Stability Analysis and Applications

This course is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") as an approved learning activity for which NERC Continuing Education ("CE") hours can be awarded.  Pterra adheres to NERC Continuing Education Program Criteria.   

Power system stability is an essential aspect of modern power systems. The assessment of stability, both transient and voltage, requires a detailed representation of control response from power system equipment in the millisec to minutes timeframe. The time-domain dynamic simulation is the basic tool for stability assessment. We will introduce the basic concepts of stability and dynamic simulation and illustrate them through hands-on case studies. We will use commercial software for instruction and provide coaching for the software you actually use at work. Come away with a stronger understanding of stability and the use and application of dynamic simulators.

Attendees

The course is applicable to any of the following:

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

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.  

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 August 28-30, 2007 in Albany, NY - 5.0

NERC CE Hours

NERC CE Hours are awarded for successful completion of the course based on attendance, graded tests and completed hands-on exercises.  Hours are allocated as follows:

• Full course:
  • 18.0 Hours on Operating Topics
  • 9.0 Hours on Simulation

Outline for the Hands-On Course

Details:

• Modeling of Power System Controls includes
  • Generators
  • Excitation Systems
  • Governors
  • Static Var Devices
  • Load Modeling
  • Other Devices
• The Dynamic Simulation Process
  • Algorithmic Methods for Simulation
  • Numerical Aspects
  • Initial Conditions
  • Testing Models
  • The Flat Run
• Simulating Contingencies
  • Defining Contingencies
  • Modeling the Contingency
  • Simulating The Contingency
  • Plotting the Results
• Assessing the Dynamic Simulation Results
  • Stability - transient and long-term
  • Stability - voltage and frequency

Duration

The main 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. Prabha Kundur, "Power System Stability and Control", 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill Professional, January 1994.
2. Paul M. Anderson, A. A. Fouad, "Power System Control and Stability", IEEE Press Power Engineering Series, 2nd Edition, Wiley-IEEE Press, October 2002. 

Further Information 

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