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PowerWorld Corporation provides software training in the use of PowerWorld Simulator and add-on products OPF, SCOPF, ATC, PVQV, and SimAuto. Our training also covers some basics of the engineering, operations, and economics of interconnected power systems. We can also provide custom software training, tailored to your interests and availability, delivered at your site. If you are interested in software training please call us at +1 (217) 384-6330 or email us at info@powerworld.com.

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Who Should Attend?
Equipment
Instructors
Course Location and Schedule
Hotel Information
Travel Information
Registration and Tuition
Training Calendar

Dates & Location

See Calendar.

PowerWorld Simulator Training including OPF, SCOPF, OPF Reserves, ATC, PVQV, and SimAuto

PowerWorld Simulator training is offered in three separate 2-day courses as follows:

The courses covers techniques for power system modeling and simulation, providing a framework for analysis of system design, operation, and economics. PowerWorld Simulator will be used for development and demonstration of system models. Course participants will learn to develop power system models, perform system analysis, and to create visual simulations that illustrate their results. A detailed description of each module will be posted soon. In total, the courses cover:

  • Interactive simulation of large-scale interconnected power systems
  • Economics of generators and interchange transactions
  • Use of animated one-line diagrams to rapidly assess power system operating conditions
  • Utilization of pan and zoom features to simulate and display systems 
    of almost any size at different levels of detail
  • Reduction of large system models into equivalent circuits
  • Advanced visualization techniques such as contouring of bus and flow data
  • Construction of equivalent power systems
  • Contingency Analysis
  • Unbalanced Fault Analysis
  • Linear Analysis Techniques including 
    Power Transfer Distribution Factor (PTDFs), 
    Transmission Loading Relief (TLR) Sensitivities,  
    Generation Shift Factors (GSFs),
    Outage Transfer Distribution Factors (OTDFs), 
    and Line Outage Distribution Factors (LODFs) 
  • OPF - Optimal Power Flow
  • SCOPF - Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow
  • OPF Reserves - Energy market co-optimized with reserve or forward capacity market
  • ATC - Available Transfer Capability
  • PVQV - Voltage Stability Analysis
  • SimAuto - Automation Server

Simulator OPF allows you to optimally dispatch generation in an area or group of areas while simultaneously enforcing the transmission line and interface limits. Course participants will learn how to use Simulator OPF to calculate marginal prices at each bus in a system (also known as locational marginal prices or LMPs). Other topics covered will include the introduction of the economic principles underlying spot-pricing, data requirements of the OPF, and interpreting unenforceable constraints.

Simulator ATC allows you to determine the maximum MW transfer possible between two parts of the power system without violating any transmission line limits. This is the same calculation commonly performed by system operators or market operators.

Simulator PVQV allows you to identify static voltage stability limits and reactive power margins. You can then use this information to determine how to strengthen the system by modeling and evaluating the effectiveness of proposed changes.

Simulator SimAuto is a COM Automation Server which allows you to control Simulator from custom applications developed in environments such as Visual Basic for Applications, C++, and MATLAB.

Who Should Attend

System planning and operation technicians, engineers, electricity market analysts and managers involved in power system network analysis. Also all individuals involved in the presentation of power system network topics to technical and non-technical audiences will benefit from this course.

Course participants are NOT required to be licensed users of PowerWorld Simulator.

Equipment

All computer equipment for the course will be provided for training delivered in Champaign. Participants may be required to bring computers for training delivered at other locations.

Course Instructors

Scott Dahman, P.E.
Santiago Grijalva, Ph.D.
Kyle Johnson
Mark Laufenberg, Ph.D.
Caroline Marzinzik
Oscar Munoz
Kollin Patten
James Weber, Ph.D.

Course Location and Schedule

Training provided in Champaign will be held at PowerWorld Corporation, located in the Strata Building at 2001 South First Street (Champaign, Illinois). The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites are located conveniently nearby.

Online Transportation and Hotel Map

The modules will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday or Wednesday. For those staying at the Hilton Garden Inn or Homewood Suites, PowerWorld personnel will arrive at 8:00 AM on the first day to take you to the training facilities and will arrange transportation for the days that follow.

Hotel Information

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Champaign-Urbana
1417 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: +1 (217) 352-9960

For reservations, please click the appropriate reservation link below or call 1-800-CALL.HOME and reference the Group Code "PWL". The rate for rooms reserved under this block should be $129/night.

Homewood Reservation links for training offered on:
January 12-15, 2009
March 9-12, 2009
May 11-14, 2009
July 13-16, 2009
September 14-17, 2009
November 9-12, 2009

Drury Inn and Suites
905 West Anthony
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: +1 (217) 398-0030

Drury Reservation Links for training offered on:
January 12-15, 2009
March 9-12, 2009
May 11-14, 2009
July 13-16, 2009
September 14-17, 2009
November 9-12, 2009

Detailed Hotel and Travel Information
Online Transportation and Hotel Map

Travel Information

Several airports serve the Champaign-Urbana area. The Champaign Airport (CMI) is only minutes away and taxi service is available. If you rent a car, you might also consider Bloomington airport (BMI), which is about 50 miles (about 45 minutes) from Champaign and often has less expensive airline tickets. Also, the Indianapolis airport (IND) is 120 miles (about 2 hours) to the East, and Chicago's O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) airports are 155 and 130 miles to the North, respectively. (Driving time from Chicago is about 2½ hours in light traffic, but may be significantly greater in heavy traffic.) The Homewood Suites is adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn and is located approximately two miles south of the I-74 Neil Street exit.

For those staying at the Homewood Suites, the hotel offers shuttle services to and from the airport, available from 7 AM to 11 PM. PowerWorld personnel will arrive at 8:00 AM on the first day of training to take you from the hotel to the training facilities and will arrange transportation for the days that follow.

Detailed Hotel and Travel Information
Online Transportation and Hotel Map

Registration and Tuition

Course enrollment is limited. Please complete and return the registration form to reserve your place. For questions, contact PowerWorld Corporation at kelley@powerworld.com or by phone at +1 (217) 384-6330 x15. The tuition (per person) is $1200 per two-day course module.