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== Study specifications ==

A well-defined power systems study requirement is critical to the success of any project as it will reduce the challenge of selecting the qualified service provider and the right analysis software. The system study specification describes the project scope, analysis types, and the required deliverable. The study specification<ref>{{Cite web | title=Error | url=https://etap.com/docs/default-source/power-systems-study-specification/power_systems_study_specifications.pdf {{Bare URL PDF| access-date=March2025-04-04 2022| website=etap.com}}</ref> must be written to match the specific project and industry requirements and will vary based on the type of analysis.

== Power system simulation software ==

Over the years, there have been several power system simulation software used for various analysis. The first software with a graphical user interface was built by the University of Manchester in 1974 and was called IPSA<ref>{{Cite web | title=IPSA {{!}} Interactive Power System Analysis Software | url=https://www.ipsa-power.com/ {{Bare URL inline| access-date=August2025-04-04 2024| website=www.ipsa-power.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tneigroup.com/services/ipsa-software/ | title=IPSA Software }}</ref> - Interactive Power Systems Analysis (now owned by TNEI Services Ltd).<ref>"Computer Aided Design for Electricity Networks"; presentation at IEE Centre Meeting, Chester, UK, 2 February 1976. Farquhar, D.; Lynch, C.A.; Ravenscroft, G.; Nield, B.</ref><ref>"Power System Simulation using Interactive Computing and Graphical Display"; IFAC Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 21-25 February 1977, p369-373. Lynch, C.A.; Brameller, A.; Cale, K.R.</ref><ref>"Interactive Design and Operation of Power Systems"; PhD Thesis, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), 1977. Lynch, C.A.</ref><ref>"An Established CAD System for Electrical Power System Analysis"; CAD78 Conference, Brighton, UK, 14-16 March 1978, p170-181. Lynch, C.A.; Brameller, A.</ref><ref>"Network Graphics Based Interactive Power System Analysis"; IEEE Winter Power Meeting, New York, 4-9 Feb 1979; Paper A 79 019-1.3. Lynch, C.A.; Efthymiadis, A.E.</ref><ref>"Use of Interactive Network Graphics Based Power System Analysis in Distribution Network Operation"; IEE Conference on Power System Monitoring and Control, London, UK, 24-26 June 1980. Lynch, C.A.; Smith, A.A.; Efthymiadis, A.E.</ref> The recently reformatted cinefilm 'A Blueprint for Power', shot in 1979 shows how this revolutionary software bridged the gap between user-friendly interfaces and the precision required for intricate network analyses.<ref>"IPSA – A Blueprint for Power"; a short film (18 mins) produced by the Manchester University Audio Visual Service for UMIST and Manweb; first shown May 1979.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ipsa-power.com/a-blueprint-for-power/ | title=A Blueprint for Power &#124; Celebrating 50 Years of IPSA }}</ref>

[[General Electric]]'s MAPS (Multi-Area Production Simulation) is a production simulation model used by various [[Regional transmission organization (North America)|Regional Transmission Organizations]] and [[Independent System Operator]]s in the United States to plan for the economic impact of proposed electric transmission and generation facilities in FERC-regulated electric wholesale markets.<ref>{{cite web|title=GE Multi-Area Production Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/maps|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|access-date=November 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GE Multi-Area Reliability Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/mars|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|access-date=November 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GE Power System Load Flow Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/pslf|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|access-date=November 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NYSRC 2018 IRM Study Report|url=http://www.nysrc.org/pdf/Reports/2018%20IRM%20Study%20Report%20Final%2012-8-17%5B2098%5D.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128125859/http://www.nysrc.org/pdf/Reports/2018%20IRM%20Study%20Report%20Final%2012-8-17%5B2098%5D.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 28, 2020|page=2|work=www.nysrc.org|date=December 8, 2017|access-date=November 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NYISO Notice to Stakeholders of Request for MAPS data|url=https://www.nyiso.com/public/webdocs/markets_operations/documents/Legal_and_Regulatory/Notices/MP_Notices/Notice%20to%20Generators%20re%20GE%20MAPS%20database%20input%20files%20for%20CARIS%202%20-%209-9-14.pdf|work=www.nyiso.com|date=August 2000|access-date=November 26, 2018}}</ref>