Performance Benchmarks
This section of the user documentation lays out some benchmarks for gauging system performance on the newest XG version of the OP5650 and OP5707 (including the new OPAL-RTLinux OS) being introduced in early 2021 versus their previous generation.
| Benchmark | Single-Phase Nodes | Breakers and Faults (3φ) | Minimum Time-Step | Performance Increase over Previous Generation | Model Availability | Minimum License Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600-Node 20 kV Distribution System | 615 | 20 | 20 us | 161% | In the software, Feeder_20kV_600Node.ecf | HXG Max (2 cores) |
| 110-Bus 500 kV Transmission System | 336 | 3 | 20 us | 126% | In the software, HVAC_500kV_110Bus.ecf | HXG Max (2 cores) |
| IEEE 39-Bus New England Power System | 487 | 1 | 24 us | 129% | In the software, EMTP_IEEE_39Bus.ecf | HXG Max (1 core) |
| Two Substations with 100 km Transmission Line | 129 | 81 | 15 us | 97% | Demonstration upon request | HXG Plus (1 core, 180 nodes) |
| GHOST Microgrid Wireframe | 695 | 63 | 21 us | 71% | In the software, GHOST_Microgrid.ecf | HXG Max (1 core) |
| GHOST Microgrid with Protection | 813 | 69 | 44 us | 133% | In the software, GHOST_ugrid_Protection.ecf | HXG Max (3 cores) |
| Brazil 138 kV and Above Power System | 2542 | 8 | 45 us | 66% | Demonstration upon request | HXG Max (6 cores) |
| 6-Bus Transmission System with I/Os | 18 | 3 | 5 us | 48% | In the software, HVAC_500kV_6Bus.ecf | HXG Basic (1 core, 30 nodes) |
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