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Hello guys,
Just curious I am doing ME in India in power systems so no much professional experience.So, I learnt about this software named ETAP and they are conducting five day training here.So, my question is this training or particularly software worth and valued in industrial sector?Or I should do with other softwares like Power world simulator or others better if any?Your feedback would be much appreciated...Cheers
Just curious I am doing ME in India in power systems so no much professional experience.So, I learnt about this software named ETAP and they are conducting five day training here.So, my question is this training or particularly software worth and valued in industrial sector?Or I should do with other softwares like Power world simulator or others better if any?Your feedback would be much appreciated...Cheers






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However, for you to be able to fully appreciate the training, I suggest that you get a free demo download and try to get the feel of using the software.
Generally, ETAP is a user-friendly software and allows you to perform necessary simulations in industrial applications.
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Cheers
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These are expensive programs - most companies will only use one or two.
We use EasyPower and SKM.
If you have some say in what program will be purchased, I'd strongly recommend that you obtain trial versions and get some experience building actual one-line diagrams with each package.
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
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I think Power Systems 1 is ETAP 115.
Well, I may be bias here since I'm an ETAP user. Nonetheless, I strongly suggest that you try to get free demo versions of at least two or three software to evaluate what program can sufficiently cater your specific needs. Trial versions are free, so maximize it.
For protection and coordination, ASPEN and CAPE are usually mentioned. However, these are expensive programs and thorough evaluation is needed.
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Kindly post feedback if you find time...
Thanks...
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what happened with cyme?
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Building a one line diagram is unpleasant. Every two-handed equipment you add must be between two buses. Because of that, you find yourself with many buses that must have a unique name and that are useless. Plus you have to manually remove their labels one the one-line diagram.
The tcc module is ok, but I find that all the different modules don't work well together.
The Arc Flash label generator doesn't work well with Excel.
Support is ok, but the Users Forum is abandonned and the Help button in the software gives useless informations. So you better call them.
Presently, I'm stuck with this software cause I have the French version and two customers that want their reports in French...
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Thanks all for the replies
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Try to get data for any old project, model the single line and simulate it. You will come accross some errors in your working. Study your weaknesses and get the basic knowledge of ETAP. Then you can go for ETAP seminar and you will have some solid questions in your mind to be asked from the instructor.
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Ciao
Erminio
The difference between overload and short circuit lies in the nature of the fault, not in the value of the current.
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Thank you all for your valuable inputs
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As for ETAP, its transient study is limited only to electromechanical transients such as transient stability. Results are comparable to the more expensive PSS/E.
For electromagnetic transients analysis, EMTP-RV and PSCAD are recommended. If you're looking for a free software, you can try the alternative transients program (ATP) - www.emtp.org
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ETAP is the one that has the modules needed for industrial work. Short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonics, and others. Other well known and also good programs for industrial work are the ones from SKM, EasyPower, and others.
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