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Chapter 12 - Engineering Libraries PDF
Chapter 12 - Engineering Libraries PDF
PowerStation 4.0
User Guide
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Engineering Libraries
PowerStation provides customized libraries for many devices. Additional devices may be added to each
library through PowerStation’s Library Editors. Device libraries in ETAP for DOS can be converted to
PowerStation libraries. Details regarding each library and library conversion can be found in this chapter.
PowerStation library files contain the extension .lib. PowerStation displays the path along with the name
of the current library in the Project View.
Open
This option allows you to associate a library with the current PowerStation project. Upon opening a
library, the association between the PowerStation project and the existing library will be disconnected.
Motor Characteristic Model and dynamically linked cable library data associated with the previous
library, which does not exist in the new library, will be missing.
To open a library, select Open from the Library menu, navigate to the appropriate directory, select the
new library file, then select Open. This library is now attached to the PowerStation project.
Copy / Merge
The copy / merge function is available by right-clicking on any portion of the library listed in the Project
View. The copy / merge function copies a portion of the library from the current project library to a
separate library. For example, you can copy the Cable Library from etaplib.lib to backup.lib. The library
being copied from will overwrite any manufacturer information that exists in both libraries.
Save
Select this option to save the entire associated library file. The Save option in the Library menu only
saves the associated library file and is independent of the PowerStation Save Project function in the File
menu.
Save As
Select this option to save the current library file as a new library file. The new library file contains all the
information in the current library file with a new name in an independent location. If the name for the
new library file already exists in the selected location, it will overwrite the old library file after requesting
permission. The new library must have a .lib extension.
Create
This option allows you to create a new library to be associated with the current project file. The old
library file will be disconnected. Motor Characteristic Model and dynamically linked cable library data
associated with the previous library, which does not exist in the new library, will be missing.
Purge
This action will permanently delete all data from the current library file. Be certain that you no longer
require the library data prior to clicking on the Purge button. Motor Characteristic Model and
dynamically linked cable library data associated with the previous library, which does not exist in the new
library, will be missing.
Export
This option allows you to export the current device library data. You can select all or a portion of device
libraries to be exported. PowerStation exports the library data to an external MS Access database,
LB1.mdb. This file is created in your PowerStation project folder. The selected libraries are exported
and displayed in Crystal Reports format. For more information on Crystal Reports, see Chapter 7,
Printing and Plotting.
Data for the calculation engines (Load Flow, Short-circuit, MS, etc, etc) is taken from the different
Device Editors & Engineering Libraries. The user may load the data from the libraries into the element
editors and during calculation the engines will take the data from such editors. However, PowerStation
has dynamic links that obtain heavy engineering properties directly from the different libraries. The
following table shows how the different modules manage library & editor data.
AC
Optimal
Load Short- Motor Harmonic Transient Relay
Library Power Reliability
Flow Circuit Starting Analysis Stability Coordination
Flow
Cable* Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor
Cable Fire
Protection
Motor Name Plate Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor
Overload Heaters Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor
Interruption
Library
Cost
Reliability Editor
DC UGS EDITOR*
SS
Load Short- Battery UA UT Cable Transient
Library Temperatur Cable Sizing
Flow Circuit Sizing Ampacity Ampacity Sizing Temperature
e
Base Base
Amp. Amp.
Cable* Editor Editor Editor Editor Library Editor Library
from from
Library Library
Cable Fire
Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor
Protection
Battery Editor Editor Library
*Calculations performed in the editors.
12.4 Cable
The Cable Library is set up in a similar manner to a file directory system. You can have unlimited cable
headers (Cable Types) within the library and unlimited cable sizes for each header as shown below.
Cable headers are used to indicate the type and construction of a cable. Cable headers consist of the
following items:
• Unit System Metric or English unit system; used for all cable physical dimensions
• Frequency Rated base frequency of the cable in Hz
• Conductor Type Copper or Aluminum
• Installation Magnetic or non-magnetic conduit installation
• Voltage Rated voltage of the cable in kV
• Voltage Class 100, 133, & 173%
• Source Library source name such as ICEA, NEC etc., up to 12 characters
• Insulation Insulation type such as Rubber, XLPE, PE, XHHW, etc.
• #/Cable Single conductor cables (1/C), 3 conductor cables (3/C), etc.
• U/G Ampacity Ta, Tc & RHO for base ampacity in U/G raceway installation
• Ta Ambient temperature of the Underground raceway in degree C
• Tc Maximum allowable conductor temperature in degree C
• RHO Soil thermal resistivity in degree C-cm/Watt
The Cable Library selector allows you to add new cable headers, select existing cable headers for editing,
deleting, or copying cables. To edit a Cable Library, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button
after highlighting it. To delete a cable, click on the Delete button after highlighting it. PowerStation will
request confirmation to delete the selected cable.
All available cable headers are displayed in the selector. For each cable header, cable sizes are displayed
for your convenience. Cable size is in AWG or kcmil for English cable data and in mm2 for metric cable
data.
A new cable header consists of all the information you see in this dialog box. You can create a new cable
header by changing any one of the items in the cable header information.
Available
Enter Y (yes) or N (no) for availability of the cable size. Use this option to flag the cables you want to be
used for this project. PowerStation selects cables from the library for cable sizing (Cable Editor). When
you are picking a cable from the library (Cable Library Quick Pick), you can pick from available cables
only or from all cables in the library. Note that when you use the drop-down list for Cable Sizes (in the
Cable Type section of Cable Editors), you can only select from library cables, which are flagged as
available.
Size
Cable size is specified in AWG or kcmil for English cable data and in mm2 for metric cable data. English
cable sizes range from #12 to #1, 1/0 to 4/0, and 250 to 1000 kcmil. Metric cable sizes range from 6 to
400 mm2.
Duct Bank
Duct Bank refers to the cable base ampacity (in amperes) when a cable is installed in an isolated duct
bank with an ambient temperature of 20°C (Ta), a conductor temperature of 90°C (Tc), and soil (earth)
thermal resistivity of 90 (RHO). The base ampacity is selected from the library when Duct Bank
Installation Type is selected in the Ampacity page of the Cable Editor. If the base ampacity is zero for the
specified installation type, a different cable should be selected or the Cable Library should be modified
for the specified cable type and size.
Buried
Buried refers to the cable base ampacity (in amperes) when a cable is directly buried underground with an
ambient temperature of 20°C (Ta), a conductor temperature of 90°C (Tc), and soil (earth) thermal
resistivity of 90 (RHO). The base ampacity is selected from the library when Direct Buried Installation
Type is selected in the Ampacity page of the Cable Editor. If the base ampacity is zero for the specified
installation type, a different cable should be selected or the Cable Library should be modified for the
specified cable type and size.
Free Air
Free Air refers to the cable base ampacity (in amperes) when a cable is installed in free air or trays with
an ambient temperature of 40°C (Ta) and conductor temperature of 90°C (Tc). The base ampacity is
selected from the library when Cable Tray or Air Drop Installation Type is selected in the Ampacity page
of the Cable Editor. If the base ampacity is zero for the specified installation type, a different cable
should be selected or the Cable Library should be modified for the specified cable type and size.
Cond. Air
Conduit in Air refers to the cable base ampacity (in amperes) when a cable is installed in a conduit in air
with an ambient temperature of 40°C (Ta) and conductor temperature of 90°C (Tc). The base ampacity is
selected for the library when Conduit Installation Type is selected in the Ampacity page of the Cable
Editor. If the base ampacity is zero for the specified installation type, a different cable should be selected
or the Cable Library should be modified for the specified cable type and size.
R
Positive-sequence cable resistance in ohms per unit length. The resistance must be entered at the base
temperature specified for this cable header (type).
X
Positive-sequence cable reactance in ohms per unit length
Y
Positive-sequence cable charging susceptance in siemens per unit length
R0
Zero-sequence cable resistance in ohms per unit length. The resistance must be entered at the base
temperature specified for the cable header (type).
X0
Zero-sequence cable reactance in ohms per unit length
Y0
Zero-sequence cable charging susceptance in siemens per unit length
RDC (25°C)
DC resistance calculated at 25 degrees C in micro-ohms per ft or m
Cond. O.D.
Conductor outside diameter in inch or cm
Ins. Thick
Thickness of cable insulation layer in mil or mm
Shielding
Cable shielding type. Right-click to select Non-Shielded or Shield Duct type from the list.
Sheath / Armor
Cable sheath / armor type. Right-click to select from the drop-down list.
Armor Thick
Thickness of cable sheath / armor in mil or mm
Jacket Type
Cable jacket type. Right-click to select from the drop-down list.
Jacket Thick
Thickness of cable jacket in mil or mm
Cable O.D.
Cable outside diameter in inch or cm
Cond. Const.
Cable Conductor Construction is used for determining ks and kp parameters which are used for
calculating the ac to dc ratio parameters. Several choices of conductor construction are available from the
list box provided. These are:
Coating is tin or alloy. The term Treated implies a completed conductor, which has been subjected to a
drying and impregnating process similar to that employed on paper power cables.
Cable Weight
Weight of the cable in lb or kg per unit length
Max. Tension
Maximum allowable cable tension in lb/kcmil or kg/mm2
Max. SW Pres.
Maximum allowable sidewall pressure in lb/ft or kg/m
From this dialog box, select a Unit system, Frequency, Conductor Type and Installation. This narrows the
choice of available library selections to a group you are interested in. Then, select a voltage and class
rating, a cable type (header) and cable size from the Cable Library. The Library Quick Pick dialog box
allows you to choose a cable size from all cable sizes in the library file or only cables flagged as
Available.
12.4.4 Source
PowerStation’s Cable Library data is obtained from the following standards and manufacturers:
A fire coating header consists of the installation type and the manufacturer. You can have unlimited
manufacturers for each installation type. Three installation types are available:
The Cable Fire Coating Library allows you to add new fire coating types, select existing fire coating types
for editing, deleting, or copying. To edit a Fire Coating Library, double-click on the item or click on the
Edit button after highlighting it. To delete a fire coating, click on the Delete button after highlighting a
selection. PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected cable fire coating.
Add
Click the Add button to specify the name of the manufacturer you wish to add to the library. Edit the new
library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
Copy
Click the Copy button to copy the data from one library header to a new library header name. This
function can be used to change specifications in the library without modifying the original data. Edit the
new library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
This spreadsheet editor allows you to view and edit Cable Fire Coating Library data. Each library record
is a unique set of data for each cable fire coating type. Appending two columns, Material+Configuration,
forms a unique record name. If the combined name of these two columns is repeated, that row is deleted,
i.e., duplicate records are overwritten. The combination of both fields must contain at least one
different character. If a row (record) of data duplicates a previous one, PowerStation will request
confirmation before overwriting it.
Material
Enter the type of material used in the construction of the fire coating. Material type is a description only.
Configuration
Enter the thickness of the fire coating. Configuration is a description only.
ACF
Enter the Ampacity Correction Factor (ACF). The ACF is used to calculate the derated ampacity of
cables in the Ampacity page of the cable editor.
Remarks
Enter general remarks concerning the fire coating for the selected Cable Library coating type. Remarks
are a description only (The word “default” is used if the cable fire coating is part of the original
PowerStation library.)
Select a Manufacturer and a cable fire protection type from the dialog box. Cable fire protection type
includes the material, configuration, and ampacity correction factor (ACF).
A fire stop header consists of the installation type and the manufacturer. You can have unlimited
manufacturers for each installation type. The three installation types available are:
The Cable Fire Stop Library allows you to add new fire stop types or select existing fire stop types for
editing, deleting, or copying. To edit a Fire Stop Library, double-click on the item or click on the Edit
button after highlighting it. To delete a fire stop, click on the Delete button after highlighting a selection.
PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected cable fire stop.
Add
Click the Add button to specify the name of the manufacturer you wish to add to the library. Edit the new
library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
Copy
Click the Copy button to copy the data from one library header to a new library header name. This
function can be used to change specifications in the library without modifying the original data. Edit the
new library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
Material
Enter the type of material used in the construction of the fire stop. Material type is a description only.
Configuration
Enter the thickness of the fire stop. Configuration is a description only.
ACF
Enter the Ampacity Correction Factor (ACF). The ACF is used to calculate the derated ampacity of
cables in the Ampacity page of the cable editor.
Remarks
Enter general remarks concerning the fire coating for the selected Cable Library coating type. Remarks
are a description only (The word “default” is used if the cable fire coating is part of the original
PowerStation library.)
Select a Manufacturer and a cable fire protection type from the dialog box. Cable fire protection type
includes the material, configuration, and ampacity correction factor (ACF).
Fire wrap adjustment factors are used for cables routed through conduits, trays, etc. that have been
wrapped with a fire barrier. A fire wrap header consists of the installation type and the manufacturer.
You can have unlimited manufacturers for each installation type. The three installation types available
are:
The Cable Fire Wrap Library allows you to add new fire wrap types or select existing fire wraps for
modification, deletion, or copying. To edit a Fire Wrap Library, double-click on the item or click on the
Edit button after highlighting it. To delete a fire wrap, click on the Delete button after highlighting a
selection. PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected cable fire wrap.
Add
Click the Add button to specify the name of the manufacturer you wish to add to the library. Edit the new
library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
Copy
Click the Copy button to copy the data from one library header to a new library header name. This
function can be used to change specifications in the library without modifying the original data. Edit the
new library header, by selecting it, and clicking the Edit button.
Material
Enter the type of material used in the construction of the fire wrap. Material type is a description only.
Configuration
Enter the thickness of the fire wrap. Configuration is a description only.
ACF
Enter the Ampacity Correction Factor (ACF). The ACF is used to calculate the derated ampacity of
cables in the Ampacity page of the cable editor.
Remarks
Enter general remarks concerning the fire coating for the selected Cable Library coating type. Remarks
are a description only (The word “default” is used if the cable fire coating is part of the original
PowerStation library.)
Select a Manufacturer and a cable fire protection type from the dialog box. Cable fire protection type
includes the material, configuration, and ampacity correction factor (ACF).
Header Record
Motor Nameplate 60 Hz HP kV Manufacturer Type
Library 50 Hz kW kV Manufacturer Type
kV Manufacturer
Type
• • •
• • •
kV Manufacturer Type
A motor nameplate header consists of the frequency, unit system, voltage level, and the manufacturer.
You can have unlimited manufacturers for each header.
• Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
• kW/HP Select unit type
• Manufacturer Up to 12 characters long
• Voltage In kV
The Motor Nameplate Library allows you to add motor nameplate models or modify existing motor
nameplate models. Click the Edit button to edit a Motor nameplate model within the Motor Nameplate
Library. Click the Delete button to delete a selected Motor nameplate model. PowerStation will request
confirmation to delete the selected library entry.
Add
Select this option to input the manufacturer name and kV rating of the motor nameplate you wish to add
to the library. You can edit the properties of the new motor nameplate selection by highlighting it from
the list provided, then clicking on the Edit button.
Copy
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name and kV rating to a new manufacturer
name and kV rating. This function can be useful if you wish to change a few specifications in the library
entry without modifying the original data. The properties of the new nameplate selection can be edited by
highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit button.
This spreadsheet editor allows you to view and edit Motor Nameplate Library data. Select the motor
design operating frequency and units for motor mechanical rating of the selected motor. Appending two
columns, HP/kW+Frame Size, forms a unique record name. If the combined name of these two columns
is repeated, that row is deleted, i.e., duplicate records are overwritten. The combination of both fields
must contain at least one different character. If a row (record) of data duplicates a previous one,
PowerStation will request confirmation before overwriting it.
HP/kW
Enter the motor nameplate power (HP or kW).
Frame Size
Enter the motor frame size.
Design Letter
Enter the motor NEMA design letter.
Poles
Enter the number of poles for the motor.
Syn. Speed
Enter the motor rated synchronous speed (RPM).
kVA
Enter the motor rated kVA.
Phase
Enter the number of phases for the motor.
SF
Enter the motor service factor.
LRC
Enter the locked-rotor current as a percentage of the rated full load current.
FLA
Enter the motor full load current in amperes.
Pflr
Enter the locked-rotor power factor in percent.
PF50%
Enter the motor power factor at 50% loading in percent.
PF75%
Enter the motor power factor at 75% loading in percent.
PF100%
Enter the motor power factor at 100% loading in percent.
EFF50%
Enter the motor efficiency at 50% loading in percent.
EFF75%
Enter the motor efficiency at 75% loading in percent.
EFF100%
Enter the motor efficiency at 100% loading in percent.
Tlr
Enter the motor locked-rotor torque in lb-ft or kg-m.
Tmax
Enter the motor maximum torque in lb-ft or kg-m.
Tfl
Enter the motor full load torque in lb-ft or kg-m.
Slip@Tmax
Enter the motor slip at maximum torque in percent.
Xsc ½ Cycle
Enter the subtransient reactance of the motor in percent (machine base) to be used in short-circuit studies.
X
Enter the motor steady-state reactance in percent (machine base) to be used in the IEC 363 method.
X2
Negative sequence reactance in percent (machine base)
X0
Zero sequence reactance (machine base)
X/R
Induction motor’s X/R (X”/Ra)
Td’
Enter the motor transient time constant in seconds:
Char. Model
Enter the characteristic model ID from the Motor Characteristic Model Library.
CKT Model
Enter the CKT model ID from the Motor Model Library, CKT models include types Single1, Single2,
DBL1, and DBL2.
From this dialog box, select a motor nameplate from the library. Specify HP tables or kW tables, and
then select the appropriate voltage level, manufacturer, and design from the Motor Nameplate Library.
Motor nameplate design includes the HP/kW, frame size, letter, poles, and synchronous speed (RPM).
A motor circuit model header consists of the model type and design class. You can have unlimited model
IDs for each header.
The Motor Circuit (CKT) Model Library allows you to add new motor model design classes or select
existing motor model design classes, based on the selection made for Model Type, for modification,
deletion, or copying. To edit a motor model, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after
highlighting it. To delete a motor model design class, click on the Delete button after highlighting a
model. PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected design class.
Add
Select this option to input the design class of the motor model you wish to add to the library. You can
then edit the properties of the new motor model selection by highlighting it from the list provided, then
clicking on the Edit button.
Copy
Select this option to copy the data from one design class to a new design class. This function can be
useful if you wish to change a few specifications in the library entry without modifying the original data.
The properties of the new model library selection can be edited by highlighting it from the list provided,
then clicking on the Edit button.
Model ID
Select an existing model ID. Model IDs are unique names with up to 12 characters.
X/R
Enter the X/R ratio.
Xlr
Enter the locked-rotor reactance (= Xs+XmXr / (Xm+Xr) in percent (machine base).
Xoc
Enter the open circuit reactance (= Xs+Xm) in percent (machine base).
Tdo’
Enter the open circuit time constant (= (Xr+Xm) / 2πfRr) in seconds.
This is a circuit (CKT) model of a single cage motor where the rotor resistance and reactance change as
functions of motor speed to represent deep-bar effects of the rotor.
Model ID
Select an existing model ID. Model IDs are unique names with up to 12 characters.
Rs
Enter the motor stator resistance in percent (machine base).
Xs
Enter the motor stator reactance in percent (machine base).
Xm
Enter the motor magnetizing reactance in percent (machine base).
Rr,fl
Enter the motor rotor resistance at full load in percent (machine base).
Rr,lr
Enter the motor rotor resistance at locked-rotor in percent (machine base).
Xr,fl
Enter the motor rotor reactance at full load in percent (machine base).
Xr,lr
Enter the motor rotor reactance at locked-rotor in percent (machine base).
Model ID
Select an existing model ID. Model IDs are unique names with up to 12 characters.
Rs
Enter the motor stator resistance in percent (machine base).
Xs
Enter the motor stator reactance in percent (machine base).
Xm
Enter the motor magnetizing reactance in percent (machine base).
Rr1
Enter the motor rotor resistance for the first rotor circuit in percent (machine base).
Rr2
Enter the motor rotor resistance for the second rotor circuit in percent (machine base).
Xr1
Enter the motor rotor reactance for the first rotor circuit in percent (machine base).
Xr2
Enter the motor rotor reactance for the second rotor circuit in percent (machine base).
From this dialog box, pick a motor model from the library. Specify whether you would like a Single1,
Single2, or Double-Cage (DBL) model, then select the appropriate design class and model ID from the
library.
A motor characteristic header consists of a design class and a model ID. You can have unlimited records
for each header.
Motor Characteristic Model Libraries contain several design classes which are divided into three options:
high / low voltage, speed, and torque. These options are seen in the design class name as HV / LV, HS /
LS, and HT / LT.
The Motor Characteristic Model Library allows you to add new motor characteristic design classes and
models or select existing motor characteristic design classes and models for modification, deletion, or
copying. To edit a motor characteristic model, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after
highlighting it. To delete a motor characteristic model design class, click on the Delete button after
highlighting a model. PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected design class.
Add
Select this option to input the name of the manufacturer and choose the design class you wish to add to
the library. You can edit the properties of the new Motor Characteristic Model Library selection by
highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit button.
Copy
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name and design class to a new one. This
function can be useful if you wish to change a few specifications in the library entry without modifying
the original data. The properties of the new Motor Characteristic Model Library selection can be edited
by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit button.
This spreadsheet editor allows you to view and edit selected motor characteristic design classes and
models. Each library record is a unique set of data for each motor characteristic design class. A unique
record name is defined by Slip. If the record is repeated, that row is deleted, i.e., duplicate records are
overwritten. If a row (record) of data duplicates a previous one, PowerStation will request confirmation
before overwriting it.
Model
Slip
Enter the motor slip in percent.
Torque
Enter the machine torque in percent of full load torque.
I
Enter the motor current in percent of full load current.
PF
Enter the motor power factor in percent.
From this dialog box, pick a motor torque slip characteristic curve from the library. Select the appropriate
design class and model ID from the Motor Characteristic Model Library.
Motor Load
Model
Model Library
Model
Model
•
•
•
Model
The Motor Load Model Library selector is used to add, modify, and select mechanical load models based
on torque curve characteristics. The load curve equation is used by the Motor Starting and Transient
Stability modules for dynamically modeling motor mechanical load, as shown below.
T = A0 + A1 * ω + A2 * ω2 + A3 * ω3
Where ω is the per unit speed of the load and torque T is in percent of the rated torque of the driving
motor. For convenience, PowerStation displays the load curve and prints the values of percent torque at
0, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% speed.
Model ID
Select from any one of the existing model IDs. Model IDs are unique names with up to 12 characters.
Coefficients
In Edit mode, you can change the values of A0, A1, A2, & A3 coefficients by entering a value directly or
by clicking the Up/Down arrows next to the coefficient. Note that the lower limit of the coefficients is
reached when the load torque becomes zero. The upper limit is reached when the load torque is 999%.
The Motor Load selector window allows you to add new motor load types or select one from the existing
library for modification or deletion. To edit a load model, double-click on the item or click the Edit
button after highlighting it. You may then change the coefficients. To delete a motor load model, click
on the Delete button after highlighting it. PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected
load model.
Add Manufacturer
Select this option to input the name of the manufacturer of the element you wish to add to the library.
You can edit the properties of the new element by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on
the Edit button.
Copy Library
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name to a new name. This function is useful if
you wish to change specifications in the library entry without modifying the original data. The properties
of the new element can be edited by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit
button.
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or class name. Model IDs are unique names with up to 18
characters.
R
Enter the overload heater resistance in ohms.
Min Amp
Enter the minimum amp rating for the heater model.
Max Amp
Enter the maximum amp rating for the heater model.
A low voltage circuit breaker header consists of Standard (ANSI / IEC), Type, and Manufacturer
information. You can have unlimited Models / Classes for each header. The low voltage circuit breaker
types available are:
• Molded Case
• Power CB
• Insulated Case
The Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Library allows you to add new low voltage circuit breaker models or
select existing low voltage circuit breaker models for modification, deletion, or copying. To edit a low
voltage circuit breaker model, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after highlighting it.
To delete a low voltage circuit breaker model, click on the Delete button after highlighting a model.
PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected model.
Add Manufacturer
Select this option to input the name of the manufacturer of the element you wish to add to the library.
You can edit the properties of the new element by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on
the Edit button.
Copy Library
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name to a new name. This function is useful if
you wish to change specifications in the library entry without modifying the original data. The properties
of the new element can be edited by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit
button.
This spreadsheet editor allows you to view and edit Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Library data. Each
library record is a unique set of data for each low voltage circuit breaker header. Appending three
columns, Model+Continuous Amp+Rated kV, forms a unique record name. If the combined name of
these three columns is repeated, that row is deleted, i.e., duplicate records are overwritten. The
combination of all three fields must contain at least one different character. If a row (record) of data
duplicates a previous one, PowerStation will request confirmation before overwriting it.
ANSI Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or class name.
Continuous A
Enter the continuous current rating of the LV CB in amperes or select the rating from the list box.
Rated kV
Enter the rated voltage of the LV CB in kV or select the rating from the list box.
Interrupting
Enter the rated interrupting capability in rms kA or select the rating from the list box.
Test PF
This is the power factor of test equipment on which the rating of the circuit breaker has been established.
Based on the type and rating of the low voltage circuit breaker, PowerStation displays the applicable
ANSI/IEEE test power factor in percent.
Fused
For power and insulated case circuit breakers, select Fused or Unfused by clicking on the selection box.
The value of Test PF will change appropriately for fused or unfused breaker types.
IEC Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or class name.
Rated Amps
Enter the rated normal current of the LV CB in amperes or select the rating from the list box.
Rated kV
Enter the rated voltage of the LV CB in kV or select the rating from the list box.
Making kA
Enter the rated making capacity of the LV CB in peak kA or select the rating from the list box. The rated
making capacity for a circuit breaker is determined by evaluation of the maximum possible peak value of
the short-circuit current at the point of application of the circuit breaker.
Breaking kA
Enter the rated breaking capacity of the LV CB in kA or select the rating from the list box.
Min. Delay
Enter the minimum time delay, including the circuit breaker and relays, in seconds, or select the rating
from the list box.
From this dialog box, pick a low voltage circuit breaker from the library. Select the appropriate
manufacturer and specifications for the low voltage circuit breaker, which is associated with this project
file. The low voltage circuit breaker specifications include Model/Class, Continuous Amp, Rated kV,
Interrupting kA, Test PF, and Fused/Unfused.
Header Record
High voltage circuit breaker headers consist of Standard and Manufacturer information. You can have
unlimited Models / Classes for each header.
The High Voltage Circuit Breaker Library allows you to add new high voltage circuit breaker models or
select existing high voltage circuit breaker models for modification, deletion, or copying. To edit a high
voltage circuit breaker model, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after highlighting it.
To delete a high voltage circuit breaker model, click on the Delete button after highlighting a model.
PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected model.
Add Manufacturer
Select this option to input the name of the manufacturer of the element you wish to add to the library.
You can edit the properties of the new element by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on
the Edit button.
Copy Library
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name to a new name. This function is useful if
you wish to change specifications in the library entry without modifying the original data. The properties
of the new element can be edited by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit
button.
ANSI Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or class name.
Std.
Select the circuit breaker standard as Sym or Tot rated from the list box.
Sym Rated AC high voltage circuit breaker rated on a symmetrical current basis
Tot Rated AC high voltage circuit breaker rated on a total current basis
Cy
Select the rated interrupting time for ac high voltage circuit breakers in cycles from the list box.
CB Cycle Description
2 2-cycle ac high voltage circuit breakers with 1.5-cycle minimum contact parting time
3 3-cycle ac high voltage circuit breakers with 2-cycle minimum contact parting time
5 5-cycle ac high voltage circuit breakers with 3-cycle minimum contact parting time
8 8-cycle ac high voltage circuit breakers with 4-cycle minimum contact parting time
Continuous
Enter the continuous current rating of the HV CB in amperes or select the rating from the list box.
Max. kV
Enter the rated maximum kV of the HV CB in rms kV or select the rating from the list box.
Rated Int.
Enter the rated short-circuit current (rated interrupting capability) at the rated maximum kV in rms kA or
select the rating from the list box.
The limit for this calculated interrupting capability is the rated maximum interrupting capability of the
circuit breaker. This value is then used to compare with the calculated short-circuit duty of the breaker.
Note that the value of the prefault voltage is not used in determining the interrupting capability, i.e., if Vf
= 105%, the short-circuit duty is increased by 5%; however, the interrupting capability is not decreased
by 5%.
C & L rms
Enter the closing and latching capability of the HV CB in asymmetrical rms kA. This value is equal to
1.6 times the maximum interrupting capability.
C & L Crest
Enter the closing and latching capability of the HV CB in crest kA. This value is equal to 2.7 times the
maximum interrupting capability.
TRV T1
Enter the transient recovery voltage delay time in micro-seconds.
TRV T2
Enter the transient recovery voltage time to peak value in micro-seconds.
TRV R
Enter the transient recovery voltage rated increase rate in kV/micro-second.
IEC Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or class.
FPC Factor
Select the first-pole-to-clear factor of the HV CB from the list box.
Rated A
Enter the rated normal current of the HV CB in amperes or select the rating from the list box.
Rated kV
Enter the rated voltage of the HV CB in kV or select the rating from the list box.
TRV
Enter the transient recovery voltage of the HV CB in kV.
Making
Enter the rated making capacity of the HV CB in peak kA or select the rating from the list box. The rated
making capacity for a circuit breaker is determined by the evaluation of the maximum possible peak value
of the short-circuit current at the point of application of the circuit breaker.
Breaking
Enter the rated breaking capacity of the HV CB in kA or select the rating from the list box.
AC Breaking
Enter the AC component of the rated short-circuit breaking current in kA or select the rating from the list
box.
Min. Delay
Enter the minimum time delay, including the circuit breaker and relays, in seconds, or select the rating
from the list box.
From this dialog box, pick a high voltage circuit breaker from the library. Select the appropriate
manufacturer and specifications for the high voltage circuit breaker, which is associated with this project
file. The high voltage circuit breaker specifications include Model/Class, Test Std., Continuous Amp,
Cycle, Max kV, Rated Int. kA, Max Int. kA, C&L rms, and C&L Crest.
12.16 Fuse
The Fuse Library is set up in a similar manner to a file directory system. ANSI or IEC libraries are
available, depending upon which standard is selected for each individual fuse. The library header is
defined by Standard (ANSI /IEC) and Manufacturer information. You can have unlimited manufacturers
within the library for each standard. Unlimited models / classes are available within each manufacturer,
as shown below.
Header Record
The Fuse Library allows you to add new fuse models or select existing fuse models for modification,
deletion, or copying. To edit a fuse model, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after
highlighting it. To delete a fuse model, click on the Delete button after highlighting a model.
PowerStation will request confirmation to delete the selected model.
Add Manufacturer
Select this option to input the name of the manufacturer of the element you wish to add to the library.
You can edit the properties of the new element by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on
the Edit button.
Copy Library
Select this option to copy the data from one manufacturer name to a new name. This function is useful if
you wish to change specifications in the library entry without modifying the original data. The properties
of the new element can be edited by highlighting it from the list provided, then clicking on the Edit
button.
This spreadsheet editor allows you to view and edit Fuse Library data. Each library record is a unique set
of data for each fuse header. Appending three columns, Model+Rated A+kV, forms a unique record
name. If the combined name of these three columns is repeated, that row is deleted, i.e., duplicate
records are overwritten. The combination of all three fields must contain at least one different
character. If a row (record) of data duplicates a previous one, PowerStation will request confirmation
before overwriting it.
ANSI Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or design.
Rated A
Enter the rated continuous current in amperes.
kV
Enter the rated maximum voltage in kV.
Interrupting
Enter the rated interrupting capability of the fuse in symmetrical rms kA.
Test PF
Enter the testing short-circuit power factor in percent.
IEC Standard
Model
Enter the manufacturer designated model or design.
Rated A
Enter the rated continuous current in amperes.
kV
Enter the rated maximum voltage in kV.
Breaking (IEC)
Enter the rated breaking capacity in kA.
TRV (IEC)
Enter the transient recovery voltage (kV peak) in kV.
From this dialog box, pick a fuse from the library. Select the appropriate manufacturer and specifications
for the fuse, which is associated with this project file. The fuse specifications include Model/Class,
Continuous Amp, Rated kV, Interrupting kA, and Test PF.
12.17 Battery
The Battery Library is set up in a similar manner to a file directory system. The library header is defined
by Manufacturer and Model information. You can have unlimited headers (manufacturers) within the
library and unlimited Models for each manufacturer, as shown below.
Battery Library Header
Header Battery Model
Header Battery Model
•
Battery Model
• •
• •
Header
•
Battery Model
Battery headers are used to indicate the model and type of battery. Battery headers consist of the
following items:
The Battery Library allows you to add new battery headers or select existing battery headers for editing,
deleting, or copying. To edit a Battery Library, double-click on the item or click on the Edit button after
highlighting it. To delete a battery, click on the Delete button after highlighting it. PowerStation will
request confirmation to delete the selected battery.
Add
This dialog box is used to add a new battery header.
Copy
This dialog box is used to copy an existing battery header.
A battery header consists of all the information you see in this dialog box. You can create a new battery
header by changing any one of the items in the battery header information.
Available Size
Plates
Double-click on this field to enter the total number of plates for the selected battery model. The total
number of plates is always an odd number.
Cap
Double-click on this field to enter the nominal amp-hour capacity for the selected battery model.
1 Min SC Rating
Double-click on this field to enter the one minute short-circuit rating for the selected battery model. The
one minute rate is used for DC short-circuit calculations.
Performance Data
Enter the performance data for each available battery size in this spreadsheet by double clicking on each
cell. You can add, insert, and delete rows and columns to the spreadsheet. Double-click on the column
header to enter the end voltage per cell values. Double-click on the row header to enter time value in
minutes. Note that the cell performance data should be entered, on a per positive plate basis.
From this dialog box, select a battery type (header) and battery size from the Battery Library. For a
selected battery header, the Library Quick Pick dialog box allows you to pick a battery size from the list
of all battery sizes in the library.
Current or Voltage Sources are available, depending upon which harmonic type is selected. The library
header is defined by harmonic type and manufacturer information. You can have unlimited
manufacturers within the library for each type. Unlimited models/classes are available within each
manufacturer, as shown below.
Add
This dialog box is used to add a new harmonic library header.
Copy
This dialog box is used to copy an existing harmonic library header.
Harmonic Order
This column is pre-numbered from the 2nd to the 73rd order, based on the applicable harmonic orders.
Mag.
Double-click on the cells in this column to enter the magnitude of harmonic current or voltage based on
the selected harmonic type.
Angle
Double-click on the cells in this column to enter the harmonic current or voltage phase angles based on
the selected harmonic type.
From this dialog box, select a harmonic type, manufacturer, and model from the Harmonic Library. For a
selected harmonic header, the Library Quick Pick dialog box allows you to pick a harmonic source model
from the list of models in the library.
Add
The interrupting cost library Add dialog box is used to add a new interrupting cost load sector to the
library header.
Copy
The Interrupting Cost Library Copy Dialog Box is used to duplicate any desired load sector. The dialog
box will ask the user to enter a new name since the load sector names must be uniquely assigned.
Minute
This column has been pre-labeled and is used to specify the time in minutes for each Interrupting Cost
Data Point.
Cost ($/kW)
This column has been pre-labeled and is used to enter the Interrupting Cost in dollars per kilowatt for
each minute time interval.
The following diagram illustrates the way the Reliability Library is organized.
Add
The Add dialog box is used to insert a new set of Reliability Data for any given PowerStation element.
Pressing the add button on the Reliability Library Selector brings up the Add dialog window, which
prompts the user for new Source and Class names.
Copy
The Copy dialog window allows the user to copy any set of Reliability Library Data for any given
element. The dialog window prompts the user for a new PowerStation Element, Source, and Class name
for the duplicate data. If a user inadvertently enters the Element, Source, and Class name the same as that
of an existing set of Reliability Data, PowerStation displays an error message.
Class
This column is for entering the different class names under the given source and type for the given device.
The determining value for a class may be for example a voltage level, kVA rating, etc, etc.
MTTR
This column is for entering the Mean Time To Repair value in hours for the given device.
Switch Time
This column is for entering the device switching time.
Replace Time
This column is for entering the time needed to replace the given device.
Source
This box allows the user to select the Source of the reliability data to be used for the given device.
Type
This box allows the user to select the type of device for selecting the devices reliability data.