PSCAD is a fast, detailed and easy-to-use electrical power system simulation software, useful for the design, analysis, optimization and verification of the operation of electrical networks and the control of power electronic devices. Leveraging dedicated code for EMTDC transient simulations, PSCAD offers a variety of tools and models of fundamental importance for conducting comprehensive and accurate power system analyses.
Manitoba Hydro International (MHI), based on decades of experience in the energy sector, is a world leader in the field of numerical analysis involving electrical power systems. Users of PSCAD – EMTDC have the opportunity to take advantage of the highest-performance simulation technology available on the market today, which enables the analysis of complex and geographically extensive (national and continental scale) power grids.
PSCAD V5 Features
- Conversion from Powerflow-type Data
- Used in combination with an add-on product, PRSIM, PSCAD can translate both PSS/E and DigSilent PowerFactory data file types, directly into PSCAD format
- More than 20 new models have been added to the V5 master library. Included is a library of MMC models, a phase-domain synchronous machine, a single-phase induction machine, and a library of z-domain models. A brand new 3/5-limb, duality concept-based transformer model is also included
- Parallel and High Performance Computing (HPC). In addition to the existing HPC features, V5 includes an enhanced Parallel Network Interface (PNI) that connects processes running on different time steps. In addition, Parallel Multiple Run (PMR) functionality has been enhanced, including the ability to set the maximum volley and override project settings
- Application Automation with Python Script Application Automation with Python Script. Users can maintain their own scripts within PSCAD, customize them, record them, and edit them later
- Algorithmic Enhancements EMTDC now includes a Modified, Augmented Nodal Analysis (MANA) algorithm. This enables the implementation of voltage/current dependent voltage/current sources (included in the V5 master library). In addition, a newer sparse solution, which is beneficial when solving larger subsystems, is implemented. The new solution is automatically utilized if the number of nodes in a subsystem is over 200 (default).
Main advantages of PSCAD – EMTDC
- Best-in-class simulation technology
- Simplified graphical interface
- Reliability, speed and accuracy for a variety of applications
Functionality and areas of use
The PSCAD – EMTDC software is appreciated by users for its functionalities such as the realization of advanced control systems, blackboxing function, internal optimization algorithm, simulation parallelization, integration with MATLAB / Simulink and an extensive model library.
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