HVDC Transmission 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.  

Next schedule: Aug 19-21, 2008

Description

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission is seeing a resurgence in applications and studies for electric power grids. In this introductory course, review the basic principles of HVDC conversion technology, transmission design and characteristics with emphasis on applications to practical analysis. Learn how to model HVDC from existing and conceptual designs for use in steady-state and dynamic simulations of interconnected networks. Apply HVDC models to practical power system applications and evaluate their impact on key aspects such as contingency analysis, dynamic stability and voltage control.

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. 

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.    

Outline

Day 1: 

• Overview of High Voltage Direct Current Technology
• Conversion Technology: DC to AC and AC to DC
• HVDC Implementations (types by design, manufacturer, rating, location)
• Steady-state characteristics of HVDC lines (real power and reactive power capacity)
• Modeling HVDC lines – from design layout to computer simulation for steady-state system studies
• Case Study 1: a sample HVDC modeling and steady-state study
• Exercise: Develop a power flow model of a sample HVDC line
• Exercise: Applications of an HVDC line in parallel with an existing AC system 

Day 2:

• Dynamic characteristics of HVDC lines
• Modeling HVDC lines for dynamic simulation
• Case Study 2 – a sample HVDC dynamic model
• Exercise: Adding a dynamic simulation model of a sample HVDC line
• Exercise: Applications of HVDC lines in the dynamic performance of a power system

Day 3:

• Multi-terminal HVDC lines: technology and applications
• Submarine HVDC lines: implementation issues and simulation effects
• Case Study 3: a multi-terminal HVDC line overlaid on an existing AC grid
• Exercise: Applications of a multi-terminal HVDC line overlaid on an existing AC grid
• Exercise: Applications of submarine HVDC to interconnect twoAC systems 

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

Duration

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

Location

The course will be held at Pterra's Training Facility in Albany, New York, located 5 minutes from Albany International Airport on Wolf Road.  Over 20 hotels and restaurants within 10 minutes make this an accessible location.  Also, the location is within a day's driving distance from anywhere in the Northeast US and eastern Canada.

The course is also available for presentation at sponsored venues. Please contact Pterra for more information.

Further Information 

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