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Simultaneousness is the fraction of the total maximum connected load expected to be active at the time of the peak usage. The simultaneousness is also known as the coincidence factor. Its reciprocal value is also known as the diversity factor.

A simultaneousness can be given for each node, at this node all the loads and transformer loads are multiplied by the simultaneousness . This simultaneousness makes it possible to make use of the results of the individual maximum current measurements at a transformer or load.

The simultaneousness factors can be collectively changed for the selected nodes (for example all nodes of an MV feeder) using Start | Edit | Collective | Node.

 

Semi-automatic calculation of simultaneousness factors

The node simultaneousness factors can be calculated automatically in such a way that the calculated current through a selected branch matches a user specified value. This is especially helpful for calculating the simultaneous load in a distribution network feeder. To perform this the following function is available: Start | Edit | Special | Simultaneousness. For more information, see: Edit, Special, Simultaneousness.