Dharshana Muthumuni obtained his B.Sc.

(Engineering) with First Class honours from the University of Moratuwa (1993), Sri Lanka and his Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Canada(2001). Since 2001, he has been employed at the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre. He has been involved in model development for the electromagnetic transient simulation software, PSCAD/EMTDC, providing technical support and advice on simulation issues and developing simulation methods for new and emerging technology. He has conducted over 50 electromagnetic transient simulation based training courses and workshops over the last five years. His research interests are in the areas of electric machine and transformer modelling, modeling renewable energy and their grid interconnection and protection methods. HVDC Centre:
The Manitoba HVDC research Centre is a fully owned subsidiary of Manitoba Hydro. The HVDC research centre develops and markets the industry standard software, PSCAD/EMTDC. The centre has an active research and development program and one of our main products was the first ever real time digital simulator (RTDS) for system and related applications.

Fee
The fee is 6000,- DKK for industrial people and 4500 DKK for PhD students from outside Denmark (free for Danish PhD students). The fee includes coffee, lunch for all three days as well as copies of slides and articles.

Industrial/PhD Course on Introduction to PSCAD and Selected Applications by Dharshana Mutmhumuni, The Manitoba HVDC Research Centre

Credits
3.0 ECTS

Registration
Preferably now, and no later than October 17 2008 by email to: Maria Hald: mha@iet.aau.dk

Accommodation
For hotel information and booking, please contact Maria Hald: mha@iet.aau.dk

Further information
Aalborg University, Institute of Energy Technology Prof. Remus Teodorescu Pontoppidanstraede 101, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark Phone +45 9940 9249 Fax +45 9815 1411 Email: ret@iet.aau.dk

Oct. 21-23, 2008

Institute of Energy Technology Denmark

Background of the Course

This course is intended to provide a good introduction to PSCAD simulation software and specific applications related to wind power integration in power systems. 3. Brief look at the models and examples available in PSCAD. Overall model of a wind power plant (aggregate and single unit) connected to an ac system.

Place
Aalborg University, Institute of Energy Technology Pontoppidanstraede 103, 56a DK-9220 Aalborg East, Denmark

4. Transient Studies Typical applications of EMT type programs Transient over voltage studies (TOV): o Line energizing (charging discharging transients) and

7. Power Electronic Basics Using power electronic modules and designing simple firing systems.

Language
English o

8. FACTS Devices SVC Basic theory and Generic simulation examples STATCOM Basic theory and Generic simulation examples

Prerequisites
Previous basic experience with PSCAD 4.2.1 is strongly recommended. Participants should have their own computer. A trial veriosn of PSCAD will be provided. o o

Capacitor bank back to back switching, selection of inrush and outrush reactors Breaker re-strike Energy dissipation of surge arrestors, arrestor rating and the selection of arrestors. Transient recovery voltage across breakers (TRV) Transformer resonance switching and ferro-

Literature
A number of related articles and copy of slides are included in the course documentation (included in fee).

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Day 3, 08.30-16.30
9. HVDC transmission basic theory and simulation examples

Day 1, 08.30-16.30
1. Creating a small simulation case using PSCAD Building the power system Data entry Results, graphs, plots, and meters Interactive control features of PSCAD (sliders, push buttons, dials and switches)

Faults and protection 10. VSC technology (HVDC light etc.) Basic theory

Day 2, 08.30-16.30
5. Brief introduction to machine models used in Wind Systems (Induction Machines, synchronous machines and PM machines)

and simulation examples

Lecturer
Dharshana Muthumuni, The Manitoba HVDC Research Centre

6. Wind systems 2. Fundamental theory of transient simulation Representation of power system components and control system elements Selection of the simulation time step Studies that requires simulation tools like PSCAD Advance features of PSCAD for fast and accurate solutions. d) c) a) b) Generic models of wind turbines, wind speed models, pitch control models Wind power plants (aggregation of WT, transformers, MV ac cables) Fault ride through capability of different generator types (IM, SM, DFIG) Fault current contribution of different wind generator technology.