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Experiment No# 3
Getting Started and Basic Features of PSCAD
Objective(s):

 Getting familiar with PSCAD.

 Getting familiar with different sections of the Master Library.
 Different ways to access the master library.
 Creating a simple case.
 Data entry.
 Plotting and control.
 Interactive controls.


1. Create a new case by using either the Menu or Toolbar. A new case should appear in the
Workspace settings entitled noname [psc]. Right-click on this Workspace settings entry and
select Save as… and give the case a name.
2. Open the main page of your new case. Build a case to study the inrush phenomena when
energizing a transformer. The component data is as shown. The transformer is rated 66/12.47 kV.
RL

66 kV,60 Hz Source
Z+ = 3.9Ohms / 75.58 deg
RRL

Z0 = 14.95 Ohms / 80.46 deg

66 kV BUS
Ia

E_66
BRK

Timed
Breaker
BRK Logic
Open@t0

Y-Y Transformer
7.5 MVA
Z = 6.14 %
#1

Full load loss = 0.3%

No load loss = 0.5%
#2

No load current 1 %
1e6

Fig.1 Transformer energizing circuit

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3. If you are unable to find the last three parameters in transformer settings then just set type of
transformer, its power rating and continue to the next step.
4. Plot the currents (Ia) and voltages (E_66) on the HV side of the transformer.
Note: Ia and Ea contains the three waveforms of the three phases.

Fig.2 Basic steps to create a graph with a selected signal.

5. The LV side of the transformer is connected to a 1MΩ resistor. The breaker is closed at 0.5 s to
energize the transformer 66 kV side.

6. Inrush is related to core saturation. Verify that saturation is included in the model used for this
simulation.

7. Explain the large resistance connected to the LV side.

8. Inrush current magnitude depends on the ‘point on wave’ switching conditions. Use a manual
switch to operate the breaker. Note the point on wave dependency of the inrush peak.

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Main ...
BRK_Control
C O
BRK

Fig.3 Two state switch attached to a control panel.

9. Modify the case to include a 12.47 kV/0.5 MVA (Wound rotor type) induction machine. This
case will be used to study the process of starting an Induction motor. The component data is as
shown.

12.47 kV BUS

81m U/G
54m OH Capacitor Main ...
800 KVars per phase R_C1
C O

R_C1 42.5 [uH] 40.94 [uF]

R_C1
Ib

Feeder EN484 1
COUPLED
SECTION
PI

Short line of 7.4 km

Z+ = 0.2 E-4 + j0.3 E-3 Ohms/m
Z0 = 0.3 E-3 + j0.1 E-2 Ohms/m
Use default values for the capacitances
B_mot

Etrv
Timed
Breaker
Logic
Emot

B_mot
Open@t0
N

0.001
500 kVA Induction machine.
This block models the mechanical Squerriel Cage Type.
IM

characteristics of a typical load. 13.8 kV(L-L) 7.697 kV

(Phase)
Mechanical Torque Irated = 0.02804 [kA]
TL
W

* Inertia = 0.7267 [s]

S

W X2 0.8 TIN Stator resistance = 0.005 PU

Rotor Resistance = 0.008
0.0

0.0

TIN PU

Fig.4 Modified Network.

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10. Enter the component data.

Note: Use ‘typical’ data for the machine.

11. Plot the currents on either side of the transformer (ia and ib).

12. The input torque to the machine is equal to 80% of the square of the speed. Derive this signal
using control blocks. i.e Tm  0.8  w 2

13. Use control blocks to implement the above equation.

14. The breaker (initially open) should be closed at 0.2s to start the motor.

15. Plot the machine speed, the mechanical torque and the developed electric torque.

Note: Some variables can be measured from within the component. These are normally listed under the
parameter section ‘Internal output variables’

If time permits…
Add a load of 1 MVA at 0.8-power factor at 12.47 kV. The same transformer supplies this load. Does the
load see an unacceptable voltage sag during motor start?

Data:
Motor
500 kVA Induction machine.

Wound rotor Type.

13.8 kV(L-L) 7.697 kV (Phase)

Irated = 0.02804 [kA]

Inertia = 0.7267 [s]

Stator resistance = 0.005 PU

Rotor Resistance = 0.008 PU

Short Line
Short line of 7.4 km

Z+ = 0.2 E-4 + j0.3 E-3 Ohms/m

Z0 = 0.3 E-3 + j0.1 E-2 Ohms/m

Use default values for the capacitances

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Mechanical Load model

This block models the mechanical
characteristics of a typical load.
Mechanical Torque
*
W X2 0.8 TIN

Capacitor leg
Capacitor
800 KVars per phase

R_C1 42.5 [uH] 40.94 [uF]

Note: Show your results to the concerned teachers at the spot.

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