Power Flow Analysis and Applications

Course Description

The power flow is a basic tool of power system analysis that is required knowledge for anyone who wants to work in this field.  In this introductory course, review the basic principles of power flows with emphasis on applications to practical steady-state analysis.  Learn how to model various types of power system equipment, and how the modeling of such equipment influence power flow solution performance and results.  Learn about various methods for solving the power flow, the intrinsic characteristics and when to apply them, especially in ill-conditioned cases.  Then, apply the power flow to typical power system problems, including contingency analysis, voltage control and reactive power analysis, and transfer analysis.   Fill in your knowledge base of practical power flow analysis techniques and applications in a short course that is suited to today’s needs.

Attendees

The course is oriented to be of most benefit to

• Transmission Operators
• Reliability Operators
• Generator Operators
• Market Operators
• Operations and Planning Engineers 

Ratings

To ensure the quality and timeliness of our courses, Pterra asks participants to provide feedback and to rate each course.  This allows to adjust to the changing needs of the industry.  Assessment ratings are made on a scale of 5 with highest being 5.0.  Ratings are applied to individual topics, individual speakers and instructors, and aspects of course presentation such as materials, notes and interaction.  Below is a summary of overall ratings for this course for recent sessions:

• Course held on May 12-14, 2009 in Albany, NY - 5.0
• Course held on Sept 30-Oct, 2008 in Tulsa, OK - 4.25
• Course held on August 21-23, 2007 in Albany, NY - 4.71
• Course held on March 14-16, 2007 in Albany, NY - 5.0
• Course held on October 16-17, 2006, in Albany, NY - 4.5 

More reviews:

• Oct 2009 Power Flow Analysis and Applications Course

Format

The training is presented in a classroom format, using lectures, hands-on exercises and review tests. In the lectures, concepts, methods and techniques for each learning objective are presented, with provision for Q&A sessions to address specific questions.  The exercises provide for a basis to apply the concepts in real-world simulation software, and interpret the results from a physical standpoint. The test reviews determine if there is sufficient retention of the course material to support the award of CE credits.

The course is presented over three days with two sessions per day. Each session comprises of 3 classroom hours.  Participants receive bound Course Notes which contain a copy of the material presented in the lectures, including supplementary material for reference, description of the exercises and answer sheets for the exercises.

The exercises are presented with an overview and explanation of the sample system and provided data, a list of questions and space for the participants to enter responses, comments and additional notes.  

Computers will be provided for course participants.  Participants who wish to bring their own laptops with their own licensed analytical software may do so.  Pterra's instructors can provide coaching for most software packages.  

Course Outline

Duration

The course is scheduled for 18 class hours over a period of 3 days.

References

The following useful references provide background material that complements the material presented at the live course.

1. John Grainger, William D. Stevenson, "Power Systems Analysis",
   McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., June 1994

Further Information 

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For more information, please contact info@pterra.us. 

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