May 2024 GMD Event (Gannon Storm)
Below are visualizations and power flow simulations of the North American geomagnetic disturbance of May 10-12, 2024 (Gannon Storm). The simulations utilize surface electric field models developed by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center with Empirical Magnetotelluric Transfer Functions (EMTF), which incorporate the full 3D effects of Earth conductivity structures. Surface Electric Field only (CONUS) Eastern […]
September 25, 2024
Extension of Full Topology Models in PowerWorld Simulator Version 24
This is the abstract and a link to the presentation associated with the PowerWorld Corporation webinar of Wednesday September 18, 2024. Link to Presentation: Extension of Full Topology Modeling in Simulator Version 24 Title: Extension of Full Topology Modeling in Simulator Version 24 Abstract: PowerWorld Simulator introduced Integrated Topology Processing (ITP add-on) in 2008 to […]
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September 9, 2024
Time-Step Weather Example
This example shows how historic and forecast ERA5 weather files can be loaded into PowerWorld Simulator and be used to determine the Max MW capability of wind and solar generation. Features such as contouring and geographic data views (GDV) are also applied to enhance visualization and interpretation. The files may be downloaded here. Here is […]
February 20, 2024
Simple Weather Example
This example introduces the basic functionality of PowerWorld Simulator’s weather integration capability and how other features, such as contouring and geographic data views (GDV), can enhance visualization and interpretation of how the weather can impact wind and solar generation. The files may be downloaded here. To apply the weather data and visualize results: Open the […]
Tags: How-to,Simulator,Weather
February 12, 2024
Power Transfer Limit Exceeded by OPF
The Optimal Power Flow (OPF) solution involves iteration between a linear program (LP) to adjust controls (usually generation) and a non-linear power flow. If an AC OPF is performed over a very large Area (or Super Area), the LP may attempt to dispatch generators in a manner that exceeds voltage stability margins (PV) or maximum […]
October 17, 2023
EMP Waveforms Based on Published Research
The newest builds of PowerWorld Simulator with the GIC add-on no longer contain a function to calculate time-varying series voltage inputs for EMP E3A and E3B time and spatial functions based on Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) research [1] and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. Going forward, non-uniform time and spatially varying electric fields will […]
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October 5, 2023
Historic North American GMD Events
PowerWorld Simulator supports binary and text file formats for time and spatially-varying geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) surface electric field inputs. This format allows development of detailed solar storm scenarios based on historic events or 3D earth conductivity models. Surface electric field models developed by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center with Empirical Magnetotelluric Transfer Functions (EMTF), which […]
August 14, 2023
WECC Area Interchange Diagram
These files include one-line diagrams and support files to show area interchange in WECC cases. A description of each file is as follows: WECCAreaDIagramGE.pwd: a one-line diagram similar to those developed in the GE PSLF program. (Interface quantities are complete in the Northwest region but may need to be added elsewhere for completeness.) WECCAreaDiagramGE.aux: auto-inserts […]
July 26, 2023
NOAA SWPC Geoelectric Field Models
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) offers geoelectric field inputs that can be used with PowerWorld Simulator GIC. Data are accessed from the SWPC Geoelectric Field Model landing page. The tabs at the top allow viewing of E-fields computed from 1D (EPRI) or 3D (NSF EarthScope USArray project) Earth resistivity […]
July 11, 2023
PJM Base Case Setup Process
Motivation: PJM Network Model power flow cases typically have a large generation/load imbalance that result in large positive or negative generation at the island slack bus and distorted flows on nearby lines and transformers. The island slack bus is often located within PJM. A recent example has -6.6 GW at Peach Bottom (PEACHBOT 22.00 kV). […]
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February 17, 2023