PowerFactory Fundamentals Online Training (2-days Mon and Wed) - 22-24 Feb 2021, Perth
This course provides a general introduction to the use of PowerFactory software and is aimed at first time users. Topics covered include:
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Course Information
CO-1-01 - DIgSILENT Introduction
- Worldwide Company Overview
- DIgSILENT Pacific Offices
- Products
- History
PF-1-01 - PowerFactory User Interface
- Starting up and logging on to PowerFactory
- Importing and activating projects
- Graphic layers
- Zooming, panning and selecting objects in the SLD
- Adjusting the User interface settings
- Freeze Mode
- Changing the paper size
PF-1-02 - Network Construction and Data Entry
- The Powerfactory database
- The PowerFactory project
- Elements and Types
- Types of single line diagrams
- Common power system elements
- Building a simple system model
PF-2-01 - Introduction to Load-flow Calculations
- What is load-flow
- How to run load-flow analysis in PowerFactory
- Understanding the load-flow command options
- Understanding reactive power limits in PowerFactory
- Understanding load-flow results with the diagram colours
- Troubleshooting load-flow calculations
- Introduction to study cases
- Introduction to cubicles
PF-2-02 - Introduction to Short-Circuit Calculations
- The difference between the IEC and complete short circuit methods
- What each of the displayed fault current variables in PowerFactory represent
- How to calculate a short circuit in PowerFactory
- How to connect and configure a neutral earthing transformer
- When to apply simultaneous faults
- The options for determining fault contributions from asynchronous machines
PF-2-03 - Variations and Expansion Stages
- Network planning (the hard way)
- Variations and expansion stages
- Permanent diagrams
- Tying it together with study cases
PF-2-04 - Modelling overhead line geometries and mutual couplings
- PowerFactory geometrical line models
- Tower Types
- Tower Geometry Types
- Conductor Types
- Tower Elements
- Mutual coupling between lines and cables
PF-2-05 - Analysing results in PowerFactory
- Results in the SLD
- Tabular (spreadsheet style) results
- Exporting tabular data to Excel
- Results comparison
- Built in reports
- Searching the PowerFactory database
PF-2-06 - Substations, branches and templates
- Substations / Beach Balls
- Branches
- Switching from the overview diagram
- Branch and substation templates
PF-2-07 - Medium voltage network analysis
- Feeder modelling
- Voltage profile plots
- Feeder load scaling
- Unbalanced systems
- Optimal capacitor placement
PF-2-10 - Operation Scenarios
- Background on Operation Scenarios
- What data an Operation Scenario captures
- How to use Running Arrangements to enable efficient changing of substation switch configurations
- How to create and manage Operation Scenarios
PF-3-01 - Load-flow control
- Reactive power control options in the load-flow command
- Power station reactive power control
- Generator reactive power limits (capability curves)
- OLTC and switched capacitor control
- Slack options in PowerFactory (power frequency control)
PF-3-02 - Parameter Characteristics
- What is a characteristic and how are they useful?
- Examples of where characteristic curves can be used
- Application within PowerFactory
- Defining a time of day characteristic curve in PowerFactory
PF-3-03 - Contingency Analysis
- Contingency analysis background
- Contingency Analysis Tool Options
- Fault Cases and Fault Groups
- Required Steps for Contingency Analysis
- Accessing results and reports
- Effectiveness Calculations
PF-3-04 - Transmission network tools
- PV analysis
- QV analysis
Note that places on the course are limited to 9 and allocated on a 'first come, first in' basis. A minimum of six participants is required for the course to run. The course will be confirmed via email no earlier than two weeks prior to the start date.
