The design and operation of large-scale electric grid requires a variety of different engineering studies and simulations. With the rapid grid transitions over the last several years, including the addition of large amounts of renewable and distributed resources, doing this analysis requires leveraging state-of-the-art engineering tools. The purpose of this 21 hour short course is to provide in-depth coverage of how one such tool, PowerWorld Simulator (Simulator), can be used to maximize engineering productivity in the area of electric grid planning and operations. The course philosophy is to provide a practical, hands-on approach of both describing key electric grid analysis techniques and showing how they are effectively done using Simulator. Analysis topics covered in the class include an introduction to interconnected electric grids, how they are modeled for power system analysis studies, power flow, sensitivity analysis, contingency analysis, economic electric grid operation, optimal power flow, electric grid markets, power system stability, and power system time-domain simulations. The operation of Simulator is thoroughly described, with coverage of not only how to quickly accomplish tasks, but also the design philosophy used in the development of Simulator and some of its most recent features. Collectively the three course instructors have decades of experience in Simulator development, in doing electric grid analysis, and in engineering education. Hours: CEU 2.1, PDH 21.
Who Should Attend
The course is designed to provide in-depth coverage of power system analysis using PowerWorld Simulator (Simulator). It is well suited for a variety of different audiences. Certainly one key group is engineers new to the electric power industry who would like to rapidly gain proficiency using one of the best tools in the industry. Yet the course should also be beneficial to existing Simulator users who would like to gain a more in-depth understanding of its design and operation, and see some its newest features. A third audience is engineers with more power systems experience who might use other tools, but would like to gain an understanding of how the strengths of Simulator can be used synergistically. A fourth audience is engineering researchers, including those at the national labs, postdocs and graduate students, who would like to learn how to more effectively leverage the power of commercial tools in their research. A fifth audience is academics who would like to better utilize state-of-the-art tools in engineering education and research.
Topics
- Introduction to Electric Grid Analysis with PowerWorld Simulator
- Power Flow Analysis
- PowerWorld Model Explorer and Case Information Displays
- Oneline Diagrams and Basic Electric Grid Visualization
- Electric Grid Data Aggregation Including Areas, Zones, Injection Groups and Interfaces
- Automating PowerWorld using Auxiliary Files
- Contingency Analysis and Linear Sensitivities
- Electricity Markets, Optimal Power Flow (OPF), Security-Constrained OPF and
Locational Marginal Prices (LMPs) - Advanced Power System Visualization
- Electric Grid Stability Analysis
- Longer Term Time Domain Analysis Including Weather Integration
- Automating PowerWorld using SimAuto
- Large-Scale Electric Grid Case Studies
Date
April 30 – May 2, 2024
Location
The short course will be held in person at the Center for Infrastructure Renewal, RELLIS Campus.
Registration
Registration fee is $1,795. Discount of 25% is available for employees of Smart Grid Center member companies. For more information on the discount, contact SGC@tamu.edu.
Instructors
Tom Overbye
Matt Davis
Tracy Rolstad
More on PowerWorld can be viewed here.
More on Dr. Overbye’s research is posted here.
For more information about this course, or other upcoming Texas A&M electric power short
courses contact Tom Overbye at overbye@tamu.edu or Andrea Kishne at akishne@tamu.edu