Power Systems CAD Overview
The electrical power systems CAD process, frequently called power systems "modeling," typically consists of two distinct stages:
- The design stage, in which an electric systems model is created, and
- The simulation or analysis stage, in which software simulation programs are used to test the integrity of the design; these simulation programs test how the model would behave in real-world operation by checking for specific types of design or operational problems (see list below.)
It is important to note that this is an iterative process, in which simulation results will suggest ways that the design should be modified to increase safety, reliability, and serviceability. At the conclusion of the design effort, organizations will enjoy a far higher degree of confidence in the integrity of their power systems infrastructure than with manually drawn schematics.
Further, in the case of "Power analytics" systems, the CAD model is also used for on-line diagnostics and predictive maintenance, once the facility is constructed.
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