Advanced situational awareness and analysis techniques are discussed to help students recognize system critical conditions.  The student learns how to identify system voltage and frequency operating violations, minimum MW and MVAR reserve requirements, and interconnected system operating limits to assure reliable operations.  Forecasting, contingency analysis, disturbance control standards and other warning signs are discussed with students to assure reliable system operations.

 

• The student is able to accurately demonstrate the use of voltage and frequency limits on interconnected power systems to assure reliable operations
• The student is able to correctly analyze MW and MVAR reserves on a power grid system and demonstrate efficient use of those reserves
• The student is able to correctly apply forecast changes in load and demonstrate the maintaining of grid reliability, including contingencies and proper operating limits
• The student is able to apply Disturbance Control Standards and Control Performance Standards and watch for warning signs

 

 Voltage Limits

 Frequency Limits

 MW Reserves

 MVAR Reserves

 System Operating Limits (SOL)

 Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROL)

 Forecasting

 Contingency Analysis

 Disturbance Control Standard

 Control Performance Standard (CPS)

 Warning Signs

 NERC Standards Review