Time Step Simulation: Storing Input Data and Results

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In large cases, the amount of data that can be potentially generated by a Time Step Simulation is significant considering that results for a full PF/OPF/SCOPF solution are available for each time point. A convenient method to store large amounts of data is to save the data in a binary file. The input data, both time point and scheduled data, as well as the results can be stored in a Time Series Binary File, referred to in this help guide as the .tsb file.

Here is a summary of what will be stored in the .tsb file when you click the Save TSB File button in the Time Step Simulation Dialog:

• All input data, defined in the Input pages for MW Load, Mvar Loads, Generator MW, Generator Maximum MW, Line Status, Area Total MW Load, Zone Total MW Load, and Injection Groups.
• All scheduled input data, defined by the combination of Schedules and Schedule Subscriptions specified in the corresponding Input pages.
• The values displayed on the grids of the Results: Constraints page for Binding Lines, Binding Interfaces, Binding Contingencies, and the Binding Line Matrix and List.
• The customization settings defined on the pages of the Custom Results Selection Dialog for the time point results of Areas, Buses, Generators, Switched Shunts, Injection Groups, Interfaces, Lines, Loads, Owners, Superareas, Transformers, and Zones.
• The customized results on the pages of the Results page for time point field values of Areas, Buses, Generators, Switched Shunts, Injection Groups, Interfaces, Lines, Loads, Owners, Superareas, Transformers, and Zones. Recall that many fields can be defined for each type of object.
• The options defined in the Options page, except the options set up in the Auto Load TSB File Options, which are saved with the .pwb case.
• The data of the last solution run contained in the Summary page: Skip, Processed and Solved fields.
• The .tsb file description

 

Note: Recall that the data of any Simulator grid can be copied to the clipboard and to Excel by selecting the options found on the local menu accessed by right-clicking on the grid.