OpSys
Strategic Services

Power System Analysis

Comprehensive power system studies using ETAP — the industry-leading simulation platform — covering load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, and transient stability for any grid topology.

Every study is delivered with a full ETAP model, calculation report, and actionable recommendations — structured to support the Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain phases of your asset lifecycle.

ETAP-Powered Analysis
Industry standard power system software
Load Flow & Voltage Studies
Short Circuit Analysis
Protection Coordination
Arc Flash (IEEE 1584-2018)
Harmonic Studies (IEEE 519)
Transient Stability
ETAP Digital Twin Build
Grid Code Compliance

Study Portfolio

Six categories of power system studies, each delivered with a full ETAP model and IEC/IEEE-compliant report.

Load Flow & Voltage Analysis

Steady-state load flow for normal and contingency operating conditions
Voltage profile analysis across all buses (IEC 60038 compliance)
Reactive power compensation sizing and placement optimization
N-1 and N-2 contingency analysis with automatic violation detection
Tap changer and capacitor bank optimization studies
Renewable integration: PV/wind/BESS impact on voltage regulation

Short Circuit & Fault Analysis

3-phase, line-to-line, line-to-ground, and double-line-to-ground fault studies
IEC 60909 and ANSI/IEEE C37 calculation methods
Equipment duty verification: switchgear, cables, transformers, busbars
Contribution from motors, generators, and inverter-based resources (IBR)
Fault current limitation studies for high-fault-level substations
DC fault analysis for BESS, solar PV, and EV charging infrastructure

Protection Coordination & Arc Flash

Time-current curve (TCC) coordination for fuses, relays, and circuit breakers
Selectivity analysis: discrimination between upstream and downstream devices
Arc flash hazard analysis: IEEE 1584-2018 and NFPA 70E methodology
Incident energy calculations and PPE category assignments per equipment
Arc flash label generation and safety boundary documentation
Protection relay setting sheets for all IEDs in the system

Harmonic & Power Quality Studies

Harmonic load flow: frequency scan and harmonic propagation analysis
IEEE 519 / IEC 61000-3-6 compliance assessment at PCC
Resonance frequency identification and passive filter design
Flicker analysis (IEC 61000-3-7) for arc furnaces and wind turbines
Power quality measurement campaign with Class A instruments
Harmonic mitigation design: passive filters, active filters, AFE drives

Transient & Stability Studies

Transient stability: fault clearing time, generator out-of-step analysis
Motor starting studies: voltage dip, torque, and acceleration time
Islanding and microgrid stability analysis for renewable-heavy systems
Switching transient analysis: capacitor bank energization, transformer inrush
BESS frequency response and primary frequency control studies
Grid code compliance: fault ride-through (FRT), reactive capability curves

ETAP Digital Twin Modelling

ETAP model build from as-built drawings, nameplate data, and SCADA export
Model validation against measured field data (load flow verification)
Real-time ETAP Digital Twin integration with OpSys SCADA platform
Automated contingency monitoring with live N-1 violation alerts
Model maintenance service: updates after network changes or expansions
Training workshops: ETAP operation for client engineering teams

Standards & Codes

All studies performed to internationally recognised standards.

IEC 60909ANSI/IEEE C37IEEE 1584-2018NFPA 70EIEEE 519IEC 61000-3-6IEC 60038IEEE 1547IEC 61727NERC PRCIEC 60364EN 50160

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