The power system is a complex interconnected network that is divided into three the three

parts of the power system—generation, transmission, and distribution—are a complicated,

interconnected network. Long-distance electrical energy is transported by high-voltage
transmission lines, while transformers in substations reduce the high-voltage electricity to a
level that consumers may safely use. The performance of the system is assessed using power
system analysis in various circumstances. Power system models are created, modified, and
outcomes are analyzed using ETAP software. Electrical system design, installation, and
operation are governed by electrical regulations and standards. In order to become familiar
with the simulation tool and carry out an analysis to balance and correctly characterize the
system components under normal conditions, the activity's goal is to construct the given power
system network.
ETAP software is an electrical engineering tool for load flow, short circuit, protective
device coordination, and arc flash analysis. It evaluates power system performance and detects
potential issues like voltage instability, power quality, and equipment overloading.
A short circuit occurs when a fault point's voltage drops to zero and abnormally high
current flows through the network. This simulation study uses ETAP software to construct a
power system network and examine its performance in various configurations and scenarios.
Protective devices safeguard electrical systems from overcurrent and short-circuit faults, based
on continuous and interrupting ratings. Factors like fault type, coordination, and speed of
operation contribute to safe functioning. ETAP tests grid supply short circuits, determining
current levels and protective device settings, and performing calculations for symmetrical and
asymmetrical fault currents.
The laboratory exercises focuses on power flow analysis in power system networks,
examining behavior in regular and emergency situations. Students practice flow analyses and
simulate networks using ETAP software, focusing on stability concepts like voltage and transient
stability. Through this laboratory, students gain practical experience in evaluating power system
performance, identifying potential issues, and utilizing power system analysis for informed
decisions in operation, maintenance, and upgrades.