Four different time domain computer programs are described:

The Electromagnetic transient program, based on the Nodal

Analysis from network theory;
The MNA program, based on the Modified Nodal Analysis from
network theory;
The XTrans Program, based on the solution of differential and
algebraic equations; and
The MATLAB Power System Blockset.

The Electromagnetic Transient Program

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has recoded, tested,
and extended most parts of the program in a concerted effort and
this has improved the reliability and functionality of the transient
program.
Presently, the EMTP and other programs that are built on a
kernel (such as electromagnetic transients) for DC (EMTDC) and
power system computer-aided design (PSCAD)) based on the same
principles are a widely used and accepted program for the
computation of electrical transients in power systems.
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