AMSC Free Workshop. Friday 17 th November, 2017

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1 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 17 th November, 2017 Registration at: 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 today s 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 today s 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 today s heavily stressed electric transmission and distribution grids.

2 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.

3 Application of FACTs Devices for Utility, Wind and Industrial Transmission and Distribution Applications 8.00am 8.30am Introductions and Overview Ø AMSC and Participant Introductions Ø AMSC Overview 8.30am 9.30am D-VAR STATCOM Technology Ø STATCOM Technology Ø D-VAR System Control Approach, Hybrid STATCOM Systems Ø Equipment Characteristics and Features Ø Modeling for System Studies and Model Validation 9.30am 10.30am Voltage Stability Analysis and Solutions Ø Concepts and Undertaking a System Stability Study Ø Load Modeling, Creating a voltage stability base case and finding problems Ø 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 Ø Grid Code Requirements Ø 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 Ø Introduction to Weak System Interconnections Ø Weak System Dynamic Performance Analysis

4 2.00pm 3.00pm Power Quality Analysis, Solutions, and Applications Ø Define Power Quality (PQ) Problems Ø 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 Ø Distribution System of the Future Anticipating Problems Ø D-VAR VVO Technology Ø Distribution Case Study and D-VAR VVO Application 3.45pm 4.00pm Afternoon Tea 4.00pm 4.30pm Superconducting Technologies and Applications Ø Technology Overview Ø Applications Resilient Electric Grid 4.30pm 4.45pm Q&A and Adjourn

5 Workshop Network Planning and Applications Team Serving the Electric Utility Community Worldwide To help customers find solutions to a variety of problems, AMSC s 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 system s characteristics in accurate detail, determine the system response and offer customized solutions to meet the particular requirements of the customer s 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 AMSC s Network Planning and Applications group in 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.

6 Bilgehan Donmez Senior Engineer, AMSC Mr. Donmez joined AMSC s Network Planning and Applications group in 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 coauthored and presented papers at IEEE and other professional forums.