PTW

PTW - Power*Tools for Windows is a software tool developed by NSB Engenharia that is designed for electrical engineering studies and simulations. According to the vendor, PTW is suitable for companies of various sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. The software is widely used in the industry, with over 50,000 users worldwide.

Key Features

Comprehensive electrical engineering software: According to the vendor, PTW is a comprehensive software solution that offers a range of tools and modules for electrical engineering studies and simulations.

DAPPER® module: The DAPPER module allows for the elaboration of single-line diagrams, facilitating the visualization and organization of electrical systems. It also provides features for equipment data insertion, demand analysis, and transformer sizing.

A_FAULT® and IEC_FAULT® modules: PTW includes the A_FAULT and IEC_FAULT modules, which offer powerful capabilities for short-circuit analysis. According to the vendor, the software supports various fault types and complies with ANSI and IEC standards.

CAPTOR® module: The CAPTOR module in PTW enables users to perform current coordination and selectivity analysis. It comes with a customizable protection device library and allows for the export of coordination diagrams to various formats.

Reliability module: PTW includes a reliability module that provides in-depth analysis of system reliability indices. The vendor claims that it is suitable for both distribution and industrial systems and is based on IEEE standards.

Equipment Evaluation module: According to the vendor, the Equipment Evaluation module in PTW allows for the evaluation of current-carrying devices. It includes analysis of voltage fluctuation limits and assessment of equipment overload to ensure optimal performance and safety.

HIWAVE® module: The HIWAVE module in PTW specializes in harmonic analysis. According to the vendor, it offers customizable harmonic sources and compliance with IEEE standards, enabling effective management and mitigation of harmonic distortion.

TMS® module: PTW's TMS module provides simulation capabilities for motor starting and load changes. It supports various starting methods and offers detailed analysis and graphical representation of simulation results.

I*SIM® module: According to the vendor, the I*SIM module in PTW allows for the simulation of transient and dynamic effects in electrical systems. It offers customizable modeling of electrical machines and provides comprehensive analysis and export of simulation results.

ArcFlash module: The ArcFlash module in PTW facilitates the evaluation of arc flash incident energy and helps determine the required personal protective equipment (PPE). According to the vendor, it complies with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 standards, ensuring safety in electrical systems.