Cyclic Load Modeling In EDSAs Advanced Transient Stability Program

Cyclic loads can now be modeled in the EDSA transient program. Examples of cyclic loads are drag lines used in the mining and arc furnaces. A sample jobfile (named CYCLIC-LOAD) is created to demonstrate how a cyclic can be simulated in the EDSA transient stability program. The single line diagram of the sample system is shown below:

Figure 1: Single Line Diagram of Power System used Cyclic Load Modeling
To define the dynamic model of the cyclic load, selected, Event and Data Manager and under events select Cyclic Load even as shown below:

Figure 2: Selecting Cyclic Load Event

After selecting the cyclic load, enter the desired load shape in the following data dialog:

Figure 3: Cyclic Load Data Dialog

Note that the initial load at the bus (load define in the editor) is shown in grey in the top portion of the above dialog. The above cyclic load was simulated by running the transient stability program. The power flow through the transformer feeding the above cyclic load is shown below:

As expected, the power flow 100% match the cyclic load defined in Figure 3.