Abstract: This study demonstrates the application of the Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) for load flow analysis on a representative distribution network. A detailed ETAP model is developed, and load flow simulations are performed under various operating conditions like normal, transformer overloading, and increased loads. The results provide insights into steady-state voltage profiles, power flows, and line loadings, highlighting ETAP's ability to identify potential issues. The findings underscore the importance of load flow studies for reliable power system operation and the value of advanced simulation tools like ETAP. Furthermore, the load flow data serves as a basis for further analyses, enabling comprehensive system assessments and optimization. The work contributes to power system analysis and emphasizes employing sophisticated software for addressing modern grid challenges.

Keywords: Load Flow, ETAP Simulation, Power Distribution, Line Loadings.

| DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2024.12409