Technical Committee Sessions: PEEC, PSACE

 

Click on a session title in the table below to be connected to a description of the session from the printed program and links for each available presentation. (Sessions marked with *SG* indicate there were Smart Grid related papers in the session.)

 

Day/Time

Session Name

 

Power Engineering Education Committee

Mon PM

*SG*

Synchronized Measurements in Power System Operation: International Practices and Research Issues

Mon PM

 

Channeling Sponsored Research into Classroom Education

Tues AM

 

NSF-Sponsored US-African Collaborative Research and Education

Tues AM

*SG*

Integrating Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles to the Grid

Thur PM

*SG*

Research and Education for Integration of Renewable Resources into Power Systems

 

Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics Committee

Mon AM

 

Advances in Distribution System Modeling and Analysis

Mon PM

 

Interaction Between Electricity and Gas Markets

Mon PM

 

Auction Theory for Power Industry Applications

Tues AM

*SG*

New Applications of Intelligent Data Mining in Power Systems

Tues AM

 

Sustainable Energy Systems for Developing Communities

Tues PM

 

Requirements for Automated Fault Reporting

Wed PM

 

Use of Simulators in Testing New Electricity Markets

Thur AM

*SG*

World Wide Usage of CIM Standard by Electric Utilities

Thur PM

 

Open Source Software for Power Systems

Thur PM

 

Application of Heuristic Methods to Power System Optimization Under Uncertainties

Thur PM

*SG*

Advanced Distribution System Modeling and Analysis Techniques

Thur PM

 

Global Financial Crisis and the Interaction Between Long- and Short-Term Electricity Markets

 

 

*SG*  Synchronized Measurements in Power System Operation: International Practices and Research Issues

Sponsored by:    Power Engineering Education Committee

Chairs:               E. Kyriakides, University of Cyprus

                         G. Heydt, Arizona State University

 

This panel aims at providing an overview of international trends, developments, research issues, and applications of synchronous measurements in power systems.  Power systems are operated largely on the basis of information received from the field via sensors and communications channels. The field of synchronized measurements is of critical importance in power systems and a great research effort is observed in the field.  Some of the objectives of the panel are to:

·      Examine new, innovative sensor technologies for the enhancement of power system security

·      Discuss data gathering and information processing from synchronized measurement devices

·      Provide thoughts regarding the synchronization of conventional asynchronous measurements with synchronized measurements

·      Demonstrate recent advances in optimal placement of synchronized measurement devices for observability and state estimation

·      Discuss the use of synchronized measurements for power system security, reliability and voltage stability

·      Initiate a discussion on wide area control using synchronized measurements versus local area control

·      Recount international experience in Asia, Europe and North America in the implementation and use of synchronized measurements.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0221, Synchronized Measurements in Power System Operation: International Practices and Research Issues

E. KYRIAKIDES, University of Cyprus

G. HEYDT, Arizona State University

   09GM0420, Dynamic State Estimator with Phasor Measurements for Power System Electromechanical Transient Process

T. BI, North China Electric Power University

X. QIN, North China Electric Power University

Q. YANG, North China Electric Power University

   09GM1502, Enhanced State Estimation with Real-time Updated Network Parameters Using SMT

G. VALVERDE, The University of Manchester

D. CAI, The University of Manchester

J. FITCH, National Grid, UK

V. TERZIJA, The University of Manchester

   09GM0942, The North American SynchroPhasor Initiative (NASPI)

J. DAGLE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   09GM1225, Practical Synchronized Phasor Solutions

E. SCHWEITZER, III, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

D. WHITEHEAD, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

G. ZWEIGLE, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

   09GM0277, Awareness System Based on Synchronized Phasor Measurements

W. SATTINGER, swissgrid

   09GM0837, Network-Security Measurements for Highly Loaded Power Systems

R. KREBS, Siemens AG, Energy

M. WACHE, Siemens AG, Energy

 

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Channeling Sponsored Research into Classroom Education

Sponsored by:    Power Engineering Education Committee

Chair:                 B. Chowdhury, Missouri University of Science & Technology

 

An important mission of university-based research that often gets overlooked is the education component. Based on the 2005-2006 Electric Power Engineering Education Resources report produced by PES, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of research is being conducted annually by university faculty throughout North America.  While such sponsored research almost always produces Master’s and PhD dissertations, how much of that is channeled into creating a broader impact of educating undergraduate and graduate students is of concern to many sponsoring agencies. This panel will look into examples of how some faculty members have brought their research experiences into the classroom to highlight core principles of power and energy.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM1212, Channeling University-Based Sponsored Research into Classroom Education

B. CHOWDHURY, Missouri University of Science & Technology

   09GM0353, Channeling Research into Education: Synergy Between Research and Education

N. MOHAN, University of Minnesota

K. MOHAPATRA, University of Minnesota

   09GM0490, Integrating Distribution Automation and Control Techniques into Power System Curriculum

K. MIU, Drexel University

A. DEESE, Drexel University

X. YANG, Entergy

V. CECCHI, Drexel University

M. KLEINBERG, Drexel University

C. SCHEGAN, Drexel University

   09GM0988, NSF’s Activities in Electric Power and Energy Research and Education

D. NIEBUR, NSF

   09GM0467, Channeling Sponsored Research into Classroom Education - Sharing the Experience of the University of Alberta

W. XU, University of Alberta

   09GM1435, Integrating Today’s Research to Prepare Tomorrow’s Power Engineers

N. SCHULZ, Mississippi State University

   09GM1402, Research Teaching Nexus - An Australian Experience

S. ISLAM, Curtin University of Technology

   09GM1219, Using Research Results for Power System Classroom Education: A Power Flow and Transient Stability Case Study

T. OVERBYE, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

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NSF-Sponsored US-African Collaborative Research and Education

Sponsored by:    Power Engineering Education Committee

Chair:                 J. Momoh, Howard University

 

The panel will provide an overview of research and education work sponsored by NSF for collaboration between several US and African universities in the area of power system operation, planning and markets.

 

Paper 1 provides models to understand the long-term interactions between investment and performance in the electric power system.  Results demonstrate the impact of the interconnection on the local system prices and investments.

 

Paper 2 studies frequency dynamics of a relative small power system.  The Frequency Disturbance Recorder (FDR) implementation enhances the dynamics and control of the structurally weak and rapidly growing power systems of developing countries.

 

Paper 3 discusses research in the computation of a Voltage Stability Index (VSI) and margin based on real-time system parameters obtained using PMUs for bulk power networks control and mitigation.

 

Paper 4 discusses outcomes of a cooperative project over a long-term collaboration in areas of power system control and computational intelligence.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0304, System Frequency Monitoring in the Nigerian Power System

L. VANFRETTI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

U. ALIYU, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

J. CHOW, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

J. MOMOH, Howard University

   09GM1200, Use of System Dynamics for Studying a Restructured West African Power Pool

M. GEBREMICAEL, Washington State University

H. YUAN, Washington State University

K. TOMSOVIC, University of Tennessee

   09GM1533, Advanced Computational Methods Applied to the Nigerian Power System

G. VENAYAGAMOORTHY, Missouri University of Science and Technology

   09GM0943, Engineering Research and Education in Power System Voltage Stability Enhancement

J. MOMOH, Howard University

C. GAUNT, University of Cape Town

S. ONOHAEBI, Univerity of Benin

 

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*SG*  Integrating Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles to the Grid

Sponsored by:    Power Engineering Education Committee

Chairs:               A. Girgis, Clemson University

                         M. Crow, Missouri University of Science & Technology

 

As the potential economic and environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) become apparent and as strong interest develops among automakers, seamless integration of PHEVs to the grid will be a critical step to encourage utility support for PHEV commercialization.  Technological barriers continue to fall, but taking advantage of opportunities to increase revenue and improve power system efficiency using PHEVs will require active participation by utilities and OEMs in how the vehicles are introduced to customers.  PHEVs are transformational in that they introduce electricity as a meaningful automotive fuel to a potentially very large market.  This panel will focus on some of the most pressing technical issues associated with the act of plugging these vehicles into the electric grid. Topics that will be covered in this panel include smart charging infrastructure, smart grid concepts, communication technologies. T&D impact assessment, pilot programs currently underway, etc.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0334, Electric Vehicles: Holy Grail or Fool’s Gold

P. MOHSENI, Duke Energy

R. STEVIE, Duke Energy

   09GM1015, Vehicle Fleet as a Distributed Energy Storage System for the Power Grid

M. FERDOWSI, Missouri University of Science and Technology

   09GM1308, Evaluation of the Impact of Plug-in Electric Vehicle Loading on Distribution System Operations

J. TAYLOR, EPRI

A. MAITRA, EPRI

M. ALEXANDER, EPRI

D. BROOKS, EPRI

M. DUVALL, EPRI

   09GM1600, On the Suitability of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Charging Infrastructures Based on Wind and Solar Energy

X. LI, Concordia University

L. LOPES, Concordia University

S. WILLIAMSON, Concordia University

 

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*SG*  Research and Education for Integration of Renewable Resources into Power Systems

Sponsored by:    Power Engineering Education Committee

Chair:                 A. Pahwa, Kansas State University

 

Advances in technology and the need for cleaner energy sources have pushed the growth of renewable energy in recent years.  Efforts are on-going to integrate these resources into power systems both at the bulk system level and at the distribution level. Large-scale integration of such resources places enormous challenges for which new systems and technologies are needed.  Panelists in this session will address many key research and education issues to allow the optimal integration of renewable resources into power systems.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0321, Integration of Renewable Energy in Electrical Engineering Curriculum

M. EL-SHARKAWI, University of Washington

   09GM0989, Renewable Energy System Research and Education at the NSF FREEDM Systems Center

A. HUANG, NC State University

   09GM1226, Electricity, Resources, and Building Systems Integration at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

D. MOONEY, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

B. KROPOSKI, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

   09GM1240, Operation of Dispersed Synchronous Generators when Region of Distribution Network is Islanded from Main Utility Grid

P. CROSSLEY, University of Manchester

C. TEN, University of Manchester

   09GM1266, Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Power Integration in Transmission and Distribution Networks

R. VARMA, The University of Western Ontario

M. SALAMA, University of Waterloo

R. SEETHAPATHY, Hydro One Networks Inc.

C. CHAMPION, Ontario Centres of Excellence, Centre of Energy

   09GM1325, Future of Renewable Energy Development & Deployment

T. KEY, EPRI

 

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Advances in Distribution System Modeling and Analysis

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics

Chair:                 K. Schneider, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA

 

Over the past two decades the study of distribution system analysis has made significant progress.  This progress has been in part due to the development of a set of common distribution feeder models that researches could use to test new analytic methods, the IEEE Radial Test Feeders.  The Radial Test Feeders were originally designed as a common set of models for researchers to test new, and existing, power flow algorithms.  While the Radial Test Feeders were widely accepted there continues to be a need for additional distribution feeder model to address the wide range of issues being faced in distribution analysis.  This panel presents four papers which discuss the need for new models, and presents possible candidates for new test systems.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM1107, Developing Benchmark Models for Low-voltage Distribution Feeders

K. STRUNZ, TU Berlin

R. FLETCHER, Snohomish PUD

R. CAMPBELL, University of Washington

F. GAO, TU Berlin

   09GM1437, Behavioral Models of DR Technologies for Feeder-Level Analysis

T. MCDERMOTT, EnerNex Corporation

   09GM0355, A Taxonomy of North American Radial Distribution Feeders

K. SCHNEIDER, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Y. CHEN, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

D. ENGLE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

D. CHASSIN, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   09GM0589, Harmonic Analyses of Power Distribution Neutral-to-Earth Voltage (NEV) Test Case Using the Four-Wire Three-Phase Harmonic Current Injection Method

A. VARIZ, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

J. PEREIRA, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

S. CARNEIRO JR., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

P. BARBOSA, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

 

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Interaction Between Electricity and Gas Markets

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chairs:               J. Barquín, Universidad Pontificia Comillas Madrid

                         L. Barroso, PSR, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

 

Natural gas logistics and procurement is becoming an issue of increasing relevance for power system operations. As in the power systems case, natural gas operation and control is a complex engineering task that requires sophisticated tools.  Generation and transmission companies are increasingly modeling gas systems in order to economically operate electricity systems, while keeping adequate reliability levels.  Likewise, regulatory agencies are also drafting regulations and commissioning models that address gas-electricity interfaces.  The Panel will address natural gas-electricity resource adequacy and operations planning, including institutional and operational arrangements, the planning of integrated electricity and gas systems and other issues. Focus will be given on the interaction between these two markets.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0448, The Integrated Operation and Expansion Planning of Natural Gas and Electricity Systems: Technical and Economical Aspects

C. UNSIHUAY-VILA, UNIFEI

J. MARANGON-LIMA, UNIFEI

A. ZAMBRONI DE SOUZA, UNIFEI

   09GM1068, Electricity and Gas Interaction: A UK Perspective and Risk Assessment

J. WHITEFORD, The University of Edinburgh

G. HARRISON, The University of Edinburgh

J. BIALEK, The University of Edinburgh

   09GM0299, Linear Models for Optimization of Interconnected Gas and Electricity Networks

B. BAKKEN, SINTEF Energy Research

S. MINDEBERG, SINTEF Energy Research

   09GM0480, Interdependence of NG and Electricity Infrastructures in Turkey

C. SAHIN, Illinois Institute of Technology

M. SHAHIDEHPOUR, IIT

   09GM0946, Power and Gas Integration: The Spanish Experience

E. PARRILLA, Iberdrola S.A.

   09GM1295, The Need for Resource Diversity in New England

M. HENDERSON, ISO New England

W. COSTE, ISO New England

P. WONG, ISO New England

J. PLATTS, ISO New England

 

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Auction Theory for Power Industry Applications

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chairs:               L. Tesfatsion, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

                         J. Garcia-Gonzalez, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain

 

Power systems have distinctive features that greatly complicate the development of auction market designs. This auction panel will stress the theory and practice of auction design as it relates specifically to power industry applications.  In the first two introductory talks, basic auction market design concepts such as reservation value, buyer surplus, seller surplus, demand bids, supply offers, and market equilibrium will be explained and illustrated using simple power-market examples.  Subsequent talks will focus on design concepts and modeling tools suitable for the development and evaluation of power industry auctions for demand and supply procurement.  The potential use of these tools will be concretely illustrated by means of empirically-grounded case studies reflecting international experiences.  These case studies will also be used to clarify the various objectives that that can motivate the use of auctions, taking into account the perspectives of generation companies, load-serving entities, marketeers, distributors, retailers, and regulatory agencies.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0233, Auction Basics for Wholesale Power Markets: Objectives and Pricing Rules

L. TESFATSION, Iowa State University

   09GM0297, Alternative Auction Objectives and Pricing Schemes for Short-Term

E. LITVINOV, ISO New England

F. ZHAO, ISO New England

T. ZHENG, ISO New England

   09GM1155, Nonconvex Electricity Market Design

R. O’NEILL, FERC

   09GM0930, Analyzing the Temporal Effects of Ex Ante Mechanism Designs in Power Markets

D. BUNN, London Business School

M. MARTOCCIA, London Business School

   09GM0780, Auctioning Adequacy in South America Through Long-Term Contracts and Options: From Classic Pay-as-Bid to Multi-Item Dynamic Auctions

R. MORENO, Imperial College/Systep Ingenieria y Diseños

B. BEZERRA, PSR

L. BARROSO, PSR

S. MOCARQUER, Systep Ingeniería y Diseños

H. RUDNICK, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

   09GM0171, Optimal Strategies for Selling Wind Power in Mid-term Energy Auctions

J. GARCÍA-GONZÁLEZ, Universidad Pontificia Comillas

T. GÓMEZ SAN ROMÁN, Universidad Pontificia Comillas

J. RIVIER, Iberdrola Renovables

P. OSTOS, Iberdrola Renovables

 

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*SG*  New Applications of Intelligent Data Mining in Power Systems

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics

Chair:                 G. Lambert-Torres, Universidade Federal de Itajubá, Itajuba, Brasil

 

This section details new applications with advanced technologies on intelligent data mining. Information processing techniques to extract rules and knowledge from large database will be presented in order to solve complex problems.  Data mining has many applications in different areas of the power industry.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0580, Power Systems Reliability Calculation Based on Fuzzy Data Mining

S. RAMOS, ISEP - GECAD

H. KHODR, ISEP - GECAD

F. AZEVEDO, ISEP - GECAD

Z. VALE, ISEP - GECAD

   09GM0518, Fraud Detection System for High and Low Voltage Electricity Consumers Based on Data Mining

J. CABRAL, UFMS

J. PINTO, UFMS

A. PINTO, Health Agency of Mato Grosso do Sul State

   09GM1036, An Overview of Forecasting Problems and Techniques in Power Systems

M. NEGNEVITSKY, University of Tasmania

P. MANDAL, University of Tasmania

A. SRIVASTAVA, Mississippi State University

   09GM0449, Innovative Applications of Diagnosis, Forecasting, Pattern Recognition and Knowledge Discovery in Power Systems

M. MEJIA-LAVALLE, Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas

G. ARROYO-FIGUEROA, Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas

E. F. MORALES, INAOE

 

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Sustainable Energy Systems for Developing Communities

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chairs:               C. Mensah-Bonsu, California ISO, Folsom, CA

                         J. Mutale, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK

 

Present day estimates indicate that over 1.6 billion people, more than a quarter of the World population, have no access to electricity.  Most of these people live in rural areas of developing countries. Unless dramatic changes in electrification are implemented, it is projected that even by 2030 there will still be some 1.4 billion people without electricity.  As electricity plays a critical role in poverty eradication and has the potential to improve the life chances of many rural folk, the present “business-as-usual” approach to electrification is neither sustainable nor no longer acceptable. This panel session will provide the opportunity to listen and learn from rural electrification experts from around the world as well as discuss the challenges and possible solutions to a speedy, cost effective and sustainable delivery of electricity to rural communities.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0763, Electricity Supply Industry Arrangements and Policies on Rural Electrification

J. MUTALE, The University of Manchester

C. MENSAH-BONSU, California ISO

   09GM1258, Clean Energy and Extreme Poverty: The Cost Burden of Donated Solar Home Lighting Systems

H. CORSAIR, The Johns Hopkins University

   09GM1095, Sustainable Development of the Indian Private Power Industry Meeting Corporate, Social and Climate Objectives

A. MUKERJEE, Tata Quality Management Systems

S. KHAPARDE, I I T Bombay

   09GM1259, Renewable Energy as a Tool to Assure Continuity of a Low Emission Brazilian Electric Power Sector-Results of an Aggressive Renewable Energy Policy

O. SOLIANO PEREIRA, Universidade Salvador-UNIFACS

 

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Requirements for Automated Fault Reporting

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chair:                 M. Kezunovic, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

 

Fault analysis is a well defined task in the utilities. It is performed primarily manually today.  This session is focused on automated fault analysis and related reporting requirements.  This topic has gained its importance with the latest standards development by NERC where the reporting of major disturbances is required.  Several issues will be discussed by panelists from industry and academia: detection and classification of disturbances, automated fault location, utility requirements for automated analysis systems, implementation requirements that allow open system design, and requirements addressed through R&D.  Besides accommodating the panel presentations, sharing different experiences from the audience will also be encouraged.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0952, Automated Fault Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

D. MARAGAL, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

B. FARDANESH, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

   09GM1156, Substation Fault Analysis Requirements

M. KEZUNOVIC, Texas A&M University

   09GM1151, An Automated Fault Analysis System for SP Energy Networks: Requirements, Design and Implementation

G. NAPIER, University of Strathclyde

E. DAVIDSON, University of Strathclyde

S. MCARTHUR, University of Strathclyde

J. MCDONALD, University of Strathclyde

   09GM1389, Overview of an Automatic Underground Distribution Fault Location System

D. SABIN, Electrotek Concepts, Inc.

C. DIMITRIU, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

D. SANTIAGO, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

G. BAROUDI, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

   09GM1087, Automated Fault Analysis: From Requirements to Implementation

T. POPOVIC, Test Laboratories International, Inc.

M. KUHN, Test Laboratories International, Inc.

 

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Use of Simulators in Testing New Electricity Markets

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chair:                 E. Haq, California ISO, Folsom, CA

 

The objective of this panel is to share the experiences on the use of simulators in testing new electricity markets. The main focus of panelists will be on the following topics:

a) Market simulation model of forward and real-time reserve simulation.

b) Simulation tool to model the behavior of distributed resources in new electricity market environment.

c) How a grid operator training simulator can be used for testing new real-time electricity market.

d) Forecasting of LMP by market simulation.

e) Multi agent based simulator for testing electricity market.

f) Use of simulator for research, teaching and training of new electricity market.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM1201, Simulating Demand Participation in Market Operations

D. CHASSIN, Pacific Northwest National Lab

S. WIDERGREN, Pacific Northwest National Lab

   09GM0229, The AMES Wholesale Power Market Test Bed: A Computational Laboratory for Research, Teaching, and Training

H. LI, Iowa State University

L. TESFATSION, Iowa State University

   09GM0774, Use of an Operator Training Simulator in Testing New Real-Time Market of California ISO

E. HAQ, CAISO

M. ROTHLEDER, CAISO

B. MOUKADDEM, CAISO

S. CHOWDHURY, CAISO

K. ABDUL-RAHMAN, Siemens

J. FRAME, Siemens

A. MANSINGH, Siemens

T. TEREDESAI, ABB

N. WANG, ABB

   09GM1257, Market Simulation for LMP Forecasting

R. FROWD, ECCO International

A. PAPALEXOPOULOS, ECCO International

   09GM0587, Preliminary Evaluation of an Energy & Reserve Co-optimization Market Design for the ISO New England

R. ENTRIKEN, EPRI

M. DEPILLIS, ISO New England

   09GM1221, Using Multi-Agent Simulation to Test European Electricity Markets

G. CONZELMANN, Argonne National Laboratory

A. BOTTERUD, Argonne National Laboratory

P. THIMMAPURAM, Argonne National Laboratory

J. WANG, Argonne National Laboratory

 

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*SG*  World Wide Usage of CIM Standard by Electric Utilities

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chair:                 E. Haq, California ISO, Folsom, CA

 

This panel session is organized by the task force on “Power System Modeling in CIM,” sponsored by PSACE subcommittee to promote awareness of the Common Information Model (CIM) standard among the PES members.  The panelists from different countries will share their experiences and challenges faced in implementing CIM standard in different Electric Utilities. The main focus of this panel will be on the process of standardizing CIM, application of CIM standard in utility asset management and the adaptation of CIM standard by the European, Chinese and Indian Utilities in the areas of network model exchange and integration issues of power system applications.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0673, Role of Interoperability Tests in Standardizing CIM

M. GOODRICH, Project Consultants, LLC

   09GM0782, Use of the CIM Standard for Managing Assets at the Long Island Power Authority

P. VUJOVIC, LIPA

G. ROBINSON, Xtensible Solutions

   09GM0505, European Electric Power System on the Way Towards Implementation of CIM Based Data Exchange Format

C. IVANOV, UCTE - Union for the Co-ordination of Transmission of Electricity

D. CHURY, UCTE - Union for the Co-ordination of Transmission of Electricity

   09GM1048, Applications and Extension of CIM Standard in Chinese Electrical Power Control Centers

H. SUN, Tsinghua University

B. ZHANG, Tsinghua University

W. WU, Tsinghua University

   09GM0601, CIM and IEC 61850 Integration Issues: Application to Power Systems

Y. PRADEEP, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

P. SESHURAJU, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

S. KHAPARDE, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

V. WARRIER, KALKI Communication Technologies Limited

S. CHERIAN, KALKI Communication Technologies Limited

   09GM0181, First EMS Experience Building, Validating and Maintaining a Network Model Using CIM

E. MARGALEJO, NSTAR Electric

P. LOF, NSTAR Electric

X. LIU, NSTAR Electric

P. PICARD, SNC-Lavalin T&D

   09GM0541, CIM Extensions for ERDF Information System Projects

J. FREMONT, EDF R&D

E. LAMBERT, EDF R&D

C. BOUQUET, ERDF

O. CARRE, ERDF

D. ILHAT, EDF R&D

P. METAYER, EDF R&D

   A Methodology for Managing CIM Extensions

T. NIELSEN, UISOL

L. KING, EPRI

S. NEUMANN, UISOL

 

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Open Source Software for Power Systems

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economcis Committee

Chair:                 F. Milano, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain

 

The goal of the panel session is to illustrate the benefits that the OSS can offer to the power engineering community at any level (industrial applications, teaching, and research).  The panel will include a general introductory talk on the potential usefulness of OSS as it relates to power systems analysis. The panel also includes talks by different types of developers/users of OSS (e.g., academic research, teaching/training, and commercial vendors) elaborating on the usefulness of OSS from different vantage points.  All presentations are about concrete applications. There will be six panelists, all of whom have provided relevant open source and/or free software applications for power system analysis.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0333, State of the Art and Future of OSS for Power Systems

F. MILANO, University of Castilla-La Mancha

L. VANFRETTI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

   09GM1027, Power Education Toolbox (P.E.T): An Interactive Software Package for State Estimation

A. ABUR, Northeastern University

   09GM0970, An Example of Integrating Open Source Modelling Frameworks: The Integration of GIS in PSAT

M. STIFTER, Arsenal Research

F. MILANO, University of Castilla-La Mancha

   09GM0224, MATPOWER’s Extensible Optimal Power Flow Architecture

R. ZIMMERMAN, Cornell University

C. MURILLO-SANCHEZ, Universidad Autonoma de Manizales and Universidad Nacional de Colombia

R. THOMAS, Cornell University

   09GM0217, Open Model for Exchanging Power System Data

F. MILANO, University of Castilla-La Mancha

M. ZHOU, InterPSS

G. HOU, South China University of Technology

 

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Application of Heuristic Methods to Power System Optimization Under Uncertainties

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chairs:               I. Erlich, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany

                         K. Y. Lee, Baylor University, Waco, TX

 

The objective of this panel is to identify optimization areas and new approaches taking into account uncertainties such as those present in load forecasts, energy price forecasts, weather, fuel, etc. Many conventional power system parameters are also uncertain: parameters of generators, exciters, governors, etc.  It may also change over time without our being aware of it. Therefore there is need for better control (e.g., PSS design) taking into account these uncertain variables. The panel will discuss applications, approaches, and examples.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0529, MOPSO Based Day-Ahead Optimal Self-Scheduling of Generators Under Electricity Price Forecast Uncertainty

N. PINDORIYA, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

S. SINGH, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

   09GM0750, Optimizing Economic/Environmental Dispatch with Wind and Thermal Units

A. AL-AWAMI, University of Washington

E. SORTOMME, University of Washington

M. EL-SHARKAWI, University of Washington

   09GM0350, Optimal Operational Planning Considering Uncertainties for Energy Plants

S. KITAGAWA, Fuji Electric Advanced Technology Co., Ltd.

T. MATSUI, Fuji Electric Advanced Technology Co., Ltd.

K. KIKUCHI, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.

K. MATSUMOTO, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.

Y. FUKUYAMA, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.

   09GM0941, Optimization Techniques for Distribution Planning: A Comparative Study

H. KHODR, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Z. VALE, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic of Porto

C. RAMOS, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic Institute of Porto

P. FARIA, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic Institute of Porto

   09GM1067, Uncertainties in Real-time External Modeling for State Estimation: A Heuristic Practice

J. LIU, PJM Interconnection LLC

J. LIU, PJM Interconnection LLC

H. CHEN, PJM Interconnection LLC

   09GM1072, An Efficient Multi-objective Memetic Algorithm for Uncertainties in Distribution Network Expansion Planning

H. MORI, Meiji University

T. YOSHIDA, Meiji University

 

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*SG*  Advanced Distribution System Modeling and Analysis Techniques

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chair:                 K. Miu, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

 

Towards supporting improved distribution system operations, advanced distribution system analysis and modeling tools are required.  With the integration of new analysis tools, the realization of effective and predictable control schemes will be enabled.  This panel addresses system analysis tools including distribution state estimation and tools to analyze system properties such as energy efficiency and fault analysis tools for systems including distributed energy installations. Finally, an example online application of service restoration will be illustrated.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0813, State Estimation for Real Time Monitoring of Distribution Feeders

M. BARAN, North Carolina State University

T. MCDERMOTT, EnerNex

   09GM1278, Techniques for Analyzing Distribution System Efficiency Alternatives

R. ARRITT, EPRI

R. DUGAN, EPRI

D. BROOKS, EPRI

T. SHORT, EPRI

K. FORSTEN, EPRI

   09GM0955, Decentralized Operating Modes for Electrical Distribution Systems with Distributed Energy Resources

N. HADJSAID, IDEA

R. CAIRE, IDEA

B. RAISON, IDEA

   09GM0965, Overcurrent Protection Issues for Radial Distribution Systems with Distributed Generators

K. BUTLER-PURRY, Texas A&M University

H. FUNMILAYO, CenterPoint Energy

   09GM1056, Constructive Back-Feed Algorithm for Online Power Restoration in Distribution Systems

S. ADHIKARI, The University of Tennessee

F. LI, The University of Tennessee

Z. WANG, ABB

 

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Global Financial Crisis and the Interaction Between Long- and Short-Term Electricity Markets

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics Committee

Chairs:               L. Jones, AREVA T&D, Bethesda, MD

                         J. Contreras Sanz , University of Castilla

 

The current financial crisis is already changing the way in which electricity markets are operating. Uncertainty in fuel costs, hydrology, tradable emission caps and permits and load growth are signals that will affect both the short- and long-term markets, as well as electric delivery infrastructure and networks.  Modeling the impact of these signals in market equilibria and future investments is of interest both for regulators, market participants and utilities.  This panel will present different views from industry and academia as regards current experience and mathematical models to deal with the complexities of finding market equilibria both in daily and long-term markets.  Perspectives on the impact of volatility and the efforts to renew confidence in the international financial markets, as well as new regulations  will be discussed.

 

The panel is composed of the following:

1   S. Van Vactor (Economic Insights, Inc, USA) The Impacts of the Financial Crisis on Energy Trading.

2   G. Gross (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA), The Impacts of the Financial Crisis on Electricity Asset Investment Decisions.

3   Y. Smeers (Universite Catholique Louvain, Belgium), Disentangling the Impact of the Economic and Financial Crisis on Investments in Generation Capacities in a Competitive Electricity Market.

4   J. Contreras Sanz (University of Castilla, Spain), Short– and Long–term Nash Equilibria in Electricity Markets.

5   L. Jones (AREVA T&D Inc., USA), Worldwide Economic Recovery Policies and the Impacts on Electricity Infrastructure and Markets.

 

PRESENTATION AND PANELISTS:

   09GM0264, Short- and Long-Term Nash Equilibria in Electricity Markets

J. CONTRERAS, University of Castilla - La Mancha

D. POZO, University of Castilla - La Mancha

 

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