The document outlines a course on reactive power, voltage stability, and control scheduled for September 27-28, 2012, in Atlanta, GA, presented by EUCI and authorized by IACET for continuing education credits. It addresses reactive power challenges in power grids, including causes of blackouts and methods for compensation, aimed at utility technicians and engineers. The course will utilize various instructional methods and provide opportunities for discussion and questions, with registration details and cancellation policies included.

1. EUCI Presents a Course on:
REACTIVE POWER, VOLTAGE
STABILITY, AND CONTROL
September 27-28, 2012 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta • Atlanta, GA
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer
1.0 CEUs for this program.

2. REACTIVE POWER, VOLTAGE STABILITY, AND CONTROL
September 27-28, 2012
OVERVIEW IACET
In today’s power grid, reactive power causes more blackouts than poor damping and EUCI has
energy instability combined. Reactive power problems are more severe for heavily loaded been
transmission systems and when equipment with high demands for reactive power, such approved
as wind turbines and arc furnaces, are utilized. The cyclic nature of reactive power in as an
Authorized Provider
some equipment adds more challenges for utility engineers when classic solutions cannot
by the International
effectively address the problem. Association for Continuing
This course is designed to cover the concept of reactive power, its impact on system losses Education and Training
and grid voltage, the concept of voltage collapse, the planning of reactive power, the (IACET), 1760 Old
Meadow Road, Suite 500,
cyclic problem of reactive power, and classic and advanced methods for compensating for
McLean, VA 22102. In
reactive power in utility systems. obtaining this approval,
EUCI has demonstrated
that it complies with the
ANSI/IACET Standards,
LEARNING OUTCOMES which are widely
• Concepts of AC systems recognized as standards
• Real and reactive powers of good practice
• Power factor of loads internationally.
• Consumption and production of reactive power As a result of their
• The link between reactive power and system voltage Authorized Provider
• Voltage collapse membership status,
• The impact of reactive power on utility grids and loads EUCI is authorized to
• The cyclic reactive power and voltage flickers offer IACET CEUs for its
• Methods to compensate for system reactive power and improvement of power factor programs that qualify
• Regulations and compliances under the ANSI/IACET
Standards.
EUCI is authorized by
WHO SHOULD ATTEND IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs
• Utility technicians and engineers for this program.
• Field technicians and engineers Requirements for
• Manufacturing technicians and engineers Successful Completion
• System operators of Program
• Maintenance crew and engineers Participants must sign
in/out each day and be
• Energy producers technicians and engineers in attendance for the
• Consultants and researchers in conventional and renewable energy entirety of the course to
be eligible for continuing
education credit.
Instructional Methods
PowerPoint presentations,
classroom discussions,
and question-and-answer
sessions will be used in
this course.
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3. REACTIVE POWER, VOLTAGE STABILITY, AND CONTROL
September 27-28, 2012
PROGRAM AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Course Timing: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Group Luncheon: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
• AC systems
• Real and reactive powers
• Power factor
• Inductive and capacitive loads
• Voltage problems associated with excessive reactive powers (poor power factor)
• Impact of reactive power on utility grids and loads
o Transmission losses
o Voltage deviation
o Voltage collapse
• The cyclic reactive power and voltage flickers
o Industrial loads
o Renewable energy systems
• Reactive power production at power plants
• Reactive power control at power plants
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Continental Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Course Timing: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Reactive power control at the grid
o Fixed reactive power compensations
o Adaptive reactive power compensation (STATCOM, SVC, etc.)
o Synchronous condenser
o FACTS
• Regulations of voltage and power factor
INSTRUCTOR
Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, Fellow, IEEE
Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1980. That same
year, he became a faculty member at the University of Washington, where he is presently a professor of electrical engineering.
He has also served as associate chair and as chairman of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
During the past 30 years, Mohamed has taught courses on power systems, electric safety, transmission lines, electromagnetic
transients, electric drives, and power electronics. He has organized and chaired numerous conferences, panels, and special
sessions in IEEE and other professional organizations. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters in his research
areas and holds five licensed patents. He has authored two textbooks, Fundamentals of Electric Drives and Electric Energy: An
Introduction. He served as an electric safety consultant and expert witness for OSHA, WISHA, and several other organizations.
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4. PROCEEDINGS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The proceedings of the course will REMEMBER: EVERY FOURTH REGISTRANT IS FREE
be published, and one copy will For instant registration, call (201) 871-0474 or fax the registration form to (253) 663-7224.
be distributed to each registrant
at the course. Register Three; Send Fourth Free!
Any organization wishing to send multiple attendees to this course may send one FREE for
every three delegates registered. Please note that all registrations must be made at the same
time to qualify.
EVENT LOCATION
All cancellations received on or before August 24, 2012, will be subject to a $195 processing
A room block has been reserved fee. Written cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less
at The Hyatt Regency Atlanta processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event or publication. This credit will be good for
on Peachtree St., 265 Peachtree six months. In case of event cancellation, Electric Utility Consultants’ liability is limited to refund
St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, for of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies such
the nights of September 26-27, policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at (201) 871-0474.
2012. Room rates are $159, plus
applicable tax. Call 404-577-1234
for reservations, and mention the Click Here to Register Online
EUCI course to get the group
rate. The cutoff date to receive
the group rate is August 23, 2012,
but as there are a limited number
of rooms available at this rate,
sometimes the room block will
close sooner. Please make your
reservations early.
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