- October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013 — ETAP introduced ETAP 12.5 engineering software for the design and operation of critical power systems. ETAP 12.5 incorporates a broad and robust set of user-driven enhancements across the ETAP software suite, as well as powerful new analysis modules and time-saving capabilities. Enhancements include:
- Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning - DPET
- GOST short-circuit - R 52735 standard
- New Web consoles for monitoring and predictive simulation
- Customizable Web console templates
- Native SCADA communications protocols
- Waveform capturing and synchophaser measurements
- New library merge and cable library quick-pick
- Enhanced analysis modules
- 3,500+ new device libraries
- Multi-language editions
For example, prior to the availability of Dynamic Parameter and Estimation Tuning (DPET), users had to manually tune their electrical models, which could take up to 300 hours of parameter adjustments based on engineering judgments. Now, ETAP 12.5 uses a multi-objective stochastic optimization method to automatically tune a model with multiple inputs and outputs saving the engineer hundreds of hours. The enhanced Scenario Wizard includes the ability to simulate "what-if" events including automatically running multiple underground raceway system scenarios to verify results against benchmark reports. In this version, the ETAP Real-Time solution is enhanced to support electrical management applications using distributed SCADA technologies for applications such as Smart Grid and serving as a microgrid master controller. These applications provide operators, dispatchers, managers, and engineers with capabilities of prediction, control, visualization, optimization, and automation of the electrical power system. In addition, powerful web interfaces have been added to provide the tools to make informative decisions based upon planned or unplanned events from any location. ETAP’s Faster than Real-Time power management system is even more efficient with the addition of direct native communication connectivity offered in ETAP 12.5 release for Modbu® RTU, DNP3, OPC, OPC-UA, and IEC 61850. ETAP 12.5 is available now and includes multiple-language support that is localized in seven languages including translated output reports in eight languages; English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean and German. For a detailed overview of new features and functions in this new release, please visit ETAP.com/newrelease