supporting GIS and
statistical analysis coordination
SCADA interfacing
Support of parallelised simulation on multiprocessor
Protection model features
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PC Interface (optional2): SCADA interoperability stand-
hardware NEW Generic and detailed manufacturer-specific Mho,
ard, A/D signal interfacing
polygonal distance zones and distance starting units
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PI (optional2, see section Scripting and Automation): NETWORK REDUCTION Out of step detection and power swing blocking unit
Application Interface, C++ interface for full external
(requires Stability Analysis functions (RMS) or
automation of PowerFactory F
lexible definition of boundaries with Boundary Definition
Electromagnetic Transients functions (EMT))
Tool NEW
GENERAL SOFTWARE INFORMATION C
alculation of load flow and short-circuit equivalent ARC-FLASH ANALYSIS
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upport of load, Ward, extended Ward and
User-friendly GUI with new modern appearance NEW
REI-DIMO NEW equivalents Arc-Flash calculation in accordance with IEEE-1584
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ser profiles with customisable toolbars, dialogs and
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apturing of reduction via Variation for convenient tog- 2002, NFPA 70E-2012 and BGI/GUV-I 5188
context menus
gling between original and equivalent grid Incident Energy, Flash-Protection Boundary and PPE
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unctional integration for all power system applications
Category on the single line diagram
incl. T&D, industry, renewables, smart grids, etc. PROTECTION FUNCTIONS Automated preparation of Arc-Flash labels via
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arious interfaces for communication and data exchange
MS Excel/Word
with third-party systems Comprehensive relay library with relay models suitable for
Automatic protection-based fault clearing time
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ully compatible with MS Windows 32- and steady-state, RMS and EMT calculations
determination (requires Protection functions)
64-bit versions S
ynchronisation with StationWare
Calculation of arcing-current energy
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ighly-detailed relay settings spreadsheet reports
POWERFACTORY INSTALLATION OPTIONS Graphical visualisation and editing of fuses, relays,
CABLE ANALYSIS
CTs and VTs
PowerFactory Single-User Edition:
Cable Sizing
Single-user licence with local database Time-Overcurrent Protection
Automatic cable sizing based on IEC 60364-5-52,
Local licence key Overcurrent-time diagram with drag & drop functionality
NF C15-100, NF C13-200, and BS 7671, etc.
PowerFactory Multi-User Edition:
including auto-generated graphical legend
Cable reinforcement optimisation
Multi-user licence with local databases Cable and transformer damage curves
Verification of global and/or individual thermal and
Network licence key with optional Floating Licence Motor starting curves
short-circuit constraints
PowerFactory Team Edition:
Automatic display of measured currents
Verification of user-defined voltage drops per terminal
Multi-user licence for multi-user database with Steady-state response checks
and/or feeders
Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle drivers Steady-state short-circuit simulation with tracing of
Balanced (positive sequence) or unbalanced calculation
Network licence key with optional Floating Licence individual steps
with support of all phase technologies (1-, 2- and
PowerFactory Engine NEW :
Steady-state tripping times for transient or sub-transient
3-phase systems, w/o neutral conductor)
GUI-less application engine for integrated/automated current/voltage values
System phase technology and cable type consistency
solutions Transient response checks (requires Stability Analysis
checks in the feeder
Local licence or network licence functions (RMS) or Electromagnetic Transients
Various verification reports and automatic modification of
functions (EMT))
cable types in the existing network via network Variations
2
Not part of the base package; this function has to be requested separately.
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Cable Ampacity Calculation NEW TRANSMISSION NETWORK TOOLS RELIABILITY ANALYSIS FUNCTIONS
Cable Ampacity calculation based on IEC 60287 or
Neher-McGrath method PV curves calculation Failure Models
Evaluation of maximum allowable current for cables
Voltage stability assessment by determination of critical
Line, transformer, distribution transformer, and busbar
based on cable material, laying arrangement and point of voltage instability failures
environmental data Support contingency analysis, i.e. detection of
Generator failures with stochastic multi-state model
Rich reports and automatic modification of cable derating
limiting contingency n-1, n-2 and common mode failures (n-k)
factors in the existing network via network Variations Double earth faults
QV curves calculation NEW
Independent second failures
POWER QUALITY AND HARMONIC ANALYSIS Voltage stability limit assessment by evaluating the bus
Protection/circuit breaker failures
voltage change w.r.t. variation of injected reactive power
Harmonic Load Flow Evaluating of stable operating points for various system
Optimal Power Restoration
Harmonic voltage and current indices
loading scenarios, including contingencies Failure effect analysis (FEA)
(IEC 61000-3-6, BDEW 2008) Determination of reactive power compensation by
Automatic protection-based fault clearing
Balanced (positive sequence) and unbalanced
superposition of capacitor characteristics in QV plots Intelligent high-end system restoration with potential
(multiphase) model network reconfiguration and load-shedding
Power Transfer Distribution Factors
Unbalanced harmonic sources
Support of thermal, absolute voltage, and voltage
Analysis of the impact of a power exchange between
Non-characteristic and inter-harmonics
drop/rise constraints
two regions
Multiple harmonic injections: current and voltage sour-
Sectionalising (remote controlled switches,
Various load and generation scaling options
ces, thyristor rectifiers, PWM-converters, SVS, short-circuit indicators, manual restoration)
non-linear loads, Norton equivalents Transfer Capacity Analysis Substation automation with switching rules
Background distortion frequency-dependent
Determination of maximum power transfer capacity
Animated tracing of individual cases
R and L values between two regions Detailed reports for restoration action plans
Various harmonic distortion indices such as THD, HD,
Various load and generation scaling options for
Reliability Assessment
HF, THF, TAD, TIFmx, total RMS currents and voltages exporting and importing region
Fast state enumeration incl. optimal power restoration
(defined according to IEEE and DIN/IEC standards) Thermal, voltage and contingency constraints options
techniques for balanced/unbalanced systems
Harmonic distortion plot with pre-defined distortion
DISTRIBUTION NETWORK TOOLS Calculation of all common reliability indices (IEEE 1366)
limits according to international standards
Contribution of components to reliability indices NEW
Waveform plots
Tie Open Point Optimisation Support of load variation, incl. load distribution curves
Calculation of K-Factors and Loss Factors for 2-winding
Optimisation of tie open point positions subject to loss
Consideration of maintenance schedules
transformers (UL1562, BS7821, IEEE C.57.110-1998)
minimisation and/or improvement of system reliability Support of various tariff and cost models
Flicker Analysis Support of balanced/unbalanced systems
Support of parallelised Reliablity Assessment for multi-
Flicker Assessment (IEC 61400-21):
Thermal, absolute voltage, and voltage drop/
processor hardware NEW
Short- and long-term flicker disturbance factors for rise constraints
Optimal Remote Control Switch (RCS) Placement
continuous and switching operations Enhanced reporting features and graphical visualisation
Determination of optimal number and locations for
Relative voltage changes
Voltage Profile Optimisation RCS installation for improvement of system reliability
Flickermeter (IEC 61000-4-15):
Verification and optimisation mode
Economic assessment for various objective functions
EMT or RMS signals
Voltage profile optimisation for bi-directional power
Support of multiple file formats such as COMTRADE, Optimal Manual Restoration
flows in systems with a high level of distributed
CSV, user-defined, etc. Calculation of optimal switching scheme for manual
generation
power restoration phase
Frequency Sweep Determination of optimal distribution transformer tap
Automatic step size adaption or constant step size
positions for production and consumption cases Generation Adequacy Analysis
Balanced (positive sequence) and unbalanced
(simultaneous or independent) Stochastic assessment of system supply capabilities
network model Combined consideration of MV and LV feeder voltage
(loss of load probabilities, capacity credit, etc.)
Self and mutual impedances/admittances (phase and
profiles with enhanced plotting features Consideration of generator outages and maintenance
sequence components) schedules (Monte Carlo), as well as load variation
Phase Balance Optimisation NEW
Frequency-dependent R and L values and line/
Enhanced probabilistic models for wind generation
Automatic reconnection of loads, generators,
cable models Rich suite of reporting and plotting tools
and/or branch elements in order to achieve minimal
Spectral density of voltage amplitude/angle
power unbalance OPTIMAL POWER FLOW (OPF)
Filter Analysis Minimisation of unbalance at feeding point or average
Various filter models
unbalance in feeder Reactive Power Optimisation (OPF I)
Design and layout parameters
Support of heuristic method as well as simulated anne-
Minimisation
of total or partial NEW grid losses
Filter sizing and verification reports
aling approach Maximisation of reactive power reserve NEW
Ripple control analysis
High flexibility to also allow for partial reconfiguration
Reactive
power optimisation (interior point method)
Capturing of results via Variations for convenient toggling
Various
controls such as:
CONNECTION REQUEST ASSESSMENT of original and optimised phase connections Generator reactive power
Transformer and shunt taps
According to D-A-CH-CZ guidelines
Optimal Capacitor Placement
Flexible
constraints such as:
Assessment at PCC:
Determination of optimal locations, types, phase
Branch flow and voltage limits
Voltage changes and flicker
technology and sizes of capacitors
Generator reactive power limits
Voltage unbalance
Economic assessment considering costs of losses against
Reactive power reserve
Harmonics
installation costs under predefined
Boundary flows
Commutation notches
voltage constraints
Interharmonic voltages
Support of load variation via characteristics
HV resonances
Economic Dispatch (OPF II) Fully flexible signal wiring schemes having access to any
Automatic initialisation of complex, non-linear models
Various objective functions, e.g.:
grid object and their parameters via definition of Frames Generic C interface for user-defined controller models
Minimisation of losses
Nesting of frames and model building blocks
Automatic DSL-to-C interface converter
Minimisation of costs (eco dispatch)
DSL for fully flexible definition of simulation functions via
Support of MATLAB/Simulink interface
Minimisation of load shedding
the DSL syntax Optional3: OPC interface for real-time applications
Optimisation of remedial post-fault actions,
High precision built-in macros & functions
Optional3: DSL Encryption function
e.g. booster tap changes (pre- to post-fault) Automatic initialisation of complex, non-linear models
AC optimisation (interior point method)
Large built-in standard IEEE model library with fast
MOTOR STARTING FUNCTIONS
DC optimisation (linear programming)
precompiled models
Single or multiple motor starting
Various controls such as:
Generic C interface for user-defined
Transient motor starting (synchr./asynchr. motors),
Generator active and reactive power
controller models
with full support of controller models
Transformer, quad booster and shunt taps
Automatic DSL-to-C interface converter
Steady-state motor starting
Flexible constraints such as:
Support of MATLAB/Simulink interface
Various motor starting methods (reactor, auto transformer,
Branch flow and voltage limits
Optional3: OPC interface for real-time applications
variable rotor resistance, star delta, etc.)
Generator active and reactive power limits
Optional3: DSL Encryption function
Thermal limit check of cables and transformers
Active and reactive power reserve
ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSIENTS (EMT) Automatic starting check function, visualised in single
Boundary flows
line diagram
Contingency constraints (DC only)
Integrated simulation of electromagnetic transients in
Detailed report
TECHNO-ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS multiphase AC and DC systems
Fast, fixed step size or adaptive step size algorithm
SMALL SIGNAL STABILITY
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conomic assessment of network expansion strategies Simulation of FACTS, HVDC interconnections
(EIGENVALUE ANALYSIS)
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et Present Value method considering costs of losses, (two-/multi-level NEW VSC, thyristor-based) and
Full and selective eigenvalue analysis
investment costs, economic impact of failure rates static var systems (SVCs, STATCOMs), etc.
Balanced (positive sequence) and unbalanced (3-phase)
(only with Reliability Analysis functions), and project Power electronic devices (PWMs, rectifiers)
network representation incl. non-conventional
schedules and discrete components (diodes, thyristors, etc.)
generation such as wind turbines, PV systems, HVDC, VSC
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fficiency ratio evaluation to determine optimal year Constant and frequency-dependent distributed
and other FACTS devices
of investment parameter OHL models, universal frequency dependent
Interactive eigenvalue, mode bar and mode phasor plots
Support of parallelised execution of cases NEW
cable model NEW
Tabular reports of eigenvalues incl. damped frequencies,
OHL/cable constants calculation
STATE ESTIMATION damping time constants, etc.
OHL transpositions
Detailed reports of oscillatory modes including
Single core and pipe-type cables
P, Q, I and V measurement models
participation factors of state variables, controllability and
Cable cross-bonding
Measurement plausibility checks
observability
Semi-conducting layers
Automatic bad data detection/elimination
Non-linear elements and saturation characteristics
SYSTEM PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION
Verification of system observability
Series capacitors incl. spark gap model
Various options to handle unobservable regions
Surge arrestor models
Parameter estimation of non-linear dynamic
(e.g. pseudo measurements)
Impulse voltage & current source for lightning
MIMO-systems fully integrated with DSL modelling
Consideration of load flow constraints
surge analysis
Support of AC-DC intercircuit fault events
SCRIPTING AND AUTOMATION
STABILITY ANALYSIS FUNCTIONS (RMS)
Accurate EMT models of renewable generation
Python: Integration of Python as programming language
Multi-phase AC networks, DC networks
(wind/PV, etc.) and storage systems
with full PowerFactory data model access and rich
Support of balanced and unbalanced grid conditions
Discrete R-L-C elements
function suite
Fast, fixed step size and adaptive step size algorithm
Flexible template definition to create and re-utilise
DPL (DIgSILENT Programming Language):
A-stable numerical integration algorithms supporting
user-specific models library
C-like syntax supporting unlimited access to
long-term stability simulations with integration step Insulation coordination analysis including temporary (TOV),
PowerFactory objects, parameters and their functionality
sizes ranging from milliseconds to minutes, individually switching (SOV) and lightning (LOV) transient over-voltages
E xtendable function scope of DPL via C-Interface,
selectable for each model Stochastic switching analysis and point-on-wave (POW)
thus allowing access to external data and applications
High precision event and interrupt handling
switching
Optional3: Encryption of DPL Scripts NEW
Simulation of any kind of fault or event
Frequency Analysis Tool, including Fast Fourier Transform
API (Application Interface): C++ interface for full external
Transient motor starting (synchr./asynchr. machines)
(FFT) and Prony Analysis for single point in time as well as
automation of PowerFactory
Support of all protection library relays
time-range assessment NEW
Task Automation Tool for parallelised execution of calcu-
Real-time simulation mode
Inrush, ferro-resonance, SSR and TRV studies
lation functions and scripts NEW
Simulation scan feature, e.g. frequency scan, loss of
COMTRADE file support
synchronism scan, synchronous machine speed scan, Combined RMS and EMT simulation mode
voltage-/voltage recovery scan, or common variable scan (requires Stability Analysis functions (RMS))
Frequency Analysis Tool, including Fast Fourier Transform
Various options of triggering breaker closer events
(FFT) and Prony Analysis for single point in time as well as
DIgSILENT Simulation Language (DSL)
time-range assessment NEW
for Dynamic EMT Modelling
Combined RMS and EMT simulation mode
Graphical editor for drawing any kind of block diagram
(requires Electromagnetic Transients functions (EMT))
Fully flexible definition of simulation functions and signal
DIgSILENT Simulation Language (DSL) wiring schemes having access to any grid object and its
for Dynamic RMS Modelling parameters via definition of Frames
Graphical
editor for drawing any kind of block diagram Nesting of Frames and model building blocks
(AVR, prime mover, relay, etc.) High precision built-in macros & functions
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This function has to be requested separately.
DIgSILENT | PowerFactory System Integration
GIS INTEGRATION
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with Asset Management Systems
are the main sources of network topology and equipment data. Many utilities
use GIS exports as a basis for the PowerFactory network model. These exports
may comprise detailed substation data including topology, line/cable data, load/
generation data and GPS coordinates/schematic diagram information, etc.
The built-in Compare & Merge Tool and the versioning mechanism perfectly
support the frequent data exchange with GIS.
SCADA INTEGRATION
The PowerFactory OPC interface is utilised worldwide for real-time integration
of PowerFactory with SCADA systems. The applications range from Online State
Estimation, simulation mode functions (Dispatcher Load Flow, Contingency
Analysis, Switching Validation) to Dispatcher Training Simulator with real-time
transient grid simulation.
The ESB interface adapter features message-based data exchange such as load
forecast, planned generator dispatch, day-ahead cross-border exchange programs,
UCTE-DEF files, EMS snapshots, dynamic line rating and market coupling data.
The combined MV/LV calculation for the distribution grid of a whole country
(>2000 MV substations) has been automated using PowerFactory and bulk data
GIS exports.
INTEGRATION COMPONENTS
The PowerFactory Engine Mode provides complete PowerFactory functionality
for external systems. The Engines can be controlled via the PowerFactory API and
DPL or Python scripts. Various interfaces such as CIM, UCTE-DEF, OPC and DGS
support bi-directional data exchange with different systems.
The ESB interface adapter connects to an Enterprise Service Bus enabling modern
message-based data exchange.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS 1 GB available hard disk plus additional 5 GB per Detailed manual and tutorial with compre-
user hensive examples and demonstration videos
PowerFactory Single-User Edition:
Single-user licence with local database Minimum 2GB RAM available for
Local licence key
PowerFactory process depending on TRAINING AND SEMINARS
network size and type of calculations
PowerFactory Multi-User Edition: Modular training concept covering all
Multi-user licence with local databases Licence requires regular online access PowerFactory functions
Network licence key with optional Floating Licence (every 30 days)
Standard and user-specific training
PowerFactory Team Edition: Supported Windows operating Systems: courses
Multi-user licence for multi-user database with Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 4
Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle drivers Power system analysis seminars
Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2
Network licence key with optional Floating Licence Power system stability
Multi-User Database Load flow and short-circuit
PowerFactory Engine:
Microsoft SQL 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014 Harmonics
GUI-less application engine for integrated/
Oracle Server 10.2 or higher with Client 12.1 Electromagnetic compatibility
automated solutions
Grid connection of renewable generation
Local licence or network licence
SUPPORT Protection
MINIMUM SYSTEM Professional support via customer Training courses and seminars are offered
portal or hotline at DIgSILENT offices as well as at
REQUIREMENTS users site (requires network licence)
Continuous product maintenance and
17-23 monitor with min. 1280x1024 resolution
development
Intel/AMD CPU; 2 GHz or faster
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Oracle database driver is not yet available on Windows 10 systems. This affects usage of multi user database only.
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DIgSILENT GmbH PHONE MAIL
Heinrich-Hertz-Strae 9 +49 7072 9168-0 (Switchboard) mail@digsilent.de
72810 Gomaringen +49 7072 9168-23 (Sales) www.digsilent.de
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