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Substation Automation and Enterprise Data Management to Support Smart Grid

by John D. McDonald
Director, Technical Strategy & Policy Development GE Energy Management – Digital Energy, IEEE Fellow, IEEE PES President (2006-2007), IEEE Division VII Director (2008- 2009)

Date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Place: Room EC-2300 in the second floor of FIU College of Engineering and Computing
10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, 33174.

Abstract:The purpose of this talk is to familiarize participants with substation automation, its role in enterprise data management, and their roles in supporting smart grid, or grid modernization. The IEEE standard term, Intelligent Electronic Device (IED), is defined. The three levels of integration and automation activity in the substation are discussed. IED integration and substation automation are compared and contrasted. IED operational and non-operational data are defined. The three functional communication paths from the substation to the enterprise are shown. The enterprise virtual data mart is discussed. The relationship of substation automation and enterprise data management with smart grid are discussed.
Short Bio:John D. McDonald, P.E., is Director, Technical Strategy and policy Development for GE Energy’s Digital Energy Business. John has 38 years of experience in the electric utility transmission and Distribution industry. John received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. (Power Engineering) degrees from Purdue University, and an M.B.A. (Finance) degree from the University of California-Berkeley. John is a Fellow of IEEE, and was awarded the IEEE Millennium Medal in 2000, the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Excellence in Power Distribution Engineering Award in 2002, and the IEEE PES Substations Committee Distinguished Service Award in 2003. John is Past President of the IEEE PES, a charter member of the IEEE Brand Ambassadors Program, a member of the IEEE Medal of Honor Committee, a member of the IEEE PES Region 3 Scholarship Committee, the VP for Technical Activities for the US National Committee (USNC) of CIGRE, the Past Chair of the IEEE PES Substations Committee, and Chair of the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) Board. John was the IEEE Division VII Director in 2008-2009. John was on the Board of Governors of the IEEE-SA (Standards Association) in 2010-2011, focusing on long term IEEE Smart Grid standards strategy. John was elected to Chair the NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) Governing Board for 2010-2012, and is Chairman of the Board for SGIP 2.0, Inc. John is a member of the Advisory Committee for the annual DistribuTECH Conference, and received the 2009 Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineer Award from Purdue University. John teaches a SCADA/EMS/DMS course at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Smart Grid course for GE, and substation automation, distribution SCADA and communications courses for various IEEE PES local chapters as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer. John has published sixty papers and articles in the areas of SCADA, SCADA/EMS, SCADA/DMS and communications, and has co-authored three books.

Course Agenda

Instructor: John D. McDonald, P.E., Director, Technical Strategy & Policy Development.
1:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Course Overview
• Course Notes – PowerPoint Slides and Electric Power Substations Engineering book

1:15 p.m. Introduction to Enterprise Level Substation System Integration (ELSSI) and Substation Automation (SA)

• What is an IED?
• What is ELSSI?
• Substation Integration and Automation Levels
• Integration versus Automation
• Communication Paths From Substation

2:00 p.m. Substation Integration and Automation Technical Issues

• System Responsibilities
• Open Systems
• Substation Automation Applicability
• Benefits of Open System Approach
• System Architecture
• Data Acquisition and Control Level
• Information Infrastructure Level
• Substation Host Processor
• Substation Local Area Network
• Control Devices / User Interface
• Communication Interfaces
• One/Common Data Repository

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Why Substation Automation?

• Why Needed?
• IED Level Benefits
• Integration Level Benefits
• Automation Functions
• Enterprise Level Functions
• Equipment Conditioning Monitoring

4:00 p.m. Acquiring Operational and Non-Operational Data from Substation IEDs

• Operational Data
• Non-Operational Data
• Characteristics
• Data Paths
• Acquisition of Operational and Non-Operational Data Items
• Enterprise Server for Non-Operational Data

4:15 p.m. Smart Grid Technology Roadmap

• Smart Meter System Optimization
• Demand Optimization
• Distribution Optimization
• Transmission Optimization
• Asset Optimization
• Workforce & Engineering Design Optimization

Course Adjourns

IEEE Miami Section in Conjunction with Energy Systems Research Laboratory at Florida International University is pleased to invite you to lecture on

New Frontiers in Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems

by Professor. Leena Ukkonen
Professor, Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland

Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Place: Room EC-3753 in the third floor of FIU College of Engineering and Computing
10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, 33174.

Abstract: Wireless Identification and Sensing systems are emerging in everyday use and the demand for ubiquitous cognition and wireless sensing is growing rapidly. Low cost and passive wireless sensors are critical and highly desirable in remote sensing platforms where long term environment controlling and monitoring take place. In addition, the growth of the Biosensors and health-related monitoring devices has accentuated the need for miniaturized, high-efficiency conformal sensing devices that can operate over a wide range of Frequencies and can be integrated in wearable and light level configurations. Moreover, identification and monitoring of objects are needed in various supply chains and every day Logistics. Requirements in Life cycle management (LCM) of different products have increased rapidly. For example, in the Field of Consumer Electronics it is important to be able to monitor and manage the life cycle of products all the way from manufacturing to Recycling. In this talk, the newest developments and challenges in the field of wireless identification and sensing systems are discussed.
Short Bio:Leena Ukkonen received M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tampere University of Technology (TUT), Finland, in 2003 and 2006, respectively. She is currently a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems Research Group at TUT, Department of Electronics, Rauma Research Unit. She also holds Adjunct Professorships at Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering and The University of Mississippi, Department of Electrical Engineering. She has authored over 100 publications in scientific journals and conferences in the field of RFID antenna design, RFID measurement techniques and challenging RFID applications. In 2010, she received the Young Research Scientist’s Award from the Finnish Foundation of Technology Promotion for achievements in her research work.

Mr.Jim Hendershort ,World Renowned Electric machines Designer gave a Lecture on the Topic Recent Advances in electric machine Design and Operation.

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Recent Advances in electric machine Design and Operation

By Mr. Jim Hendershot
World Renowned Electric machines Designer,Fellow, IEEE President,Motor Solver LLC

Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Place: Room EC-2300 in the second floor of FIU College of Engineering and Computing
10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, 33174.

Abstract: The Electric Machines used around the world for the last 150 years were either battery powered DC motors or grid powered AC induction motors. We will review 21st century machine needs for all sorts of Rotating and linear motion applications and how future developments are possible due to new magnetic materials and other inventions such as transistor. Traditional designs are not well suited to electronically controlled machine(e.g. standard Nema motors were optimized to be grid powered at constant voltage and frequency).To take advantage of the possibilities of inverter fed machines, the entire AC induction motor must be revised, including new lamination materials and rotor slot design, plus different windings in both stator and rotor. We will also focus on the current serious shortage of electric machine design engineers-The current needs for alternative energy sources is seriously restrained because very few if any undergraduate E.E or M.E. departments in American Universities offer a single course in electric machine design.
Short Bio: James R. Hendershot is the CEO of Motor Solver, LLC – the designer & supplier of teaching Dyno-Kits to domestic and foreign universities for the ONR/NSF sponsored Curriculum Courses called Reforming Electric Energy Systems Curriculum for Renewable/Storage, Smart Delivery and Efficient End User. Mr.Hendershot was tutored in the design, Development and testing of PM brushless motors and generators by Mr Gene Aha,(the original developer of PM brushless machines for the Apollo Space Program).He was one of the early developers of Switched Reluctance motors and generators. His Research interests include developing generators and alternators for wind-turbines, EV’s, and gas micro-turbines.

IEEE Miami Section in Conjunction with Energy Systems Research Laboratory at Florida International University is pleased to invite you to lecture on

Powerful Forensic Tool

by James Eichbaum
From Micro Systemation

Date: Friday, March 1st, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Place: FIU College of Engineering and Computing
10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, 33174.

Abstract:

• Securing and Preserving Mobile Phone/GPS Evidence
• SIM Card Technology
• In-Depth Review and Usage of the XRY Software
• Logical Memory Dumps (including iPhone, Android and Blackberry)
• SIM Card Cloning
• Physical Memory Dumps
• XRY Reports and exporting of Data

Short Bio: James is a Product Specialist with Micro Systemation where he provides customer support for their mobile forensic tool, XRY. He is also a Reserve Officer with the Gustine Police Department and has served over 6 years with the Sacramento Valley HiTech Crimes Task Force as a computer and cell phone forensic examiner.

James is a former Detective with both the Modesto Police Department and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office with over 10 years of experience in computer forensics. He was a Sworn Special US Deputy Marshal assigned to the FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force. James is a P.O.S.T. ICI Instructor and has also presented at the National District Attorney’s Association’s child exploitation conferences. He continues to teach and present on various topics associated with high technology crime to law enforcement agencies and organizations.

James has Associate degree in Public Health and Safety and Computer Science. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information System Security. James is active in the digital forensic community and sits as Vice President of the Central Valley Chapter HTCIA.

IEEE Miami Section in Conjunction with Energy Systems Research Laboratory at Florida International University is pleased to invite you to lecture on

Evaluation of Electromagnetic Interference Issues for EMC Compliant Product Designs

by Dr.Osama A Mohammed
Ph.D, Fellow IEEE, Fellow ACES, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Energy Systems Research Laboratory, Florida International University

Date: Friday, March 1st, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Place: Room EC-3753 in the third floor of FIU College of Engineering and Computing
10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, 33174.

Abstract: Detailed physics based computational electromagnetic field models of multi component energy systems enable the evaluation of realistic waveforms of voltages and currents for low and high frequency operation. These models also enable inclusion of practical effects such as parasitic elements, leakage saturation, and switching patterns during the system operation. This is essential for studying signatures from individual components and connected systems which is necessary during the design stage. These models also enable the evaluation of conducted and radiated electromagnetic fields in machinery, cables and power converters used in multi component energy systems. The models enhance our ability to determine their signatures and EMI interactions as well as evaluate the effectiveness of connecting controllers and/or other components.
Including detailed physical parameters such as geometrical features, material and thermal models in addition to their variation during their dynamic operation, yields the satisfaction of accurate levels of design objectives which can prove to be useful in devising mitigation strategies such as attenuators and shields. These studies are necessary for product design and for the product to be compliant from EMC point of view.
In multi-scale multi-component system, a number of active and passive components exist and are responsible for the production of unwanted ground currents. The paths to ground allow low and high frequency currents to close a loop between the components. Grounded connection points form paths through high frequency ground capacitors. This current flow between grounding points, of the various components, occur due to the unbalancing of loading conditions, inter-component fault condition, switching activities and associated harmonics. The high frequency portion of the current due to switching devices couples the control circuits through low-voltage low-current elements and negatively affect the operation of the system.
From an electromagnetic signature point of view, the low and high frequency currents form loops passing this current and the resulting electromagnetic field will radiate in the surrounding environment. Any current loop with either DC or AC currents in the operational system will cause signature issues. If the amplitude of current is large enough to produce detectable field, the signatures must be evaluated for specific applications in order to develop mitigation strategies.
In this presentation, we will show modeling details and procedures to quantify signatures and EMI of actual physical components in several examples.

IEEE Miami Section in Conjunction with Florida International University is pleased to invite you to lecture on

Personalized Nano Medicine Symposium

Featuring a Presentation by Professor Sakhrat Khizroev IEEE EMB chapter Chair and Director of the Center of Nanomedicine

Date: Monday.February 2013

Place: MARC Pavilion 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199

Abstract: The 1st Personalized Nanomedicine Symposium in the nation which will take place on the main campus of FIU on February 18.It is a great opportunity to meet in person quite a few key NIH managers and listen to talks by pioneering researchers from across the globe in the rapidly emerging and very important cross-disciplinary engineering field of the future. Please remember that FIU administration generously covered all the organizational expenses. This includes registration fees and meals for all the participants. In other words, REGISTRATION IS FREE and on top, you can enjoy a nice (and free) lunch. All students and post-docs are welcome to attend and feel free to spread the word.
If you are interested, you can register in a second using the link below:
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Hope to see you there on February 18.

2013 MIAMI SECTION OFFICIERS
Here is the list of 2013 Miami Section Officiers

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