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 2-day seminar on: 
 
Introduction to IEC 61850: Fundamentals, applications and benefits
 
presented by: Dr. Alexander Apostolov, adjunct professor, CPUT
 
Submitted for accreditation for two ECSA CPD points
 
DATES:  Thursday and Friday, 2 and 3 May 2013 
VENUE: Room 1.06, IT Building, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Bellville Campus), Symphony Way, Bellville, Cape Town
COST: Non university attendees: R4400 for 2 days, or R2200 per day; University attendees: R3000 for 2 days, or R1500 per day 
 
BACKGROUND

  

The international standard for substation automation systems IEC 61850 defines the communication between devices in substations and determines the related systems requirements. It supports both substation automation functions and their engineering. The technical approach applied to the development of IEC 61850 makes it flexible and future proof.

 
There are many substation automation protocols worldwide, but IEC 61850 is the only one that supports systems based on multi-vendor intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) networked together to provide protection, monitoring, automation, metering and control functions. The interoperability of equipment and systems is ensured by providing compatibility between interfaces, protocols and data models. Capability to share data and control commands between multiple IEDs results in new distribution protection, control and automation functions.

 
The IEC 61850 standard has essentially been developed for use within substations, but is now being seen as a key standard for use out of and between substations, and also for use in other domains.

Another possible use of the IEC 61850 standard is for implementing Smart Grid norms through substation automation. In seeking to achieve Smart Grid deployment, seamless data communication and information exchange is essential. Such a challenging task is 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.

Four of the five seminars presented so far: "IEC 61850 fundamentals, applications and benefits" in 2009, "IEC 61850 developments and applications" in 2010, and "IEC 61850-edition 2 and its impact" in 2011, and "IEC 61850 and its role in a Smart Grid" in 2012  emphasised the latest developments of the standard for engineering processes, synchrophasor applications, communication networks, time synchronisation, testing scenarios, and the future of IEC 61850 in Smart Grid development. Technicians and engineers who participated at these seminars are now well prepared with the new developments. At the same time the newcomers to the IEC 61850 standard needed introduction to the basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and applications of the standard. As a response to this need the CSAEMS will in future organise two seminars per year: an introductory seminar for newcomers in May/June, and an advanced seminar for experienced users in September.

The 2009 seminar "Introduction to IEC 61850: Fundamentals, applications and benefits" assisted technicians and engineers by providing answers to many of their questions, and guided them on how to apply the engineering processes. This seminar will be presented again on 2 - 3 May 2013. The PAC World Africa conference taking place on 30 July - 2 August 2013 will substitute the advanced seminar in September this year.

The programme will comprise ten lectures over two days on the following subjects:

Lecture 1: IEC 61850 systems and their components
Lecture 2: Ethernet communications in substations
Lecture 3: IED object models
Lecture 4: GOOSE messages, publishing and subscription
Lecture 5: Process bus: sampled values publishing and subscription 
Lecture 6: Substation automation

Lecture 7: IEC 61850 testing - equipment requirements and tools
Lecture 8: Substation-to-substation communications
Lecture 9: Substation-to-control centre communications
Lecture 10: Migration strategies

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, registration and payment, please contact:

Miss P Panda, Tel 021 953-8454, Email phaphama.panda22@gmail.com 
Prof. R Tzoneva, Tel 021 959-6459, Email tzonevar@cput.ac.za

Fax 021 959 6117

  

On behalf of EUTC, the European Utilities Telecom Council, and Eskom, you are cordially invited to attend a seminar and workshop on:

 
ICT for Future Energy Networks in Africa: An Expanding Array of Services for Utility and Energy Company Telecommunications

  

DATE: 3 - 4 June 2013
TIME: 08h00 to 17h00
VENUE: Eskom Academy of Learning, Dale Road, Midrand, South Africa

  

  

This special event will provide delegates with valuable new insights and perspectives on utility telecoms challenges faced in South Africa and in the region, as well as those that extend globally.

Connect with peers in the energy and utility management from Europe and increasingly from Middle East, Africa and South America, and immerse yourself in two days of:

  

Educational sessions: Case studies and panel discussions

Networking events: Networking event, coffee breaks and lunches

 

For non-Eskom guests, rooms can be reserved at the Protea Hotel Midrand, at the following rates (including breakfast):

Standard single room: R1135 + VAT per room per night
Double/twin room: R1290 + VAT per room per night

The hotel is situated 25 minutes from the Eskom Academy of Learning, Midrand, and transfers are provided to/from the Eskom Academy of Learning.

 
Evening networking event

On the night of the 3 June 2013, EUTC / Eskom has organised a special event at the Eskom Academy of Learning. More information on this will be published shortly.
 

  

For any further information, contact the EUTC Bureau at Tel +32 2 645 2670 or see further contact details at www.eutc.org.
 

  

EUTC, the European Utilities Telecom Council, is the trade association for utility telecom and IT professionals. EUTC understands that technology is rapidly changing the role of telecomms in electric, gas and water utilities, energy companies and other critical infrastructure companies. As utilities use their vast experience in building and managing sophisticated telecommunications networks to enter new competitive telecoms markets, EUTC supports their efforts with education, networking, benchmarking and resources.  Many utilities are also facing issues introducing new
wireless communications systems and managing internal telecoms businesses in a shared services environment. To meet this need, the Utilities Telecom Council has developed a unique programme that
will build on UTC's 60 years of experience, existing strengths and services.

 
About Eskom

Eskom was established in South Africa in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission. In July 2002, it was converted into a public, limited liability company, wholly owned by government. Eskom is one of the top 20 utilities in the world by generation capacity (net maximum self generated capacity: 41 194 MW). Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom directly provides electricity to about 45% of all end-users in South Africa. The other 55% is resold by redistributors (including municipalities). Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to customers in the industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential sectors, and to redistributors. Eskom sells electricity directly to about 3 000 industrial customers, 1 000 mining customers, 49 000 commercial customers, 84 000 agricultural customers and more than four million residential customers (of
whom the majority are pre-paid customers).