January/February 2004
 

Upcoming Events
 
Feb. 18-20 - ETAP Workshop
Tai-Bei City, Taiwan
Feb. 19 - ETAP Seminar
Michigan
March 8-11- ETAP Workshop
Johannesburg, So. Africa
March 22-26 -ETAP Workshop
Irvine, California
April 19-21 - ETAP Workshop
Calgary, Canada
April 22-23 - Advanced ETAP
Workshop - Calgary, Canada
June 23-25 - ETAP Nuclear Utility User Conference - Irvine, California
 

New FAQs
 
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ETAP 5.0
A New Milestone for OTI
 
 
ETAP 5.0

OTI is excited to share with you all the new modules, features, and enhancements that will be in ETAP 5.0 which will be released this year.

Visit www.etap.com which has been recently updated with information regarding the upcoming ETAP 5.0 release.

Click here to view the detailed list.

 
Be sure you are up-to-date with your ETAP Upgrade and User Support Agreement. The agreement interval is 12 months and includes: upgrades, new releases (including ETAP 5.0), unlimited software support, unlimited engineering support, access to OTI’s engineering expertise, and full credit on any license upgrades.
 

ETAP 5.0 includes eight new modules, five new major elements, seven existing elements modified and/or enhanced, added features to all modules, six modules with major enhancements, new and enhanced libraries, and enhancements to the base package (one-line diagram).
 

Highlights of ETAP 5.0
 

GIS Data Exchange

 

STAR (Device Coord/Selectivity)

New Modules

New Elements
  • ETAP STAR (Device Coordination & Selectivity)
  • Optimal Capacitor Placement
  • Control Circuit Systems
  • Unbalanced Load Flow
  • GIS (Geographic Information System)
  • Transmission Line Sag & Tension
  • Transmission Line Ampacity
  • Project Wizard
  • Static Var Compensator (SVC)
  • High Voltage DC Transmission Line (HVDC)
  • Multi-Function (Universal) Relays
  • Overload Heater & Relay

Modified/Enhanced Elements

Modules with Major Enhancements
  • Generator
  • Power Grid
  • Bus
  • Lumped Load
  • Induction & Synchronous Motors
  • Transmission Line
  • Protective Devices
  • Libraries (New & Enhanced)
  • Load Flow
  • Short-Circuit
  • Arc Flash
  • Motor Acceleration
  • Transient Stability
  • Harmonics
  • Real-Time
  • Base Package/One-Line Diagram

Click here for the "ETAP 5.0 New Feature List" document.
 

Japanese & Chinese Versions of ETAP Available
 

 

For the Japanese version, please contact ELTECHS Engineering & Consulting Co., Ltd.

For the Chinese version, please contact OTI - Far East (Nanjing) Computer Technology, Co. Ltd.
 

Module of the Month: GIS Data Exchange
 

GIS Map -- New Module in ETAP 5.0
Geographic Information System
Data Synchronization
ETAP GIS Map automatically generates electrical one-line diagrams with the corresponding geographical maps of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Electrical system data is synchronized from GIS into ETAP thereby maintaining the relationship between them. You can open unlimited views of GIS maps within ETAP, allowing you to manipulate GIS maps while working in ETAP. The analysis results are displayed on one-line diagrams and geographical maps providing a seamless view of the power system within ETAP.

Click here to view

Key Features

Auto-Generate ETAP Project Files

Data Synchronization with GIS

View ESRI ArcGIS Maps in ETAP

Display Analysis Results on GIS Maps
 
Operation Technology, Inc. is an authorized ESRI Technology business partner.
 

2004 ETAP Training Calendar
 
Irvine October Workshop
ETAP 5.0 Workshop - Irvine, CA
October 6-10, 2003

ETAP 5.0 Workshops and Seminars Scheduled for 2004
The October workshop in Irvine was a great success due to ten OTI instructors and engineers assisting during the event. OTI's Corporate Office is located in the same building as the ETAP Learning Center which provided a greater opportunity for all OTI staff, including scientists and developers, to interact with workshop attendees. New and experienced ETAP users benefit from attending hands-on workshops. We have scheduled the following workshops and seminars:
 
Date
Event Listing
Location
Feb. 18-20
ETAP Workshop (3 Days)
Tai-Bei City, Taiwan
Feb. 19
ETAP Seminar (1 Day)
Michigan
March 8-11
ETAP Workshop (4 Days)
Johannesburg, So. Africa
March 22-26
ETAP Workshop (5 Days)
Irvine, CA
April 19-21
ETAP Workshop (3 Days)
Calgary, Canada
April 22-23
Advanced Workshop (2 Days) [ETAP STAR: Device Coordination & Selectivity, Transient Stability, Ground Grid]
Calgary, Canada
June 7-11
Advanced/Transmission & Distribution Workshop (5 Days)
Irvine, CA

June 23-25

Annual ETAP Nuclear Utility User Conference
Irvine, CA
October 25-29
ETAP Workshop (5 Days)
Irvine, CA
 
Please contact training@etap.com if you have any questions.
 
 

Share Your Experience with Projects Using ETAP
 

Sharing your ETAP projects experience helps other ETAP users in utilizing their projects. We are interested in how ETAP has helped you in any way! If we publish your story in our newsletter, you will receive complimentary ETAP gear in appreciation.

Send your ETAP story to info@etap.com!
 
 

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