Sensitivities / Distribution Factors

What is sensitivity analysis?

Sensitivity analysis is a load flow based calculation that enables the user to determine not only the critical areas of network, but also how key parameters such as voltage and loading are affected by changes in system conditions.

Distribution factors

PowerFactory’s Sensitivity / Distribution Factors function also calculates standard distribution factors such as PTDF and OTDF, for the purposes of market and operational planning.

• Comprehensive range of voltage and branch flow sensitivity calculations
• Transformer and booster sensitivities (continuous and discrete)
• Standard distribution factors (PTDF, LODF, OTDF, PSDF and TCDF)
• Single and multiple sensitivities
• Consideration of contingencies¹
• Flexible reporting options
• Modal analysis for identifying strong and weak parts of the network

¹Requires Contingency Analysis licence.