Worked Example

Load flow analysis — see it in action

Build a simple system and watch bus voltages, branch currents, and voltage drop appear in real time. Change a load, add a cable, modify a transformer — and see the entire system respond.

What you get

Instant bus voltages

Connect a source and load — bus voltages appear immediately. No study configuration needed.

Branch flows visible

Current flow in every branch shown on the diagram. See where power flows.

Voltage drop path

Trace voltage drop from source to load across every cable and transformer in the path.

Add loads and observe

Place additional loads and watch voltages change throughout the system.

Cable length impact

Change cable length and see voltage drop increase at downstream buses.

Interactive learning

The fastest way to understand load flow is to interact with a live model.

Understand load flow by interacting with it

Reading about Newton-Raphson iteration is one thing. Watching bus voltages change as you add loads to a live model makes the concepts intuitive.

  • Start with a source and one load — voltages appear immediately
  • Add more loads and observe how voltages change system-wide
  • Change cable lengths to see voltage drop effects
  • Compare different configurations to build intuition

Start free. Upgrade when you need more.

Free tier includes 1 project with up to 2 buses. Paid plans start at $27/month for consultants and $149/month for unlimited access.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the simplest example I can try?

A utility source, one transformer, one cable, and one load. Bus voltages and voltage drop calculate instantly.

Will I see voltage drop?

Yes. Voltage drop across every cable is calculated and displayed as part of the load flow analysis.

Can I try it on the free plan?

Yes. The free tier includes 1 project with 2 buses — enough for a basic source-transformer-load example.

How does this compare to a textbook example?

ekx uses Newton-Raphson iteration, the same method described in power systems textbooks. Results should match for equivalent system models.

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