Short - Term Course on Flexible AC Transmission Systems Controllers

[Kalyan]

FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS CONTROLLERS & THEIR APPLICATIONS IN EMERGING POWER SYSTEMS

Limitations of a power transmission network arising from environmental, right-of-way and cost problems are fundamental to both bundled and unbundled power systems. Hence, there is an interest in better utilization of available power system capacities by installing new devices such as flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS).

FACTS controllers provide new control facilities, both in steady state power flow control and dynamic stability control. The possibility of controlling power flow in an electric power system without generation rescheduling or topological changes can improve the performance considerably. India has already taken the step in installing these devices in the system and many more are planned in the future.

The main objective of the course is to enhance the knowledge of the participants in FACTS devices, their modeling and controller issues, application in modern power system operation and control and grid management.

This course will also provide a platform to an in-depth discussion on the various issues in installation and operation of FACTS controllers along with the experiences of existing one which will benefit participants from academic and R & D institutions, professional engineers of utilities, and policy makers.

Last date of receiving application Dec. 30th, 2008
Notification about selection Jan. 20th, 2009
Confirmation from participants Feb. 20th, 2009

Sponsored By:

Quality Improvement Program
All India Council of Technical Education
New Delhi

SCOPE OF THE COURSE:

The course will introduce fundamentals of flexible ac transmission systems controllers, application of FACTS in enhancing security & stability, grid management, congestion management, ATC enhancement, etc. The experiences of existing FACTS controllers installed in India will also be discussed. Several technical studies based on the research work at IIT Kanpur will also be presented.

Participation from Academic Institutions:

Maximum thirty participants from academic institution will be selected on all Indian basis to attend the course at IIT Kanpur. Applicants should be engaged in teaching. Selected candidates will be paid sleeper class railway fair by the shortest route and a daily allowances as per QIP norms.

Accommodation will be arranged in one of the students' hostels at IIT Kanpur. Application should be made on the registration form (photocopy is also acceptable) along with a caution deposit of Rs. 200/- in the form of a crossed bank draft drawn in favor of "Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur" payable at State Bank of India, IIT Kanpur (1161). This deposit will be refunded to all those candidates who are either not selected or to the selected candidates, who finally participate in the course.

The registration form, complete in all respects, duly forwarded by the Head of the institution, accompanied with a demand draft and a covering letter should reach the course coordinator on or before December 30, 2008 for QIP candidates. Candidates not selected in QIP quota can be considered, on request, for the course with reduced registration fee of Rs 6000/-.

Participation from Industry and R&D Organisations:

Participants from utilities, industries and other organizations will also be allowed to attend the course. Registration fee per participants is Rs 7500/-.

This must be paid in advance through a crossed bank draft in favor of "Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur" payable at State Bank of India, IIT Kanpur (1161). The last date of receiving the applications is February 20, 2009. Boarding and lodging and travel expenses shall be borne by the participants. Accommodation can be arranged in the IITK Visitor's Hostel (Guest House), on request.

For Details Contact:

Dr. S. N. Singh
Department of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur - 208016 INDIA
Tel: 0512-2597009 (O)/09450605039 (M)
Fax: 0512-2590063