Electrical Power Grid Simulators for NERC Compliance · q Web Based Technology/Demonstration 2. 3...
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Electrical Power Grid Simulators for NERC Compliance
2020 Power Plant Simulation ConferenceChattanooga, TN
Topics
q SOS and WSC Initial Project in Africa
q SOS Introduction – Andy Burch
q The Electrical Transmission Simulator
q The Electrical Distribution Simulator
q Web Based Technology/Demonstration
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KAFUE GORGE Grid Simulator
Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)
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Scope of System Simulation
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System Name Scope of Simulation
Zambia Transmission Network 330kV to 66kV (FS),33kV (PS),11kV (SS)
Lusaka Distribution Network 33kV (FS),11kV (PS)
CEC Distribution Network 220kV to 66kV (FS),33kV (PS),11kV (SS)
Uganda Transmission Network 330kV to 66kV (FS),33kV (PS),11kV (SS)
Remaining SAPP Nations: Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Namibia
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ZambiaTransmission
CECDistribution Lusaka
Distribution
UgandaTransmission
DRC
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Tanzania
Kenya
KAFUE GORGE Regional Training CenterGrid simulator
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KAFUE GORGE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERGRID SIMULATOR
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About SOS
SOS is a leading provider of training and compliance solutions to the power industry. As all areas of electric utility operations come under increased scrutiny, SOS continues to rigorously track and interpret NERC Reliability Standards and the latest industry trends to expertly translate them into customized training and compliance programs.
Who is SOS?o Founded in 2002 by Rocky Sease
o Home office in Charlotte, NC
o 25-30 employees (local and remote)
o Approximately 300 utility companies as clients last year
o Currently have 3,160 active students
o Initially focused on transmission system
o Leader in NERC certification training
o Expanding into new areas (distribution, generation, gas)
What do we do?o NERC Certification Exam Preparation (online,
classroom, mentoring)
o NERC CEH Provider (online and classroom)
o Custom Training Development (online and classroom)
o Training Advisory Services o Training program development
o Job tasks analysis
o PER-005 compliance
o Compliance Advisory Services§ NERC 693
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The ETS Transmission Simulator
ETS Overview
o East and West Transmission Areas
o 3 Balancing Areas
o Over 30 Substations Simulated
o Transmission Lines with voltages at 500, 345, 230, 138, 115 and 69kV
o Generation Capacity of Over 15,000 MWe
o With Generation Unitso Nuclear, Fossil, Combined Cycle
o Hydro, Solar and Wind
o Simulated Equipment such as:o Shunt and Series Capacitors and Reactors
o Transformers with and without LTC
o AGC
o Topology Span of 500x500 miles16
Why a Transmission Simulator?
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Substation
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Generation Summary
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Interchange Summary
The Web Based Environment
Availability
Convenience
Validation of Learning
Upkeep
Cost
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Why Online Simulation Training…?
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The EDS Distribution Simulator
o National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
o Reinforce concepts covered in the online courses
o Currently no training simulator for Distribution Operators
o Future integration with grid and generation simulators
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Why a Distribution Simulator?
o Generic - wide range of control room types
o Not based on a particular system. No system data available
o Determining what works best from a training perspective
o Graphics?
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Challenges
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Project Background
Capacitor Bank
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Manual Switch
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Manual Switch
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Recloser
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Simulator Demo
Demonstration
Topics
§ PER-006 – Specific Training for Personnel
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October 1, 2020
Topics
§ PER-006 – Specific Training for Personnel
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Topics
§ Operational Functionality
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The phrase “operational functionality” focuses the training on how Protection Systems operate and prevent possible damage to Elements. It also addresses how RAS detects pre-determined BES conditions and automatically takes corrective actions.
Considerations for operational functionality may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Purpose of protective relays and RAS• Zones of protection• Protection communication systems (e.g., line current differential, direct transfer trip, etc.)• Voltage and current inputs• Station dc supply associated with protective functions• Resulting actions – tripping/closing of breakers; tripping of a generator step-up (GSU) transformer; or
generator ramping/tripping control functions
WSC Contact Information
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Thank You!