Analyses and Monitoring of 132 kV Grid using ETAP Software
Analyses and Monitoring of 132 kV Grid using ETAP Software
Rana A. Jabbar Khan, Muhammad Junaid and Muhammad Mansoor Asgher
Rachna College of Engineering and Technology, Gujranwala, Pakistan principal@rcet.edu.pk Abstract
Power System study and analyses are important parts of power system engineering. This innovative concept deals with a 132 kV Grid simulation in Electrical Transient
Analyzer Program (ETAP). Existing power distribution system in Pakistan consists of approximately 6000 11 kV feeders, which are mainly analyzed by software FDR-ANA
(Feeder Analyses). This software does not have capability to provide comprehensive analyses for integrated power system which is essential. This research paper focused on the detailed analyses and monitoring by using the most modern software ETAP, which performs numerical calculations of large integrated power system with fabulous speed besides, generating output reports. In a developing country like
Pakistan it is first time that Off-line monitoring is made which includes current flowing in every branch, power factor, active and reactive power flow, harmonic distortion etc. of large power system. Based upon the recorded data obtained from an actual 132 kV grid which has been implemented in ETAP for Off-line monitoring and analyses.
1. Introduction
For the last few years electrical engineers have been focusing on the power system studies using software tools. Recent advances in engineering sciences have brought a revolution in the field of electrical engineering after the development of powerful computer based software. This research work highlights the effective use of Electrical Transient Analyzer Program
(ETAP) software for analyses and monitoring of large electrical power system which comprises of large power distribution network emanating from 132 kV Grid [1-3].
Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has been experiencing severe power shortage for last many years.
Resultantly, the
Rana A. Jabbar Khan, Muhammad Junaid and Muhammad Mansoor Asgher
Rachna College of Engineering and Technology, Gujranwala, Pakistan principal@rcet.edu.pk Abstract
Power System study and analyses are important parts of power system engineering. This innovative concept deals with a 132 kV Grid simulation in Electrical Transient
Analyzer Program (ETAP). Existing power distribution system in Pakistan consists of approximately 6000 11 kV feeders, which are mainly analyzed by software FDR-ANA
(Feeder Analyses). This software does not have capability to provide comprehensive analyses for integrated power system which is essential. This research paper focused on the detailed analyses and monitoring by using the most modern software ETAP, which performs numerical calculations of large integrated power system with fabulous speed besides, generating output reports. In a developing country like
Pakistan it is first time that Off-line monitoring is made which includes current flowing in every branch, power factor, active and reactive power flow, harmonic distortion etc. of large power system. Based upon the recorded data obtained from an actual 132 kV grid which has been implemented in ETAP for Off-line monitoring and analyses.
1. Introduction
For the last few years electrical engineers have been focusing on the power system studies using software tools. Recent advances in engineering sciences have brought a revolution in the field of electrical engineering after the development of powerful computer based software. This research work highlights the effective use of Electrical Transient Analyzer Program
(ETAP) software for analyses and monitoring of large electrical power system which comprises of large power distribution network emanating from 132 kV Grid [1-3].
Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has been experiencing severe power shortage for last many years.
Resultantly, the
References: [4] Annual Report, “Pakistan water and power development authority”, 2006-2007. [5] Gonen, T., “Electric Power Transmission System Engineering”, Wiley, New York, 1986, pp