Page Content

As shown below, to import the data from PowerFactory a DGS XML format file , the model must be first exported using 'DGS_Export_Definitions_5_to_ePH.dz'.

This configuration file is provided in demo PHASOR-17. Note that the DGS version in Export Version must be V5.00 as illustrated below.

...

To use the generated XML file, PowerFactory must be selected from Input file format in the Network data tab of the Solver mask.in the DGS-XML format. The export is configured using a dedicated export definition (or in PowerFactory terminology, a “Variable Section”). Before the actual model can be exported from PowerFactory, the Export Definition must be first imported into the Data Manager:

...

1. Import of Export Definition

1. Open the Data Manger.

2. Right-click on the Project -> “Import”.

3. Select “

   View file
   name OPAL-RT UDB Export Definition v3.pfd

   ” -> “Open”.

4. Optionally select a new destination path via “New Path” in your Data Manager:

   • As this Export Definition is equal for all projects, it can be imported outside of your PowerFactory project.
     

     Image Added

5. Click “OK” to import the export definition

6. Afterwards a new folder should appear in the project structure

2. Export of Model

1. Activate the project in the Data Manager

2. Open project in PowerFactory main window.

3. Select “File” -> “Export” -> “DGS Format...”

   Image Added

4. Configure the following settings in the DGS-Export dialog:

   • General:

     • DGS Version: V7.00

     • Format: XML File

     • Encoding: UTF-8 (with BOM)

     • File Name: as you wish (e.g. Your Model.xml)

   • Selection:

     • Variable Sets: OPAL-RT UDB Export Definition (from step 1.)

     • Base Selection: All elements of the active project
       

   Image Added

   Image Added

5. Start export by clicking on “Execute”.

3. ePHASORSIM Solver Configuration

1. To use the generated XML file, PowerFactory must be selected from Input file format in the Network data tab of the Solver mask.