Super Sessions

 

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.

 

Day/Time

Session Name

Tues AM

Smart Grid Technology Integration

Tues PM

Smart Grid Technology Integration

Wed AM

Optimal Methods for DG Integration

Wed AM

Power System Analytics that Empower the Smart Grid

Wed AM

Integration of Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: International Experience

Wed PM

Flexible Distribution Network Planning to Accommodate DG Integrations

Wed PM

Deploying Intelligence to the Smart Grid

Wed PM

T&D Impacts from High Penetration of PV Solar

 

 

Smart Grid Technology Integration

Sponsored by:    Intelligent Grid Coordinating Committee

Chair:                 E. Gunther, EnerNex

 

The session will review:

  The various US and International Smart Grid Efforts including NIST, SGIP, P2030, IEC SG3, IEC 8/1283/AC use case development, and others. Included in the review will be status of the efforts and how to get involved.

  Smart Grid Grants globally with a focus on what they will deliver and where.

  Cover the top pilots and demonstrations.

  Status of the Intelligent Grid Coordinating Committee (IGCC).

 

Speakers – E. Gunther (MC), S. Pullins, D. Von Dollen, D. Houseman, M. McGranaghan

 

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Smart Grid Technology Integration

Sponsored by:    Intelligent Grid Coordinating Committee

Chair:                 E. Gunther, Enernex

 

This session will go deeper into:

The architecture of smart grid and the Smart Grid Architecture Committee (SGAC). Example existing and planned architectures for a smart grid.

  Status of the various new laws and government efforts including the EU’s 20/20/20, the US Energy Act of 2009 and emerging efforts by various governments around the world.

  Smart Grid Communications (enterprise to the field) overview

  Emerging Technology for Smart Grid

  The role of technology in managing consumer information privacy

 

Speakers – E. Gunther (MC), D. Houseman, D. McDonald, D. Nichols, D. Von Dollen

 

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Optimal Methods for DG Integration

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics Committee

                         Power System Planning and Implementation Committee

Chairs:               A. Keane, University College Dublin

                         L. Ochoa, University of Edinburgh

 

This panel session will cover the main aspects that need to be considered in the DG planning problem (optimisation of DG size, location, mode of operation and/or type); provide a critical review of the state-of­the-art techniques available in the literature discussing their specific applicability and shortcomings; and, characterize the future research trends based on the challenges imposed by new network participants and technologies, such as storage, renewable energy sources, and responsive loads, with particular regard for the requirements of Distribution System Operators.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   2010GM0361, Multi-Objective Planning of Distributed Energy Resources with Probabilistic Constraints

A. ALARCON-RODRIGUEZ, University of Strathclyde

G. AULT, University of Strathclyde

   2010GM0441, Probabilistic Generation and Interruption Costs and Other Economic Aspects Related to Distributed Generation Integration

C. BORGES, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

L. ROCHA, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

   2010GM0644, Using AC Optimal Power Flow for DG Planning and Optimisation

L. OCHOA, University of Edinburgh

G. HARRISON, University of Edinburgh

   2010GM0811, Ireland’s Approach for the Connection of Large Amounts of Renewable Generation

P. SMITH, Electricity Research Centre, UCD

P. CUFFE, Electricity Research Centre, UCD

S. GRIMES, EirGrid

T. HEARNE, ESB Networks

   2010GM1453, Multi-Objective Programming for Optimal DG Integration in Active Distribution Systems

F. PILO, University of Cagliari

G. CELLI, University of Cagliari

S. MOCCI, University of Cagliari

G. SOMA, University of Cagliari

   2010GM1460, Integration of Energy Storage in Distribution Grids

F. GETH, K.U.Leuven

J. TANT, K.U.Leuven

E. HAESEN, K.U.Leuven

J. DRIESEN, K.U.Leuven

R. BELMANS, K.U.Leuven

   2010GM1478, Smarter Ways to Provide Grid Connections for Renewable Generators

R. CURRIE, Smarter Grid Solutions

G. AULT, Smarter Grid Solutions

C. FOOTE, Smarter Grid Solutions

N. MCNEILL, Smarter Grid Solutions

A. GOODING, Smarter Grid Solutions

 

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Power System Analytics that Empower the Smart Grid

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics Committee

Chairs:               E. Liu, Quanta Technologies

                         K. Miu, Drexel University

 

The effort of “Smart Grid” is to modernize grid infrastructure and to build-in intelligence to power grids, power delivery systems, and their interfaces to customer premises.  However, the perspectives range from an emphasis on infrastructure to an emphasis on new paradigm-shifting applications.  As a general understanding, to achieve modernization in both information and power infrastructure together with the desired applications, we believe that Smart Grid efforts needs to integrate power system analysis, computing and economics to enhance existing grid reliability, efficiency, and security, and also contribute to strategic goals on climate change. Based on the theme of Smart Grid, all subcommittees in PSACE play significant roles and have many activities in addressing the Smart Grid relevant subject.  Members are actively participating in academic and industry research and development efforts.  In this Supersession, we will present and discuss some of our representative activities and focuses.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   2010GM1096, Analytics and Information Integration for Smart Grid

E. LIU, Quanta Technology

   2010GM1288, The Challenge with Building a Business Case for Smart Grids

F. BOUFFARD, The University of Manchester

   2010GM1371, Distribution System Analysis to Support the Smart Grid

R. DUGAN, EPRI

R. ARRITT, EPRI

T. MCDERMOTT, Meltran

S. BRAHMA, NMSU

K. SCHNEIDER, PNL

   2010GM1399, The Role of Intelligent Systems in Delivering the Smart Grid

E. DAVIDSON, University of Strathclyde

V. CATTERSON, University of Strathclyde

S. MCARTHUR, University of Strathclyde

   2010GM1416, Distributed Generation Access and Power Flow Management

I. KOCKAR, University of Strathclyde

E. DAVIDSON, University of Strathclyde

G. AULT, University of Strathclyde

M. DOLAN, University of Strathclyde

   2010GM1513, Making Transmission Systems Smart: An Opportunity which Should not be Missed

M. ILIC, Carnegie Mellon University

   2010GM1614, System Analytics for Smart Microgrids

J. MITRA, Michigan State University

S. SURYANARAYANAN, Colorado School of Mines

   2010GM1692, DSM Economic Marginal Demand Bidding

G. SHEBLÉ, Quanta Technology

 

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Integration of Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: International Experience

Sponsored by:    Power System Planning and Implementation Committee

                         Energy Development and Power Generation Committee

Chairs:               M. L. Chan, Quanta Technology

                         K. Strunz, TU-Berlin

 

The past years have seen an unprecedented rise of interest in the infrastructural integration of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. In this super session, we present the experience made, the challenges identified, and the solutions found in countries from North and South America, from Europe, and from Asia. We consider on-going initiatives and projects as well as the involved cooperation of stakeholders from industry and governmental bodies.

 

PANELISTS:

1   L. Dow, Quanta Technology, Preparing for the Integration of EV/PEVs into a Grid – Luther Dow

2.  R. Palma-Behnke: 2010GM1539 – Integration of PHEVs and EVs: Experience from Chile

3.  G. Joos: 2010GM0115 – Integration of PHEVs and EVs: Experience from Canada

4.  Y. Song: 2010GM1256 – Integration of Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Experience from China

5.  B. Claas: 2010GM1306 – Integration of Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Experience from Germany

6.  L. Bertling: 2010GM1504 – Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles – Experience from Sweden

7.  D. Bowermaster, Pacific Gas & Electric: “Challenges in Integrating EV/PEVs into Electric Grid and IT Infrastructures in a US Utility”

8.  H. Asgeirsson, DTE Energy: Infrastructural Challenges in Integrating EVs: A Case Study

9.  B. Chiu, Southern California Edison: T&D Infrastructure Impact Assessment for PEV Readiness

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   2010GM1539, Integration of PHEVs and EVs: Experience from Chile

R. PALMA-BEHNKE, U. of Chile

P. ESTÉVEZ, U. of Chile

   2010GM0115, Integration of PHEVs and EVs: Experience from Canada

G. JOOS, McGill University

M. DUBOIS, McGill University

   2010GM1256, Integration of Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Experience from China

Y. SONG, Tsinghua University

X. YANG, Tsinghua University

Z. LU, Tsinghua University

   2010GM1306, Integration of Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles: Experience from Germany

B. CLAAS, Technische Universität Berlin

S. MARKER, Technische Universität Berlin

S. BICKERT, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

J. LINSSEN, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

K. STRUNZ, Technische Universität Berlin

   2010GM1504, Integration of Plug in Hybrid Vehicles and Electric Vehicles – Experience from Sweden

L. BERTLING, Chalmers University of Technology

O. CARLSON, Chalmers University of Technology

S. LUNDMARK, Chalmers University of Technology

D. STEEN, Chalmers University of Technology

 

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Flexible Distribution Network Planning to Accommodate DG Integrations

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics Committee

                         Power System Planning and Implementation Committee

Chairs:               Z. Hu,University of Bath

                         F. Li, University of Bath

 

This panel will address the challenges that arise in the area of distribution system reinforcement and expansion to accommodate more and more renewable energy generation integrations.  Some distribution systems are facing problems because the DG connection capacity in queue is out of the accommodating capability of the system, while adding new lines is very difficult.  New distribution network planning methods and equipments are needed to solve these problems.  This panel is to discuss the concerns and solution methods that brings from academia and industry, especially in Europe.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   2010GM0738, Development of a Flexible Distribution Reference Network

R. BHAKAR, National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

N. PADHY, Indian Institute of Technology

H. GUPTA, Indian Institute of Technology

   2010GM1061, Distributed Generation on Distribution System Voltage Regulation: An Optimization-Based Approach

W. HUANG, Zhejiang University

D. GAN, Zhejiang University

X. XIA, Hangzhou Power Dispatch Center

N. KOBAYASHI, Fuji Electric Systems Co

X. XU, Hangzhou Electric Power Company

   2010GM1108, Conjoint Generation Management and Load Adaption for an Optimised Power Grid Utilisation

M. TRÖSCHEL, OFFIS

O. LÜNSDORF, OFFIS

   2010GM1387, Novel Architectures and Operation Modes of Distribution Network to Increase DG Integration

N. HADJSAID, Grenoble Institute of Technology

M. ALVAREZ-HERAULT, Grenoble Institute of Technology

R. CAIRE, Grenoble Institute of Technology

B. RAISON, Université Joseph Fourier - IUT1

J. DESCLOUX, Grenoble Institute of Technology

W. BIENIA, Grenoble Institute of Technology

   2010GM1510, Value of Integrating Distributed Energy Resources in the UK Electricity System

D. PUDJIANTO, Imperial College London

C. GAN, Imperial College London

V. STANOJEVIC, Imperial College London

M. AUNEDI, Imperial College London

P. DJAPIC, Imperial College London

G. STRBAC, Imperial College London

   2010GM1563, Distribution Network Reinforcement Utilizing Active Management Means

Z. HU, University of Bath

F. LI, University of Bath

 

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Deploying Intelligence to the Smart Grid

Sponsored by:    Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics Committee

Chair:                 S. McArthur, University of Strathclyde

 

As a result of the shift to renewable and distributed generation the operation and management of the electric power system must change radically. There is a drive towards distributing the power system control and intelligence throughout the network, providing a new set of network control functions. While there have been many high level discussions about deploying intelligence in the Smart Grid, this panel session will describe practical examples of where distributed intelligence and related technologies have been used to deliver Smart Grid functions. It will describe fundamental platforms and technologies which are the building blocks of the Smart Grid, and offer insight into the specification of the functions. The panel has been organised by the PSACE Committee, whose members are the key industrialists and researchers working in the computational, analytical and distributed intelligence technologies required for the Smart Grid. To deliver the Smart Grid a wide range of high level independent functions need to be developed and integrated. These include: active network management (encompassing voltage control, frequency control, reactive power control, losses minimisation and thermal constraint management); transmission/ distribution automation providing reconfiguration and restoration; smart metering; and condition monitoring. In addition, data and information architectures are required to support the new functions and applications. This panel session will detail activities in all of these areas.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:

   2010GM0192, Distributed Energy Resource Management in a Smart Grid by Risk Based Auction Strategy for Profit Maximization

B. RAMACHANDRAN, Institute for Energy Systems, Economics and Sustainability

S. SRIVASTAVA, Center for Advanced Power Systems

D. CARTES, Center for Advanced Power Systems

C. EDRINGTON, Center for Advanced Power Systems

   2010GM0791, Integrated Retail and Wholesale Power System Operation with Smart Grid Functionality

D. ALIPRANTIS, Iowa State University

S. PENICK, Iowa State University

L. TESFATSION, Iowa State University

H. ZHAO, Iowa State University

   2010GM1329, Design and Deployment of a Multi-Agent System on a Hardware Prototype

R. BELKACEMI, WVU

A. FELIACHI, WVU

   2010GM1377, Distributed Voltage Control in AuRA-NMS

P. TAYLOR, Durham University

T. XU, Durham University

N. WADE, Durham University

M. PRODANOVIC, Imperial College London

R. SILVERSIDES, Imperial College London

T. GREEN, Imperial College London

E. DAVIDSON, University of Strathclyde

S. MCARTHUR, University of Strathclyde

   2010GM1380, Integrated ICT Framework for Distribution Network with Decentralized Energy Resources: Prototype, Design and Development

N. HADJSAID, Grenoble Institute of Technology

L. LE-THANH, Grenoble Institute of Technology

R. CAIRE, Grenoble Institute of Technology

B. RAISON, Université Joseph Fourier - IUT1

F. BLACHE, Grenoble Institute of Technology

B. STÅHL, Blekinge Institute of Technology

R. GUSTAVSSON, Blekinge Institute of Technology

   2010GM1388, AuRA-NMS: An Autonomous Regional Active Network Management System for EDF Energy and SP Energy Networks

E. DAVIDSON, University of Strathclyde

M. DOLAN, University of Strathclyde

G. AULT, University of Strathclyde

S. MCARTHUR, University of Strathclyde

   2010GM1535, Intelligent Multi-Player Smart Grid Management Considering Distributed Energy Resources and Demand Response

Z. VALE, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic of Porto

H. MORAIS, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic of Porto

H. KHODR, Institute of Engineering – Polytechnic of Porto

   2010GM1679, Integrating Renewable and Distributed Resources – IIT Perfect Power Smart Grid Prototype

A. FLUECK, Illinois Institute of Technology

C. NGUYEN, Illinois Institute of Technology

 

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T&D Impacts from High Penetration of PV Solar

Sponsored by:    Substations Committee

Chair:                 J. Randolph, PG&E

 

Photovoltaic (PV) solar generation is rapidly expanding as a promising technology to help electric utilities meet their Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) target.  Traditionally PV systems have been installed at smaller levels with single inverters, typically coupled with load connections.

 

Recently though, PV generating plants have been proposed from 2–20MW on the distribution system, and from 20–500MW on the transmission system.  Yet, the reliability impacts from large-scale inverter-based generation and intermittency are not fully known, particularly on radial distribution systems.

 

This Super Session features authors of seven technical papers that will discuss numerous aspects of impacts on the T&D system, including transient over-voltages, power quality, reactive power, reverse power flow, stability, and voltage control.  It is vital for successful implementation of PV technology to earnestly address these technical challenges, to further study possible impacts, and for our industry to provide any required mitigation solutions.

 

PAPERS AND AUTHORS:

   2010GM1626, Network Impacts of High Penetration of Photovoltaic Solar Power Systems

J. ENSLIN, Quanta Technology

   2010GM1562, Transient Over-Voltages in High Voltage Grid-Connected PV Solar Interconnection

Y. ZHANG, CAISO

C. MENSAH-BONSU, CAISO

P. WALKE, CAISO

S. ARORA, CAISO

J. PIERCE, CAISO

   2010GM0881, Distributed Control of Reactive Power Flow in a Radial Distribution Circuit with High Photovoltaic Penetration

K. TURITSYN, CNLS & Theoretical Divison, Los Alamos National Lab

P. SULC, New Mexico Consortium

S. BACKHAUS, Materials, Physics & Applications Division, Los Alamos National Lab

M. CHERTKOV, CNLS & Theoretical Divison, Los Alamos National Lab

   2010GM0804, Cooperative Control of Distribution System with Customer Equipments to Reduce Reverse Power Flow from Distributed Generation

H. HATTA, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

S. UEMURA, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

H. KOBAYASHI, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

   2010GM0342, Impact of Distribution System Quality on DG Interconnection Protection

S. CHO, Soongsil Univ.

H. SHIN, Soongsil Univ.

J. KIM, Soongsil Univ.

   2010GM0893, Impact of Large-Scale PV Penetration on Power System Oscillatory Stability

R. SHAH, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology

N. MITHULANANTHAN, The University of Queensland

A. SODE-YOME, Siam University

K. LEE, Baylor University

   2010GM0836, Increasing Distributed Generation Penetration Using Soft Normally-Open Points

J. BLOEMINK, Imperial College

T. GREEN, Imperial College

   Modeling PV Systems in Bulk System Studies

A. ELLIS, Sandia National Laboratories

 

 

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