2008 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition

Tutorials

These sessions explore significant subjects of interest to the power engineering professional. These sessions are designed to be instructional as well as interactive. Attendees will receive the current information in an extended working session. Tutorials earn CEU credits. Tutorials will be held in McCormick Place North Meeting Rooms.

Tutorial
Date Time

$225.00
TU01: Overview of the NESC and it's 2007 Changes
The entire NESC code will be reviewed with key insights provided to assist in its general and specific understanding. The 2007 changes to the NESC from the 2002 version will be a main focus.

Presenter: Christopher L. Brooks, P.E., S&C Electric Company

Attendees should bring their copy of the 2007 NESC to the tutorial. The 2007 NESC can be purchased on-line at http://standards.ieee.org/nesc/nescproducts.html
Monday,
April 21 8:00am - 5:00pm

$225.00 TU02: Static VAR Compensation
This tutorial will include applications of Static Var Compensators (SVCs), placement and sizing of an SVC, system study aspects for FACTS controllers, and other topics.

Presenters:
Hubert Bilodeau, TransÉnergie, Hydro-Québec
Mikael Halonen, ABB AB, Västerås, Sweden
Chris Horwill ORWILL, AREVA T&D                                                 Daniel J. Sullivan, P.E., Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Heinzz Ty, Siemens AG
Rajiv K. Varma, The University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Canada
Monday,
April 21 8:00am - 5:00pm

$100.00 TU03: DNP3 Communications I
DNP3 (Distributed Networking Protocol) is an open standard managed by the DNP User Group. It is widely used in electrical systems worldwide, including North and South America, the UK, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The DNP3 protocol is also referenced in IEEE Std. 1379-2000, which recommends a set of best practices for implementing modern SCADA Master-RTU/IED communication links. The presentation is targeted to a novice user (utility, integrator, or vendor) with little-to-no knowledge of DNP. It is designed to provide a basic familiarity with the protocol.

Presenter: Don Downs, Triangle MicroWorks, Inc.
Monday,
April 21 8:00am - 12:00pm

$100.00 TU04: DNP3 Communications II
This course will describe expected operating modes of correct DNP3 implementation and corresponding configuration requirements to achieve optimum interoperability between devices. It will also describe how to maximize efficiency of operation and utilize key features of the protocol.

Presenter: Andrew West, Invensys Process Systems
DNP Users Group
Monday,
April 21 1:00pm - 5:00pm

$100.00 TU05: Lessons Learned Smart Meter Deployment
The tutorial will focus on smart metering deployment lessons learned base on a review of 30 smart metering projects from around the world. The tutorial will look at lessons learned in deployment, from planning to removal of meters to repair of premise equipment to installation and data logging to follow up and close out. It will include a clear look at issues with communications to the smart meters on fixed networks.

Presenters:
Doug Houseman, Capgemini
Meir Shargal, Capgemini
Monday,
April 21 8:00am - 12:00pm

$225.00 TU06: Use and Application of Optical Instrument Transformers
The tutorial will start with some basics of optical sensing, very brief overview of the science behind optical current and voltage sensors, explanation of various parts of an optical sensor system, and an overview of standards available for optical instrument transformers. Finally, the tutorial will focus on various applications of OCTs and OVTs in HV systems, with significant guidance on configuration and optimization of the sensor for particular applications.

Presenter: Farnoosh Rahmatian, Ph.D., P.Eng., NxtPhase T&D Corporation
Monday,
April 21 8:00am - 4:00pm

No Charge
TU08: Engineering Ethics
Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. The session will explore the obligation that engineers have to the saftey, health and welfare of the public; perform services only in the area of their competence; express statements in an objective and truthful manner; act for their employers as faithful agents; avoid deceptive acts; and act in a responsible manner to enhance the honor of the profession. Some of the topics covered will include: state and international licensing laws, risk assessment, engineering and the law, moral reasoning, whistle blowiwng and ethical case studies.

Presenter: Arthur Schwartz, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Wednesday, April 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm

No Charge TU09: Engineering Ethics
Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. The session will explore the obligation that engineers have to the saftey, health and welfare of the public; perform services only in the area of their competence; express statements in an objective and truthful manner; act for their employers as faithful agents; avoid deceptive acts; and act in a responsible manner to enhance the honor of the profession. Some of the topics covered will include: state and international licensing laws, risk assessment, engineering and the law, moral reasoning, whistle blowiwng and ethical case studies.

Presenter: Arthur Schwartz, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Thursday, April 24 9:00am - 11:00am

	Tutorial	Date	Time

$225.00	TU01: Overview of the NESC and it's 2007 Changes The entire NESC code will be reviewed with key insights provided to assist in its general and specific understanding. The 2007 changes to the NESC from the 2002 version will be a main focus. Presenter: Christopher L. Brooks, P.E., S&C Electric Company Attendees should bring their copy of the 2007 NESC to the tutorial. The 2007 NESC can be purchased on-line at http://standards.ieee.org/nesc/nescproducts.html	Monday, April 21	8:00am - 5:00pm

$225.00	TU02: Static VAR Compensation This tutorial will include applications of Static Var Compensators (SVCs), placement and sizing of an SVC, system study aspects for FACTS controllers, and other topics. Presenters: Hubert Bilodeau, TransÉnergie, Hydro-Québec Mikael Halonen, ABB AB, Västerås, Sweden Chris Horwill ORWILL, AREVA T&D Daniel J. Sullivan, P.E., Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Heinzz Ty, Siemens AG Rajiv K. Varma, The University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Canada	Monday, April 21	8:00am - 5:00pm

$100.00	TU03: DNP3 Communications I DNP3 (Distributed Networking Protocol) is an open standard managed by the DNP User Group. It is widely used in electrical systems worldwide, including North and South America, the UK, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The DNP3 protocol is also referenced in IEEE Std. 1379-2000, which recommends a set of best practices for implementing modern SCADA Master-RTU/IED communication links. The presentation is targeted to a novice user (utility, integrator, or vendor) with little-to-no knowledge of DNP. It is designed to provide a basic familiarity with the protocol. Presenter: Don Downs, Triangle MicroWorks, Inc.	Monday, April 21	8:00am - 12:00pm

$100.00	TU04: DNP3 Communications II This course will describe expected operating modes of correct DNP3 implementation and corresponding configuration requirements to achieve optimum interoperability between devices. It will also describe how to maximize efficiency of operation and utilize key features of the protocol. Presenter: Andrew West, Invensys Process Systems DNP Users Group	Monday, April 21	1:00pm - 5:00pm

$100.00	TU05: Lessons Learned Smart Meter Deployment The tutorial will focus on smart metering deployment lessons learned base on a review of 30 smart metering projects from around the world. The tutorial will look at lessons learned in deployment, from planning to removal of meters to repair of premise equipment to installation and data logging to follow up and close out. It will include a clear look at issues with communications to the smart meters on fixed networks. Presenters: Doug Houseman, Capgemini Meir Shargal, Capgemini	Monday, April 21	8:00am - 12:00pm

$225.00	TU06: Use and Application of Optical Instrument Transformers The tutorial will start with some basics of optical sensing, very brief overview of the science behind optical current and voltage sensors, explanation of various parts of an optical sensor system, and an overview of standards available for optical instrument transformers. Finally, the tutorial will focus on various applications of OCTs and OVTs in HV systems, with significant guidance on configuration and optimization of the sensor for particular applications. Presenter: Farnoosh Rahmatian, Ph.D., P.Eng., NxtPhase T&D Corporation	Monday, April 21	8:00am - 4:00pm

No Charge	TU08: Engineering Ethics Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. The session will explore the obligation that engineers have to the saftey, health and welfare of the public; perform services only in the area of their competence; express statements in an objective and truthful manner; act for their employers as faithful agents; avoid deceptive acts; and act in a responsible manner to enhance the honor of the profession. Some of the topics covered will include: state and international licensing laws, risk assessment, engineering and the law, moral reasoning, whistle blowiwng and ethical case studies. Presenter: Arthur Schwartz, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)	Wednesday, April 23	1:00pm - 3:00pm

No Charge	TU09: Engineering Ethics Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. The session will explore the obligation that engineers have to the saftey, health and welfare of the public; perform services only in the area of their competence; express statements in an objective and truthful manner; act for their employers as faithful agents; avoid deceptive acts; and act in a responsible manner to enhance the honor of the profession. Some of the topics covered will include: state and international licensing laws, risk assessment, engineering and the law, moral reasoning, whistle blowiwng and ethical case studies. Presenter: Arthur Schwartz, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)	Thursday, April 24	9:00am - 11:00am