Modules from Cyme for Power Distribution Network Planning:
S. No. Name of the Module Benefits
1. CYMDIST The basic platform for Power Distribution System Analysis assists power engineers in network planning studies through analysis of HV Basic Platform of and LT distribution networks as well as secondary grids in order to determine the existing technical losses and to determine the Network Analysis effective measures to bring down the losses. It gives indication of areas in the network which are overloaded or have poor voltage Software regulation. It also supports fault analysis and motor start (agricultural load) analysis in the power distribution network Add‐on Software Modules (which work atop the basic platform) 2. CYMDIST/Switching Useful in optimizing the radial networks by changing the status of switching devices. The reconfiguration brings utilities economical gain Optimization by realizing energy savings, and it can also provide the networks more capacity to handle contingency situations. When used in the “Network Configuration Optimization” mode, it helps determine possible network configurations with optimized efficiency or reliability of the network 3. CYME/Enhanced It provides the user with the capability to model all the major components of the Substation Modelling distribution substation and includes the representation of bus bars, multiple transmission line feeds, power transformers, tie points and protective devices 4. Cyme/Online Displays raster or vector map images (geographical land‐base) as layers directly underneath the electrical network model for a better Map visualization of the electrical network vis‐à‐vis geographical entities in the vicinity Provides the capability to view your electrical network model over Google™ maps and MapQuest™ Open maps. With this option, the user can locate equipment and devices on the one‐line diagram using street addresses, X/Y coordinates or GPS coordinates. Additionally, the simulation results can be viewed just as if in a Google™ map view. 5. CYME/Protective It helps power engineers effectively address protection issues by analyzing time‐current curves. With an extensive library of over 15000 Device Coordination protective devices, an intuitive graphical plot and a broad range of tools and analyses, planning and validating protection schemes has never been easier with the CYME Power System Analysis 6. CYME/Long‐Term To access impact on locations having Solar PV/renewable generation installed in the network Dynamics Analysis with 1. Prevents unnecessary switching due to voltage fluctuations caused by intermittent PV radiation/ wind fluctuations, thereby DER preventing the faster wear and tear of the installed devices. 2. Allows proper assessment of the impact of DER integration and to better understand related technical issues such as Var control and Voltage regulation. 3. Allows the study of reserve capability of any battery energy storage device (BESS or EV charging device) 7. CYME/Integration Accessing feasibility of interconnection requests from the consumer on the utility network Capacity Analysis Utility Benefit: 1. Key to support utilities in their current and future generation interconnection request processing. 2. No compromise on system reliability and power quality while entertaining a connection request and proving optimal location for DER integration. 3. Module saves labor time and run simulations without the use of manual tools. Consumer Benefit: Interconnection request could be handled in a timely manner 8. CYME/DER Impact To access impact on locations having Solar PV/renewable generation installed in the network. Addressing the challenges due to Evaluation accelerated distributed energy resources (DER) deployment in electric distribution utilities. 1. Pre‐assessment of the adverse effects the interconnection process of PV addition could cause like that of thermal violations/voltage violations/ reverse power flows on the distribution system. 2. Immediate productivity gain by reducing to a minimum the amount of manual work required at each step of the analysis and focusing on What really matters, since the integration process check normally takes several hours, if not days, to accomplish since plenty of verifications on an array of load and generation scenarios needs to be checked. 9. CYME/Contingency Areas of High Priority/ VIP areas where uninterrupted power supply has to be maintained. Also, as per the government regulation, Analysis and utility needs to maintain 24*7 power supply continuity for which a contingent network needs to be build. Restoration 1. Outage duration can extend beyond customers level of tolerance if no adequate switching plan considering equipment overloads and voltage violations has been planned. Therefore, contingency analysis is essential to engineers to assess the robustness of the networks by identifying potential problems with outages and planning maintenance in order to assure rapid service restoration. 2. Module is beneficial in identifying weak points in the network which could cause unnecessary and untimely interruptions in the network. The n‐1 is beneficial in planning the optimal switching plans accordingly. 10. CYME/Reliability Provides a framework within which predictive and historical reliability assessment scenarios are run and the impacts of the related Assessment investment such as DA (Distribution Automation) can be evaluated and understood. 11. CYME/Harmonic Harmonic Analysis in areas of large industrial loads, non‐linear loads and also where solar (inverter‐based) integration is done. The Analysis number of electronic devices and other non‐linear loads that are connected to the power system generate harmonics affecting the quality of the power to the end customers. Also, capacitors, which are installed to improve the system voltage and reduce losses, can create resonance if their location is not optimal. Such harmonic distortions, if goes un‐mitigated, have a detrimental effect on the power quality as they can cause equipment malfunction, overheating of equipment and increase power losses and hence economic losses. 12. CYME/Energy Metering and Energy Auditing, Estimation of Voltage level wise energy losses and hence VCOS Profile Manager 1. Helping distribution utilities to exploit the integration of automated meter reading (AMR) in distribution systems, short‐term load forecast calibrated by AMR Telemetry and energy billing records. 2. With the increased penetration of renewable devices, it is possible to monitor the net metering data with the help of generation curve models and hence identifying the accurate energy and loss levels in the network based on AMR, historical and real‐time data. 3. Accurate estimation of energy consumption and the losses for the entire duration (day/month/year) 13. CYME/Cable Thermal Facilitates evaluation of the feasibility and the profitability of a project, based on the factual system model, leading to a realistic Rating planning in line with technical, service reliability and financial objectives. Whether planning maintenance, replacements, improvements or expansions to a power system, this module analyze impacts of modifications made and the cost and gains they entail over the years. Transient Thermal Analysis feature which includes the following: • Ampacity given time and temperature • Temperature analysis given time and ampacity • Time to reach a given temperature, given the ampacity • Ampacity and temperature analysis as a function of time • User‐defined load profiles per circuit • Multiple cables per installation 14. Cyme/Online Displays raster or vector map images (geographical land‐base) as layers directly underneath the electrical network model for a better Map visualization of the electrical network vis‐à‐vis geographical entities in the vicinity Provides the capability to view your electrical network model over Google™ maps and MapQuest™ Open maps. With this option, the user can locate equipment and devices on the one‐line diagram using street addresses, X/Y coordinates or GPS coordinates. Additionally, the simulation results can be viewed just as if in a Google™ map view.
Software from Cyme for Designing Underground Power Cable System: