State of the art system in the calculation of power systems. Allows calculations of load flow, short-circuit, harmonics, electromechanical and electromagnetic transients, overcurrent and distance protection and reliability, all on the same database, totally object oriented and generalized for mono, bi and three-phase systems, CC up to CA 1 kHz.

FIGENER Systems is the company that exclusively sells DIgSILENT PowerFactory software in Brazil and provides the necessary training for beginners in the use of this powerful tool.

The development of the program started in 1976, and used the talent and experience of engineers and programmers with extensive experience directly involved in the planning, operation and maintenance of power systems. Its first commercial version was launched in 1983. In 1995 the program was completely re-engineered to incorporate more modern software technologies, improved algorithms, object-oriented database and 100% MS Windows compatible graphic interface.

Since then, the program has been setting new standards for the market in terms of integration and modeling flexibility, which has won companies from the most diverse sectors worldwide. There are currently more than 6000 licenses for use in more than 100 countries. In Brazil, the program has been in the market for more than 15 years, and with that the program has licenses installed in companies such as industries, concessionaires, engineering companies, universities and research institutes. All support and training can be provided in both Portuguese (local) and English (Germany).

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Innovative Features

  • Structure of networks and time-dependent operational data.
  • Detailed substation diagrams and general network diagrams.
  • Management of multi-user databases and native interfaces for ORACLE databases, MS-SQL and OPC interface for SCADA systems.
  • Simulation of AC and DC networks, balanced and unbalanced, any type of network topology: three-phase with 3 or 4 wires, two-phase with 2 or 3 wires, single-phase with 2 wires and single-phase with return by earth.
  • Complete models for permanent regime analysis, in the time domain and in the frequency domain.
  • Multiple graphs and multiple single-line diagrams.
  • Possibility of programming block diagrams (DSL ++) and user-defined routines (DPL).
  • Advanced models of renewable sources and distributed generation.

Systems Integration

Integration with GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), together with Asset Management Systems (AMS), are the main sources of network and equipment topology data. Many utilities use GIS data exports as a basis for the network model in PowerFactory. These exports may include detailed substation data, including topology, line / cable data, load and generation data, GPS coordinates, schematic diagrams, etc.

The integrated data comparison and merging tool and the project version control mechanism perfectly support frequent data exchange with GIS.

PowerFactorys calculation engines can be directly integrated into GIS systems, providing calculation features, such as the evaluation of renewable generation connected to the low voltage network.

The calculation engines can be controlled through the PowerFactory API and through DPL or Python routines. Several interfaces such as CIM, UCTE-DEF, OPC and DGS support bidirectional data exchange with different systems.

The ESB interface adapter connects to a corporate network service bus that allows modern message-based data exchange.

The calculation engine manager provides access to various PowerFactory calculation engines via web services. The internal queue and scheduling simplifies the engines integration into other applications.

Integration with SCADA

The PowerFactory OPC interface is used worldwide for real-time integration of PowerFactory with SCADA systems. Applications range from Online State Estimator, simulation mode functions (Dispatch Load Flow, Contingency Analysis, Maneuver Validation) to Dispatch Training Simulator with simulation of network transients in real time.

Controller manufacturers use the PowerFactory OPC interface for the development of controllers, such as smart grid controllers, and photovoltaic or wind farm control systems.

Business Process Automation

PowerFactory supports standard ENTSO-E operation planning processes, such as D2CF, DACF and IDCF (Intraday). The Intraday process runs as a fully automated and parallelized process.

The ESB interface adapter includes message-based data exchange, such as load forecasting, planned generator dispatch, daily cross-border exchange programs, UCTE-DEF files, EMS snapshots, line data dynamics and market engagement.

The combined calculation of medium and low voltage networks for the distribution system of an entire large European country (> 2000 MT substations) was automated using PowerFactory and mass GIS data exports.

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Minimum Requirements

Windows® 8 32, 64-bits or higher.

Intel® Pentium® or higher.

8GB de RAM or more.

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Differentials

There are several commercial packages capable of analyzing most problems in power systems. However, these packages differ considerably in their integration, results validity and computational efficiency. This is due to the variety of solutions adopted for the fundamental requirements of modern software such as: general package design, database structure, mathematical formulation and solution techniques, versatility and functional interaction.

PowerFactory is the program that best incorporates all of these requirements in a package 100% compatible with MS Windows, offering the user the following benefits and differentials:

  • Efficiency and productivity, guaranteed through a unique database and graphical interface for all calculation functions, reducing the time spent on modeling and freeing up time for the analysis of results.
  • Flexibility, through an advanced management system of network variants and operational scenarios, allowing the user to easily analyze various alternatives for the best solution of the problem.
  • Accuracy in the result, through the use of valid models for the entire spectrum of analyzes carried out, avoiding unnecessary and costly rework.
  • Improvement of the engineering / operation / maintenance interface, through the formatting of customized reports ready for the final application, as well as a direct interface with the MS Office package.

Overview of Features

Basic Functions:

  • Load flow analysis.
  • Short circuit analysis.
  • Load flow sensitivities.
  • Basic analysis of MT / BT networks.
  • Calculation of overhead line and cable parameters.
  • Network model manager.
  • Network diagrams and graphic resources.
  • Results and reports.
  • Power equipment models.
  • Various Converters and Data Interfaces and etc.

Advanced Functions:

  • Contingency Analysis.
  • Quasi-Dynamic Simulation.
  • Network Reduction.
  • Protection functions.
  • Electric Arc Incident Energy Analysis.
  • Cable Analysis.
  • Power Quality and Harmonic Analysis.
  • Connection request evaluation.
  • Transmission network tools.
  • Distribution network tools and etc.

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Performance Monitoring and Dynamic Systems Identification. The DIgSILENT PowerFactory Monitor is a measurement system that integrates the functions of a fault and disturbance recorder and a dynamic system monitor with complete functions to supervise the dynamic performance characteristics of a power system. In addition, it has routines for identifying parameters of dynamic systems through the measurements made.

The PowerFactory Monitor is necessary because it has an accurate knowledge of the network response and plant characteristics in its database to solve stability problems, operating within the stability margins and for the ideal adjustment of the monitoring systems. network and plant control.

Among the internal functions of the software, the following stand out:

  • Load tests of generator, engine and feeders in general, as well as the identification of parameters.
  • Supervision and performance identification of the AVR / driver.
  • Supervision of the main engine and associated controls (boiler control, primary control, etc.)
  • Optimized adjustment of the power system stabilizers (PSS)
  • Supervision of axis oscillations.

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Minimum Requirements

Windows® 8 32, 64-bits or higher.

Intel® Pentium® or higher.

4GB de RAM or more.

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DIgSILENT StationWare creates for your company a central database for protection settings based on the latest .NET technology and a management system for the calculation and optimization of settings and for managing the various command and control parameters and performing event analysis.

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Differentials

  • Manufacturer-independent protection management system.
  • Central database of information regarding relays and settings.
  • Automatic data exchange with the specific software of each manufacturer.
  • Storage and management of technical documentation and etc.
  • Multi-user access with simple interface.
  • Integration with DIgSILENT PowerFactory software.
  • Workflow modeling (life cycle).
  • Data protection / Management of access rights.
  • Possibility of easy reporting (PDF / Excel / XML).
  • Detailed models of protection relays.
  • Web-based.
  • Client / Server application.

Minimum Requirements

Windows® 8 32, 64-bits or higher.

Intel® Pentium® or higher.

4GB de RAM or more.

Interface (StationWare and PowerFactory)

  • Adequacy of the adjustments between the PowerFactory and StationWare models.
  • Transfer of relevant parameters.
  • Link established by device ID (identical on StationWare and PowerFactory).
  • Interface in the PF environment for transferring settings.
  • Import / Export is performed automatically through the execution of specific DPL for each equipment (transparent to the user).
  • User-defined import / export: all devices, subsets of devices or one device.

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