ETAP User Group - Japan is being held once or twice a year. It is organized to provide technical information, develop camaraderie,
and interaction among ETAP users and potential users. In addition, User Groups are established in various locations world-wide to ensure a majority of ETAP
users are given the opportunity to participate. See
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Japan User Group Sessions
31st User Group (November 22, 2023)
Venue: Koku Kaikan
No. of Participants: 70
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Shaikh Sahid Hossain, Operation Technology, Inc.
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Hisao Takao, Professor, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Yamato University
- Mr. Yoichi Aoki, Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Max Choi, Schneider Electric
- Mr. Takeshi Enomoto, Schneider Electric
Topics covered:
- ETAP Simulation of Black Start during the 2018 Hokkaido Iburi Earthquake (Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- ETAP's In-house Electrical Engineering Development Measures and Usage Examples (Mr. Yoichi Aoki)
- History and Future of Power System Analysis and Computer Technology (Mr. Hisao Takao)
- Trends in Arc Flash Analysis in Japan and Arc Flash Analysis using ETAP (Mr. Akihito Mitsui and Mr. Junpei Yoshida)
- Schneider Electric's Arc Flash Solution Technology (Mr. Max Choi and Mr. Takeshi Enomoto)
- ETAP24/ETAP Digital Twin/ETAP PPC/Microgrid/REMS Latest Features and Technology (Mr. Shaikh Sahid Hossain)
30th User Group (November 26, 2019)
Venue: Koku Kaikan
No. of Participants: 50
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Yasuhiro Urano, Urano Electric Power Technology Consultant Limited
- Mr. Yoshifumi Mochinaga, Mochinaga Engineer Office (Doctor of Engineering and Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan)
- Mr. Takashi Hasegawa, Nippon Steel Corporation
Topics covered:
- Innovative New Era of “The Era of Engineering-ware" and the Standing point of Electrical Power Engineers (Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- The Importance of Power System Analysis from the perspective of a Power Technology Consultant (Mr. Yasuhiro Urano)
- DC Electric Railways Power Supply Method - Toward Deployment to eTrax (Mr. Yoshifumi Mochinaga)
- Transient Stability Analysis - Industrial System Model Analysis Example using ETAP (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda)
- Introduction of ETAP-RT to Nippon Steel Nagoya Works (From Planning to Operation) (Mr. Takashi Hasegawa)
- Introduction to ETAP-RT - Engineering Work (Mr. Keita Katayama)
29th User Group (November 27, 2018)
Venue: Koku Kaikan
No. of Participants: 65
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Takao Nishi, Asahi Kasei Engineering
- Mr. Yuji Hosokawa, Hitachi GE Nuclear Energy Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Masato Shinmiya, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
Topics covered:
- Simulation theory of generator and motor characteristics (Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- An analysis example of introducing a large generator to the existing improvement. (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda)
- An analysis example in the commercial power supply with no overseas chemical factory (Mr. Seigoo Aono)
- Evolution of ETAP Real-Time System (Mr. Akihito Mitsui)
- ETAP's future development plan (Mr. Keita Katayama)
28th User Group (November 27-28, 2017)
Venue: Ohmsha Building, Tokyo
No. of Participants: 50
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Kenji Okazaki, 3M Japan
- Mr. Kikuya Dan, Asahi Kasei Engineering
- Mr. Nakatsuka, Asahi Kasei Engineering
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Kenji Okazaki, 3M Japan
- Mr. Kikuya Dan, Asahi Kasei Engineering
- Mr. Nakatsuka, Asahi Kasei Engineering
Topics covered:
- Simulation theory of generator and motor characteristics (Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- An analysis example of introducing a large generator to the existing improvement. (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda)
- An analysis example in the commercial power supply with no overseas chemical factory (Mr. Seigoo Aono)
- Evolution of ETAP Real-Time System (Mr. Akihito Mitsui)
- ETAP's future development plan (Mr. Keita Katayama)
27th User Group (October 27, 2016)
Venue: Telecom Center Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 45
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
- Mr. Seigoo Aono, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Topics covered:
- Simulation theory of generator and motor characteristics (Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- An analysis example of introducing a large generator to the existing improvement. (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda)
- An analysis example in the commercial power supply with no overseas chemical factory (Mr. Seigoo Aono)
- Evolution of ETAP Real-Time System (Mr. Akihito Mitsui)
- ETAP's future development plan (Mr. Keita Katayama)
26th User Group (October 15, 2015)
Venue: Telecom Center Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 55
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Jun Hashimoto, National Research and Development Institute of Advance Industrial Science and Technology, Doctor of Engineering
- Mr. Yoshihide Kado, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
- Mr. Yoshihide Hase, IEEJ Honorary Member and CIGRE Distinguished Member
Topics covered:
- Introduction of Fukushima Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Network Technology Development for the Expanded Renewable Energy (Mr. Jun Hashimoto)
- ETAP-RT µ-GRID Application (Mr. Takao Nishi)
- An Example to Power System Application - An Introduction to Analysis (Mr. Yoshihide Kado)
- Part 1: Power System Analysis, the Importance of Modeling the Basic Theory Part 2: The Contol Measures and Magnetizing Inrush Current Phenomenon during Transformer Start-Up
(Mr. Yoshihide Hase)
- ETAP 14 New Functions and Features (Mr. Keita Katayama)
25th User Group (December 4, 2014)
Venue: Telecom Center Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 40
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Toshinori Watanabe and Mr. Toshiyuki Tokura, Hitachi, Ltd.
- Mr. Tsutomu Akutsu, Kanto Electrical Safety Inspection Association
- Mr. Shinichiro Ikeda, Du Pont
Topics covered:
- Workers Protection Awareness from Electrical Shock and Arc Accident
(1) Disasters Caused by Arc Accident (Mr. Tsutomu Akutsu)
(2) Arc Flash as an Electrical Hazard (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
(3) Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (Mr. Shinichiro Ikeda)
- The Latest Technology for Power System Analysis
(1) Comparison and Verification of Harmonic Analysis Results using ETAP and PSCAD (Mr. Toshinori Watanabe)
(2) The Latest Technology for Power System Analysis (Mr. Toshiyuki Tokura)
(3) Comparison and Verification Report of Analysis Results using ETAP (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
- ETAP 14 New Features (Mr. Keita Katayama, Eltechs)
24th User Group (October 24, 2013)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 55
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Takao Nishi, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
- Mr. Yoshihide Kado, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
Topics covered:
- ETAP Features of ETAP 12.0 and 12.5 (Mr. Leonardo Manio, Eltechs)
- Demonstration of Asahi Nobeoka Online Simulator (Mr. Takao Nishi)
- Considering for Voltage Dip Protection
(1) New Technology for Voltage Dip Protection (Mr. Yoshihide Kado)
(2) Modeling for voltage drop, contactor drop out reclose, etc.
(Mr. Keita Katayama, Eltechs)
(3) Analysis by ETAP for Voltage Dip Protection (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
23rd User Group (October 26, 2012)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 40
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Kenji Okasaki, Sumitomo 3M.Limited
- Mr. Shinichiro Ikeda, Du Pont
- Mr. Yoshihide Kado, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
Topics covered:
- Arc Flash Analysis on Actual Plant (Mr. Kenji Okazaki)
- PPE for Arc Flash Protection (Mr. Shinichiro Iked)
- Modeling of AVR and Governor using ETAP (Mr. Keita Katayama, Eltechs)
- Troubles and Analysis using ETAP at User´s Plant in Thailand (Mr. Yoshihide Kado)
- Summary of Analysis Work executed by ETAP (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
22nd User Group (October 20, 2011)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 60
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Hiroki Koyama, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Topics covered:
- New Features of ETAP 11 (Mr. Leonardo Manio, Eltechs)
- Control of LTC of several Transformers in Power Plant (Mr. Hiroki Koyama)
- Comparison of Transient Stability Analysis when apply Composite Motors (Mr. Keita Katayama, Eltechs)
- Transient Stability Analysis on Actual Plants (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
21st User Group (October 13, 2010)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 60
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Tanuj Khandelwal, Operation Technology, Inc.
- Mr. Yoshihide Kado, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
Topics covered:
- ETAP 2011 (ETAP 8.0) New Features (Mr. Leonardo Manio, Eltechs)
- Use of ETAP on Actual Projects (Mr. Yoshihide Kado)
- ETAP new Technology for Wind Turbine Generator and PV Array (Mr. Keita Katayama, Eltechs)
- Short Circuit Current Calculation as per ANSI (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
20th User Group (October 22, 2009)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 40
Resource Speakers:
- Dr. Hiroyuki Iki, Fuji Electric Systems / Seikei University
Topics covered:
- New Features of ETAP 7.0 (Mr. Leonardo Manio, Eltechs)
- Setting of 3-D Database and Scenario (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
- IPST – Comparison of ETAP & EMTP-RV on Motor Starting Analysis (Dr. Hiroyuki Iki/ Mr. keita Katayama, Eltechs)
- Application of ETAP Motor Starting Program and Transient Stability Program (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
19th User Group (September 18, 2008)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 30
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Takao Nishi, Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation
- Dr. Masayuki Watanabe, Kyushu Institute of Technology
- Dr. Hiroyuki Iki, Fuji Electric Systems / Seikei University
- Mr. Keita Katayama, Seikei University
Topics covered:
- New Features of ETAP 6.0 (Mr. Leonardo Manio, Eltechs)
- ETAP Real-Time System – Verification on lab System (Mr. Takao Nishi)
- Comparison of ETAP & MATLAB/Simulink Program on Transient Stability Analysis (Dr. Masayuki Watanabe / Dr. Hiroyuki Iki)
- Comparison of ETAP & EMTP-RV on Motor Starting Analysis (Mr. keita Katayama, Eltechs/Dr. Hiroyuki Iki)
- Event and Action Setting for ETAP Transient Stability Program (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda, Eltechs)
18th User Group (October 25, 2007)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 50
Resource Speakers:
- Dr. Farrokh Shokooh (OTI)
- Mr. Nishi (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Iki (FFC Systems)
- * Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
Topics covered:
- Development Policy of ETAP 6.0 and 7.0 (Dr. Farrokh Shokooh)
- Innovation of ETAP Real-Time System (Mr. Takao Nishi)
- Functions & Features of ETAP Real-Time System (Dr. Farrokh Shokoon)
- Technology for Power System Analysis in Industrial System (Dr. Hiroyuki Iki)
- Experiences of Troubles in Industrial System (Mr. Yasuhiro Urano)
- Short Circuit current, Relay Coordination and Arc Flash Calculation (Mr. Kazuyuki Kameda)
17th User Group (April 19, 2007)
Venue: Telecom Center, Tokyo
No. of Participants: 50
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide KADO, Asahi Chemical
- Mr. Akihito MITSUI, Nippon Steel Engineering
- Mr. Tetsuo YAMANE, Tonen General (Exxon Mobile)
Topics covered:
- Announcement of ETAP 5.5.6 English Version, ETAP 5.5.5 Japanese Version, e-DPP 3.0 Renaissance, and SmartPlant Electrical 2007 Version 4.0 SP1 (Mr. Kato)
- System Analysis Technology and Analysis Results (Mr. Kado)
- Outstanding Performance of ETAP as for Engineering Tools (Mr. Mitsui)
- Comparison of Generator Grounding System (Mr. Yamane)
- Short Circuit Calculation as per IEC 60909 and Evaluation of Device Duty - Translated in Japanese. (Mr. Kameda)
16th User Group (October 19, 2006)
Venue: Telecom Center, Tokyo
No. of Participants: 50
Resource Speakers:
- Prof. Yoshihisa URIU, Seikei University
- Mr. Yoshihide KADO (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
Topics covered:
- Announcement of ETAP 5.5.1 Japanese Version (Mr. Kameda)
- Short Circuit Calculation (IEC Method), Comparison of ETAP Result and hand calculation of a simple network (Mr. Leo Manio)
- Discussion on the Recent Trend in Power Distribution System and its Possible Changes in the Future (Mr. Uriu)
- Generator Parameters Utilize in ETAP, Explanation of the effect of Xq', Xq", Damping Inertia (H), and Saturation Factor parameters. (Mr. Kado)
- Comparison of the calculation methodology of NEC and IEC considering the temperature rise and allowable current of cable in underground installation. (Mr. Kato)
15th User Group (April 6, 2006)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 25
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Mori (JFE Steel)
- Mr. Iki (FFC System)
Topics covered:
- Evaluation of ETAP LF and OPF based on IEEJ East 10 Network Model and IEEE 30 Bus Model (Mr. Iki)
- Arc Flash Analysis of a Chemical Plant in Japan (Mr. Leo Manio)
- Comparison of TS Results of ETAP and IEEJ Y method on Steel Plant in Japan (Mr. Mori)
- Data Exchange Between e-DPP/e-Interface/ETAP/ReporTAP (Mr. Kato)
14th User Group (October 26, 2005)
Venue: Aoumi Frontier Bldg., Tokyo
No. of Participants: 40
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshihide KADO (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
- Mr. Sumiyasu KODAMA (Toshiba-Mitsubishi Electric)
Topics covered:
- Harmonic Analysis & Filter Design - Application of ETAP-HA program (Mr. Sumiyasu KODAMA)
- Modeling of Exciter & Governor - Application of ETAP-UDM program (Mr. Leo MANIO)
- Data Management by e-DPP and Data Import to ETAP by e-Interface - Actual Chemical Plant Project in Japan - (Mr. Masanobu KATO)
- Ground Fault Calculation on HV Ungrounded System (Mr. Yoshihide KADO)
- Dynamic Stability Study of the Refinery Electrical System - Actual Refinery Plant Project (Mr. Kazuyuki KAMEDA & Mr. Hiroyuki IKI)
The occasion was indeed successful. The program was initiated by announcing Etap 5.5.0E new features, the release of Etap 5.5.0 Japanese Beta version, the auto-drawing feature in Etap-DPP 2.0 and introduction of ReporTAP Ver 1.0.
13th User Group (April 12, 2005)
Venue: Tokyo Big Site (TFT Bldg., Room 901)
No. of Participants: 43
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Nishi (Asahi Chemical)
- Mr. Higuchi (Seikei University)
Topics covered:
- Sample Optimal Power Flow analysis: Comparison with Etap (Mr. Higuchi)
- Votage sag Transient Stability analysis (Mr. Nishi)
- Complete system analysis of a Refinery Plant with emphasis on ALS (Mr. Kameda)
- Relay Coordination of a new Chemical Plant using Etap Star (Mr. Manio)
12th User Group (October 8, 2004)
Venue: Tokyo Big Site (TFT Bldg., Room 902)
No. of Participants: 25
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Yamane of Tonen General (Exxon Mobile)
- Mr. Iki of FFC System
Topics covered:
- System Analysis Report for Load Shedding System (Mr. Yamane)
- Electrical Power System New Technology (Mr. Iki, based on draft of Prof. Uriu of Seiki University)
- User Supporting Tools for Power System Analysis (Mr. Kameda)
- ETAP 5.0 & e-DPP new features (Mr. Leo Manio)
11th User Group (April 6, 2004)
Venue: Tokyo Big Site (TFT Bldg., Room 902)
No. of Participants: 37
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Iki (FFC Systems)
Topics covered:
- Simulation Technology for Industrial Power System (Mr. Iki)
- Influence of External Power Disturbance to System with In-house Generation (Mr. Kameda)
- Demo of ETAP STAR & PSMS (Mr. Leo Manio)
10th User Group (October 22, 2003)
Venue: Tokyo Big Site (TFT Bldg., Room 901)
No. of Participants: 38
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Alok Gupta (OTI)
- Mr. Justin Schmidt (Intergraph)
- Mr. Kado (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
Topics covered:
- Data Exchange - ETAP/e-DPP/SPEL (Mr. A. Gupta, Mr. J. Schmidt and Mr. Kato)
- ETAP STAR & GIS (Mr. A. Gupta)
- OHM Serial : Trouble and Analisis for Industrial Power System (Mr. Kado)
- Analysis for Motor Re-accelrration at Voltage Dip by TS program (Mr. Kato)
9th User Group (February 28, 2003)
Venue: Chiyoda Corporation (Lecture Hall)
No. of Participants: 26
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
- Mr. Iki (FFC Systems)
Topics covered:
- Presentation of ETAP-DPP (Mr. Kato)
- Presentation of Repo-TAP (Mr. Kameda)
- Trouble & Analysis presented (Mr. Urano)
- Actual Project Using User-Defined Dynamic Models (ETAP Module) presented (Mr. Iki)
8th User Group (October 11, 2002)
Venue: Yaesu Dai Building (Conference Room No.2)
No. of Participants: 32
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Darcy Braun (OTI)
- Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
- Mr. Kado (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
Topics covered:
- New Information from OTI
- Summary of User Group
- Asahi Trouble Data - Comparison of actual trouble data and simulation by ETAP (Mr. Kado)
- ETAP Real-Time Demonstration (Mr. Darcy Braun)
7th User Group (July 1, 2002)
Venue: Fuji Electric Systems (Head Office)
No. of Participants: 42
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Kado (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
- Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
Topics covered:
- e-DPP Demo (Mr. Kato)
- Group Starting Phenomena of Induction Motors and Synchronous Motors at Voltage Dip (Mr. Kado)
- Lecture : Transient Stability Analysis - No. 4 (Mr. Urano)
6th User Group (February 5, 2002)
Venue: Hitachi Plant, Matsudo Research Center
No. of Participants: 48
Topics covered:
- e-DPP & ETAP/e-DPP Interface Presentation (Mr. Kameda)
- ETAP PowerStation Training (Mr. Kameda & Mr. Kato)
5th User Group (November 13, 2001)
Venue: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
No. of Participants: 39
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Kado (Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation)
- Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
Topics covered:
- Lecture of Transient Stability Analysis (Mr. Urano)
- Parameter Estimation (Mr. Kado)
- PSMS ETAP Real-Time (Mr. Chiba)
- ETAP 4.0 and ETAP-DPP/e-DPP (Mr. Kameda)
4th User Group (June 21, 2001)
Venue: Toyo Engineering Corporation (Presenntation Room)
No. of Participants: 32
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Iki (FFC Systems)
- Mr. Urano (Idemitsu Engineering)
Topics covered:
- ETAP 4.0 release Anticipated modules & capabilities (Mr. Kameda)
- Introduction of Japanese version of ETAP (Mr. Kameda)
- Results of the newly published paper in I.E.E. Japan (IEEJ), "Activities of ETAP (Japan User Group) - Analysis and Simulation by ETAP." (Mr. Iki)
- Demonstration of real-time monitoring, real-time simulation, and supervisory control capabilities of ETAP Real-Time.(Mr. Kameda)
- Faults in chemical plants, generation control, and basic needs for transient stability studies. This was part one of a three-part presentation entitled "Basis For Transient Stability Studies With Sample Results." (Mr. Urano)
3rd User Group (December 5, 2000)
Venue: Faim Shin-Osaka
No. of Participants: 32
Resource Speakers:
- * Dr. Farrokh Shokooh
Topics covered:
- ETAP 3.0 Demo
- New features of ETAP 4.0
- Presentation of PSMS
2nd User Group (September 6, 2000)
Venue: JGC Corporation
No. of Participants: 24
Resource Speakers:
- Mr. Iki (FFC System)
Topics covered:
- Discussion for purpose, management and operation , items to be discussed in User Group Japan
- New Features for ETAP 3.0 (Mr. Kameda)
- Example for Transient Stability Analysis (Mr. Iki)
1st User Group (June 2, 2000)
Venue: Chiyoda Corporation
No. of Participants: 8
Topic covered:
- Kicked-off ETAP User Group Japan
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