Are the one-line diagrams easy to build?
We think so! We’ve gone to great lengths to make it easy to build diagrams. You can specify default drawing values for display objects based on object type and nominal kV. These values can also be saved to or loaded from auxiliary files providing continuity when creating multiple diagrams. If you have geographic information regarding […]
July 3, 2012
Creating Diagrams — Auto-Insert Borders
To insert geographic borders into diagrams, select Insert >> Auto-Insert >> Borders from the main menu. Auto Insert Borders Dialog The PowerWorld border library includes borders for the entire world, as well as Canadian Provinces and state and county borders for the United States. Select multiple borders by holding down the Shift or Ctrl keys while making […]
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July 3, 2012
What does SImulator/Retriever check when validating a case?
Validation checks for both errors that would prevent a case from working properly and for abnormal setup of model objects. Validation errors and warnings are displayed in the Message Log. A sampling of the tasks performed during case validation include: Ensures there is a system slack bus assigned Ensures the slack bus has an attached […]
July 3, 2012
Can I simulate Electricity Markets with Simulator?
Simulator is an ideal tool to analyze electricity markets. Based on generator bids, load benefit curves and full modeling of the transmission grid, Simulator OPF/SCOPF allows you to determine security-constrained LMP’s at every bus in the system, and thus determine how much the market agents will have to pay or be paid in the market. […]
July 3, 2012
What formats can Simulator read?
Simulator can read text file formats such as PTI PSS/E (*.raw) and GE PSLF (*.epc). These formats are commonly used by ISOs, RTOs, and regulators to publish power flow models for members and other interested parties. Simulator is read and write compatible with raw file versions 23 through 32 and epc versions 17 and earlier. […]
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July 3, 2012
What is the difference between the *.PWB and *.PWD files used by Simulator and what are PowerWorld Project Files?
PWB and PWD stand for PowerWorld Binary and PowerWorld Display. The PWB files contain the actual power system data for the case. Traditionally, case files can contain large amounts of data. We store this data in a binary file to reduce the size of the file on your hard drive. Furthermore, data stored in a […]
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July 3, 2012
PowerWorld Simulator Help Files
Save these files by right-clicking on the link and selecting “Save Target As …” or “Save Link As …”, saving the zip file to a location you’ll remember, and then extracting Pwrworld.chm into your PowerWorld Simulator directory (C:\Program Files\PowerWorld\Simulator by default). Note: For the PowerWorld Simulator Help Files, right-click on the file after extracting, select Properties, and click […]
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June 29, 2012
PowerWorld Simulator Optimal Power Flow Reference
Quick-Start Tutorial: Includes hands-on examples that will work on the free demo version of Simulator.
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June 29, 2012
TransLineCalc Help Files
PowerWorld TransLineCalc Help Files: Save these files into your PowerWorld Simulator directory (C:\Program Files\PowerWorld\TransCalc by default) by right-clicking on the link and selecting “Save Target As …” or “Save Link As …”. TransLineCalc v2 Help TransLineCalc v1 Help
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June 29, 2012
PowerWorld Simulator User Guides
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June 29, 2012