Energy System Designer
The Energy System Designer provides a visual interface for designing and documenting the power system that feeds your ESP installation. Access it from the Energy System Designer item in the navigation sidebar.
[Screenshot: Energy System Designer screen]
Purpose
The Energy System Designer allows you to:
- Map the complete power delivery chain from generator/utility to the ESP motor
- Define specifications for each power system component
- Document the system topology for maintenance and troubleshooting reference
- Calculate expected voltage drops and power losses through the system
Power System Components
The designer includes the following configurable components:
Generator
The power source for the ESP system (if not utility-fed):
- Manufacturer and model
- KW and KVA ratings
- Output frequency
- Voltage
Transformer
Step-up or step-down transformer between the surface power source and the ESP motor:
- KVA rating
- Impedance percentage
- Pulse configuration (6, 12, 18, or 24 pulse)
- Vector group (e.g., Dyn11)
VFD / VSD (Variable Frequency Drive / Variable Speed Drive)
The drive that controls motor speed by varying output frequency:
- Manufacturer and model
- Rated current
- Output frequency range
- Input/output voltage
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
Backup power for the control system:
- KVA rating
- Battery backup duration
- Input/output voltage
Motor
The ESP motor specifications:
- Horsepower
- Rated voltage and current
- Rated frequency
- Number of poles
Cables and Impedances
Power cables connecting system components:
- Cable type and length
- Voltage and current ratings
- Impedance values
- Insulation type
Using the Designer
The Energy System Designer uses a component-based layout where you can:
- Select a component from the available options
- Configure its specifications using the properties panel
- View the complete system as a connected chain of components
[Screenshot: Component properties panel in Energy System Designer]
Note: The Energy System Designer is a documentation and reference tool. Changes here describe the physical system but do not directly control any equipment.