Software Installation Options

In addition to the classical, stand-alone single-user databases, multi-user database servers are optionally available. These enable different project teams to have partial or full access to project databases via user accounting and project access rules. In DIgSILENT PowerFactory three distinct configurations are available:

• Local Installation: Both, the program and database are installed locally on each computer.

Typical local installation

• Network installation on a File Server: With this configuration the program resides externally on a file server but utilizes the local machine CPU for program operation. The database for each user also resides on each local machine or at any other location in the network.

Typical network installation on a file server

• Network installation on an Application Server: In this instance, the program and database both reside on an application server, with program execution and database updates occurring over the network. Access and operation of the PowerFactory software is made via Clients from each user terminal.

Typical network installation on a Server / Client environment

• Introduction
• What makes PF unique
• General Concept
• Mode of Operation
• Data Management
• The Graphical Editor
• Documentation
• Load Flow Analysis
• Optimal Power Flow
• Fault Analysis
• Protection Functions
• Harmonics
• System Dynamics & EMT
• Transient Motor Starting
• LV Network Analysis
• Distribution Network Optimisation
• IEC Cable Sizing
• Reliability Analysis
• DIgSILENT Programming Language (DPL)
• Installation Options
• Compatibility
• Connectivity