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ELEN1101 – Fundamentals of Electric Transmission System Planning
March 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am - March 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Description
High voltage electric grids are some of the world’s most complex machines, whose present high levels of reliability have been achieved through careful planning. The purpose of this three day short course is to provide a comprehensive coverage of the processes used in doing this planning. The course philosophy is to provide a practical, hands-on approach to describing electric transmission grid planning, with abundant practical examples illustrating each stage in the process.
Topics covered in the class include an introduction to planning, its history and evolution of the electric grid, planning philosophies, development of electric grid models, planning studies and tools, and future directions in planning. Particular attention will be given to those studies driven by regulatory processes relevant to utilities in North America (i.e. FERC and NERC driven activities). Throughout the course concepts will be illustrated using the PowerWorld Simulator planning tool.
Logistics: The course will be held at the new Texas A&M Center for Infrastructure Renewal (CIR), 1041 RELLIS Parkway, Bryan TX. A block of hotel rooms is available at The Stella Hotel at the rate of $101 per night until February 24th, 2019. Rooms can be booked by calling The Stella directly at 979-421-4000 and asking to book a room in the “TAMU ECE SHORT COURSE” block. Group Code: ECES0318