In the previous version of SESConverter, only metallic plates in the main layer in MALT could be exported to CAD files. This was achieved by converting the edges of the plates to lines in the CAD file. Now, plates defined in any MALT layer, or in HIFREQ, can be converted to either lines or 3DFaces. The “Line” option functions by converting plate edges to CAD lines, as was done previously. The new option, however, allows plate conversion to 3DFace entities in the CAD file. The entity type can be different in different layers. For example, plates in the main layer in MALT can be converted to CAD lines, whereas plates in the other layers can be converted to 3DFaces, as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13.
Figure 12: MALT model created in SESCAD with one
plate in each of the Main, Return, and Buried layers.
Figure 13: Conversion to a CAD file by SESConverter.
In this example, the plate in the Main layer is converted to a Line entity,
while the plates in the Return and Buried layers are converted to 3DFace entities.
SESLibrary
SESLibrary serves as the primary database containing numerous electrical items which can be used by many SES software applications. The new database additions and existing database enhancements implemented in SESLibrary over the past year include the following: electrical resistivities, permittivities, electric strengths, and native potentials for diverse materials. These databases greatly expand the range of available data within SESLibrary, providing users with a broader scope of reference material for their work. Furthermore, new structures can be imported into SESCAD, and native potentials of various materials can be exported to CorrCAD and SESCPCalculator. This integration offers a seamless transfer of relevant data, ensuring a smoother workflow between the two applications. The search tool and other interfaces have undergone enhancements that simplify users’ tasks.
These updates and enhancements in SESLibrary are designed to expand its capabilities and provide users a productive and efficient experience.
Figure 14: Import a structure from SESLibrary Structures database to SESCAD.
Figure 15: Resistivity database in SESLibrary.
See the article entitled
"SESLibrary New Databases and Features" in the 2023 Users' Group Conference Proceedings for further details.
SESTextEditor
Several improvements were introduced to SESTextEditor to enhance user productivity. With the seamless integration of the new SESBatch, users can now enjoy the expanded capabilities and optimized performance for processing their CDEGS command files. The previous version of SESBat still stands as an alternative, offering users the option to utilize the legacy version if desired. Additionally, a convenient option that allows users to compute multiple files simultaneously has been introduced, eliminating the hassle of processing them individually. Moreover, SESTextEditor effortlessly provides the capability of viewing the outputs and results generated via the top menu or using shortcut keys. By embracing these enhancements, SESTextEditor remains the editor of choice for efficient inspection, analysis, and content parsing of SES text-based documents.
Figure 16: SESTextEditor ‘Run/Reports’ menu for
easy access to computation options, outputs, and results.
SESAmpacityBM
SESAmpacityBM computes accurately the temperature rise of a bimetallic conductor with non-linear characteristics for a given fault current duration and X/R ratio. Presented in the form of a command mode only program at the last UGC, this year’s version sports a brand-new graphical user interface as shown in Figures 17 to 20.
Figure 17: Selection of the Analysis Type.
Figure 18: Fault Current.
Figure 19: Conductor Characteristics.
Figure 20: Temperature Limits.
See the article entitled "SESAmpacityBM" in the 2023 Users' Group Conference Proceedings for further details.
