Voltage Conditioning Phase

The Voltage Conditioning phase applies scheduled voltage profiles to a Snapshot case. It allows Cruncher to adjust voltage setpoints dynamically, reflecting seasonal, regional, or holiday-based operating targets. This ensures Snapshot cases more closely match expected system conditions at their Target Time.

Configuration Options

• Enable — Toggles whether the Voltage Conditioning phase runs.
• Set-up — File or folder of AUX scripts run before applying schedules, typically to configure case parameters or custom objects.
• Clean-up — File or folder of AUX scripts run after applying schedules.
• Voltage Schedule — Defines which regions, seasons, and holidays apply different voltage target sets. This schedule is stored in the Study, but can be exported/imported as a JSON file for reuse.

Schedule Structure

A voltage schedule contains the following elements:

• Regions — Groupings of elements (e.g., buses or substations) that share a common schedule.
• Seasons — Defined time periods with unique voltage target sets.
• Holidays — Special exceptions that override the normal daily schedule (e.g., treating a weekday like a Sunday).

Phase Operation

1. Run any Set-up AUX files.
2. Identify the applicable voltage targets for each Region at the Snapshot Time.
3. Apply the defined voltage target sets to the Snapshot case and run the Voltage Conditioning tool.
4. Run any Clean-up AUX files.