NEPLAN-Simpow Integration

STRI and BCP have agreed to integrate the Simpow dynamic and linear analysis
modules in the NEPLAN planning and optimization software.
NEPLAN users will now profit from one of the best dynamic analysis package,
including transient stability, EMT simulation and linear analysis with most advanced
dynamic models. Over 25 years development experiences are included in the
Simpow package.
This integration improves further the transmission system module in the NEPLAN
power system analysis software.
The new integrated versions of Simpow and NEPLAN will be available in July 2005.
The combined package will be one of the most complete power system planning and
optimization tool on the market.
STRI and BCP will also collaborate within support, marketing and sales of their
respective software.
For further information, please contact STRI or BCP.
Special features included in Simpow are:

EMT (instantaneous value mode) and RMS (fundamental frequency mode)

simulation.
Enhanced Linear Analysis module with RMS and EMT models.
Many field proven dynamic models.
Robust numerical technique characterized by accuracy with variable and fixed
time step.
To insure correct and fast results from the integration algorithm, the backward
differentiation method is used for stiff integration variables and the
trapezoidal method is used for non-stiff integration variables.
Calculation of Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT).
Enhanced dynamic synchronous machine models, including an advanced
model for machine start-up simulations in EMT mode.
Enhanced dynamic asynchronous machine models.
Enhanced HVDC and the corresponding HVDC controller models.
Enhanced dynamic FACTS models.
Switching between fundamental frequency mode (RMS) and instantaneous
value mode (EMT), just before an interesting point of time occurs.
Part of the network can be modeled in fundamental frequency mode (RMS)
and on other part in instantaneous value mode (EMT). This feature is
probably unique on the market.
The high level dynamic simulation language (DSL) allows not only to model
user defined regulators but also primary components like synchronous
machines, FACTS etc.

HVDC-Example designed by STRI (Sweden) and BCP (Switzerland)

Turbine and Governor

Gov-76506

TUR-33781

G14
P=0.895 MW
Q=-18.922 Mvar

Rectifier

Inverter

Turbine and Exiter

NG12
13.8 kV
u=91.70 %
Uang=0.09

NG14
15.2 kV
u=93.14 %
Uang=0.00

VVG2AC
123.9 kV
u=100.33 %
Uang=-20.16

Gov-795070

VVIK
135 kV
u=106.35 %
Uang=-14.03

VVIK0
135 kV
u=113.85 %
Uang=0.00

GDC2
150 kV
u=99.37 %

GDC1
150 kV
u=100.12 %

GDC3
150 kV
u=98.62 %

Wik
Fir.= 24.26 deg
Ratio=0.000
Cntrl=

VVIK02VVIK
P=139.673 MW
Q=41.935 Mvar
I=0.548 kA
Ploss= 3.601 MW
Qloss=35.559 Mvar

P=136.072 MW
Q= 64.846 Mvar
I=0.700 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=64.846 Mvar

P=136.072 MW
Q=83.738 Mvar
I=0.643 kA
Ploss=0.000 MW
Qloss=18.892 Mvar

GVVIK
P=-139.673 MW
Q=-41.935 Mvar

YGG2AC
123.9 kV
u=93.74 %
Uang=7.02

Ynged
Fir.=145.35 deg
Ratio=0.000
Cntrl=

P=133.143 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=47.863 Mvar

TR2_VVIK
Tap=0

TUR-33777

P=-135.168 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=64.846 Mvar

P=-136.072 MW
Q=-64.846 Mvar
I= 0.700 kA
Ploss=0.000 MW
Qloss=18.892 Mvar

DCLine1
P=135.168 MW
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=1.013 MW

P=-132.239 MW
Q=47.863 Mvar
I=0.699 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=47.863 Mvar

VVIK1
P=0.000 MW
Q=-37.437 Mvar

VVIK2
P=0.000 MW
Q=-39.925 Mvar

P=-0.895 MW
Q=18.922 Mvar
I= 0.773 kA
Ploss=0.024 MW
Qloss=0.486 Mvar

P=132.239 MW
Q=-47.863 Mvar
I=0.699 kA
Ploss= 0.000 MW
Qloss=18.838 Mvar

TR2_YGNE
Tap=1

P=-132.239 MW
Q=66.701 Mvar
I=1.141 kA
Ploss=0.000 MW
Qloss=18.838 Mvar

T1
Tap=0

P=-0.001 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=47.863 Mvar

GDC_E1
150 kV
u=-0.00 %

Shunt
P=0.000 MW

GDC_E2
150 kV
u=0.00 %

DC-75898
P=0.001 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar

CCA_VVIK

P=0.919 MW
Q=-18.435 Mvar
I=0.142 kA
Ploss=0.024 MW
Qloss=0.486 Mvar

P=0.015 MW
Q =-14.692 Mvar
I=0.113 kA
Ploss=0.015 MW
Qloss=0.308 Mvar

DC-75911
P=0.001 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar

COL_VVIK

Rectifier

T2
Tap=0

YGNE
75 kV
u=99.96 %
Uang=0.15

YGNE1
P=0.000 MW
Q=-15.488 Mvar

CFC_VVIK

P=0.000 MW
Q=15.000 Mvar
I=0.684 kA
Ploss=0.015 MW
Qloss=0.308 Mvar

DCLine2
P=134.155 MW
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=1.012 MW

P=-0.001 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar
I=0.900 kA
Ploss=0.903 MW
Qloss=64.846 Mvar

Exiter-33776

G12
P=0.000 MW
Q=-15.000 Mvar

MC_VVIK

Master

HVDC Control System

Single line diagram of an HVDC system

Dialog for the predefined HVDC controllers

CFC_YGNE

CCA_YGNE

Inverter

COL_YGNE

YGNE2
P=0.000 MW
Q= -18.086 Mvar

LoadY
P=131.304 MW
Q=0.000 Mvar

Results of the above HVDC simulation

Results of the displayed in the NEPLAN chart manager

Subsynchronous Resonance IEEE Benchmark designed by STRI (Sweden) and BCP (Switerland)

BUSF
500 kV
U=495.9 kV
Uang=2.75

BUSB
500 kV
U=495.9 kV
Uang=2.75

BUSFBUSB
P=0.0 MW
Q=0.0 Mvar

BUSC
500 kV
U=539.3 kV
Uang=-13.21

BUSA
500 kV
U=499.1 kV
Uang=8.82

RLC-Element
P=709.4 MW
Q=-321.0 Mvar

Exciter and Inertia

INERTIA-Exciter

TRAF
Tap=0

RLC

P=-708.3 MW
Q=104.5 Mvar

BUSGEN
12 kV
U=12.0 kV
Uang=15.32

BUSCBUSA
P=709.4 MW
Q=-321.0 Mvar

P=-720.0 MW
Q=29.1 Mvar

INF
P=708.3 MW
Q=-104.5 Mvar

EMT Simulation

NEPLAN single line diagram of the SSR IEEE Benchmark

NEPLAN Dialog for the Exciter and the Inertia

P=720.0 MW
Q=52.6 Mvar

BUSGEN
P=-720.0 MW
Q=-52.6 Mvar

Turbine and Inertia

INERTIA-Turbine

Results of SSR Benchmark of the Simpow EMT Simulation

FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation) of the above SSR Result Curve

IF(START.AND.(.NOT.START0).AND.IDC.EQ/0./.0.)THEN
IF(DI.EQ/0./.0.)THEN
UCR=UPRE(NODE1)
UCI=UPIM(NODE1)
UC=SQRT(UCR0**2+UCI0**2)
UDIO0=FACY*UC
FAC=(U(NODE2)-U(NODE3))/UDIO0
IF(1.-FAC*FAC.LE.0.)THEN
FAC1=0.
ELSE

NEPLAN Block Diagram of an user defined Exciter and Simpow DSL Language

NEPLAN Dialog for the Simpow Simulation Parameters

UPFC-Example designed by STRI (Sweden) and BCP (Switzerland)

NAC2
345 kV
u=93.55

NAC12
345 kV
u=101.95

P=-613.328
Q=-20.905

P=-157.907
Q=-32.757

NAC1
345 kV
u=101.45
P=160.122
Q=-80.320
P=151.248
Q=-68.357

P=301.958
Q=169.582

P=157.907
Q=32.757

P=-154.949
Q=-129.265

NAC31
345 kV
u=101.00

NAC32
345 kV
u=92.77
P=159.790
Q=-78.110

P=-149.286
Q=-45.761

P=-147.299
Q=70.659

NACVSC2
8 kV
u=82.99

Tap=-9

P=-300.000
Q=-150.000

NACVSC1
8 kV
u=100.00

P=-12.428
Q=8.086

NDCVSC
10 kV
u=100.00

P=11.758
Q=-111.388

P=300.000
Q=150.000

P=147.299
Q=-70.659

Tap=0
User=28.495
Phi_ser=-11.49

P=-10.504
Q=123.871

NAC10
345 kV
u=98.25

P=-145.051
Q=-20.735

P=-11.758
Q=111.388

PWM-Controller

P=12.386
Q=0.000

P=-12.396
Q=0.000

P=0.010

P=12.428
Q=-8.086

PWM-Controller

UPFC

NEPLAN single line diagram of a FACTS (UPFC) example with PWM and Series
Transformer

NEPLAN Dialog of a PWM and standard Simpow PWM-Controller

P=300.000
Q=150.000

Switching between RMS and EMT Simulation

Only RMS-Simulation

Only EMT-Simulation

Switching between RMS and EMT after 1.0s and back again to RMS after 1.5s

I f you need more information about the NEPLAN-Simpow interface please contact:
Giatgen Cott
BCP Busarello + Cott+ Partner AG
E-Mail: giatgen.cott@neplan.ch