Parameter Estimation Editor

The Parameter Estimation Editor consists of a Parameters page and a Curve page.

Parameters Page

This page provides entry fields for all input data necessary to run a parameter estimation
calculation. Estimated parameters and other output data is also displayed on this page.

Requirement

In this area, there are three sets of data: input, calculated and deviation. The input fields
are user-defined, while the remaining fields are calculated by ETAP.
Input

The input section contains machine performance characteristic data, which is available
from the machine manufacturer, machine nameplate, or derived from field tests. This
data must be provided in order to run a parameter estimation calculation. The first time
this page is opened, the input data fields will be automatically filled using data
contained in the machine editor Nameplate and Model pages. However, you can modify
any of this automatically input data independently of the machine editor.
Calculated

If the calculation converges, the machine performance characteristic data using the
estimated model parameters will be displayed here. This data is provided for
comparison purposes.
Deviation

The deviation fields show the percent deviation between the input data and the
calculated data.
Locked Rotor I
The machine locked-rotor current (at motor rated kV). The input and calculated data are
a percentage of the rated full load current of the machine, and the deviation is also a
percentage.
Locked Rotor PF

The machine locked-rotor power factor in percent.

Locked Rotor T

The machine locked-rotor torque. The input and calculated data is in percent of the
machine rated power and synchronous speed. The deviation is in percent.
Tmax

The machine maximum torque. The input and calculated data are in percent of the
machine rated power and synchronous speed. The deviation is in percent.
Full Load Slip

The machine full load slip, in percent.

Full Load PF

The machine full load power factor, in percent.

Full Load Eff

The machine full load efficiency, in percent.

Refresh Button

Every time the Parameters page of the Parameter Estimation Editor is opened, the input
data will be compared with the machine editor data. If there exists any difference, this
button will be enabled; otherwise it is disabled (grayed out). Press this button to re-
compare all input data with the machine editor data.

Solution Parameters

This section defines and displays the solution parameters of the calculation.
Max Deviation

Displays the maximum allowed value among all deviations in the Requirement section.
The value is a percentage..
Precision

Enter the value for the solution precision (in percent) that is used to check for
calculation convergence. The calculation stops when all deviations are less than, or
equal to this value. Recommended value for this setting is between 1.0 and 5.0 percent.
The default is 2 percent.
Acceleration Factor
Enter the convergence acceleration factor to be used between iterations. Typical values
are between 0.1 and 0.5. The default value is 0.25.

Estimated Parameters

This section displays the estimated (calculated) machine equivalent circuit model
parameters.
Xs

Displays the machine stator reactance in percent on the machine base.

Rs

Displays the machine stator resistance in percent on the machine base.

Xm

Displays the machine magnetizing branch reactance in percent on the machine base.
Xr lr

Displays the machine rotor reactance at the locked-rotor condition in percent on the
machine base.
Xr fl

Displays the machine rotor reactance at the full load condition in percent on the
machine base.
Rr lr

Displays the machine rotor resistance at the locked-rotor condition in percent on the
machine base.
Rr fl

Displays the machine rotor resistance at the full load condition in percent on the
machine base.

Estimate Button

Press this button to run the parameter estimation calculation.

Update Button

When a calculation is completed successfully, the Update button will be enabled. Click
this button to open the Motor Parameter Update Editor whose functions will be
described separately in its own section.

Parameter Estimation Report Selection List

This list contains all the output files from the parameter estimation calculations in the
current project folder. Select a file to view the report or to run a new calculation. Note:
in the latter case, the existing file will be over written. When Prompt is selected, a new
file will be created.