For Synchronous Machines: thermal (round rotor) and hydraulic (salient pole) units can be both simulated either by using a simple model or by the most complete two-axis including damper winding representation.
For Induction Machines: a complete two-axis model can be used. Also it is possible to model them by just providing the testing curves (current, power factor, and torque as a function of speed).
For Motor Operated Valves (MOVs): Two modes of MOV operation are of interest, namely, opening and closing operating modes. Each mode of operation consists of five distinct stages, a) start, b) full speed, c) unseating, d) travel, and e) stall. The system supports user-defined model types for each of the stages. That is, “start” may be modeled as a constant current while “full speed” may be modeled by constant power. This same flexibility exists for all five distinct stages of the closing mode.
For AVR and Excitation Systems: There are a number of models ranging from rotating (DC and AC) and analogue to static and digital controls. Additionally, the system offers a user-defined modeling capability, which can be used to define a new excitation model.
For Governors and Turbines: The system is designed to address current and future technologies including but not limited to hydraulic, diesel, gas, and combined cycles with mechanical and/or digital governors.
For Static Var Compensators (SVCs): The system is designed to address current and future technologies including a number of solid-state (thyristor) controlled SVC's or even the saturable reactor types.