Master Time-Series Power Flow simulations in OpenDSS through this comprehensive course. You'll learn how to configure and run simulations, plus analyze their results. This course is ideal for engineers, students, and researchers who work with power distribution systems.

OpenDSS Time-Series Power Flow Simulations

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The first two modules of OpenDSS Time-Series Power Flow simulations are available for free! This allows you to explore the course content and experience the teaching style before committing to a purchase. Simply access the free modules by creating an account on the Hotmart platform through this link.

Take advantage of this opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of performing Time-Series Power Flow simulations in OpenDSS and get a taste of what the full course has to offer!

Course Overview

OpenDSS Time-Series Power Flow Simulations is a complete course designed for power system students, engineers, researchers, and professionals who want to master time-series (QSTS) simulations in OpenDSS. This course teaches you how to configure, run, and analyze time-series simulations to evaluate system behavior over time — a critical capability for modern distribution system studies.

You’ll begin by setting up your simulation environment, including both the OpenDSS standalone version and the Python-based py-dss-interface package. Then, you’ll understand how to simulate and analyze hourly, sub-hourly, and custom time-step scenarios using OpenDSS’s time-series modes.

As the course progresses, you’ll explore detailed result analysis using energymeter, monitor, and demand interval outputs, and learn to automate simulations using Python. You’ll also cover essential concepts such as loadshape configuration, control loop behavior, event logging, and how to simulate specific time steps or ranges of time.

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll develop the skills to conduct detailed feeder performance assessments, create custom automation workflows, and extract key metrics like voltages, losses, and power flows over time.

The course consists of 46 video lessons divided into 9 modules, with a total duration of approximately 5 hours. You'll be guided by Paulo Radatz, an experienced OpenDSS educator with over a decade of experience teaching and applying OpenDSS worldwide. All lessons are demonstrated on Windows to ensure smooth setup and usability.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of time-series simulation in OpenDSS and the confidence to use it for system studies, automation, and detailed analysis in academic, utility, or consulting environments.

This course offers lifetime access, a certificate of completion, and AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages, making it accessible and valuable to learners worldwide.

Course Structure

The course is divided into 9 modules with 46 video lessons. Each module builds on the previous one to gradually enhance your skills and confidence in using Time-Series Power Flow Simulation in OpenDSS.

    • Course goals and learning objectives

    • Course structure

    • Introduction to the instructor

    • Using OpenDSS Standalone Version

    • Exploring IEEE 4 Bus Test Feeder

    • Setting up Python and py-dss-interface

    • Snapshot vs. Time-Series (QSTS)

    • The "Mode" Option

    • Time-Series Mode Settings

    • Be careful with the results you see!

    • Energymeter: Energy, max powers, and losses

    • Monitor: Voltage, current, and powers at a location over the simulation time

    • Demand Interval: Overloads and voltage exceptions

    • Simulating a Single Time Step

    • Simulating a Range of Time Steps

    • Simulating each Time Step at a Time

    • Automating with Python

    • Understanding the Detailed Steps of the Time-Series Simulation Process

    • Developing the Steps of the Process using py-dss-interface

    • Monitor Mode 5, Eventlog, and TraceControl

    • ControlMode and Simulation Time Resolution

    • Options using “mult” parameter

    • Options using “pmult” and “qmult” parameters

    • Using “pqcsvfile” parameter

    • Loadshape with time resolution greater than simulation time resolution

    • Loadshape with time resolution lower than simulation time resolution

    • Using “useactual” parameter

    • Working with missing values

    • Course Summary

    • Future Learning Opportunities

Key Features

Comprehensive Learning

46 video lessons organized into 9 modules, covering everything from configuring, running, and obtaining results from Time-Series Power Flow Simulations

Hands-On Exercises

Engage in practical exercises with real-world applications to solidify your knowledge

Expert Instructor

Learn from Paulo Radatz, an experienced educator with over 10 years of expertise in OpenDSS and Python

AI-Generated Subtitles

Access subtitles in English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Korean, and Chinese (China) to enhance your learning experience.

Flexible Learning

Access the course anytime, from any device, and study at your own pace

7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Enroll with confidence, knowing you can request a refund within 7 days if the course doesn’t meet your expectations

Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate to showcase your new skills and accomplishments

Lifetime Access

Enjoy unlimited access to the course materials, allowing you to revisit lessons whenever needed

Installment Payment Option

Pay in up to 5 monthly installments, making the course affordable for everyone

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

    • Electrical engineers and power system analysts.

    • Students and researchers working with distribution systems.

    • Anyone interested in mastering OpenDSS.

  • The Guarantee Period is the period of time you have to request a full refund of the amount you paid for your purchase if the product is not satisfactory to you. 

  • This online course offers a digital certificate. The students may issue this certificate after they complete the course or by contacting the course creator. These certificates can be shared on social media such as LinkedIn and added to your resumé. 

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  • To purchase this course, click the Enroll Now button. Please note that not all courses will always be available for purchase. The product creator may be developing additional content and registration may be unavailable for a period of time.

  • You can take this course without knowing a lot about OpenDSS and Python, but I recommend you take at least the OpenDSS SnapShot Power Flow Simulations course to have a good foundation to feel comfortable with the concepts presented in the course.

    However, as I mentioned, you can follow this course with minimal knowledge about OpenDSS—it just wouldn't be the most efficient learning path you could take.

  • Yes, you’ll have access to a discussion area where you can ask questions, interact with other learners, and get support from Paulo Radatz throughout your learning journey. You can also contact the instructor via email: paulo.radatz@gmail.com