Network Editor The Network Editor features a user-customisable graphical user interface underlying the CYMDIST applications and the complementary CYME analyses modules. This includes extensive modelling 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). Find out more about the Network Editor module |
Enhanced substation modelling This module enables the accurate representation of all the 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. Find out more about the enhanced substation modelling module |
Low-voltage secondary distribution modelling
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Secondary grid network analysis Secondary grid network analysis allows users to model any spot network, secondary grid and detailed network protector relay with complete settings. The module is equipped with robust power flow and short-circuit algorithms to analyse heavily meshed networks. Find out more about secondary grid network analysis |
Online maps service Display Google Maps and MapQuest Open maps as layers underneath the geographical view of your electrical network model. With this service, users can locate a substation, a particular feeder, a street corner, or pinpoint the address where a fault occurred. Find out more about the online maps service |
Geographic overlay
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Distribution state estimator Process various measurements to estimate the load and power flow as well as the voltages of the system based on any type of electrical model to determine the best solution. The analysis solves for radial, looped and meshed networks. Find out more about the distribution state estimator module |
Dynamic data pull Refine the as-built planning model with field measurements such as power, current, voltage, load demand, generation or device statuses for switches, voltage regulators and shunt capacitor banks. |
Advanced fault locator Reports all the possible fault locations, taking into account multiple monitoring elements, fault indicator statuses and monitored data from COMTRADE files. Find out more about the advanced fault locator module |
Integration capacity analysis Integration capacity analysis addresses the interconnection requests by calculating the maximum generation or load capacity that can be installed independently at each point of a distribution system without adversely affecting its reliability and power quality. Find out more about integration capacity analysis |
EPRI DRIVE Seamlessly integrated into the CYME software graphical user interface, the EPRI DRIVE module combines the engineering effort of the EPRI DRIVE engine with CYME’s detailed distribution system model to return hosting capacity calculation results within a familiar environment. Find out more about the EPRI DRIVE module |
DER impact evaluation Generation interconnection system impact studies can be executed within minutes with this module. It clearly assesses the impacts of DER interconnections on the distribution system, such as steady-state voltage levels, overloads and reverse power flow. The module executes a comprehensive system impact study that integrates several criteria-based verifications and multiple scenarios in order to flag abnormal conditions. Find out more about DER impact evaluation |
Network disturbance assessment The network disturbance assessment module evaluates the power quality disturbances produced by equipment on a power source’s signal, by determining if the equipment passes different power quality tests. Analysis is based on the standard “Technical Rules for the Assessment of Network Disturbance” published by a German-Austrian-Swiss-Czech working group. Find out more about network disturbance assessment |
Long-term dynamics load flow analysis This module performs time series long-term dynamics load-flow analysis in the seconds to minutes range, of the variable phenomena introduced by distributed energy resources. Device controls are included in the analysis, including tap changers, shunt capacitors and switchable shunt banks. It also enables the time-domain simulation of smart inverters and battery energy storage systems. Find out more about long-term dynamic load-flow analysis |
Reliability assessment module The module computes reliability indices for the overall system and corresponding protection zones, as well as customer point indices. The predictive model can be calibrated based on historical data. The user can analyse different system configurations and measure the improvement in reliability indices. Find out more about the reliability assessment module |
Optimal re-closer placement Working with the Reliability Assessment module, it takes into account objectives and criteria, studies the reliability indices, and evaluates the expected improvement to find the optimal locations for re-closers. Find out more about the optimal re-closer placement module |
Contingency assessment and restoration This module is a comprehensive tool for studying the impact of contingencies on the distribution system. It supports assessment of the robustness of the networks by identifying potential problems with outages and planning maintenance, and finding an optimal switching plan for power restoration Find out more about the contingency assessment and restoration module |
Volt/VAR optimisation Identify the optimal configuration of installed capacitors, the inline regulator and the LTC transformers in a distribution system. The calculations take into account constraints on the network as well as objectives such as peak shaving, reduced system losses and improved voltage profile, in order to optimise system efficiency. Find out more about the volt/VAR optimisation module |
Optimal voltage regulator placement Use this module to determine the optimal location and set the tap position of voltage regulators, as well as determine the amount of regulators needed to achieve the desired voltage regulation. Find out more about the optimal voltage regulator placement module |
Protective device analysis This module helps power engineers effectively address protection issues by analysing time-current curves. The library contains over 15,000 protective device curves. Module features: network protection analysis, minimum fault analysis and sequence of operation. Find out more about protective device analysis |
Long-term dynamics load flow analysis This module performs a time series long-term dynamics load flow analysis of the variable phenomena introduced by distributed energy resources, in the seconds to minutes range. Device controls are included in the analysis, including tap changers, shunt capacitors and switchable shunt banks. It also enables the time-domain simulation of smart inverters and battery energy storage systems. Find out more about long-term dynamics load flow analysis |
Steady state analysis with load profiles This module executes time-series load-flow analysis based on the profiles modelled from a combination of historical consumption patterns and real-time monitoring data, such as SCADA, AMI, MDM, AMR, etc. Find out more about steady-state analysis with load profiles |
CYME GATEWAY Extract all necessary information from your GIS and other enterprise systems to automatically generate up-to-date and accurate distribution network models, ready for planning and operational studies executed with the CYME software. Find out more about the CYME Gateway solution |
CYME Server This module enables a large number of users to simultaneously and concurrently perform CYME simulation requests from various client applications; DMS, OMS, EMS, SCADA, GIS, etc. Find out more about the CYME Server software |
Low-voltage secondary distribution modelling Refine the as-built planning model with field measurements such as power, current, voltage, load demand, generation or device statuses for switches, voltage regulators and shunt capacitor banks. |
Data push publishing This is a customised bridge built between the CYME software and the external systems desired, based on the extensive CYME keyword library. |