DSATools™ Add-On Module | CIM IMPORT Seamless CIM Data Integration

CIM IMPORT

Common Information Model

Facilitate the import of power system models using the Common Information Model (CIM), ensuring data consistency and interoperability.

CIM/IEC 61970 Compatibility

Supports CIM-based model exchange for standardized utility workflows.

Flexible Mapping Utilities

Translates bus, equipment, and system topology into DSATools™ formats.

Reduces Manual Modeling Work

Streamlines data prep for both offline and EMS-connected studies.

Supports Incremental Updates

Handles full model loads or partial replacements for faster updates.

PSAT-CIM-Import

CIM Import

The CIM Import module is an add-on function for PSAT (Powerflow & Short-circuit Analysis Tool), which is able to import data compatible with Common Information model (CIM) version 14, 15, and 16+.

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PSAT Powerflow Program

The CIM Import module follows these standards to extract and build powerflow data from CIM:

  • IEC 61970 (Energy Management)
  • IEC 61968 (Distribution Management)
  • IEC 62325 (Service Oriented Architecture)

Custom CIM extensions can also be incorporated.

The CIM Import module considers the following data from the above standards:

  • Equipment: all network components defined in the supported CIM versions are included in the powerflow case.
  • Topology: the resulting powerflow case is based on the bus/branch format. The node/breaker model is added if data is provided.
  • Steady-State Hypothesis (CIM16+): status of all network components, as well as generation and load values, are extracted and included in the powerflow case so that a flat powerflow solution can be performed.
  • State Variable: bus voltages, shunt settings, transformer tap ratios, etc. are obtained for powerflow solution and analysis.

Product Features
  • Add-on module for PSAT
  • Support CIM 14, CIM 15, CIM 16+
  • Create powerflow model in node/breaker or bus/branch format
  • Capable of incorporating third-party customization
  • Capable of integration with real-time CIM from EMS for on-line dynamic security assessment (DSA)
  • Create powerflow model in node/breaker or bus/branch format
  • Capable of incorporating third-party customization
  • Capable of integration with real-time CIM from EMS for online dynamic security assessment (DSA)
  • Support CIM version 14, 15, and 16+

Applications

The CIM Import module can be used for a variety of applications, including:

Powerflow analysis

Topology analysis: the CIM Import has a tool able to collapse buses connected by breakers/switches so as to reduce the zero impedance lines in the resulting bus/branch model.

All network components have equipment names assigned in the powerflow case. This enables the integration of the DSATools™ functional modules (VSAT, TSAT, and SSAT) for online DSA.

Specifications and Requirements
  • Runs on MS Windows 7/10/server 2012 R2/server 2016
  • Requires PSAT to run