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MelTran generally uses the
Alternative Transients Program (ATP),
OpenDSS and/or
CYMDIST software
for power system studies and modeling projects. We are also familiar with other software tools,
and can often convert power system models from one tool to another. For custom programming,
we are proficient in C/C++, C#, Visual Basic and VBA, Java, and SQL on various Web, Windows, and
Linux platforms.
MelTran is an administrator and key
contributor for several open-source software projects:
- IEEE Flash,
for estimating lightning flashover rates on overhead transmission and distribution
lines.
- OpenETran,
an electromagnetic transients program customized for lightning surges and substation
insulation coordination.
- KLUSolve
, a sparse matrix solver for electric power systems, based on the KLU
library from University of Florida.
- OpenDSS
, an electric power Distribution System Simulator (DSS) for
supporting distributed resource integration and grid modernization
efforts.
MelTran staff have also contributed to
the development of another widely used free software tool:
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TOP, for plotting
simulation program outputs and recorded instrument data from
various sources.
Currently, MelTran is responsible for the following membership-based software tools:
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UVIG DG Evaluation Toolbox,
for evaluation of wind turbines and photovoltaic generation connected to distribution primary feeders.
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