CCECE02: Workshops: PSCAD


	May 12 to 15, 2002 Hotel Fort Garry, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
PSCAD/EMTDC

TITLE

Simulation of Power Electronic Circuits using PSCAD

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Dharshana Muthumuni
Manitoba HVDC Research Centre
244 Cree Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W1
Phone: (204) 989-1240
Fax: (204) 453-5074
E-mail: info@hvdc.ca

DATE

12 May 2002

TIME

1:00 to 5:00 PM

LOCATION

University of Manitoba
Engineering Bldg., Room 552
Fort Garry Campus
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6

MAIN TOPICS

Introduction to the PSCAD/EMTDC Algorithm
Issues with the Modelling of Power Electronic Semiconductor Devices

EXAMPLE STUDIES

Modelling an HVDC transmission system
Modelling a Static Synchronous Compensator
Modelling a PWM Inverter Drive system

DESCRIPTION

The course includes a hands-on component. Each participant will receive a CD with the PSCAD/EMTDC 3.0x personal edition and the example cases. Although computers will be available in the classroom, participants are welcome to bring their own notepad computers.

Minimum requirement: Pentium II and above (or compatible) running MS Windows 98 and above operating systems, with a CD Drive.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

CONTACT PERSON

Prof. Ani Gole, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6

FEES

Each workshop requires payment of fees of $30 / $50 for IEEE members and students (before March 15 / after March 15) and $50 / $80 for IEEE non-members (before March 15 / after March 15). The fee will cover workshop materials and refreshments.