TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING :: A FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

February 28 - March 1, 2013

PROGRAM AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013 Registration: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Course Timing: 1:00 5:30 p.m. Introduction: Course Overview and Introduction to Transmission Planning What is planning? Issues that must be addressed Basic concepts Planning in a deregulated environment review of regulatory structure and requirements Transmission Planning Process: Planning Studies, Making Assumptions, and Complying with Criteria Review of requirements for transmission planning Root cause of blackouts Related issues Analytical Background Review of per unit system Review of circle diagrams Review of the power equation Review of the voltage equation Surge impedance loadings 2:30 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break Analytical Background Continued Load Forecast and ISO New England Proof of Concept Forecast of New State-Sponsored Energy Efficiency Peak load and energy consumption Energy efficiency Thermal Studies and Relieving Thermal Limits Generation shift factors Pick-up factors Transfer limits Quick fixes Control strategies Identifying major improvements Transmission Planning Voltage Studies How and why voltage is controlled Establishing limits based on voltage stability limits Adjourn

5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013 Continental Breakfast: 7:30 8:00 a.m. Course Timing: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Group Luncheon: 12:15 1:00 p.m. Voltage Studies and Relieving Voltage Limits How and why voltage is controlled Establishing limits based on voltage stability limits Sizing reactive support Determining transformer taps for transmission system transformers Generator voltage control Dynamic voltage control Steady State, Transient, and Dynamic Stability Studies and Relieving Limits Steady state stability limit Contingency protection Underexcited reactive ampere limits and minimum excitation system limits Review of equal area criteria Strategies for stabilizing the system Register today! Call 303-770-8800 or visit www.euci.com

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TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING :: A FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

February 28 - March 1, 2013

PROGRAM AGENDA
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013 (CONTINUED) Short Circuit and Related Issues Evaluations of acceptable levels Strategies for relieving short circuit availability Electromagnetic Transients and Insulation Coordination Harmonics System Protection Requirements 10:30 10:45 a.m. Morning Break Substation Switching Arrangements Weighing reliability versus cost The evolution of substation designs Planning for HVDC and FACTS What are they? Potential applications Study requirements Lessons learned 12:15 1:00 p.m. Group Luncheon HVDC and FACTS, continued Smart Grid What is smart grid? Potential applications Demand resources, including active demand response Planning the System Summary Identifying Transmission Improvements Need for Better Tools The Future Adjourn

5:00 p.m.

Register today! Call 303-770-8800 or visit www.euci.com

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