Course Description
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the emerging Smart Grid "Intelligent Power System.” The course will review all aspects of the Smart Grid including definition, major components, important features and practical examples of this new technology. The main goal of the course is to present concepts and topics that are related to smart grid technologies and to explore research opportunities.
Course Objectives
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Understand the concepts and principles of Smart Grid, technology enabling, and demand participation.
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Perform evaluation of the energy efficiency of smart grid technologies
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Understand the impacts of renewable resources to the grid and the various issues associated with integrating such resources
to the grid.
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Understand the main issues of smart grid development
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Visualize how Smart Grid will transform the current electricity grid to a reliable and sustainable modern energy system.
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Evaluate the trade-off between economics and reliability of an electric power system.
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Use of modern engineering tools and techniques
Who Should Attend?
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Electrical engineers
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Novice engineers
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Plant engineers
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Electricians
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Maintenance supervisors
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Service technicians
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Contractors
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Energy auditors
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Staff in planning, maintenance, protection, control and analysis of utilities & industrial electrical networks
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General audience
Program Schedule
PART 1
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Introduction
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Renewable Energy and Storage
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Smart Supply: Integrating Renewable & Distributed Generation (Microgrids)
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Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
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Policies & Standards
PART 2
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Smart Infrastructure, Smart Prices, Smart Devices
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Smart Customers, Demand Response
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Smart Metering and Demand-Side Integration
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Electric End-Use Energy Efficiency
PART 3
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Demand Side Planning
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Distribution Management Systems
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Distribution Automation Equipment
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Power System Protection in Smart Grid
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Electricity Markets with Smart Grids
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Challenges in Smart Grid Technology
PART 4
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Communication Technologies for the Smart Grid
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Cybersecurity in Smart Grid
PART 5
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Smart Grid Applications,
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Modeling and Analysis
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Smart Homes / Smart Buildings
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Smart Lighting
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Laboratory Visits
