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PSCAD is a software for power system computer-aided design and simulation. It allows modeling of electrical circuits and components, running simulations, and viewing results dynamically through online graphs and meters. Key applications include contingency analysis, relay coordination studies, harmonic analysis, control system design, and investigating new circuit concepts. The document then provides step-by-step instructions on using PSCAD to build and run a power flow simulation case with various electrical components like generators, transmission lines, transformers, loads and measurement devices.

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Pscad Software

PSCAD is a software for power system computer-aided design and simulation. It allows modeling of electrical circuits and components, running simulations, and viewing results dynamically through online graphs and meters. Key applications include contingency analysis, relay coordination studies, harmonic analysis, control system design, and investigating new circuit concepts. The document then provides step-by-step instructions on using PSCAD to build and run a power flow simulation case with various electrical components like generators, transmission lines, transformers, loads and measurement devices.

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Power Systems Computer Aided Design

INTRODUCTION

PSCAD – Power Systems Computer Aided Design: Features


 Graphical user interface for circuit modelling and simulation.
 Online plotting functions, controls and meters are included.
 The parameters can be changed during simulation.
APPLICATIONS

 Contingency studies of AC networks.


 Relay coordination.
 Transformer saturation effects.
 Insulation coordination of transformers, breakers and arrestors.
 Impulse testing of transformers.
 Sub-synchronous resonance (SSR) studies of networks.
 Evaluation of filter design.
 Harmonic analysis including resonance.
 Control system design and coordination of FACTS and HVDC.
 Optimal design of controller parameters.
 Investigation of new circuit and control concepts.
 Lightning strikes, faults or breaker operations.
Adding a new case/ Loading an existing project
 Can add a new project: File New Case
Can load an existing file using ‘Load Project
Workspace
Master Library
 Double click ‘Master Library’ in workspace
Master Library

 Components are categorized.


 Double click on the arrow icon to see all the components.
 Can go to any category and copy the item.
 Can drag and paste components directly from palettes.
Add Wire The Electrical Palette
Add Resistor
Add Inductor
Add Capacitor
Add Ground
Add Node Label
Add Xnode
Add Breakout
Add Pin
Add Ammeter
Add Voltmeter
Add Voltmeter to Ground
Add Multimeter

Add Tline Configuration


Add Tline Interface
Add Cable Configuration
Add Cable Interface
Add Data Tap
The Controls Palette
Add Data Merge
Add Data Label
Add Integer Constant
Add Real Constant
Add Import
Add Export
Add RadioLink

Add Output Channel


Add Slider
Add Switch
Add Dial
Add Push Button
Add Graph Frame
Add XY Plot
Add Control Panel
Add Annotation
Add Sticky Note
Add Divider
Power flow study

• The PSCAD can be used to analyse power flow.


• Here a Kundur two area system is taken for the power flow study.
STEPS
Creating a new project
 Start All Programs PSCAD PSCAD Professional
Add a new project: File New Case
File Save Project As
Adding elements
 Go to master library
 Copy the element
 Click on the project name in the workspace
 Paste it in the design editor
For source, take Three Phase Voltage Source Model2
Entering data
 Double click on the element and enter the data
Connecting elements
 Go to electrical palette
 Click on ‘wire’
 Click on the design editor
 Connect it with source model
Adding Bus
 Go to master library
 Go to passive elements, take ‘Bus’
 Enter the data
Adding Transformer
 Go to master library
 Go to transformers, take ‘3 Phase 2 winding transformer’
 Enter the data
Adding Transmission line
 Go to master library
 Go to Transmission lines, take ‘Bus’
 Enter the data

Click ‘Edit’ button


 Now the following window will appear.
 Delete ‘Frequency Dependent Model Options’

 Go to master library Transmission lines


 Copy the following models and paste instead of Frequency Dependent Model
Options in the ‘Edit’ window.
Adding Load
 Go to master library
 Go to Passive elements, take ‘Fixed Load’
 Enter the data
Adding Multimeter
 Go to master library
 Go to Meters, take ‘Multimeter’
 Enter the data
Connecting elements
Copy and paste required number of components and enter corresponding data.
Connect all the components with wire
 Now the diagram will be as follows
Adding Signal
 Go to control palette
 Take ’Data Label’
 Enter the signal name
Adding Output Channel
 Go to control palette
 Take ‘Output Channel’
 Enter the Title
Adding Graph
 Right click on the ‘ Output Channel’
 Select ‘Graphs/Meters/Controls‘ or ‘Input/ Output reference’ Add Overlay
Graph with Signal
 Now the Graph will appear

 Double click inside the graph


 Change the properties
 Now the Graph will appear

 Can edit X axis properties by double clicking on the X axis


Running the system
 Click on the ‘ Run’ button.
 Observe the graph.
 Observe the graph.

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