PSCAD Reviews & Product Details

This is the best electromagnetic transient (EMT) type simulation software currently available. It consists of almost all the power system component models and all the control functions required to carry out a perfect simulation. It is really easy to develop a given network in PSCAD user interface. Also it allows to develop user defined custom models, which is very easy to develop if you know little bit of FORTRAN programming. Now it comes with features like parallel simulation, muti-rate simulation etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inability to undock the master library is annoying. When I'm working with multiple monitors, it would be really easy to develop a case if I can get the master library to one display and the PSCAD work-space to another display. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

simulations and practical electrical components which we can directly use for your worksheet and we can model them for our own customizations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

pscad required the correction facility so we can check whether the built simulation are correct or wrong Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PSCAD/EMTDC software has a very good library containing majority of the components needed to simulate the behaviour of modern day power systems. I developed a PSCAD model for special type of synchronous motor and an associated motor controller only using standard library components. The Integration of the new model was very simple and intuitive so that any new components can be tested without any overwhelming efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The programming language of PSCAD component builder (GFORTRAN) can be a bit hard to follow, if the component that you are intend to build needs complex logic's to be performed. On a side note, graphics can be updated to match with modern day software programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's easy to carry out transient and dynamic modelling of the power system. Inverter based generation or transmission systems can be modelled and then the same can be modelled with vendor specific library. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Still miss the ability to model a lot of buses or an area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is easy to navigate the software and always complex equations to be solved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Starting out the software takes some getting use to. However with the help tool I quickly overcame any confusions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best thing i like about it is its simulation capability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I didn't find any thing this software was an excellent effort Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Among the best tool to develop and simulate electrical design system. User friendly interface make it easier for newbie. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Perhaps should put more details and components on library elements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Transient analysis and transformer inrush modelling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User Interface needs upgrading and report format should be revamped to be more flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Useful in analysis of steady-state system response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For large power system, simulation is difficult to handle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The easy-to-use interface and functions provided in PSCAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If PSCAD can be used in HPCs for large system simulations, it will be even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.