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About ETAP
ETAP is an energy, power and distribution management solution designed to help businesses in manufacturing, mining, fossil fuel generation, transportation and other industries predict system behavior, schedule electrical transactions, manage, control, visualize, optimize and automate utility distribution networks, among other processes.
Key features of ETAP include asset management, personnel training, reporting and load forecasting. Administrators can receive alerts or warnings about status changes, operating conditions, network abnormalities, equipment ratings, system failures and other defined categories based on region, zone and area via email and SMS. Additionally, engineers, operators and managers can design, build, operate and maintain power systems across multiple stages of the electrical installation lifecycle.
ETAP streamlines several industrial processes related to outage management, energy tracking, asset performance monitoring, what-if analysis and more. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via phone, video tutorials, documentation and other online measures.
ETAP pricing
ETAP does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. ETAP paid version starts at USD 1.00/year.
Starting Price:
USD 1.00/year
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ETAP Reviews
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Anny
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Review Source
4
Reviewed on 23/05/2018
I have been using the etap for short circuit, load flows and especially coordination of...
Pros
It has a large number of electrical equipment libraries that facilitate simulations. It is extremely practical when using the Star module, since when running the shortcuts it shows in a real way how they cut the protection curves, in the same way it shows in a very dynamic way the performance of the protection equipment (relays, fuses, contactors) in order and time in order to efficiently diagnose a coordination, existing or proposed.
Cons
Given the existence of several libraries, many users could be carried away by the data that has predefined the software and would not be motivated to look for the real field information, I have made simulations with both information to compare and give very similar, but can arrive tend to trust the user in case there may be data that does not match reality.
I have had several complications when updating the versions, since once I have updated the document to a latest available version, it does not allow me to open it in a previous version.
Response from ETAP
Our modules come with an alert view which will flag the results if they are outside of a certain percentage. This value is set by you and would be a way to check if the results are off. Unfortunately you can only open older projects in newer versions. This is because the library and sql database changes per release.
Replied 23/09/2019
Radha Krishna
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Review Source
5
Reviewed on 21/09/2019
ETAP Software for Electrical Engineers
I am working with Arc Flash Hazard Study to generate Arc Flash labels. Hence need to use Short-circuit, Protection co-ordination study software's as well.
I am very much impressed with the software builder keeping in mind the user flexibility and moreover libraries its tested and provides users on Electrical components like relays, breakers etc.,
Pros
User friendly, flexibility to open. Abundant library files for each electrical components like relays, circuit breakers, etc., Running the program and easy understanding of the analysis at the finger tip of the user
Cons
Hardlock dongle makes it difficult to enter the power plant in Middle east, instead it should have be software controlled dongle. In Middle east Power plants controlled by Military team it is not allowed to enter USB or pendrive or any external harddrive devices. Hence request to look into the solution of Software opening with softlock key.
Even though some of Library files are available with ETAP team, it is not send as a whole package with the latest Software version, need to request the same through the ticket.
When Arc Flash is running it takes couple of mins to come back to normal screen. Instead an progress bar display will help user to understand the estimated time to complete calculation.
Alternatives Considered
AutoCAD ArchitectureReasons for Switching to ETAP
ETAP provides comprehensive solutions for any analysis requirement in the electrical world. Its one stop shop for electrical engineers. Other competitors does not provide this. Mumbai ETAP support team is very good in resolving the tickets, especially Asavari & Uttam. Many thanks to these to personnel.Response from ETAP
Thank you for your great review and feedback. contact our local ETAP office to inquire about our soft key which is now available for installation without USB key. Also, the latest ETAP release has improved performance, but you may want to check our system requirements to make sure you get the best performance from ETAP. https://etap.com/software/sales/system-requirements
Replied 26/09/2019
Jim
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Review Source
3
Reviewed on 23/09/2019
Depends on what you are looking for in Power Systesm Software
Power Systems issues. Wow this "survey" is really a "one size fits none" bit of work isn't it.
Pros
Flexibility, but it comes with some sever downsides
Cons
The user interface, both in getting data in to the software, and getting useable results back out.
Response from ETAP
Thank you for your review and feedback. Please contact our 24/7 HelpDesk if you need assistance with any interface matters. We do have a very comprehensive data exchange module (DataX) that provides a wide range of import and export options and interfaces with third party software (https://etap.com/packages/data-exchange). We also offer our Data Exchange Service (https://etap.com/services/data-exchange-services) if you need assistance with one-off import/export or interface projects.
Replied 26/09/2019
Christopher
- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Review Source
5
Reviewed on 14/09/2021
ETAP Review
It is an excellent package and its my right hand. I could not do my jobs without it.
Also thanks for the outstanding tech help!!!
Pros
I can make a model very quickly and run cases as fast as can design them. Allows for quick answers to customer/management questions.
Cons
Having dongle identification trouble. I have to reset License Manager EVERY time. The regular start cannot see it. Run LM and then I run ETAP. Printing setup could be easier to use.
Having trouble with printing output not changing. I have a ticket open now on it.
Would to turn off data from certain buses and lines. I do not need to see all when it turn it on in the display options. Just certain buses. It muddies the screen.
TCC could be easier to use.
Response from ETAP
Thank you for your great feedback. I am sure our Tech Support will come up with an answer to the issues you ran into.
Replied 15/09/2021
Verified Reviewer
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Review Source
5
Reviewed on 12/05/2020
User-friendly Electrical Modelling
Etap is very useful for an electrical engineer, and is fantastic to model electrical systems. It allows you to complete many different types of studies, from load flow to arc flash, grounding, and many more. Certain modules are sold separately, such as the harmonic study and motor starting modules, which is fine, but can get expensive if you need all of them, but only sporadicly. Customer support has been pretty good, they will assist you when you have technical questions on how to model certain things, or if the library does not have a specific model of breaker, for example.
Pros
- Etap has a wide variety of equipment that can be connected
- The help function is very well put together, for every single user interface window
- Highly customizable for reporting
Cons
- Sometimes difficult to print a Single Line Diagram as intended
- VFDs typical show overloaded, even if the rating of the drive matches the motor, and that issue has not been resolved, as far as I know, even if it was pointed out several years ago
- Training from etap is a must to use the software properly, especially the case scenario options
Response from ETAP
Thank you for your review. Our latest release ETAP 20 has an abundance of new features and enhancements. Please feel free to contact our 20/7 HelpDesk to assist you with any of the questions you may have. https://etap.com/support
Replied 08/07/2020
