Network Modelling and Load Flow Analyses for REGIDESO (Burundi)

The three days training on usage Network Modelling and Load Flow Analyses was provided by the EKC and under USEA organization for experts of REGIDESO (Burundi).

The training was conducted in EKC premises, Belgrade, from September 22nd to 24th, 2015.

Day 1            

• Introduction to PSS/E software working environment
  • Program overview
  • Graphical interface
  • Program options and settings
  • Working with files
  • Building new model
  • Hands-on exercise
• Network modelling
  • Basic modelling principles in EATP regional model (bus names, numbers, areas, voltage levels, etc.)
  • Buses
  • Loads
  • Branches
  • Hands-on exercise

Day 2 

• Network modelling
  • Machines
  • Transformers
  • Shunts
  • Hands-on exercise
• Graphical Representation
  • Create single line diagram
  • Changing data using diagram
  • Diagram properties
  • Hands-on exercise
• Modifying network data
  • Renumbering
  • Deleting/Join/Moving
  • Scaling
  • Hands-on exercise

Day 3

• Power flow simulations
  • Parameter settings
  • Running LF simulations
  • Reports
  • Network limit violations
  • Hands-on exercise
• Contingency analyses
  • AC Contingency solution
  • Configuration file builder
  • Reports
  • Hands-on exercise
• National models assessment
  • Overview
  • Modelling quality
  • Harmonization requirements (power balances, codification etc.)
  • Interconnection lines