SKM Power*Tools

Spec sheet

Purpose

Power*Tools is electrical engineering software for power system analysis and design, covering fault calculations, load flow, coordination, arc flash hazards, motor starting, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, and cable pulling.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Integrations

The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML formats and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Support

SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Headquarters

Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · skm.com

Founded

1972Read 28 Sep 2026 · skm.com

Arc flash

Arc Flash Evaluation calculates incident energy and arc flash boundaries for locations in a power system.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud access limit

Without a MySKM Cloud subscription, mobile users can create and modify app projects but cannot upload them for use in PTW or download PTW desktop projects into the app.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud limits

Full SKM Mobile functionality requires a MySKM Cloud subscription; without it, users cannot exchange projects with PTW desktop, and cloud project data is permanently deleted if annual renewal is missed.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud retention

Project data uploaded to MySKM Cloud is permanently deleted if the subscription is not renewed.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud security

Each cloud project has a security interface for adding users and controlling permissions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud security controls

MySKM Cloud project security lets users assign permissions for read-only or read-write downloads, administration, and deletion.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Cloud workflow

Mobile projects can be uploaded to MySKM Cloud for import into PTW desktop, and PTW desktop projects can be uploaded for use in the mobile app.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

DAPPER

DAPPER provides a one-line interface, comprehensive library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Data exchange

The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV, and SKM XML formats and provides interfaces for Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Download access

Software downloads are accessed through MySKM using credentials associated with a license, and the help desk instructs users to contact SKM if they need an account linked to their license.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.skm.com

Downloads

Software downloads are restricted to a My SKM account where users view licenses and available downloads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Fault analysis

The A_Fault module performs fault calculations in compliance with ANSI C37 standards.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Intended industries

SKM says its software is used in commercial, light and heavy industrial, institutional, utility, and petrochemical facilities worldwide.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Mobile platforms

SKM Mobile is available for iOS and Android devices and lets engineers collect field data, review study results and share projects.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Mobile workflows

The SKM Mobile app can collect field data, review study results, and share projects; projects can be transferred between the app, MySKM Cloud, and PTW desktop software.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Standards

SKM states that PTW follows recognized practices including IEEE 399, IEEE 141, IEEE 241, IEEE 242, IEEE 519 and UL 489.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.skm.com

Study modules

DAPPER includes a one-line interface, equipment library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.Read 2 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Training audience

SKM's introductory course is intended for electric-power engineers responsible for designing and analyzing three-phase electrical distribution systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Users

SKM says Power*Tools has been used by more than 50,000 engineers worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Windows requirements

SKM lists a Windows desktop PC, Intel i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB or larger solid-state drive and dual monitors as recommended requirements.Read 1 Oct 2026 · skm.com

Plans and prices

Every SKM Power*Tools plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Electrical Design Software#12 of 418.0