Distribution Power Grids Modeling using ETAP

 

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Autors: Solis-Ortega, Rebeca, Gómez-Ramírez, Gustavo A., Brenes-Fallas, Dario, Morales-Hern´andez, José Pablo, Umaña-Mondragón, Marlon
Format: artículo original
Estat:Versión publicada
Data de publicació:2025
Descripció:This paper introduces a methodology for evaluating the modeling and simulation of electrical distribution networks amidst significant integration of distributed generation. The Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP®) was utilized to model and simulate a medium voltage distribution network in Costa Rica, incorporating criteria for determining accommodation capacity based on voltage, overload, and current considerations. Our findings demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in identifying and assessing critical points within the system, thereby eliminating the need for additional mathematical techniques. We underscore the importance of maintaining updated databases to ensure the reliability and validity of results. In conclusion, the simulation tool utilized exhibits the necessary capacity to analyze the integration of distributed generation, providing clear insights for strategic decision-making within the electricity sector.
Pais:Portal de Revistas TEC
Institution:Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas TEC
Idioma:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/7104
Accés en línia:https://revistas.tec.ac.cr/index.php/tec_marcha/article/view/7104
Paraula clau:Gestión de carga
capacidad de alojamiento
planificación de la red de distribución
respuesta a la demanda
ETAP
Load management
hosting capacity
distribution grid planning
demand respond