SKM Power*Tools

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Ranked in Electrical Design Software ·No free plan on record· paid from $24.92/mo

About

SKM Power*Tools is ranked #11 of 42 in electrical design software on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Windows. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $24.92/mo.

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Facts

Purpose
Power*Tools is electrical engineering software for power-system fault calculations, load flow, coordination, arc-flash hazards, motor starting, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding and cable pulling.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Arc flash
The Arc Flash Evaluation module calculates incident energy and the arc-flash boundary for each location.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
DAPPER
DAPPER provides a one-line interface, comprehensive library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML formats and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Mobile platforms
SKM Mobile is available for iOS and Android devices and lets engineers collect field data, review study results and share projects.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
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.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
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.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Cloud security
Each cloud project has a security interface for adding users and controlling permissions.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Downloads
Software downloads are restricted to a My SKM account where users view licenses and available downloads.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
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.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers; more than 20 percent hold registered professional-engineer certifications.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Standards
SKM states that PTW follows recognized practices including IEEE 399, IEEE 141, IEEE 241, IEEE 242, IEEE 519 and UL 489.support.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Users
SKM says Power*Tools has been used by more than 50,000 engineers worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Training audience
SKM's introductory course is intended for electric-power engineers responsible for designing and analyzing three-phase electrical distribution systems.skm.com · 1 Oct 2026
Fault analysis
The A_Fault module performs fault calculations in compliance with ANSI C37 standards.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
Study modules
DAPPER includes a one-line interface, equipment library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
Data exchange
The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV, and SKM XML formats and provides interfaces for Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
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.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
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.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud security controls
MySKM Cloud project security lets users assign permissions for read-only or read-write downloads, administration, and deletion.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud retention
Project data uploaded to MySKM Cloud is permanently deleted if the subscription is not renewed.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
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.support.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026
Intended industries
SKM says its software is used in commercial, light and heavy industrial, institutional, utility, and petrochemical facilities worldwide.skm.com · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1972skm.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USAskm.com · 28 Sept 2026

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