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ETAP Enterprise Solution

ETAP is the most comprehensive analysis platform for the design,simulation, operation, control, optimization, and automation ofgeneration, transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.

ETAP offers a suite of fully integrated software solutions includingarc flash, load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, cable ampacity,transient stability, optimal power flow, and more. Its modularfunctionality can be tailored to fit the needs of any company, from smalto large power systems.

Quality Assurance CommitmentETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field results, real systemmeasurements, established programs, and hand calculations to ensureits technical accuracy. Each release of ETAP undergoes a complete V&Vprocess using thousands of test cases for each and every calculationmodule.

One-Line Diagram ....................4

Arc Flash Analysis ....................8

Short-Circuit Analysis ............12

Star - Device Coordination ..... 14

Load Flow Analysis ................. 18

Transient Stability Analysis .... 19

Cable Systems ........................20

Data Exchange ........................22

ETAP Support ......................... 23

System Requirements ............23

ETAP Quality Assurance program is specificallydedicated to meeting the requirements of:

ISO 9001:2000 A3147 UL10 CFR 50 Appendix B

10 CFR 21ANSI/ASME N45.2

ASME NQA-1ANSI/IEEE 730.1

CAN/CSA-Q396.1.2ANSI N45.22


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Whats New in ETAP 6.0

ETAP 6.0 is a major release that incorporates a broad and robust set of new features and enhancementsincluding new analysis modules, time-saving capabilities as well as faster processing time, delivering

an unmatched level of mathematical precision and professionalism. Many of the new and enhancedfunctionalities are based on user input and suggestions. These enhancements come to you as a part ofyour ETAP upgrade.

Results You

Can Trust

Automated&

Intelligent

New FeaturesEnhanced Features

Delivering Unmatched Speed, Precision, & Reliability

Elements & Libraries

Recloserx

Differential Relayx

In-Line Overload Relayx

Maintenance Mode Settingx

Analysis Modules

Cable Ampacity - BS 7671x

Cable Sizing - Motor Starting Voltagex

Short-Circuit Duty - Single-Phase Systemsx

Short-Circuit Duty - Panel Systemsx

Short-Circuit Duty - UPS Systemsx

Data Exchange

Output Report Data Comparatorx

One-Line Diagram

Graphical Undo & Redox

Graphical Alignment Toolsx

Group Rotationx

Element Mirroring & Polarityx

Coloring Based on Voltage Levelx

Voltage Propagation (Single-Phase)x

User-Defined Symbol Textx

Analysis Modules

Load Flowx

Arc Flashx

Transient Stabilityx

Star Time Current Characteristicsx

Star Sequence-of-Operationx

Data Exchange

DataX - Basex


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One-Line Diagram

ETAP One-Line Diagram is a user-friendly interface for creating and managing the network database used forschematic network visualization. Using features such as the intelligent one-line diagram, multi-level nestingof sub-systems, multi-color symbols, interfaces for management of switching devices, and a unique multi-dimensional database you can interactively model, monitor, and manage the electrical network as well asexecute simulation scenarios and analyze their results in a simple and intuitive manner.

ETAP 6.0 adds an extensive list of new features to the intelligent one-line diagram, propelling day-to-day systemmodeling and design tasks to a new level of speed, ease, and accuracy than ever before.

Graphical Undo / RedoETAP One-Line Diagram manages unlimited graphical actions with the help of agraphical undo / redo feature also widely known as the Oops Command. Backtracksingle or multiple steps to correct mistakes or reverse the effect of the undo commandby using redo.

Simply move any element from one location to another, run any calculation study, andundo an action to view the previous results.

Features

Unlimited graphical undo / redo actionsx

Undo / Redo actions within composite networksx

Undo / Redo show / hide protective devicesx

Undo / Redo movement of any devicex

Undo / Redo moving, adding, or deleting a connectionx

Standard keyboard shortcuts (undo - Ctrl+Z, redo - Ctrl+Y)x

Extremely

Easy-to-Use


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One-Line Diagram

Graphical Alignment ToolsSelect a portion of the one-line diagram

and use any of the ten available alignmentfeatures to automatically arrange elements.

Group RotationSelect a group of elements and rotate in one-click.

Features

Straight & space alignment for loadsx

Branch alignmentx

Horizontal alignment (middle, top, bottom)x

Vertical alignment (left, center, right)x

Distribute spacing (horizontal, vertical)x

Intelligent alignment designed for electrical systemsx

Arrange Motor

ControlCenters in

One-Click


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One-Line Diagram

Theme ManagerTheme Manager allows you to create and recall templates for the graphical display of elements, connectors,annotations, results, alerts, and background colors on the one-line diagram. The ETAP One-Line Diagram cannow be automatically color coded based on nominal system voltages.

Features

Up to 20 user-defined voltage levels & colorsx

Instantly create or switch between multiple color schemes using theme templatesx

Set different themes for individual one-line diagramsx

Select a background color for the best contrast when viewing one-line diagrams, performingx

system studies, or real-time monitoringFlexible coloring for AC & DC elements, annotations, & composite networksx

Assign visible color codes to alerts, alarms, & warningsx

Easily differentiate between 1-phase, 2-phase, & 3-phase systemsx

Modify the element, grid, & background colors for specific presentationsx


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One-Line Diagram

Relay & Current Transformer MirroringMirror current transformer & connected relays with one-clickx

Current Transformer PolarityReverse current transformer polarity based onxdirectional settings

Set correct polarity for current sensing forxdifferential, directional, & reverse power relays

User-Defined Symbol Text

User-defined symbol text, size, & font stylex

Label protective relays with device functionxnumbers

Voltage PropagationIn addition to the existing voltage propagation onthree-phase networks, the voltage propagationis now capable of detecting single-phase

connections and propagating voltage throughsingle-phase two-wire and three-wire systemsas well as panel systems.

Intuitive

One-Line

Diagram


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Arc Flash Analysis

Enhance Personnel SafetyETAP 6.0 brings you new and enhanced capabilities which allow for faster and easierperformance of arc flash hazard analysis. Identify and analyze high risk arc flash areas

in your electrical system with greater flexibility by simulating various incident energymitigation methods.

Arc Flash is a completely integrated module that solves multiple scenarios todetermine worst case incident energy levels and it also produces professional reportsand high quality arc flash labels at a press of a button.

The Most

Comprehensive

Arc Flash Hazard

Assessment

Solution

Load Terminal Arc FaultETAP Arc Flash Analysis provides the flexibility to analyze hundreds of possible arc fault locations withoutthe need for additional buses. This simple One-Click & Fault performs arc fault analysis at load terminalswithout the need for terminal buses or nodes.

Produce detailed analysis reports for every faulted locationx

Automatically generate arc flash labels for every incoming main circuit breaker cubicle, load circuitx

breaker, & motor starter bucketAutomatically generate arc flash labels for every load terminal point including induction motors,xsynchronous motors, capacitor banks, & static loads

Evaluates incident energy for devices equipped with maintenance mode settingx

IEEE 1584a-2004 methodx

NFPA 70E-2000 & 2004 methodsx

Cubic box & open air calculationsx

Integrated with ANSI & IEC Short-Circuitx

Integrated with Star device coordinationx


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Arc Flash Analysis

Simulate Multiple

Arc Fault Locations

including Motor

Load Terminals

in One-Click


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Arc Flash Analysis

Labels in Multiple LanguagesArc Flash analyses are quickly becoming

a requirement in many countries. ETAPhas a wide variety of professional qualitylabels in multiple languages.

Arc Flash labels can easily be printedto Brady Label printers, DuraLabelPro printers, or to high quality materialAvery Labels.

Automatically

Considers

Operating Zones

Automatically

Generate & Print

Arc Flash Labels in

English, Spanish,Portuguese,

& more...

Protective Device HandlingProtective device actions of differential relay, in-line overloadrelay, directional relay, and recloser have been includedin ETAP Arc Flash Analysis. Bus, feeder, and transformerdifferential relays are modeled to determine incident energyfor an internal arc fault while considering locations that maybe outside the protection zone.

Differential Relays

In-Line Overload Relays

Reclosers

Directional Relay


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Arc Flash Analysis

Maintenance Mode SwitchSome trip units are equipped with maintenance mode switcheswhich allow for an alternative setting with a faster operationbased on a lower pickup value. ETAP Arc Flash reports incidentenergy under normal trip unit settings as well as maintenancemode settings.

Automatic Source & User-DefinedProtective Device Search AlgorithmThe automatic source and user-defined protectivedevice features have been significantly enhancedincluding:

Extended search of several levels past the pointxof multiple upstream source contributions

Handling of source protective devices on differentxsides of three-winding transformers

Simulate Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI)xprotection scheme

Simulate Arc Flash Light Sensor operationx


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UPS Systems

Panel Systems

Multi-Phase Systems

Short-Circuit Analysis

Single-Phase, Panel, & UPS Systems

Short-Circuit Device Duty Calculation & Evaluation ANSI / IECIn addition to 3-phase systems, the Short-Circuit Analysis module has been enhanced to include device dutycalculation and evaluation.

ANSI and IEC standards are available for calculating short circuit current for parts of the networkbelow main panels, sub panels, UPS, and phase adapters. Device duty calculation compares thecalculated fault current from these networks for evaluation of protective devices and automaticallygenerates critical and marginal alerts based on user-defined alarm limits.


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Short-Circuit Analysis

Benefits of Equipment Cables for Loads

Eliminate the need for adding cables (load feeder) & load terminal buses to one-line diagramsx

Faster & easier system modelingx

Cleaner (less cluttered) one-line diagramsx

Reduce bus numbers (MCC with hundreds of loads is modeled with only one bus)x

Automatic cable sizing based on normal load, motor starting voltage drop, ampacity, & short circuitxrequirements

Display results of loading, voltage drop, & load terminal voltage based on bus or load rated voltage on one-linexdiagrams

Load Equipment Cables apply to induction motors, synchronous motors, capacitor banks, static loads, motorxoperated valves, & others with multiple quantities

Display & reporting of the load terminal fault currents under maximum, 1 - 4 cycle, & minimum conditionsxfor three-phase, double-phase, & single-phase loads on the one-line diagram

Load Terminal Fault Current ReportingShort-Circuit Analysis gives you the flexibility to analyze all possible fault locations within the same equipmentwithout the need for additional buses.

Setup time of the one-line diagram is dramatically

reduced by eliminating nodes used to represent everyfault location. This capability works seamlessly with theLoad Equipment Cable feature requiring fewer buses inyour ETAP license. This feature has virtually eliminatedthe need to insert nodes in the one-line diagram modelof motor control centers and large switchgear lineups.

Simulate Load

Terminal Faultsat Multiple

Locations with

One-Click

MCC with

Hundreds of

Loads is Modeled

with Only

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Graphical Animation of Protective Device OperationETAP 6.0 includes an extensive list of enhancements for the ETAP Star module. Using these new user-orientedcapabilities, the process of design and evaluation of protective device coordination is significantly faster and

easier. Among them is Star Sequence-of-Operation with new additions and enhanced handling of protectivedevices such as differential relay (87), directional relay (67), voltage restraint / control relay (51V), voltage relay(27), fault interrupter, and recloser (79).

Features

AC & DC coordinationx

Adjust device settings graphicallyx

Comprehensive Verified & Validated device librariesx

Embedded short circuit analysisx

Embedded motor acceleration analysisx

Integrated with one-line diagramx

Multi-axis time current curvesx

User-definable plot optionsx

Adjustable magnifying-glass zoom viewx

Time difference calculatorx

Multi-function / level relaysx

Customizable device setting reportsx

Intelligent device coordination & selectivityx

View device operation sequence graphicallyx

Device failure & backup operationx

User-definable curves & fault arrowsx

Virtual animation of sequence-of-operation playback on the one-line diagramx

Normalized TCC plots with shifted curves based on fault contributionsx

Batch print TCC plots & diagrams for various paper sizesx

Automated color sequencing of curvesx

Flexible user-definable display & plot optionsx

Intelligent alert view for troubleshootingx

Acceleration curve for overload relaysx

Extensive damage curve (fixed points) modeling & plottingx

Graphical TCC curve tracker with cross lines & time difference toolsx

Relay Test Set Interface for evaluating steady-state & transient relay responsex

The Most

Comprehensive

& Easiest

Protective DeviceCoordination

& Selectivity

Analysis Solution

Device Coordination


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Generator Decrement CurveETAP provides plotting of the generatordecrement curve and display both the

symmetrical and asymmetrical decrementcurve based on generator no-load or full-loadconditions. Excitation system field forcingcapability, used to speed up the response of thegenerator, is also considered when plotting thegenerator decrement curve.

Multiple Motor Starting Curves

Based on Starting VoltageA motor starting curve can be plotted on a Star view for thepurpose of determining overload settings for motor protectiondevices. Constant Terminal Voltage can be used to plot the motorstarting curve based on a constant voltage at the motor terminal.

Motor Stator Damage CurveThe motor curves have been enhanced by including stator damage curve or runninoverload curve into ETAP Star. Stator curves can be plotted based on multiples ofmachine full-load amps or actual amp values.

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Recloser / Fault InterrupterHydraulic recloserx

Static controllerx

Microprocessor controllerx

Detailed modeling of reclosing devicex

Device coordination curvesx

ANSI / IEC short circuit duty evaluationx

Overload alerts in Load Flow Analysisx

Recloser libraryxController libraryx

Differential RelayTotal bus, transformer, line, & cablex

Percentage differential typesx

High impedance bus differentialx

Fault zone detectionx

Differential relay librariesx

One Action

Resulting in

a Complete

Solution

Device Coordination


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In-Line Overload RelayDetailed modeling of in-line overloadx

Thermal, instantaneous, jam, & ground tripxelements

Integrated curvesx

In-line overload relay libraryx

SignificantlyFaster

&

Easier

Additional EnhancementsNewly added Verified & Validated device librariesx

Enhanced device setting reportsx

Batch print Star viewsx

Star Plot Option settingsx

Star TCC plot & reference voltage optionx

Device Coordination


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Load Flow Analysis

Load Flow Result AnalyzerETAP Load Flow Result Analyzer is a

time-saving tool that compares andanalyzes multiple reports in a singleview. You can compare the results ofgeneral information about the projector more specific information suchas the load flow results for buses,branches, loads, or sources.

Features

Compare & view multiple load flow results in a single viewx

Analyze & compare reports from multiple projectsx

Create a base line report & quickly identify deviations for all casesx

View multiple bus, branch, load, & source resultsx

Advanced alert & warning feature identifies & highlights overstressed componentsx

Easily find components on one-line diagrams from the analyzer viewx

Export summary view into Microsoftx Excel for maximum data flexibility & visualization

Understand

Results of

Multiple

Studies in

One Glance


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Transient Stability Analysis

Transient StabilityETAP 6.0 adds numerous capabilities to transient stability, making it the most powerful stability program inthe industry hands-down. Transient Stability module is also enhanced for faster calculation speed and plotgenerations. You can simulate system disturbances and events while performing load shedding, fast bus transfe

critical clearing time, generator start-up studies, and the acceleration or re-acceleration of motors.

Features

Initial load flow using the Newton-Raphson method in addition to the Accelerated Gauss Siedel methodx

Faster calculation time by skipping tabular plotsx

New transient simulation action line-to-ground faultx

New GE Turbine-Governor Model (GGOV3)x

New Exciter (IEEE ST4B)x

Auto sync-check option for tie circuit breaker closing actionx

Enhanced synchronous machine saturation curve modelingx

Enhanced synchronous machine salient-pole modelx


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Cable Systems

Cable AmpacityWith the new addition of British Standard 7671, ETAP 6.0 now calculates the current carrying capacity of cablesunder various cable installations and operating conditions based on a number of standards:

IEEE 399 IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Analysisx

ICEA P-54-440 Ampacities of Cables in Open-Top Cable Trayx

NEC NFPA 70, National Electrical Codex

BS 7671 British Standard 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installationsx

Cable SizingETAP Cable Sizing provides various options which can be used as design requirements. These designrequirements can be user-defined or automatically determined from load flow, short circuit, and protectivedevice calculation results.

Cable load ampacity requirement based on operating current, FLA of load, branch, or user-defined valuesx

Maximum voltage drop requirementx

Minimum starting voltage requirement for motor feeder cablex

Short circuit requirement based on system calculationx

Requirement to be compatible with protective devicesx

A Powerful

&

Easy-to-Use

Tool

Ampacity

VoltageDrop

ShortCircuit

Motor StartVoltage

ProtectiveDevice

Cable Sizing Requirements


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Cable Systems

Cable Installations


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Data Exchange

Data ExchangeETAP Data Exchange is used to import, export, and synchronize data betweenexternal data sources and ETAP. DataX provides many utilities including:

Legacy data transformation into ETAPx

Interface with external architecture databasesx

Customizable data mappingx

Intelligent error checkingx

Automatic one-line diagram generationx

DataX includes several new conversion programs that allow for conversionof third party electrical power system databases to ETAP. The conversionprogram will automatically generate a multi-layered graphical one-linediagram. A list of available conversion programs are available upon request.

DataX Base

In addition to the standard data exchangecapabilities such as import IEEE and RAWdata formats, DataX has been enhanced toread SEQ and DYR file formats for importingunbalanced impedance data as well asdynamic data for transient stability studies.

Output Report Data ComparatorThe Output Report Data Comparator can be used to compare any two output report databases of ETAP analysismodules. This application interfaces with the Scenario Wizard allowing exhaustive comparison of output reportsfrom the latest version against a previously saved benchmark output report database. The benchmark results

could have been generated using a previous version or the same version of ETAP.

Features

Compare any ETAP output report databasex

Compare any Microsoftx Access database (MDB files)

Compare results of different ETAP releasesx

Flexible database instruction file with default settingsx

Available Command Line instructionx

Automatic validations with user-defined deviation limitx

Summary & detailed comparison with Pass / Fail stampingx

DXFx

Metafilex

XMLx

IEEE Formatx

RAW Formatx

MS Accessx

MS Excelx

e-DPPx

SmartPlant Electricalx

Third Party Programsx


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ETAP Support

Keep Up-to-Date with ETAP Product UpdatesImproving and expanding our products is a continual process for theETAP development team. These ongoing product updates ensure thatETAP continues to not only meet, but exceed our customer requirements.

ETAP Upgrade & User-Support Contract (UUC)One of the best ways to get the most out of your software investment is tomaintain a current maintenance contract. This ensures that your powersystem design, simulation, and analysis is always based on the newest,most advanced technology available. ETAP UUC includes:

All upgrades & new releasesx

Unlimited software supportx

Unlimited engineering supportx

Access to the ETAP User FTP download sitex

Receive prerelease & beta versions of new product upgradesx

Full access to OTIs engineering expertise by your entire engineeringxstaff

FeedbackOperation Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers witha superior product experience, and user feedback is one of the centralelements of this commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% ofuser suggestions and requests! Tell us how we are doing by:

Filling out a short survey at etap.com (click on User Feedback Form)x

E-mailing ETAP Technical Support at supportx @etap.com

Sharing your comments with your local ETAP AuthorizedxRepresentative

ETAP License OptionsTo meet the different needs of our varied customers, ETAP can bepurchased via three licensing options, each of which has been tailoredto meet specific customer needs. The newest license option is ETAPAdvantage, which meets the requirements for quality assurancedocumentation and performance reporting. Visit etap.com for more

details on the license options available.

Visit ETAP.comThe ETAP web site is your best resource for up-to-the minute informationabout ETAP products and services. The site includes the latest productupdate announcements, a worldwide training calendar, video tutorials,frequently asked questions, archived webinars, ETAP downloads, whitepapers and articles, information about ETAP User Groups, and muchmore. Click on the Request ETAP News link to receive periodic e-mailsinforming you of whats new in ETAP.

ETAP 6.0 System Requirement

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows XP (SP2)Professional or Home Edition

Microsoft Server 2003 (SP2), MicrosoServer 2003 R2 (SP2)

Other Software Requirements

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 orhigher (or minimum version level asspecified by the operating system in u

Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1 (SP1

Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0 (SP1

PC Configuration Requirements

Parallel port, USB port, or serial port stand-alone licensing only)

CD-ROM or DVD drive

5 to 80 GB hard disk space (based onproject size, number of buses)

19 monitors recommended (dualmonitors highly recommended)

Minimum display resolution 1024x76

Recommended Hardware Requiremen

500 Bus Projects:

Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz (or duaquad core E6600) or better

1 GB RAM

2000 Bus Projects:(Highly Recommended)

Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz with HyThreading Technology (or dual/quadcore - E6700) or better with high spebus or equivalent

2 GB of RAM (high speed)

10000 Bus Projects and Higher:

Intel Xeon 3.2 GHz with Hyper-Threading (or dual/quad core X680or better with high speed system buAMD equivalent

2 to 4 GB RAM (high speed)


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