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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 necessary customer types. 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 The low-voltage secondary distribution model performs the detailed modelling and simulation of any circuit beyond the distribution transformer. This includes single-phase, centre-tapped transformers, plex cables and single-phase three-wire LV circuits. Find out more about low-voltage secondary distribution modelling |
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 Geographic overlay displays raster or vector map images (geographical landbase such as DWG, DXF, SHP, etc.) as layers directly underneath your electrical model. The module allows the import and display of several maps in different formats, so your users can visualise the distribution system over a comprehensive landbase. Find out more about geographic overlay |
Distribution system analysis (CYMDIST) The evolution of the distribution systems now requires engineers to perform from planning analyses to expert simulations supporting operations, including protection studies and DER interconnection assessments. Find out more about Distribution System Analysis (CYMDIST) |
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Load flow Analyse the steady state performance of the power system under various operating conditions. |
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Load allocation and estimation Develop an accurate load model by allocating feeder demands across the network. |
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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. Find out more about the fault analysis module |
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Load balancing Determine which loads can be reconnected to different phases so as to minimise kW losses or balance the current, the load or the voltage. |
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Optimal capacitor placement and sizing Place and size capacitors on a desired feeder to reduce kW losses or improve voltage while maintaining a desired power factor. |
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Motor start Determine impact of motor start on the network. Evaluate voltage flicker, locked rotor load and maximum motor size estimation. Find out more about the motor starting module |
Advanced project manager Supports the collaborative and detailed preparation of time-based projects to assess multiple scenarios in an efficient manner. Find out more about the advanced project manager 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. Find out more about the techno-economic analysis module |
Automated network forecast analysis Assists in simulating different growth and modification scenarios for any selected network point and time period. Simulations can be performed in a batch mode to help identify impacts of future changes on the whole distribution system. Find out more about the automated network forecast analysis module |
Power cable ampacity software CYMCAP is a specialised, stand-alone software dedicated to temperature rise and ampacity calculations for power cable power installations. Complementary modules support the design of most installation types and perform many specialised simulations. Find out more about the power cable ampacity software |
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. |
Contingency assessment and restoration This module is a comprehensive tool to study 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 |
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. Find out more about the N-P load flow contingency 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 |
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 back-up protection, multiple contribution and duration. Find out more about the arc flash hazard analysis module. |
Distance protection analysis Analyse the operation of distance protection relays under normal and fault conditions. Helps in the design and verification of protection schemes and to address different coordination issues in any power system network Find out more about the distance protection analysis 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 checks and multiple scenarios in order to flag abnormal conditions. Find out more about DER impact evaluation |
Network disturbance assessment The increasing amount of power electronics, non-linear loads and distributed generation installed on the electrical network can adversely affect power quality by causing unacceptable voltages levels and unbalances, harmonic distortion and flicker levels. Find out more about the 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, such as 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 The module computes reliability indices for the overall system and their 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 |
Harmonic analysis The harmonic analysis module evaluates the impact of non-linear loads on the network to help engineers find mitigation methods for harmonics issues in the system. It features both single-phase and three-phase modelling capabilities, with the flexibility to assess utility-type grids, industrial power systems and distribution feeders of any configuration. Find out more about harmonic analysis |
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 |
Dynamic motor starting To simulate the starting of an induction or synchronous motor and obtain graphs of the results as a function of time or speed. This module complements the voltage flicker, locked rotor and maximum motor size simulations provided with the CYMDIST package. |
Network configuration optimisation Reconfigure radial networks to an optimal topology through load transfers in order to reduce losses, mitigate violations or balance feeder lengths. Find out more about thenetwork configuration optimisation 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 thevolt/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 theoptimal voltage regulator placement module |
Optimal re-closer placement When 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 |
Steady-state analysis with load profiles This module executes time-series load-flow analysis based on the profiles modelled on 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 |
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, such as 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 |
Transient stability analysis Transient stability analysis simulates the dynamic behaviour of distribution systems with distributed generation under various transient events (fault application/clearing, large motor starting, disconnection of co-generation units, islanding, etc.). Find out more about transient stability analysis |
CYME scripting tool with Python 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. Find out more about the CYME scripting tool with Python module |
CYME Gateway Extract all necessary information from your GIS and other enterprise systems to automatically generate up-to-date, accurate distribution network models, ready for planning and operational studies executed with the CYME software. Find out more about the CYME Gateway solution. |
CYME for ArcGis Desktop The CYME toolbar for ArcGIS Desktop is designed to work with CYME analysis results within their GIS interface. Find out more about the CYME for ArcGIS Desktop solution |
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. |
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. |
