Simulation tools for power systems applications

A piece of comprehensive information about the different types of simulation tools used for power system applications is compiled in this article for better understanding and applicability. This article introduces a basic and brief overview of each simulation tool and its role in various power systems studies. Further, this article also focuses on both the real-time and non real-time simulators with appropriate references and indexes that help the reader opt-out of the best suitable simulator for their research work.