In still yet another embodiment, the operating mode(s) relate to the different remedial measures or actions that are implemented on the electrical system to respond to the various contingency situations that the system may be subjected to. For example, remedial measures can relate to: the various types of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems operating on the electrical system, various protective devices that are integrated to the system, various operating limits and conditions that are placed on the system, etc.
In step 2304, the power analytics server is configured to utilize the operating mode settings, determined in step 2302, and the updated virtual system model of the electrical system to simulate and predict aspects relating to the real-time health, performance, reliability and availability of the electrical system. For example, the power analytics server can simulate and predict aspects relating to: