GOLD Suite

GOLD Suite is a comprehensive tool set that BSI created for Distribution System operation and planning. Its name, GOLD, stands for Global Optimal Linked computer packages for Distribution systems. Its strong functionality includes system monitering, analysis, optimization, and control of electric utility distribution systems. The package includes:

Analysis & Planning-

GOLD/DPFLOW: Three-Phase Power Flow for Unbalanced Distribution Systems

GOLD/Fault: Distribution System Fault Study (Short Circuit Analysis)

GOLD/Fault/RE: Distribution System Probabilistic Fault Study (Short Circuit Analysis)

GOLD/Harmonic: Distribution System Harmonic Analysis

GOLD/Harmonic Source Identification: Identify System Harmonic Sources

GOLD/PF/RE: Distribution System Probabilistic Power Flow for Renewable Energy

DMS/Operation-

GOLD/SE: Real-time State Estimation in Distribution Systems

GOLD/Power-Flow: Distribution System Homotopy-enhanced Power flow

GOLD/CA : (static) Contingency Analysis

GOLD/CA-E : Corrective Control

GOLD/Nomo: Distribution Networks Power Delivery Capability

GOLD/ADC: Available Delivery Capability Calculation

GOLD/CDFLOW: Continuation Distribution Power Flow

DMS/Operational Optimization-

GOLD/ServRestor: Distribution System Fast Service Restoration

GOLD/Volt/Var: Distribution System Voltage/VAR Management with Optimal Capacitor Placement and Control

GOLD/Loss-Min: Distribution System Loss Analysis and Minimization via Network Reconfiguration