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Power engineering software is software used to create models, analyze or calculate the design of Power stations, Overhead power lines, Transmission towers, Electrical grids, Grounding and Lightning[clarification needed] systems and others. It is a type of application software which is used for power engineering problems, which are transformed into mathematical expressions.
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The first software programs for power engineering were created by the end of the 1960s for the purpose of monitoring power plants. In the following decades, Power engineering and Computer technologies were developed very fast. Software programs were created to collect data for power plants.[1] One of the first computer languages used in Nuclear plants and Thermal plants was C (programming language). The first power systems analysis program to feature a graphical user interface, IPSA, was designed in the mid-1970s.[2] Further platforms for electrical power modelling were created by the end of the 1980s. Currently, the programming language Python, commonly used in French Nuclear plants, is used to write energy-efficient algorithms and software programs.[3][4]
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Power plants analysis software
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3D modeling grounding gridAfter 2000 begins to develop rapidly analytical programming and 3D modeling. Software products are being created for design power plants and their elements and connections. Programs are based on mathematical algorithms and computations.[5] Power software as IPSA, SKM, CYME, DINIS, PSS/E, DIgSILENT and ETAP are pioneers at the category power engineering software. Most of this product used MARKAL, ESME and other modelling methods. The transmission lines be designed according to minimum requirements set out in the SQSS (security and quality of supply standard). This also applies to other elements of the power systems. In the software world, were developed many CAD software products for 2D and 3D electrical design.[6]
Renewable energy controller software
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The controllers of Renewable energy used different software. The digital controllers are different types: ADC, DAC, 4-bit, 8-bit, 16-bit, and many others.[7] The controllers most of the time to this date are programmed with computer languages like:C,C++,Java and others.[8]
Power engineering protection software
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Another kind of software is one for simulating security systems for power systems and power plants. Such software simulates the activating the various types of protections, which protects the transformers, power lines and other components. graph of different characteristics of the protections. Mathematical models have been set for all components of the power engineering system. It is up to the user to choose what type of protection to put on the energy objects. Protections are also mathematically modeled when they are connected to power engineering objects. The parameters of the emergency are set and based on the mathematical model, all the calculations are performed to obtain the output graphs and results.[9]
Software products
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System Creator Development started Latest stable version License Notes IPSA TNEI Services Ltd. 1974 2.10.0(May 2022)
commercial Load flow, Contingency and Automation studies, Reactive power studies and compliance, Voltage regulation and power losses, Load and generation profile studies, Fault Level, Overcurrent Protection, Time and overcurrent grading, Relay modelling, Harmonic Analysis, G5/4 compliance, Transient Stability, DC Networks, Reliability, Unbalanced systems, User-defined Models, CIM, Flexibility, Python Scripting. NEPLAN NEPLAN AG 1988 10.8.1.2 commercial Cloud Computing,[10] Power System Analysis, Power Management System, Grid Code, Real Time integrations, Transmission and Distribution networks, GIS/SCADA integrations, Asset Management, EMS - DMS ETAP Operation Technology, Inc. 1986 22.5 commercial Power System Analysis, Power Management System, SCADA, Transmission & Distribution planning, Geospatial Modeling, ADMS, EMS, Microgrid Controller, Power Plant Controller EA-PSM Energy Advice 2013 23.04.13 commercial Power Flow analysis, Short Circuit, Arc flash, Harmonic Flow, Motor Start analysis, Relay Coordination and Protection Tracking[11] CYME CYME International 1986 16.01 commercial COM Module, Voltage Stability Analysis SKM SKM Systems Analysis, Inc 1992 8.0.2.5 commercial TMS, HI_WAVE, CAPTOR, IEC 60909 Fault, IEE Wiring, A_Fault (ANSI)[12] PowerFactory DIgSILENT GmbH 1985 2023 commercial Unbalanced Load Flow, RMS, EMT and Harmonic Analysis, Protection, Short Circuit, Arc flash, Harmonic Flow, Motor Start analysis, State Estimation, Cable Analysis, Scripting and Automation, Transmission and Dirtribution Network Tools ERACS RINA Consulting Ltd 1990 3.9.10 commercial Balanced three-phase power systems analysis modelling tool, which includes Loadflow, Fault / Short-Circuit, Harmonics & G5/4, Protection Co-ordination, Transient Stability and Arc Flash calculation modules.[13] PSCAD Manitoba HVDC Research Centre 1986 5.0.0 commercial Electromagnetic Transient studies EMTP EDF & RTE & Hydro-Québec 1982 4.1 commercial Electromagnetic Transient studies MSEMT [14] Industrial chair of EDF & RTE & Hydro-Québec 2021 1.00 educational EMTP-validated library developed using Modelica language for Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies PSSE Siemens 1976 commercial Steady-state conditions as well as over timescales of a few seconds to tens of seconds PSS SINCAL Siemens 1980s 17.5 (April 2021) commercial Several steady-state methods with massive calculation power, extensive protection analysis and dynamics/transients modules for a wide frequency range (up to nsec) NAP[15] Innovation Energie Développement 1990 4.0.1 commercial Initial and Constrained Load Flow, Short Circuit, Contingency Analysis and Stability calculation DSATools Powertech Labs Inc. 1990s 21.0.7 commercial Suite of software tools for load flow and power system stability and oscillation studies: Transient Stability (TSAT), Voltage Stability (VSAT), Small-Signal (SSAT) and powerflow (PSAT). Online (real-time) DSA implementation for control room. Distributed computation. Several add-on modules for co-simulation with PSCAD & RTDS and PMU data streaming. EasyPower Bentley Systems, Inc. 1984 11.0.1.8039 commercial Modules for ANSI/IEC Short Circuit, Protection, Coordination, Arc Flash, Power Flow, Harmonics, Dynamic Stability, Transient Motor Starting and Reliability Studies. EasyPower, Inc., formally Electrical Systems Analysis, Inc. (ESA, Inc.) was acquired by Bentley Systems, Inc. in 2023.System Analysis
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Grounding grid designThe software products are created to solve different problems and to make different analysis of the power engineering.
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References
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MATLAB (MATrix LABarotary) is the most popular electrical engineering software among Electrical Engineering students. It was launched in 1983 by Mathworks Inc. and was one of the first commercial packages for linear algebra. It has evolved over time and has become the most comprehensive software for Numerical Computing, Dyanimc System Simulations, Algebraic Solutions, Symbolic Mathematics etc. It contains add-on packages (called Toolboxes) for various functionalities. Toolboxes provide built-in functions to perform numerical computations including but not limited to Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, Optimization, Linear System Implementation, Linear Algebra, Control System Design, System Identification, Curve Fitting.
The programing language used in MATLAB (The software package) is also called Matlab. Matlab is a high-level programming language, it contains a good number of built-in functions to efficiently deal with matrices, numerical computations, symbolic mathematics etc.
2. Simulink (GUI based software for Dynamic System Simulation)SimPowerSystems for Power EngineersSimulink is the GUI based companion software for Matlab. It is powered by Matlab programming language. Many electrical engineers find Simulink much easier to use than MATLAB. When you use MATLAB® and Simulink® together, you combine textual and graphical programming to design your system in a simulation environment. Directly using the thousands of algorithms that are already in MATLAB. Use MATLAB to create input data sets to drive simulation. Run thousands of simulations in parallel. Then analyze and visualize the data in MATLAB.
Though Simulink is general-purpose software for implementing graphical simulation, it has a specialized toolbox for simulating Power Systems. It can be used to simulate, analyze renewable energy resources, transmission lines, electrical transients, standby switching of power supply.
3. Pspice (Electrical Schematic Software)OrCAD EE PSpice is a SPICE circuit simulator application for simulation and verification of analog and mixed-signal circuits. PSpice is an acronym for Personal Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis.
OrCAD EE typically runs simulations for circuits defined in OrCAD Capture, and can optionally integrate with the MATLAB/Simulink, using the Simulink to PSpice Interface (SLPS). OrCAD Capture and PSpice Designer together provide a complete circuit simulation and verification solution with schematic entry, native analog, mixed-signal, and analysis engines.
PSpice was a modified version of the academically developed SPICE, and was commercialized by MicroSim in 1984. MicroSim was purchased by OrCAD a decade later in 1998.
The PSpice Advanced Analysis simulation capabilities cover various analyses- Sensitivity, Monte Carlo, Smoke (Stress), Optimizer, and Parametric Plotter providing in-depth understanding of circuit performance beyond basic validation. The OrCAD PSpice Simulink- PSpice Integration(SLPS) provides co-simulation and helps verify system-level behavior.
4. Multisim (Circuit Simulation & PCB Design Software)Multisim integrates industry-standard SPICE simulation with an interactive schematic environment to instantly visualize and analyze electronic circuit behavior. Its intuitive interface helps educators reinforce circuit theory and improve retention of theory throughout engineering curriculum. By adding powerful circuit simulation and analyses to the design flow, Multisim helps researchers and designers reduce printed circuit board (PCB) prototype iterations and save development costs.
5. ETAP (An Electrical Engineering Software for Power Systems)ETAP Features OverviewBeing an industry-standard software, ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) is a full spectrum analytical electrical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. The ETAP software offers the best and most comprehensive suite of integrated power system enterprise solution that spans from modeling to operation.
Various toolbars in ETAP provide functionality provide almost all the analyses needed to design, regulation and operation of a power system. ETAP can be used to perform Power Flow Analysis, Relay Coordination & Protection design, control system design, optimal power flow.
6. Power World Simulator (Visual Electrical Engineering Software software)Power World simulatorPowerWorld Simulator is an interactive power system simulation package designed to simulate high voltage power system operation on a time frame ranging from several minutes to several days. The software contains a highly effective power flow analysis package capable of efficiently solving systems of up to 250,000 buses.
The functionality of PowerWorld Simulator can be increased by adding serveral additional add-on to the base simulator package. The add-ons can be used for Distributed Computing, adding the effect of Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC), Integrated topology processing, optimal power flow, transient stability, voltage stability (PVQV) and many more.
7. PSCAD (Electromagnetic Transient Analysis Software)PSCAD is an electrical engineering software package for electromagnetic transient analysis in power systems. It is developed by Manitoba Hydro Int. Ltd. based on the slogan “If you can dream it, you can simulate it
As power systems evolve, the need for accurate, intuitive simulation tools becomes more and more important. With PSCAD™/EMTDC™ you can build, simulate, and model your systems with ease, providing limitless possibilities in power system simulation. Included is a comprehensive library of system models ranging from simple passive elements and control functions to electric machines and other complex devices.
PSCAD has benefited from over 30 years of continuous research and development. We are inspired by the ideas and feedback from our global user base. This philosophy has helped establish PSCAD as the most popular power system transient simulation package available today.
8. PSS/E (An Electrical Engineering Software for Power System Simulations)PSSE is used by planning and operations engineers, consultants, universities, and research labs around the world. PSSE allows you to perform a wide variety of analysis functions, including power flow, dynamics, short circuit, contingency analysis, optimal power flow, voltage stability, transient stability simulation, and much more.
Power System Simulator for Engineers9. LabVIEW (Designing Interfacing and HMIs)LabVIEW (Laborartory Virtual Instruments Engineering Workbench) is a systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights.
The LabVIEW software offers a graphical programming approach that helps you visualize every aspect of your application, including hardware configuration, measurement data, and debugging. This visualization makes it simple to integrate measurement hardware from any vendor, represent complex logic on the diagram, develop data analysis algorithms, and design custom engineering user interfaces.
For real-time control, LabVIEW is the best tool available in the market. It can connect with multiple devices to acquire data from sensors and control actuators based on processed data.
10. Keil uVisionFor designing and testing embedded systems, microcontrollers are used extensively for control electrical instruments. Keil uVision provides an all-in-one solution for programming embedded devices.
The µVision IDE combines project management, run-time environment, build facilities, source code editing, and program debugging in a single powerful environment. µVision is easy-to-use and accelerates your embedded software development. µVision supports multiple screens and allows you to create individual window layouts anywhere on the visual surface. The µVision Debugger provides a single environment in which you may test, verify, and optimize your application code. The debugger includes traditional features like simple and complex breakpoints, watch windows, and execution control and provides full visibility to device peripherals.
Final WordsYou may also want to read a case study of real-tim digital controller design using Matlab/Simulink and LabVIEW.
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