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CYME power engineering software solutions

Industrial power system software applications

Planning and optimizing industrial power systems requires system modeling with the latest devices and controls installed on networks that include both AC and DC equipment.

Asset sizing and AC/DC equipment modeling
Simulate system operation and assess power quality
Robust algorithms
Perform complex simulations on AC and DC systems
Network protection and stability evaluation
Develop safe, efficient system

Core features

  • Model any type of network, and AC and DC equipment
  • Identify abnormal operating conditions, system stabiility and protection issues
  • Minimize energy losses with properly sized equipment
  • Power quality problems assessment, filter design and emergency system simulation

Network and co-generation modeling

All types of network and devices can be modeled using the design and modeling capabilities of Eaton’s CYME software for industrial applications.

Planning system assets and ratings

Minimize energy losses and optimize operation with proper planning of transmission networks and on-site generation units.

Optimize system performance

Compare scenarios to determine the most effective network modification plan.
Specifications

Network and co-generation modeling

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

Transient stability analysis

Transient stability analysis simulates the dynamic behavior of distribution systems with distributed generation under various transient events (fault application/clearing, large motor starting, disconnection of co-generation units, islanding, etc.).

Enhanced substation modeling

This module enables the accurate representation of all major components of a distribution substation as well as  any sub-network, such as a vault, a switching cubicle or an industrial facility. The simulations then take into account the effects of these installations on the overall distribution system.

Fault analysis

Ensure system safety by assessing the effects of short-circuits (conventional, ANSI, IEC 60909 and IEC 61363), series and simultaneous. Locate faults, verify equipment ratings and study voltage sags.
 

Assets and ratings

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Equipment sizing and rating

To evaluate devices based on either ANSI or IEC 60909 short-circuit interrupting ratings and maximum loading of the device in steady-state conditions.

Equipment libraries and models

The definition of the network equipment is facilitated by the CYME extensive libraries and relevant computations. New models can be defined by the user. Part of the Network editor base module.

Fault analysis

Ensure system safety by assessing the effects of short-circuits (conventional, ANSI, IEC 60909 and IEC 61363), series and simultaneous. Locate faults, verify equipment ratings and study voltage sags.

Low-voltage cable sizing

Identify the right size of cable for any low-voltage installation.

DC short-circuit

Simulation that supports the modeling of devices for the safe operation of DC systems and ensure device ratings are respected.

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

DC power flow

Simulation of DC backup systems and safe supplies independently or as connected to the AC power system with reverse power flow detection and control.

Motor start

Determine impact of motor start on the network. Evaluate voltage flicker, locked rotor load and maximum motor size estimation.

System planning

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Advanced project manager

Supports the collaborative and detailed preparation of time-based projects to assess multiple scenarios in an efficient manner.

Batch analytsis

Perform scenarios composed of several analyses  on any selection of studies. The simulation plans are entirely configurable. Part of the Network editor base module.

Techno-economic analysis

Evaluate the feasibility and profitability of a project, based on the factual system model, leading to realistic planning in line with technical, service reliability and investment objectives. Works in conjunction with the Advanced project manager in order to estimate costs for forecasted load growth.

Protection and safety

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Arc flash hazard analysis

Properly assess the arc flash risk level to ensure a safer work environment by computing the necessary parameters required to determine risk level and adopt adequate safety procedures. This includes a new method that factors in backup protection, multiple contribution and duration.

Protective device analysis

This module helps power engineers effectively address protection issues by analyzing time-current curves. The library contains over 15,000 protective device curves.

Module features: network protection analysis, minimum fault analysis and sequence of operation.

DC arc flash

The purpose of this module is to help engineers identify the arc flash risk levels of their DC network and adopt the necessary safety measures.

Fault analysis

Ensure system safety by assessing the effects of short-circuits (conventional, ANSI, IEC 60909 and IEC 61363), series and simultaneous. Locate faults, verify equipment ratings and study voltage sags.

Power quality and filter design

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Fault analysis

Ensure system safety by assessing the effects of short-circuits (conventional, ANSI, IEC 60909 and IEC 61363), series and simultaneous. Locate faults, verify equipment ratings and study voltage sags.

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

Harmonic analysis

The harmonic analysis module evaluates the impact of non-linear loads on the network to help engineers find mitigation methods to harmonics issues in the system. It features both single-phase and three-phase modeling capabilities, with the flexibility to assess utility-type grids, industrial power systems and distribution feeders of any configuration.

Islanding operations

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Transient stability analysis

Transient stability analysis simulates the dynamic behavior of distribution systems with distributed generation under various transient events (fault application/clearing, large motor starting, disconnection of co-generation units, islanding, etc.).

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

Power factor correction

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

Operating and performance studies

Network editor

The Network editor features a user-customizable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules.

This includes extensive modeling capability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) equipment and energy storage; along with the definition of all customer types necessary. The software also includes control models that are relevant to the various generation sources. All libraries can be enriched by users.

The Network editor is included in the Distribution System Analysis package (CYMDIST).

Batch analysis

Perform scenarios composed of several analyses  on any selection of studies. The simulation plans are entirely configurable. Part of the Network editor base module.

Power flow

Analyze the steady-state performance of the power system under various operating conditions for both AC and DC transmission systems, including FACTS.

User-defined modeling and controls

Extensive library of dynamic models of equipment and their controls that includes default data values of the parameters, their description and block diagrams as per published transactions and papers. The capabilities include the modeling of additional control system using user-defined modeling.

Part of the Network editor base module.

Advanced project manager

Supports the collaborative and detailed preparation of time-based projects to assess multiple scenarios in an efficient manner.

Fault analysis

Ensure system safety by assessing the effects of short-circuits (conventional, ANSI, IEC 60909 and IEC 61363), series and simultaneous. Locate faults, verify equipment ratings and study voltage sags.

N-p load flow contingency

Designed to assist in power flow related static contingency analysis, this module supports the creation of contingency events, single- or multiple-outage scenarios and comparison to a base case in order to assess the system’s capacity and resilience.

DC short circuit

Simulation that supports the modeling of devices for the safe operation of DC systems and ensure device ratings are respected

DC power flow

Simulation of DC backup systems and safe supplies independently or as connected to the AC power system with reverse power flow detection and control.

Dynamic motor starting

To assess system voltage dips and acceleration times of motors, using a variety of starting methods.

Transient stability analysis

Transient stability analysis simulates the dynamic behavior of distribution systems with distributed generation under various transient events (fault application/clearing, large motor starting, disconnection of co-generation units, islanding, etc.).

Scripting

CYME scripting tool with Python module

Python scripting is integrated into the CYME power system analysis software. It consists of an API that exposes the CYME functionality to easily build from automated processes to new algorithms that extend the functionality of the CYME software.

Component object modeling

COM (Component Object Modeling) is an interface comprising a set of services used by programmers to allow the environment of your choice to communicate with the CYME software to access different pre-defined functions and calculations.
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