DIgSILENT
The development of DIgSILENT (DIgital SImuLator for Electrical NeTwork) software began in 1976, and utilized the talent of many experienced power system engineers and software developers directly involved with the planning, operation and maintenance of power systems. Since the inception of DIgSILENT, the program has grown to incorporate a vast array of analysis features that are required to plan, operate and maintain any aspect of the power system.
The new DIgSILENT PowerFactory software is an integrated power system analysis tool that combines reliable and flexible system modeling capabilities, with state-of-the-art solution algorithms and a unique database management concept. The PowerFactory concept was initiated in 1993 when the decision was made to re-engineer the already successful DIgSILENT Version 10.31 with improved solution algorithms and advanced software technology incorporating an object-oriented database. PowerFactory is setting new standards in functional integration, by incorporating a feature that can best be described as “Active Documentation“. This flexible feature allows the user to create detailed power system models in a single database, allowing model functionality to be easily extended to specify a wide range of steady state, time domain, frequency domain and stochastic system characteristics, for all analysis requirements.
PowerFactory incorporates an impressive and continuously growing list of simulation functionalities including:
- Load Flow and Fault Analysis of complete AC/DC network representation, and allows meshed and mixed 1-,2-, and 3-phase AC and/or DC networks to be modeled.
- Low Voltage Network Analysis
- Distribution Network Optimization
- IEC Cable Sizing
- Dynamic Simulation
- EMT Simulation
- Eigenvalue Analysis
- System Identification
- Protection Analysis:
- Harmonic Analysis
- Reliability Analysis
- Production Planning
- Voltage Stability Analysis
- Contingency Analysis
- Power Electronic Device Modeling
- Grounding
- A/D Interfacing
- Interface for SCADA/GIS/NIS
- Compatibility with other software systems such as PSS/E & PSS/U
- Multi-User Database and User Accounting
- Advanced Tools: Optimal Power Flow and Production Planning
PowerFactory - the new generation power system analysis software was first released in 1997 providing the required product stability to guarantee efficiency in your daily application.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is the leading high-end tool for applications in generation, transmission, distribution and industrial systems. It is integrating all required functions, easy to use, fully Windows compatible and combines reliable and flexible system modeling capabilities with state-of-the-art algorithms and a unique database concept. Besides the stand-alone functionality, the PowerFactory engine integrates smoothly into any GIS, DMS or EMS supporting open system standards.
Supported PowerFactory Functions
Balanced and unbalanced power flow, fault analysis, harmonics, frequency scans, stability, EMT simulations for three-, two- and single phase AC systems and DC systems.; protection simulation and co-ordination, distribution-, transmission- and generation reliability, small signal anlysis (eigenvalues), static and dynamic voltage stability, active and reactive power dispatch, state estimation; open tie optimization, optimal capacitor placement, cable sizing; built-in automation interface (DPL), ODBC driver, interfaces for GIS and SCADA integration; PSS/E compatibility…
