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Invitation to technical seminar:
IEC 61850 and its role in a smart grid
The Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (CSAEMS), at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), invites specialists from Eskom, municipalities, design institutions, consultants, contractors, vendors and universities to attend a 3-day seminar on:
IEC 61850 and its role in a smart grid
presented by: Dr. Alexander Apostolov, adjunct professor, CPUT
Submitted for accreditation for ECSA CPD points
DATES: 19 to 21 September 2012
VENUE: Senate Chamber, Admin Building, CPUT (Bellville Campus)
COST: Non University attendees: R5800 for 3 days, or R2200 per day; University attendees: R4000 for 3 days, or R1500 per day
Click here to download the registration form
Click here for the full programme and CV of the presenter
BACKGROUND
There are many substation automation protocols worldwide, but IEC 61850 is the only one that supports multi-vendor intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) networked together to provide protection, monitoring, automation, metering and control functions. The interoperability of equipment and systems is provides compatibility between interfaces, protocols and data models.
While IEC 61850 was mainly developed for use within substations, it is now being seen as a key standard for between substations, and also for use out of substation in other domains. The use of IEC 61850 for wide-area communication is discussed in Edition 2 in the context of communication between substations.
An important application of IEC 61850 is the implementation of Smart Grid norms through substation automation. In seeking to achieve Smart Grid deployment, seamless data communication and information exchange is essential. This challenging task is probably only possible through industry-wide standardisation. As outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (USA) Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability standards, one of the key standards for Smart Grid deployment is IEC 61850.
The seminar emphasises the role of IEC 61850 in the Smart Grid and discusses important features such as communication interfaces and common data formats, protection and control applications in distribution and transmission systems, integration of distributed energy resources, engineering methods, testing and the process of standardisation. The third day of the seminar is dedicated to practical demonstrations presented by specialists in the field of substation automation.
A vendors' exhibition will be provided during the seminar.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Click here to download the registration form
Click here for the full programme and CV of the presenter
For further information, registration and payment, please contact:
Miss P Panda, Tel 021 953-8454, phaphama.panda22@gmail.com
Prof. R Tzoneva, Tel 021 959-6459, tzonevar@cput.ac.za | |
Managing reform and regulation in the electricity and water sectors
Prof. Anton Eberhard of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town cordially invites you to attend a 5-day course on:
Managing reform and regulation in the electricity and water sectors
DATES: 15 to 19 October 2012
VENUE: UCT GSB, Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
COST: R14 950 for 5 days
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Click here to register online
The course is offered by the Management Programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation (MIR) at the UCT Graduate School of Business. MIR is a leading centre of excellence and expertise in Africa and emerging economies. The course is run in association with the African Forum of Utility Regulators and the Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa.
MIR's main focus at present is in the electricity and water sectors, but growth is expected in gas, transport and telecommunications. MIR works on three fronts to provide: executive and professional short courses; research related to the frontiers of infrastructure reform and regulation in Africa; and professional support and policy advocacy.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Leaders, managers and professionals in infrastructure sectors around the world are facing new and complex challenges. State-owned, vertically integrated, monopoly industries are being restructured to improve performance, and private sector participation is frequently on the agenda. New regulatory regimes are being put in place and reformed utilities need to deliver expanded and affordable services for the poor, while underpinning and supporting economic growth. This programme, focused on Africa's needs, exposes participants to the frontiers of international experience, and to best practice in managing these changes and the new regulatory environment effectively. A number of case studies from Africa are presented. Participants will also be given a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and practice of economic regulation of utilities.
DELEGATE PROFILE
The course is aimed at board members, managers and professionals in government, regulatory authorities, utilities, civil society and the private sector working in the electricity and water sectors.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS AND OUTPUTS
The programme will:
- equip delegates to manage far-reaching restructuring and change in the electricity and water sectors strategically;
- provide a detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks and instruments to achieve desired economic, social and environmental goals within the context of restructuring the electricity and water industries; and
- facilitate the development of a peer network in Africa for ongoing knowledge exchange
FURTHER INFORMATION
Click here for course outline
Click here to register online
For further information, contact UCT Graduate School of Business,
Rhiyana Bassier, Tel: 021 406- 1361, rhiyana.bassier@gsb.uct.ac.za
Nondwe DeCaires, Tel: 021 406-1375, nondwe.decaires@gsb.uct.ac.za
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