PowerFlow™ Features
Automatic Voltage Control Equipment
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Load tap changer (LTC) adjustment on 2 and 3 winding transformers, either voltage or var controlled. Fixed transformer taps are also allowed.
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Utility/generator swing voltage control for PV and PQ models
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Generator reactive var compensation for voltage control
Expert System Overload Evaluation
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Overloaded equipment instantaneously highlighted for fast sizing and verification
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Overload evaluations performed on transformers (2 and 3 winding), current-limiting reactors, cables, transmission lines, and busway
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Buses with improper voltages are highlighted instantly for easy identification and diagnosis
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Adjustable min/max thresholds for voltage and overload violation notification
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Enhanced generator modeling
Multiple Swing Sources
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Multiple swing sources can be located on islanded or fully connected systems
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Various generator models supported: swing, PV, and PQ
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Includes both local and remote voltage control for the PV model
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Includes user-definable source voltages for the swing and PV models
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Multiple generators and generator types supported on a single bus
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Comprehensive load modeling
Mix and Match Load Types
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Any combination of load types supported: constant MVA, constant I, and constant Z loads
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Easy load scaling capabilities for what-if checking, diversity, peak loading, and more
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Import SCADA data for near real-time analysis
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Use to determine the effects of generation control, load forecasting, and other contingencies on the system
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Lumped motor and load capabilities
Impact Motor Starting
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Impact starting for quick motor-start and voltage-drop results
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Start multiple motors simultaneously
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Any starting configuration, including auto-transformer, reduced current, etc.
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Open and close breakers, capacitors, filters, and more for real-time simulation
Detailed Reports
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New tabular HTML reports itemize branch flows and loads for thorough analysis
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One click exports to Excel, Word, Open Office, and more
Enhanced Menus, Toolbars, and Options Dialog
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Selection and modeling of power flow properties are completely simplified
PowerFlow also includes Integrated One-Line, SmartDuty™, SmartBreaker™, ScenarioManager™, MCC and Panel Schedules, and SendCAD™.
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