File Formats
1. PowerWorld Simulator
pwb – binary case file which can be opened only in the software. can contain power flow, dynamics, economic studies, etc. data
pwd – oneline diagram associated with the case file
aux – text file format. can contain power flow, dynamics, economic studies, etc. data. Refer to http://www.powerworld.com/knowledge-base/auxiliary-file-format-10
Note: A case in PowerWorld format can be saved in PSS/E, PSLF and Matpower format.
2. PTI PSS/E – Refer to software manual(s) for format specifications
raw – text file containing only power flow data
dyr – text file containing only dynamics data
3. GE PSLF – Refer to software manual(s) for format specifications
epc – text file containing only power flow data
dyd – text file containing only dynamics data
: Case contains power flow solution
: Case contains dynamic solution
: Case can be opened in PowerWorld
: Case can be opened in PSSE
: Case can be opened in PSLF
: Case represent a Synthetic Power Grid
: Case uses PowerWorld Dynamic Studio
: Case represents a Geomagnetic Disturbance