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In this chapter, some principles of simulation automation are explained, which are helpful for investigating a large number of simulation scenarios. Parameters of data models often need to be changed for a certain range or results need to be post-processed. It is demonstrated how PowerFactory’s built-in scripting language is used to automatically assign external profiles (characteristics) and how script parameters can be altered and the simulation controlled externally in batch-style programs. An example project shows the implementation of a local voltage controller by utilising the scripting language. Simulation parameters are taken from Microsoft Excel for parametric studies and results are stored back into the spreadsheet.
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Stifter, M., Kadam, S., Bletterie, B. (2014). Advanced Applications of DPL: Simulation Automation and Management of Results. In: Gonzalez-Longatt, F., Luis Rueda, J. (eds) PowerFactory Applications for Power System Analysis. Power Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12958-7_14
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