Hi,

I work at a Diesel powered generator plant and I would like to start learning how to draw electrical schematics of the generator control wiring and main power circuits. We have gensets generating 11KV that are connected to step up transformers to 33KV and these feed into a substation with switchgear.

Basically I would like to draw the entire plant electrical layout with a recommended software.

Any suggestions.

Thanks

 

Hi,

I work at a Diesel powered generator plant and I would like to start learning how to draw electrical schematics of the generator control wiring and main power circuits. We have gensets generating 11KV that are connected to step up transformers to 33KV and these feed into a substation with switchgear.

Basically I would like to draw the entire plant electrical layout with a recommended software.

Any suggestions.

Thanks

You can use autodesk's autocad to draw single line diagrams for the system, you could also use etap as a simulation software for the system. Tutorials are available on the companies' websites, you will find very simple to learn.

 

You can use autodesk's autocad to draw single line diagrams for the system, you could also use etap as a simulation software for the system. Tutorials are available on the companies' websites, you will find very simple to learn.

Hi, thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. Does the autodesk's autocad have electrical symbols or is there a specific one I need to get.

With regards to Etap, do I first need to do the drawing the single line diagrams in autodesk's autocad then transfer it to the etap software or can use I use etap software for both drawing and simulation?

Regards
Calvin

 

Hi, thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. Does the autodesk's autocad have electrical symbols or is there a specific one I need to get.

With regards to Etap, do I first need to do the drawing the single line diagrams in autodesk's autocad then transfer it to the etap software or can use I use etap software for both drawing and simulation?

Regards
Calvin

Yes, you can use the electrical toolset included with Autocad for symbols. Regarding Etap, you will have to draw your system and add the parameters with etap's editing tool and then run the analysis tools required to simulate your system.

 

Yes, you can use the electrical toolset included with Autocad for symbols. Regarding Etap, you will have to draw your system and add the parameters with etap's editing tool and then run the analysis tools required to simulate your system.

Thanks so much for the advise and your time. Much appreciated. I will look at the costs involved and then make a decision. Awesome!!

 

Autocad. I cannot suggest anything better.