Energy Management and Loss Reduction in HT Sides Using ETAP
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJEETR.2026.0802140Keywords:
ETAP simulation, energy management, high-tension distribution systems, reactive power compensation, load flow analysis, and power loss reductionAbstract
Effective management of energy is essential to enhance the reliability of the network, reduce losses, and regulate the voltage. This study aims to delve into the modelling and analysis of a High-Tension (HT) network distribution using the ETAP software. This software simulates a power distribution network. This study aims to create a comprehensive single-line model of an institutional power distribution network. This model will include the grid supply, the step-down transformer, the high-tension bus, the feeders, the load, and the devices providing reactive power support. This study will perform a load-flow analysis to scrutinise the pattern of the voltage, the distribution of the load on the feeders, and the losses incurred on the high-tension network. This study will also perform a short-circuit analysis to assess the level of the fault current. This analysis will help to verify the proper functioning of the protective gear provided on the network, such as the circuit breakers. This study will also assess the impact of the shunt capacitor banks on the network to enhance the power factor and reduce the losses incurred on the network. The results of the simulation have shown a significant improvement in the stability of the voltage on the network. The addition of the capacitor banks reduces the currents flowing on the lines and the losses incurred on the network. This study provides a comprehensive framework to enhance the efficiency of the high-tension network distribution.
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