Dr. Atif Debs

DSI President, USA

May 10 - 14, 2015

Dubai, UAE

Presents

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The primary objectives of Power System Planning and Operation are to minimize system outages, Load Interruptions and

Equipment damage under Emergency Conditions. These goals are becoming more difficult to achieve under current

conditions, because of the increasing pressures resulting from fast system demand growth and increased system

complexity. There are strong influences to reduce operating and maintenance cost and to work equipment harder and

longer.

Power System behavior under Emergency Conditions, as well during restoration processes, depends on its characteristics

as related to real and reactive power balance, and the installed control and protective systems. The restoration process is

also a function of pre-disturbance conditions, post-disturbance status and post-disturbance target systems. Therefore,

the understanding of the factors involved in power system collapse and in the restoration procedure is crucial to the

proper operation of Modern Power Systems.

The first focus of the course is on all the major issues associated with system restoration, including those associated with

system characteristics and operating conditions. It is argued that restoration planning and training is an ongoing activity

that involves system operators, planners, protection staff and trainers. The second focus is on implementing some of the

principles gained in hands-on environment using the EPRI Operator Training Simulator. The students will be asked to

carry out several “scenarios” involving restoration from a partial blackout, as well as, complete black start. The principles

of top-down, versus bottom-up approaches will be practiced and evaluated using a realistic power system model.

After completing this Course, Participants will be able to:

How to organize and train the System Restoration Team

in your Company.

How to develop a Restoration Plan for different

pre‐disturbance operating Condition.

How to carry out a Restoration Sequence without causing

unacceptable voltage and frequency swings, both in theory

and also using the Operator Training Simulator.

How to set priorities in carrying out the Restoration

Sequence.

How to calculate the restoration duration given the time

delays inherent in each action and operating order.

How to avoid common mistakes experienced in the

industry.

How to maintain and implement the comprehensive system

normalization procedures covering partial and total system

shutdowns and Restoration approaches.

Engineers responsible for development of

Power System Restoration Plans. Power System

Instructors responsible for training of operating

personnel in restoring the system following

possible major disturbance. Operating Personnel

responsible for Power System Restoration.

Qualified Operator those working on Power

System Operation and Restoration can be attend

this course.

Course Overview:

Course Objectives: Who Should Attend?

Power System Restoration Strategy during Emergency & Blackout

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The Presentation, supplied documents,

and workshop exercises of the course

are in English however, based

on the trainees’ desires, oral presentation or

discussion can be Bilingual

(English and Arabic).

Course Language:

Module (01) Introduction

1.1 Overview of Restoration Process

1.2 Major Power Disturbances

1.3 Restoration Process Issues

1.4 System Operating Condition

Module (02) P.S Operating Under Stress & Strain

2.1 P.S failure states and Restoration Action

2.2 States of Operations

2.3 Emergency Prevention

2.4 Emergency Control

2.5 Recovery from Emergencies

Module (03) Mitigation of Abnormal Conditions

3.1 Scheduling

3.2 Reduction of Capacity Shortfall

3.3 Correction of Transmission Loading

3.4 Correction of Voltage Conditions

3.5 Light Load Conditions

3.6 High Load Conditions

3.7 Actual case study for Voltage Collapse

3.8 Open Discussion (Workshop)

Module (04) Blackout Conditions

4.1 History of Blackouts

4.2 Types and Causes of Blackouts

4.3 Causes of Black‐out

4.5 Voltage Collapse

4.6 Cascading Thermal Overloads

4.7 Dynamic Instability

4.8 Types of Blackouts

4.9 Effects on Society / Public Scrutiny

4.10 Case Studies

Module (05) System Restoration Planning

5.1 Restoration for Complete Collapse

5.2 Restoration for Partial Collapse

5.3 Restoration Stages

5.3.1 Priority Load for Restoration

5.3.2 Frequency Control

5.3.3 Synchronization

5.3.4 Post‐Synchronism

5.4 Scenarios for System Blackout with Exercise

5.5 Case Studies

Module (06) PS Restoration Plans Structures

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Objectives and Policy

6.3 Application of the Plan

6.4 Obligations of Restoration Plan Participants

6.5 Planning Requirements

6.6 Responsibilities and Procedures

6.7 Testing Requirements

6.8 Black Start

6.9 Preparation for System Restoration

6.10 General Call out Procedures

6.11 Restoration Scenarios

Module (07) Power System Restoration (Black Start)

7.1 Building the System Backbone

7.2 Gradual Restoration of Generation

7.3 Load Restoration

7.4 Calculating Restoration Duration

7.5 Advancing the System to Full Inter‐area

Operating with AGC tie‐line bias Control

Course Summary & Conclusion

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Power System Restoration Strategy during Emergency & Blackout

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Dr. Debs earned is B.S., M.S. and Ph. D. Degrees at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. His

illustrious career involved an early involvement in industry (Systems Control, Inc., California)

whereby he developed advanced control center applications software, and then academic

appointment at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia whereby he introduced and

developed its renowned Electric Power Program at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

During his academic tenure, he was seconded for many years appointment as Director, Engineering Division at the

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, whereby he led major programs in Electric Power, Solar Energy and Energy

Conservation.

Since 1994, he has been working Full‐Time as President, Decision Systems International (DSI). In recent years he has

been heavily involved in developing Power System Simulation Software for Training, Forecasting, Operations and

Planning with a focus on the emerging Electricity Markets.

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event. Only those delegates who have paid in full will

be admitted to the event. All payments should be to

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Closing of Registration will be two (2) weeks prior

to the course date.

APEX can assist and provide corporate rates for the

hotel accommodation.

Course fees will cover Course Materials, Certificate

of Participation, Coffee Breaks and Lunch.

In-House course is also available upon request and

can be customized as per client’s needs.

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