POWER SYSTEM DESIGN

HVDC
WIND GENERATION
INSULATION COORDINATION
LIGHTNING STUDIES
SWITCHING SURGES
FERRORESONANCE
MOTOR STARTING
ADVANCED LINE

& CABLE

MODELING
POWER ELECTRONICS AND FACTS
CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN

SIMULATION SOFTWARE

What is EMTP-RV?
EMTP-RV is a full-featured and technically advanced simulation and analysis software
for power system transients.
The package is a sophisticated computer program
for the simulation of electromagnetic,
electromechanical and control systems transients
in multiphase electric power systems.

EMTP-RV's standard library provides a comprehensive

and well-documented list of components and function blocks
that allow the user to realize easily complete and complex
power system studies. It includes:

EMTP-RV features a wide variety of modeling capabilities

encompassing electromagnetic and electromechanical
oscillations ranging in duration from microseconds to minutes.

Advanced model of electrical machines,

Detailed and precise models of lines and cables,
Complete models of transformers that can model saturation
and the hysteresis of the magnetic core,

Extensive library of control devices and functions,

HVDC library.
Transmission of 1450 MW over 500km 500 kV lines. Transient stability study.
BSM1 1.01/_2.6

AVR

out

AVR_1
in

SM
SM1

LF

LF1

BSM2

AVR

out

AVR_2

SM2
AVR

SM3

LF

LF3

AVR

out

AVR_4

BSM3

SM

in

D3

BSM4

FD

TR12
LF2

D4

40%

l1

O1

l2

O2

TR34

Station_A

140 km

1.02/_26.8
3

FD

1.02/_17.1

280 km

LF

out

AVR_3

230 kV
1.02/_26.8

D1
D2

SM

in

Zn0_S1
1

140 km

l1

O1

l2

O2

Station_B

40%
Ser_C_2

1.02/_17.1

l1

O1

l2

O2

SM4
400 MVA
13.8 kV

DS1

1.00/_0.0
BUSSL VSL

DS2
LF
2

Vm230

TRSL2

1.00/_4.9
500/230/50

SM

in

For TOV study

Station_C

FD

Scenario 2

TRSL1

220 km

FD

220 km

Ser_C_1

Mld
Vm_pu

1.00/_4.9

FD

Vm_pu

LFSL

230kVRMSLL/_0
Slack:LFSL

Zn0_S2

LF

LF4

350 MW
14kV

About EMTP-RV
The story of the development of EMTP-RV
EMTP-RV (ElectroMagnetic Transient Program) is the end
result of the "EMTP restructuring project" undertaken
by the DCG in 1998 for modernizing the EMTP96 software.
In order to rationalize the development of the program,
the EMTP Development Coordination Group (DCG)
was founded in 1982.
At present, North American members of DCG include
American Electric Power service corporation (AEP), Centre
for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation
(CEATI), Hydro One networks and Hydro-Qubec.
DCG members outside North America include CRIEPI (Central
Research Institute of Electric Power Industry) from Japan
and Electricit de France (EDF).

Why RV?
In 2003, the EMTP Development Coordination Group (DCG)
released a new Restructured Version, EMTP-RV, developed
under the technical leadership of Hydro-Qubec. It features
new and improved functionalities, as well as state-of-the-art
analysis tools. Re-engineered to provide greater simulation
performance and design convenience, EMTP-RV is not
an upgrade. It is a complete replacement of EMTP96.

Typical applications
Power System Design
HVDC
Wind generation
Insulation coordination
Lightning studies
Switching surges

Ferroresonance
Motor starting
Advanced line & cable modeling
Power electronics and FACTS
Control system design

The simulation of power systems has never been so easy!

EMTP-RV's strengths:
Used worldwide as a reference tool by the main actors of the power system industry since many years
(EDF, Hydro-Qubec, RTE and many other utilities, manufacturers, consultants),
Large field of power systems applications,
Numerical robustness and stability,
Comprehensive built-in libraries including detailed models of electrical machines, transformers, lines, cables, ...
Automatically initializes time-domain simulations from steady-state,
Capability to simulate very large power systems and power electronics systems without compromising precision,
The most advanced user-defined modeling capabilities using DLLs and devices in the GUI,
The same design can be used for load-flow, steady-state, time-domain and frequency scan simulation,
Scriptable and customizable easy-to-use GUI,
Many application examples are provided with EMTP-RV,
Reactive and efficient technical support,
Competitive pricing.

Insulation coordination study of a 765 kV GIS.

200 kA 3/100 us
Lightning Stroke

765 kV Line

Network

Air-Insulated Substation

Gas-Insulated Substation

Air-Insulated Substation

Source_network

Open Circuit-Breaker
Bushing

a
b
c

30 km
To eliminate
undesirable reflexions

300 m

Tower 1

Cond_c

Tower 2

300 m

Tower 3

CVT

EMTP-RV package includes

EMTPWorks: The Graphical User Interface
An advanced, yet easy-to-use graphical user interface
that maximizes the capabilities of the underlying EMTP-RV
engine. EMTPWorks provides many customization options
and one can easily adapt it to match its unique needs.

EMTP-RV: The computational engine

A powerful and super-fast computational engine that
provides significantly improved solution methods for nonlinear
models, control systems, and user-defined models.

ScopeView: Data display and analysis

Provides waveform visualization and advanced
mathematical post-processing capabilities.
ScopeView is a data acquisition and signal processing
software very well adapted for the visualization and the
analysis of EMTP-RV simulation results.

588 kV Zno

Gas-filled
Bushing

Inductive VT

Gas-filled
Bushing

588 kV Zno

Power
Transformer

EMTP-RV simulation options

With EMTP-RV, complex problems become simple to work
out! Suited for the analysis and the design of any power
system with several simulation options. These are:
Load-flow
Steady-state solutions
Time domain solutions
Frequency scans

Our main market orientation is to offer specialized,

affordable and expandable software to our customers.
The combination of the different software constitutes a
complete range in the field of electrical power systems,
power electronics and electromechanics.

EMTP-RV services:
Before and after sales support is very important to us.
EMTP-RVs team will provide you with comprehensive
assistance and technical support.

Dynamic development roadmap

Prompt and effective technical support
Strong customer service culture
Personal commercial follow-up
Worldwide network of distributors

Contacts
EMTP-RV Official Distributors

- www.davidbontaz.fr - Octobre 2013

POWERSYS has been developing, marketing and distributing EMTP-RV since April 2011. POWERSYS is a consulting
and software company providing global solutions of engineering software and services for industry, research and
education in the field of electrical & electromechanical
power systems.

POWERSYS
Corporate headquarters
Les Jardins de l'Entreprise - BP 35
13610 Le Puy-Sainte-Rparade
FRANCE
sales@emtp.com
support@emtp.com
Tel. +33 (0)4 42 61 02 29

POWERSYS
c/o Altios Consulting Pvt Ltd
Level 6, Chennai Citicentre,
10/11, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai,
Chennai - 600004 - INDIA
sales.india@emtp.com
support@emtp.com
Tel. +91(0)44 4221 8118

Discover the power of EMTP-RV!

Try EMTP-RV and our comprehensive support services during a 30-Day evaluation:
If you have not already tried EMTP-RV, feel free to request
your full professional trial license to explore the full capability
of the software.
Technical support services:
During your evaluation, our technical support team will assist
you in your use of the software.
Online support section:
In this section you will find videos tutorials, an exchange
platform, FAQ, technical presentations and a forum.

The EMTP-RV User Community is becoming more

and more active!
The EMTP-RV User Community is here to support User
Groups and to share technical presentations from previous
meetings. The community is animated by professional from
industry and academics really involved and motivated.
Most of them have been using EMTP-RV for years now.
Events:
Many events are regularly organized such as training,
user group meetings and courses.

EMTP-RV users references:

ABB, ALSTOM GRID, AREVA T&D, AUSGRID, BKW, ATCO, BC HYDRO, CEPRI (China Electric Power Research Institute), CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER,
CONSOLIDATED EDISON, CRIEPI (Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry), EDF, ENERGY AUSTRALIA, EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute),
GENERAL ELECTRIC, HYDRO-QUEBEC, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, LAHMEYER, MITSUBISHI, NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY,
NOVIA SCOTTIA POWER, REN, REPOWER, RTE, SIEMENS, SNC-LAVALIN T&D, TOSHIBA.

This product incorporates technology developed for the Electric Power Industry under the sponsoring of the EMTP Development Coordination Group. Conception graphique

Local distributors may be available

in your country. Check the list
of distributors at www.emtp.com