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Paladin DesignBase

May 2011

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Table of Contents 1.0 Creating a Job File Subject Network ........................................................................................... 1 1.1 Creating the New Drawing File ................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Building the Single Line Diagram ............................................................................................. 4 1.3 The Node Counter Function ................................................................................................... 16 1.4 The Generator Short Circuit Model ........................................................................................ 17 1.5 Checking for Connectivity Errors ............................................................................................. 19 1.6 General Text Back Annotation ................................................................................................ 20 1.7 General Color Back Annotation .............................................................................................. 21 1.8 Copying and Pasting Using the Menu / Icon Commands ....................................................... 22 1.9 Copying and Pasting Using the Ctrl + Right-Mouse-Button Drag Method ............................. 24 2.0 AC Short Circuit Analysis ............................................................................................................ 25 2.1 Protective Device Evaluation .................................................................................................. 29 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 AC Advanced Power Flow Analysis ............................................................................................ 33 AC Motor Starting Analysis .......................................................................................................... 37 AC Protective Device Coordination ............................................................................................. 41 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis ........................................................................................................... 47

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1.0 Creating a Job File Subject Network This document will illustrate how to create, modify and customize a single line diagram using Design Base graphical user interface. The system shown in Figure 1 will be used as an example. As the actual step by step process is explained, the user will be simultaneously introduced to a critical application called the Master File Editor. This tool allows the user to control base-parameters and settings that are critical during the modeling and analytical process of the job file.

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1.1 Creating the New Drawing File

Step 1. Select New Drawing File.

Step 2. Select the EDSA tab and then select the Electrical One-Line AC 3Phase.axt template. Press OK.

Step 3. Name the file as indicated, and select Open.

Step 4. If required, assign a password and select OK.

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ANSI Element Catalog Section.

Step 6. The blank ANSI B sheet of paper is shown here complete with border and default title block.

ANSI Bus Cat.

Callout Catalog.

Hyperlink Catalog.

ANSI Branch Cat.

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1.2 Building the Single Line Diagram

Step 1. From the ansibus catalog, select the Utility Bus symbol, by holding the left mouse button down and dragging it over to the desired location. Step 2. Once in place, release the mouse button.

Back Annotation as defined in the Master File Editor.

Back Annotation insertion point socket. This socket can be dragged and placed anywhere.

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Step 3. Double click on the utility symbol and enter the Bus name, basic Description, Short Circuit and Load Flow information as shown here.

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From-End smart plug.

Step 4. Select the ansibra catalog.

Back Annotation insertion plug. To-End smart plug. Step 5. Select the ANSI Fuse 1 symbol and drag it over to the desired location. For now, place it as indicated in the screen capture without connecting it to the utility bus.

Remember the following: - Buses are equipped with SOCKETS - Branches are equipped with PLUGS - PLUGS always connect to SOCKETS - SOCKETS do not connect to PLUGS

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Step 6. Hold and drag the fuse over to the utility bus. Make sure that the From-End of the branch (from plug) meets the desired connection point on the Bus (socket).

Step 7. Once the socket turns blue in color and the message Connect to Socket appears, the connection has been successfully achieved. Release the mouse button to complete the operation.

Once the fuse is connected to the live bus, it will turn black indicating that it has been energized.

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Step 8. Double click on the fuse symbol to edit its Branch name and electrical data.

Step 9. Click on the Library pick list to access the fuse database.

Step 10. Select the required ABB fuse size from the library. In this case, select the 50 A fuse.

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Step 11. Verify and complete the basic short circuit information for the fuse.

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Step 12. Using the same steps described for connecting the fuse, add a transformer and connect it to the To-End socket of the fuse as shown here.

Step 13. Double click on the transformer to edit its electrical data.

Step 14. Click on the Library pick list to access the transformer database.

Step 15. From the library manager select the manufacturer and transformer needed.

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Step 16. Specify primary and secondary system/nameplate voltages. Click on the to voltage Distribute box.

Step 17. Verify/modify the impedance information.

Step 18. Select the primary and secondary winding configurations.

Step 19. Specify cooling type, tap settings, and impedance adjustment factors as required.

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Step 21. From the ansibus catalog, drag and drop the Busbar symbol over to this position.

Step 20. Following the same procedures illustrated above, add a 150 Amp breaker as shown here.

Step 22. Select and hold the To-End plug of the breaker and extend it towards the bus bar socket.

Step 23. Once the Connect message is displayed, release the mouse button to complete the operation. Notice that the Bus Bar has now turned black, indicating that it has been energized.

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Step 24. Prior to adding branches to a Bus Bar, adjust its length to accommodate as many branches as required. To adjust the length of a Bus Bar, simply select it then click and drag the end sockets lengthwise as shown here. When the desired length is reached, release the mouse button.

Step 25. To add the branch breakers, drag the required breaker symbols from the ansibra catalog and connect them at the desired position on the Bus Bar. Once the Connect message appears, release the mouse button to drop the symbol in that position.

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Step 26. Add a No. 4 AWG feeder from the ansibra catalog.

Step 27. Double click on the feeder, and select the Library pick-list. Step 29. Complete the Cable/Line Data editor as shown.

Step 30. Select the required feeder from the library. Press OK.

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Step 31. Add the 1250 HP Induction motor.

Step 32. Double click on the motor, and select the Library pick-list.

Step 33. Select the required motor from the library. Press OK.

Step 34. Complete the Short Circuit and Load Flow editors as shown here.

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1.3 The Node Counter Function Following similar steps as the ones described in this guide, complete the single line diagram as shown in the screen capture below. The completed file is called EDSA2.axt / EDSA2.epr which is going to be used in the remainder of the tutorial and can be found in the DesignBase Samples folder under the UsersGuide folder. The total number of nodes used in the file is shown in the Node Counter window. The node counter shows how many nodes have been used in the project. Node Counter Window. Total Node Count: 20 Package Node Limit.

The next section will describe the generator short circuit model.

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1.4 The Generator Short Circuit Model

The impedances required by the editor are explained below and are entered as a percentage of the generators base voltage and kVA. The X/R ratio can be calculated from the generator time constant and armature resistance information if provided. This calculation is based on equation 1. If this information is not available, the user can select Estimate X/R ratio and the program will add a value based on accepted IEEE standard curves. %XdV Rated-voltage (saturated) direct-axis sub-transient reactance. interrupting time calculations. It is used for first-cycle and

%XdV Rated-voltage (saturated) direct-axis transient reactance. It is used for time delayed currents in relay applications. Xd Rated current unsaturated direct-axis steady state reactance. It is used to calculate the X/R ratio and for

%X2V Rated-voltage negative sequence reactance. unbalance short circuit calculations. %X0 Ta3

Zero sequence reactance. It is used in unbalanced short-circuit calculation, when dealing with grounded generators. Rated-voltage generator armature time constant in seconds. It is used to calculate the X/R ratio. In some cases, the armature resistance Ra may be given instead. Armature resistance.

%Ra

The X/R ratio is determined from the following equations:

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REFF =

X2v 2 f Ta3

X = 2 f Ta3 R

(Equation No.1)

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1.5 Checking for Connectivity Errors Step 1. Once the network has been completed, click on the Error Checking icon. This will scan the database and point out any existing connectivity errors.

Step 2. Correct any errors as required and press Done to exit.

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1.6 General Text Back Annotation Step 1. Open EDSA2.axd.

Step 2. Select the text Back Annotation tool. Step 3a. Select the Auto-Refresh box to always refresh annotation on the drawing.

Step 4. Select the preferred font type and color. Select On and click OK to return to the single line diagram. Refer to Figure 1 & 2 of this tutorial for the fully back annotated network.

Step 3b. From the Bus Input Data and the Branch Input Data tabs, select the items highlighted by the circles.

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1.7 General Color Back Annotation

Step 1. Select the color Back Annotation tool. Step 2. Turn the color Back Annotation on by selecting the On button.

Step 3. Select the category by which the color annotation will be applied. In this example, select Voltage Levels. Step 4. Modify the color settings as required and click OK to update.

The final product is shown here.

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1.8 Copying and Pasting Using the Menu / Icon Commands

Step 1. Using the mouse, fence-in (select) the element(s) to be copied.

Step 2. Click the Copy command icon.

Step 3. Click the Paste command icon.

Note: Copy and Paste can also be accomplished by using the short-cuts Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V.

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Step 4. Once the selection has been pasted, click on it and drag it over to the desired location.

Step 5. Ensure that the from end of the breaker has been successfully connected to the bus bar. Verify that the Connect to Geometry message appears.

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1.9 Copying and Pasting Using the Ctrl + Right-Mouse-Button Drag Method

Step 1. Using the mouse, fence-in (select) the element(s) to be copied.

Step 2. Hold the Ctrl key, press the right mouse button down and drag the selection over to the desired location.

Step 3. Once the elements have been placed in the desired position, connect the From end of the breaker to the bus bar.

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2.0 AC Short Circuit Analysis Step 1. Open the file "EDSA2.axd."

Step 2. Select the "AC Short Circuit Tools" icon.

Step 3. Select the analytical method to be used. For this example, select "AC ANSI/IEEE."

Step 4. Verify that every protective device in the network has been properly documented with its short circuit rating data by double clicking on each device. Select the Breaker Data tab, and complete the rating fields as shown in this example. Select "OK" to exit.

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Step 5. Select the "Options" icon.

Step 6. Select the "Calculations" tab and define your preferences. For this example, a study including all buses has been selected and the results will be back annotated onto the single line diagram.

Step 7. Select the "Control for ANSI/IEEE" tab to verify the ANSI source impedance models and add safety factors to the calculation results. Select "OK" to accept and exit.

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Step 8. Select the short circuit "Back Annotation" interface, and select the display preferences as indicated here.

` Step 9. Select the time-base for the required analysis. For this example, select the cycle time frame. Select "OK" to accept and exit.

Note: If the back annotation does not appear immediately, refresh the view by selecting the "Refresh Annotation" command from the EDSA toolbar. To have the annotation refresh automatically, select the "Auto-Refresh" option shown in Step 8.

The complete back annotated single line diagram is shown here.

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Step 10. To view the results for the same cycle fault in a report format, select the "Options" icon.

Step 11. Select "Report" and press "OK" to save the new preference.

Step 12. Click on Run. After reviewing the report, select "Done" to exit.

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2.1 Protective Device Evaluation Step 1. Open EDSA2.axd.Select the short circuit icon and pick AC ANSI/IEEE from the analysis pull down menu.

Step 2. Select the options icon.

Step 3. Select the Basis on which to evaluate the ratings of the networks protective devices. For this example, select Total Bus fault Current, All Busses for Fault Location and Annotation for Default Output.

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Step 4. Select the Report Manager icon.

STEP 5. Select the Protective Device Evaluation option, and then Click Ok.

Step 6. Select the Analyze icon, in order to run the PDE analysis.

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Step 7. A Pass & Fail summary appears as indicated here. Select either Detailed or Summary reports to review the pass &fail classification for each device. Click close to exit.

Step 8. Once the system returns to the ACTRIX screen, every protective device has been coded as follows: pass in Green / Fail in Red.

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Step 9. To change PDE back annotation preferences select the Back Annotation icon and make the necessary changes. Press OK to update and exit.

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3.0 AC Advanced Power Flow Analysis Step 1. Open the file "EDSA2.axd".

Step 2. In this example, both the generator and the utility will be supplying power to the system at the same time. Double click on the generator icon to specify its Load Flow specifications.

Step 3. Complete the "Load Flow" editor as indicated here. Select "OK" to accept and exit.

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Step 4. Select the "Advanced Power Flow Tools" icon.

Step 5. Select "Adv. Power Flow" from the dropdown box.

Step 6. Select the load flow "Back Annotated" icon.

Step 7. Select your preferences as required. This dialog box shows a typical example for text and color back annotation. Press "OK" to save and exit.

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Once the "Back Annotation" interface is closed, the single line diagram is automatically back annotated, based on the current load flow settings, because the "Auto Refresh" option was selected in Step 7.

Step 8. Select the "Options" icon to modify the analytical preferences for the program.

Step 9. Select your preferences and press "OK" to exit. Notice that the "Auto Text Report" option has been selected. This will automatically generate a text report as soon as the calculation is completed.

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Step 10. To run the analysis, select the "Analyze" icon. A complete Bus Flow and Voltage report is displayed. Click "Done" to exit.

Step 11. Select the "Report Manager" icon to access additional reporting capabilities. Step 12. The report manager offers a wide variety of options for reviewing results in text and graphical format. It also allows the user to export outputs to MS EXCEL or to use a Professional Report Writer to customize the reports.

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4.0 AC Motor Starting Analysis Step 1. Open the file "EDSA2.axd". Step 2. Select the "Advanced Power Flow Tools" icon.

Step 3. Select the "Adv. Motor Starting" option.

Step 4. Double click on the motor to be started to gain access to its database editor.

Step 5. Select the "Motor Start" tab and toggle the "Running" button over to the "To Be Started" position.

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Step 6. Select the "Description" tab.

Step 7. Select Motor Dynamic Data".

Step 8. Define the Motor, Starter and Load electromechanical characteristics as required. Press "OK" to save and exit.

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Step 10. Step 9. Select the "Options" icon. Select program control preferences as required. Select "OK" to save and exit.

Step 11. Select "Analyze" to run the study.

Step 12. Once the calculation is completed, select "Report Manager".

Step 13. To view the motor starting results graphically, select "View Curves Graphically".

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The results of the motor starting analysis are shown here.

Step 14. Select the "Back Annotation" icon to set your back annotation preferences for the single line diagram as explained in section 3.0 of this manual.

IMPORTANT Once the motor starting analysis has been completed, and other types of analyses are to be conducted afterwards (load flow, short circuit, etc.), reset the motor starting condition back to the "Running" mode. Failure to do this will cause other programs to ignore this motor in their respective calculations.

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5.0 AC Protective Device Coordination Step 1. Open the file "EDSA2.axd". Step 2. Step 2. Select the "Protective Device Coordination Tools" Selectthe "Protective Device Coordination Tools" icon. icon.

Step 3. Isolate the coordination path by "fencing in" the required network components.

Step 4. Select the "Create a New Study" icon.

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Step 5. Assign a label to the new study and select the presentation preferences. Use this screencapture as an example. Press "OK" to save and exit.

The isolated section of the network is shown in a separate ACTRIX page.

Step 6. To assign a starting curve to the motor, select it by clicking on it. Step 7. Select "Insert" and "Insert Motor Curve."

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Step 8. Complete the motor starting information as required and select "OK".

Step 9. To assign a cable damage curve to the feeder, select it by clicking on it.

Step 10. Select "Insert" and "Insert Cable Curve."

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Step 11. Complete the cable curve information as required and select "Search".

Step 12. To assign a relay curve to the breaker, select it by clicking on it.

Step 13. Select "Insert" and "Insert Device Curve."

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Step 14. From the "Protective Device Library Manager", select the required relay. See example.

Step 15. Click on "Select Phase" to add this relay as a phase protection device.

Step 16. Set the relay as required to protect the cable and the motor. The settings shown are used to illustrate the process. Click on "Save".

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The final product is shown here.

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6.0 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Step 1. Open the file "EDSA1.axd".

Step 2. Click the "AC Arc Heat" icon.

Step 3. Click the "Analyze" icon.

Step 4. Select "Next" to continue.

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Step 5. Select the bus to be analyzed, click "Add".

Step 6. Select the topology of the work environment, the type of grounding, the working distance, and the calculation method. Click "Next".

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Step 7. Enter the fault duration based on the interrupting times of the protective devices in the system. If an existing PDC study is present, select "Refresh Duration from PDC".

Shows the results of the analysis and offers different output reports including an Excel export function. Step 8. To view a graphical representation of the analysis, select "Plot". To generate a graphical label, select "Graphic Label". Refer to the next screens for these two types of outputs.

"Output Plot" showing the results.

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Step 9. To generate a label, click on "Display Label".

"Graphic Results" label.

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