Course Summary:

Dynamic Reactive Power Control

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Topics

Fundamental Concepts in Reactive Power
The Nature of AC Power Systems
Basic Design and Operation for Dynamic Reactive Power Controllers
Additional SVC and STATCOM Details
Case Studies of SVC and STATCOM Installations
A Brief Look at Other Power Electronic Controllers
Phases of Power System Engineering Studies for the Life Cycle of a Project
HVDC and Reactive Power
Voltage Source Converter Applications
Utility Perspective on Dynamic Reactive Power Control

Audience

Utility transmission and distribution engineers interested in the techniques available for dynamic reactive power control and voltage stabilization in electric power transmission systems
Engineers employed by energy suppliers, power marketers, and regulatory agencies who desire a better understanding of reactive power/voltage interdependencies in electric power systems
Electrical engineers who design, specify, utilize, or study the effects of power electronic-based (FACTS) controllers and HVDC links as applied on power systems
Electrical engineers responsible for system operation and reactive power control in transmission and distribution systems, especially in a deregulated utility environment

Students should be familiar with the basic relationships in electric power systems and with concepts of real and reactive power. Previous exposure to power electronics is not required.

Benefits

This practical course

Presents the essential elements in understanding reactive power, including the impact on blackouts of inadequate or poorly located reactive power
Describes today’s interconnected North American transmission network with its bottlenecks and regional constraints
Makes the case for dynamic reactive power control as an effective tool in minimizing the effects of transmission bottlenecks and regional constraints
Describes the operation of power-electronic based shunt reactive power controllers
Presents numerous case study examples of installations of SVCs, STATCOMs, and HVDC controllers
Illustrates one utility’s perspective on effective reactive power and voltage control throughout their network

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 21 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Fernando L. Alvarado, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

David Larsson, Manager System Design, FACTS Technology, ABB Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina

Douglas J. Mader, Director, IT Infrastructure, Energy Services, New Orleans, Louisianna

John J. Paserba, Product Line Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Willis F. Long, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

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