Example SimAuto Files
Right-click on the file links below and select “Save target as…” to save them to your computer. SimAuto version 12 (and later) Microsoft® Visual Basic for Applications Examples Running from Microsoft® Excel: SimAutoExampleCases12.zip Running from Microsoft® Access: ATC Calculator (includes database, cases, and support files) Multi-period Market Simulation (includes database, cases, and support files; unzip […]
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July 31, 2012
How do the key fields and required fields for aux files and copy/paste from Excel work?
Each object type in Simulator (i.e. Loads, Generators, Buses, etc…) has a number of key fields and additional required fields. Key fields are fields that must be included for existing records when pasting data into Simulator from a spreadsheet application such as MS Excel or when loading information from an aux file. Required fields are fields that must be specified (in addition […]
July 5, 2012
Can I solve a Real-Time power flow in Retriever?
Yes. The data that is imported from the real-time sources can be substituted for the underlying system data to solve a real-time power flow in Retriever, provided that: a complete system model with all required object fields necessary to run a power flow solution is provided (see case validation), and the underlying model fields (when […]
July 5, 2012
What method does the OPF/SCOPF solution use?
It is a sequential linear programming optimal power flow. We use our own revised simplex code.
July 5, 2012
I am getting $5000 / MW-hr LMP’s. Can that be correct?
If a constraint cannot be enforced due to insufficient controls, the slack variable associated with enforcing that constraint cannotbe removed from the LP basis. Marginal cost depends on the arbitrary cost of the slack variable. This value defaults to $5000 per MW-hr in order to enforce the equality constraint that a control area’s generation should […]
July 5, 2012
Can I have negative marginal prices? What do they mean?
Yes, in highly congested systems you can in fact see negative LMP’s at a bus (or buses). This is always coupled with high LMP’s at other buses. A negative LMP means that serving an additional MW of load at the negative LMP bus will reduce the operating cost. More flow to the load creates a […]
July 5, 2012
How can I simulate varying quantities? Can I store the results?
You can simulate varying quantities (and store the results) by using the Time Step Simulation (TSS) tool. TSS allows you to specify operating conditions and obtain power flow solutions for a set of points in time. It provides the tools needed to analyze the operation of a power system hour by hour. TSS is included in […]
July 5, 2012
How does Simulator convert transmission line flow between MVA and Amps?
Variables that are calculated by a power flow are the MVA flow leaving a bus along a transmission line and the bus voltage. -The MVA flow is the total MVA flow on all three phases of the transmission line (S3-ø). -The voltage is the line-to-line voltage (Vline-line) Current is only defined for a single phase, […]
July 5, 2012
What power flow algorithm does PowerWorld use?
Simulator uses a full Newton-Raphson algorithm, with non-divergence control. Simulator can solve power systems with up to 100,000 buses, and an almost unlimited number of lines. Simulator has been used to solve FERC 715 cases for all of the NERC (North American Electric Reliability Council) regions. The largest cases we’ve seen so far have been […]
July 5, 2012
How do I filter a case information display so that it only shows the information I need?
You can filter case information displays by Area/Zone/Owner and/or by applying a custom filter (called Advanced Filtering). Area/Zone/Owner Filters To hide all records assigned to a particular area, zone, or owner: Click the Area/Zone/Owner filters button on the case information toolbar or select Case Information >> Area/Zone/Owner Filters from the main menu. The resulting dialog has three […]
July 3, 2012