Smart Grid
PSS®SINCAL
At a glance
The integration of distributed genera-
tion on one hand makes it more chal-
lenging for utilities to adequately de-
sign their systems, but on the other
hand opens up new options for the
improvement of power supply while
respecting environmental protection
aspects and even allows an optimized
influence on the energy consumption
with the help of smart meters.
In order to evaluate the influences of
these new technologies, simulation
software is required which appropri-
ately reflects the special features of
smart grids. This is why PSS®SINCAL
offers the following features which es-
pecially focus on this field.
Figure 1: Example of distributed generation in
a MV distribution network
Quasi-dynamic simulations
The quasi-dynamic simulation methods
enable PSS®SINCAL to consider chan-
ges, such as sun radiation or wind
speed profiles, during the course of
the day.
Specific modeling of distributed
generation units In diagrams the results of variants with
The simulation of system elements or without photovoltaic units can be
(such as photovoltaic units, fuel cells, compared with each other.
batteries and wind farms) requires
special features for new technologies.
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PSS®SINCAL caters these needs in cov-
ering load flow and short circuit calcu-
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Figure 4: Comparing results of different
scenarios
Integration of smart meter data
The Integration of measuring data
(single or aggregated) is available from
existing smart meters and / or directly
Figure 2: Specific modeling of distributed gen-
from AMI systems. The data can auto-
eration units
matically be updated on a regular basis
The network model simulation is en- (e.g. every 15 minutes).
hanced with single-phase loads and
This allows an exact timing for influ-
generators including energy profiles
encing the customers participating in
for generation and consumption.
demand side management schemes, or
the decision whether, and how, batter-
ies of electric vehicles should be used
as flexible energy storage. Also the
better utilization of equipment (dy-
namic line capacity) is possible once
the real, actual utilization of the lines
is known.
Figure 3: Single-phase loads and generators
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 back-feeding energy via the distribu- Stability analyses
tion transformers. For this case PSS®SINCAL enables the user to carry
PSS®SINCAL offers the opportunity to out stability analyses even in unbal-

Tabular Editor

Evaluations
Calculation

Messages
(Crystal )
Diagrams
methods

Reports
GUI
Object oriented access layer (models, methods, cases)
….
iteratively shut-down these transform- anced systems. The disturbances can
SINCAL DB
COM-Interfaces: Data base access layer
Data
Dictionary
ers and carry out appropriate simula- be balanced as well as unbalanced. As
tions. such the sudden breakdown of a wind
Input data
elements protection macros
Graphic data
Results
global / local global / local global / local
Workspace

generator at the end of a long supply

XML
SQL-DB Libraries

Figure 5: Integration of smart meter data line could impact the stability of the
system.
Impact on the protection system
Considering the effects of distributed
generation on the tripping behavior of
the protection devices is also a special
feature. As the short circuit current of
the distributed generation units is usu-
ally limited to load current, it cannot
be solely used for tripping decision any
longer. Alternatively, user-defined
voltage dips are used for tripping. A
Figure 6: Advanced analysis of MV feeders
high number of generators in the dis- with installed distributed generation
tribution system can also result in