AMSC Free Workshop

Transmission and Distribution Power System Challenges

Application of FACTs Devices for Utility, Wind and Industrial

Applications

Engineers Australia
Level 31, 600 Bourke Street,
Melbourne

Friday 17th November, 2017

Registration at: http://www.amsc.com/au_workshops/index.html

Increased penetration of renewable generation resources such as wind and solar, driven by defined
targets for the amount of renewable generation mix, is pushing the performance of todays
transmission grids to new limits in many regions. Typically these generation sources are located in
remote areas requiring long distance power transmission facilities to deliver the generated power to
the load centers. Obstacles to the siting of conventional transmission lines have also given rise to
serious power delivery and voltage management issues. This, along with an underlying emphasis to
maximize the utilization of existing assets, has exposed our power transmission grid to significant
voltage stability concerns with potentially far reaching consequences to security and reliability of
power supply to the customers.

Meanwhile, on the distribution system, distributed energy sources (DER) in the form of PV solar
installations are beginning to become more and more prevalent. The existing distribution system
faces challenges, including power quality, voltage stability, and reverse power flow issues.

Solutions that provide secure and reliable power are needed - solutions that support robust
competitive markets and that are consistent with todays land use and environmental values on both
the transmission and distribution levels.

AMSC is conducting this workshop to increase awareness of the subject of renewable energy
integration, issues and challenges, voltage collapse/voltage instability, and solutions involving state
of the art technology such as Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) on todays
heavily stressed electric transmission and distribution grids.
The workshop will include basic concepts on active and reactive power transmission, transmission
systems components, voltage stability and reactive power compensation as a tool to address power
systems instabilities, renewable integration issues, as well as in-depth analysis of actual voltage
stability events along with a discussion on modern methods adopted by these utilities to prevent
such events in the future. Attendees will also be able to learn about some of the latest
developments in modeling tools and techniques. These techniques will allow power system planners
and power systems engineers to appropriately identify and address potential problems well in
advance of when they could occur and ensure compliance of the renewable plants to local codes and
requirements.

The workshop is an outstanding opportunity for consultants, engineers and managers who are
involved in planning, operation, design, specification, installation and maintenance of transmission
and distribution assets, renewable energy or large industrial and mining facilities.

The full day workshop is free, space is limited. While accommodations and transportation are the
responsibility of the attendees, AMSC will provide expert speakers and all materials, as well as a
light breakfast and lunch.
 Application of FACTs Devices for Utility, Wind and Industrial
Transmission and Distribution Applications

8.00am 8.30am
Introductions and Overview

AMSC and Participant Introductions

AMSC Overview

8.30am 9.30am
D-VAR STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

D-VAR System Control Approach, Hybrid STATCOM Systems

Equipment Characteristics and Features

Modeling for System Studies and Model Validation

9.30am 10.30am
Voltage Stability Analysis and Solutions

Concepts and Undertaking a System Stability Study

Load Modeling, Creating a voltage stability base case and finding problems

Solutions STATCOMs, SVCs, Distributed vs. Single Point

10.30am 11.00am Morning Tea

11.00am 12.30pm
Renewable Energy Integration Wind Farms and Solar Plants

Grid Code Requirements

Modeling and Simulation of Wind Farms and Solar Plants
LVRT/HVRT and Dynamic Response, Harmonic Analysis

12.30pm 1.00pm Lunch

1.00pm 2.00pm
Weak Grid Renewable Interconnections

Introduction to Weak System Interconnections

Weak System Dynamic Performance Analysis
2.00pm 3.00pm
Power Quality Analysis, Solutions, and Applications

Define Power Quality (PQ) Problems

Technologies for Solving PQ Problems
o D-SVC Technology
o PQ-IVR Technology
Using the D-SVC and PQ-IVR to solve various PQ problems such as voltage
sags and flicker caused by motor starting, arc furnaces, and industrial loads

3.00pm 3.45pm
Distribution System Concerns and Solutions

Distribution System of the Future Anticipating Problems

D-VAR VVO Technology

Distribution Case Study and D-VAR VVO Application

3.45pm 4.00pm Afternoon Tea

4.00pm 4.30pm
Superconducting Technologies and Applications

Technology Overview

Applications Resilient Electric Grid

4.30pm 4.45pm
Q&A and Adjourn
 Workshop Network Planning and Applications Team

Serving the Electric Utility Community Worldwide

To help customers find solutions to a variety of problems, AMSCs Network Planning engineers offer
a diverse set of skills. This highly experienced team of engineers works closely with utility customers
to develop optimized, cost-effective solutions to improve their system reliability. Former utility
network planners themselves, they are able to model a systems characteristics in accurate detail,
determine the system response and offer customized solutions to meet the particular requirements
of the customers system. At AMSC-sponsored workshops that occur throughout the year, the team
presents on topics that are pertinent to the industry. Recent workshops have covered solving
voltage stability problems and meeting utility grid codes for renewable energy.

Bryan Lieblick
Senior Engineer, AMSC

Mr. Lieblick joined AMSCs Network Planning and Applications group in 2014. His responsibilities
center around technical studies and research on electric power systems, as well as developing
computer models and software tools to simulate and analyze power system networks. He is
experienced in utilizing load flow analysis, dynamic simulations, and harmonic analysis, to design
systems that enable customers to address their electrical power systems challenges and
constraints. Previous studies have also analyzed wind farm interconnection requirements including
load flow, HVRT/LVRT, and voltage regulation studies. Prior to joining AMSC he worked for ABB as a
Consulting Engineer in the Power Systems Consulting group where he performed a variety of system
impact and interconnection studies in multiple electric utility markets. Mr. Lieblick completed his
BSEE from Georgia Institute in Technology and is a Member of the IEEE, as well as a registered
Engineer in Training (E.I.T) in the State of Georgia.
 Bilgehan Donmez
Senior Engineer, AMSC

Mr. Donmez joined AMSCs Network Planning and Applications group in 2016. His responsibilities
center around technical studies and research on electric power systems, as well as developing
computer models and software tools to simulate and analyze power system networks. He is
experienced in utilizing load flow, dynamic and electromagnetic transient, and harmonic analyses,
to design solutions that address electrical power systems challenges and constraints. Prior to
joining AMSC he worked for 5 years at ISO New England as a Real-Time Studies Engineer in the
Operations Department, where he provided engineering support to the control room for the day to
day operation of the New England electric grid. Before the ISO, he worked at National Grid as a
Transmission Planning Engineer for 3 years. Mr. Donmez earned his B.S. degree in electrical
engineering from the joint engineering program of University of Missouri and Washington
University in St. Louis. He received his M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern
University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. degree there. He is a member of the IEEE and has co-
authored and presented papers at IEEE and other professional forums.