Smallworld Analysis and Optimization

Smallworld Analysis and Optimization

In the engineering phase of the asset management lifecycle, designers are being challenged to meet increasing demand for new services while reducing design and construction costs and improving reliability of the as-built facilities. As a result, network analysis and optimization tools are critical for utilities to achieve the required least-cost, best engineered design solution. Unfortunately, network analysis tools are generally expensive, complex, standalone applications that are not well integrated into the design environment.

To address this need, GE Energy has developed Smallworld Analysis & Optimization (A&O) 4. With Smallworld A&O 4, state of the art power system analysis algorithms are imbedded as "engines" in Smallworld Core Spatial Technology (CST), providing analysis and optimization tools to any organization managing electric networks in the Smallworld application. Smallworld A&O 4 is particularly well suited to support the plan/design/build phase of the asset management lifecycle, providing users with the benefits of advanced analysis algorithms without having to be experts in the field.

With Smallworld A&O 4, analysis results and optimization recommendations can be seamlessly integrated with the design workflow, providing easy access to designers of any skill level. Sample integrations are available for Smallworld's Design Manager ™ product, providing a completely integrated system for design analysis and optimization. For example, optimization recommendations can automatically update or replace proposed devices in the GIS, allowing analyses to be rerun immediately while ensuring that engineering standards are met. Optimization results can also be integrated with the secondary design approval process so that only designs that meet the optimization criteria will be considered for approval.

Features & Benefits

Standard analysis tools
  • Power flow
  • Short circuit (fault)
  • Motor start (flicker)
Secondary circuit optimization
  • Optimum conductor and transformer sizing, with checks for overloads and voltage drop problems
  • Optimization results based on extremely accurate customer class load modeling and/or spot load models
  • Conductors and transformers to be considered by discrete optimization are user selectable
Flexible optimization controls
  • Provides recommendations and actions to the designer depending on novice or expert status
  • Allowable load growth settings
  • Allowable transformer overloading settings
Complete engineering database
  • Maps actual parts inventory to designed facilities
  • Provides optimization recommendations based on parts available
Reduces engineering time and cost
  • A&O provides the information necessary to optimize the secondary network completely within the design process
Reduces Construction Costs
  • Optimization recommendations can result in construction savings by choosing the right-sized devices and avoiding overbuilding the network
Increases design accuracy
  • Integrated with design tools such as Smallworld Design Manager, A&O enforces standards and insures accuracy and reliability for designers of all skill levels

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