Introduction
a)  Smart Grid Industry Drivers

1. Characteristics of Smart Grid
2. Smart Grid Architecture
3. Information (Cyber) Security Challenges
4. Funding opportunities for Smart Grid Development
5. Standardization Activities Related to Smart Grid

Presentation Topics for Today
a)  Integrated Volt VAr Management Systems
b)  Distributed Generation

1. Power Quality

Introduction to IVVMS
      a) Purpose & Objectives (Present + Smart Grid)
                 Expected Smart Grid Operating Requirements and configurations
      b) kW Control - Conservation Voltage Control Function Basics & Application

Understanding IVVMS Operations
      a) VAr Control – A Primary Driver & Function
            Cap Controls –
                        History and Smart Grid Features and Ssystems
                        Primary Effect on Voltage Profiles
                        Sizing, Locating and Coordinating
            Innovative VVM Techniques and Smart Grid Backup
     b) LTC Voltage Control – The Ultimate Voltage Responsibility
            Reverse Power Operation
            Reversible Radial Feed, DG Applications (Large & Small), Combo
     Feed/DG, Distribution Tie Transformers, Network Applications.
                        Effects on Voltage Profiles
            LTC Control Features and Applications
                        Settings, Timing, Coordination Effects on Voltage Profiles
            History and Smart Grid Features and Systems
      c) Voltage Control for Variation of Diverse System Configurations

Paralleling LTC Transformers and Systems
      a) Transmission Tie and Distribution Substation Transformers
            Smart Grid Enhancements

Review and Conclusions
      a) Initiating and Integrating Smart Grid Features

Alternative Energy and Green Power Distributed Generation (DG) – Smart Grid Interconnection Protection Solutions

Distributed Generation Basics and Green Power Overview
a)  What is Distributed Generation (DG)
b)  Define Interconnection Protection
c)  Explore the Future - Green Power, Micro Grids and Smart Grids
d) Types of Green Power DG’s
e)  IEEE Standard 1547 and it’s Limitations

Green Energy and Smart Grids
a)  How Smart Grids can help to solve Green Power DG Problems

b)  Generator Types: Synchronous, Induction, Asynchronous
c)  Interconnection Transformer Grounding – Why it’s important
d)  Distribution Protection Coordination Issues
e)  Protection to meet Interconnection Challenges

Power Quality
     a)  Utility Definition Versus End Consumer Definition

1. Performance Based Rates
2. MAIFI, SAIFI, SAIDI and CAIDI
3. Engineering the Distribution Grid to Reduce SAIDI and MAIFI
4. Single Phase Re-Closers Versus Three Phase Reclosers
5. Fault Locators
6. Sags and Swells
7. Harmonics

Volt/VAr Smart Grid Architectures
     a)  Field Apparatus Used to Implement Smart Grid
     b) Types of Architectures Used to Implement Smart Grid

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