Microgrid Short Circuit Analysis | cloud computing for microgrids

Microgrid Short Circuit Analytics

With the need to analyze flowing faults within a microgrids peer-to-peer energy delivery model, a new generation of power system planning and analysis technology is required. Xendee's cutting-edge solutions are powered by the Electric Power Research Institute's simulation technologies and represent the output of over two decades of research and development in smart grid and microgrid analytics. Our cloud computing solutions provide design engineers with the unique ability to model microgrids and perform short circuit simulations on interconnected, meshed balanced and unbalanced multi-phase topologies.

Integrated ANSI C37 / IEEE and Classical calculation algorithms help engineers design microgrids and complex industrial systems that operate safely and reliably under various operating conditions. Depending on the desired calculation method, Peak, Momentary 1/2 cycle, 1st cycle, 1 1/2 - 4 cycle, interrupting, 8 cycle and 30 cycle faults at any 3-phase, 2-phase or 1-phase location within the power distribution system can be analyzed with granular reporting on current flows (at both terminals of all equipment), powers, angles and voltage. The flexibility to simulate virtually any fault scenario offers the extensibility needed to best analyze current and future microgrid designs.

Overview: Microgrid Short Circuit Analysis

Visualization of Microgrid Short Circuit Simulation

Analyze and Study Flowing Faults

Xendee's microgrid short circuit analysis simulation provides the sophisticated features engineers need to model peer-to-peer multi-phase power distribution systems and traditional balanced 3-phase industrial networks. Novel algorithms deliver both world-class speed and accuracy.

Positive and zero sequence resistances, reactances and impedances are continuously calculated throughout the fault time cycles at every point in a system via sophisticated dynamic simulation techniques.

Time cycle varying machine impedances and X/R ratios are applied in computing the decaying DC component of fault currents, while contributions from machines and DG sources are modeled as Thevenin equivalents for each cycle time under study.

World Class

Next-Generation Microgrid Analytics.
Multi-Phase Unbalanced Designs.
64-bit math throughout.
ANSI C37 / IEEE Red Book Method.
Classical Fault Calculation Method.
Smart Pre-Simulation Data Error Checking.
IEC 60909 Method coming soon.
Arc Flash Hazard coming soon.

Available for secure private cloud deployments and customization to meet exacting customer needs. Please contact us for additional information.

Microgrid Short Circuit Analysis Features

Multi-Phase Microgrids

Analyze faults on virtually any microgrid design, including 1-phase transformers, motor and generators.

Flowing Fault Currents

Analyze the effect of all fault types at any network location applying Classical or ANSI C37 / IEEE methods.

Powers

Calculate fault current kW and kvar values at both the input and output terminals of all network equipment.

Time Varying Fault Calculations

Automatically calculate faults for varying time cycles such as Peak, Momentary, 1st Cycle and Interrupting.

Visualization and Annotation

Patent pending multi-phase one-line design and visualization technology enlightens data and simulation results.

Presentation Quality Reports

Intuitive, automatic report generation with rich exporting options (Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office etc.).

Capabilities

Overview Demonstration of Microgrid Short Circuit Analysis (1 minute: 37 seconds)

See how short circuit analysis is preformed for typical microgrid power system models.

ANSI C37 / IEEE Short Circuit Analysis

See how flowing fault calculations are performed based on ANSI C37 and IEEE Red Book methods.

Single-Phase Equipment Fault Analysis

Easily analyze flowing faults at 1-phase | 2-phase | 3-phase locations.

Available as a private cloud solution.

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More Advantages

Open Source

Enjoy unparalleled flexibility and freedom with direct access to the analytics source code.

Open-Model and Data

Enjoy indefinite extensibility. Easily access and extend Xendee models and data used to generate results.

Native OpenDSS Script Output

Experience extraordinary modeling capabilities via validated and error-checked native OpenDSS scripts.


	Cutting-Edge Smart Grid Analytics	Benefit from world-class OpenDSS analytics and simulation technology and 20+ years of EPRI research output.
	High Performance	Novel algorithms deliver unmatched speed to convergence to meet the needs of microgrids and next-generation designs.
	Cycle varying X/R at fault locations	As machine sub-transient reactance and reactance values adjust per fault cycle, so does network impedance and fault location X/R.
	Multi-Phase Machine Models	Dynamic simulation technology from EPRI ensures that rotating machines are accurately modeled as Thevenin equivalents.
	Multi-Phase Unbalanced Designs	Analyze faults for 3-phase, 2-phase and 1-phase equipment.
	Multi-Phase Cable Design	Design and simulate both non-magnetic and magnetically shielded cable configurations. Vendor catalogs enhance user productivity.
	Multi-Phase Faults	Model 3-phase Bolted, Line-Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line and Single Line-to-Ground faults.
	Classical Fault Analysis	Analyze flowing faults based on classical short circuit assumptions.
	Classical Fault Cycles	Analyze 1/2 cycle, 1.5-4 cycle, 8 cycle and 30 cycle faults in high-fidelity.
	ANSI/IEEE Fault Analysis	Analyze flowing faults based on ANSI C37 / IEEE Red Book short circuit assumptions.
	ANSI/IEEE Fault Cycles	Analyze Peak, Momentary 1/2 cycle, 1st Cycle, Interrupting, and steady-state 30 cycle faults in high-fidelity.
	Flexible Design Configurations	Meshed network designs with multiple swing buses and generation sources and DYN1 / DYN11 delta connections.
	IEC 60909	Coming soon. Analyze flowing faults based on IEC 60909 short circuit assumptions.
	Arc Flash Hazard	Coming soon. Analyze arc flash hazards at any location and generate labels for equipment.