Wild Rose Wind Farm System Impact Studies 2007 Electranix was selected by the AESO to perform loadflow and transient stability system impact studies for this wind farm (PSS/E). Alberta Wind Developer, and the AESO Determining Voltage Controller Settings for Taber Wind Farm 2007 Transient stability studies were performed to determine optimum voltage controller gains for the Taber wind farm. The studies were performed for the manufacturer. Enercon GmbH, Germany SEI Wind Projects 2005-Ongoing Electranix has performed interconnection requests and exploratory studies for numerous wind projects.(PSS/E) Sequoia Energy, Manitoba, Canada Foresight Energy Wind Projects 2005-2006 Electranix has performed interconnection requests for numerous wind projects.(PSLF) Foresight Energy, California Isle of Lewis 2007-2008 Full converter and DFIG wind turbine generator models for Isle of Lewis wind farm project Andersen PES forScottish and Southern Energy PLC, Scotland PSCAD Model of ENERCON Wind Turbine/generator 2006 Develop a detailed electromagnetic transient model of the ENERCON wind turbine/generators ENERCON GmbH, Germany Pawnee/Brush Wind 2004 Full system impact studies (loadflow, transient stability and short circuit studies) Xcel Energy, Colorado PSCAD Model of Vestas Wind Turbines 2004 Develop a detailed electromagnetic transient model of the Vestas V80/V90 doubly fed wind turbine/generators Vestas/Denmark TI-06-0828 Wind Project 2007 System impact study and Facilities Studies (PSLF) Tri-State Generation and Transmission TI-04-1214 Wind Project 2004 System impact study and Facilities Study (PSLF) Tri-State Generation and Transmission TI-04-0301 Wind Project 2008 System impact study (PSLF) Tri-State Generation and Transmission TI-04-0222 Wind Project 2007 System impact study (PSLF) Tri-State Generation and Transmission Colorado Green 2007 Participated in System Impact Studies for 162 MW wind farm - the PSCAD program was used to look at interactions with a nearby HVDC link. Isle of Lewis 2002 Advisory role in modeling proposed wind farm and transmission. Teshmont Consultants, SSE Scotland Horns Rev 160 MW wind farm 2001 Protection and insulation coordination study of ac cables from Horns Rev off-shore wind farm to on shore substation ELTRA, Denmark Study of integration of Laeso Syd 160 MW Wind farm into Eltra Network 2002 Model development of Eltra Power power system and simulation study (with the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre) ELTRA, Denmark Holberg Wind Farms 2005 System Impact Studies BCTC Electranix has performed SVC and STATCOM studies, written specifications, assisted with bid evaluation, modeling, commissioning services etc. We have worked with most major manufacturers of power electronic equipment (for SVC and/or HVDC projects) in a detailed capacity. Camp Williams SVC 2007 Functional Summary, tendering and bid evaluation Pacificorp, Utah St. George SVC 2007 Development of a PSCAD model for SSR studies at Three Peaks series capacitor? Pacificorp, Utah Clapham SVS 2003-2007 Studies and specification for Clapham Static Var System. With Winfield Enterprise, assisted in managing the construction of the SVS Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Rector SVC 2007 Development of PSCAD SVC Model Mitsubishi, MEPPI Bloodvein STATCOM 2005 Assisted in developing a simulation model and verified its operation Mitsubishi, MEPPI Other SVC Projects: Ongoing Lamar SVC Requirements, Kuala Lumpur North SVC, STATCOM Studies for the Dokie Wind Farm, BCTC STATCOM review Electranix has experts in the PSS/E and PSLF loadflow program – we have performed studies for utilities, end-clients, system operators (ISO’s) and is familiar with all loadflow requirements and standards. The studies include N-1 contingency analysis, equipment rating, upgrade and mitigation solutions, rating of reactive compensation, fault analysis etc. We also have the capability to translate PSS/E models into PSCAD for a more accurate time domain simulation including non-linearities, unbalance effects, harmonics etc. Stability Analysis 2007 Evaluating transfer capabilities and steady state stability levels for weak radial AC system. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Tri-State Wind Farm Feasibility Study 2007 Large scale feasibility study for Tri-State interconnection request TI-06-0828 evaluating many levels of Wind Generation and different mitigation alternatives Tri-State Generation and Transmission North East New Mexico Stability and Over Voltage Study 2006-2007 A study of steady state, transient and dynamic stability limits of the NE New Mexico transmission system and corresponding overvoltages Tri-State Generation and Transmission Eastern Interconnect segmentation study 2006 Participated in an EPRI study to evaluate the benefits in segmenting the Eastern Interconnect with B2B DC or VSC links EPRI Gladstone-Walsenburg 230 kV Study 2007 Protection Setting Study (TS study for OOS relay protection against cascading failure). Tri-State Generation and Transmission Rosyth Sub Upgrade 2008 Interconnection Proposal including Powerflow analysis AESO Exploratory Interconnection Analysis Ongoing Electranix assists Enmax Power Corporation in evaluating transmission alternatives for generation expansions ENMAX, Alberta, Canada Exploratory Powerflow Analysis 2007 Electranix assisted NREL with preliminary evaluation of two potential solar generation sites NREL HR Milner 2 Expansion System Impact Study 2008 System Impact Study including Powerflow, Short Circuit, and Transient Stability AESO Other Projects: Ongoing see also numerous other wind interconnection studies which require loadflow studies using PSS/E and PSLF. Electranix has assisted utilities by performing studies to determine shunt reactors sizes, neutral reactors (to minimize secondary arc for SPAR) and to investigate resonance conditions from application of shunt reactors Eastern Plains 500 kV Transmission 2007 Studies and specification of 500 kV line reactors and series capacitors. Xcel Energy, Colorado Jutland 400 kV XLPE Cable 2007 Jutland 400 kV XLPE cable project. Assist in the simulation of a 106 kM underground three phase cable and its shunt compensation Energinet, Denmark Comanche-Daniels Park 345 kV Line Upgrade 2006 Recommendation for line shunt reactors for 345 kV line upgrade from Comanche-Daniels Park. Open line resonance conditions were studied due to zero sequence coupling from parallel circuits. Xcel Energy, Colorado Electranix has performed numerous shunt capacitor TOV studies, as well as series capacitor studies. These studies include the design and rating of series and shunt capacitors, impact on loadflow and transient stability studies, surge arresters, harmonic analysis, TOVs, TRVs, SSR and torsional interactions etc. Some example projects are Pinto 345 kV Series Capacitor Ongoing Pacificorp upgrade of a 345 kV line with series capacitors ? specification, TOV studies, SSR/torsional interaction studies Pacificorp, Utah Eastern Plains 500 kV Transmission Ongoing Studies and specification of 500 kV line reactors and series capacitors. Tri-State, Colorado Three Peaks 345 kV Series Capacitor 2006 Pacificorp upgrade of a 345 kV line with series capacitors - specification, TOV studies, SSR/torsional interaction studies Pacificorp, Utah OPA 2007 Studies and review of series capacitor applications near thermal/nuclear generator stations. Ontario Hydro Power Authority, Ontario, Canada Waitaki-Islington Series Compensation Investigations 2006-2007 Review of series compensation study and investigation of potential SSR issues. Transpower New Zealand Series compensated 330 kV tie-lines between NSW and Queensland 2006 Undertake a comprehensive SSR study for series compensation of a twin circuit 330 kV tie line. Transgrid, Australia Electranix has contributed toward the following working groups Wind Interconnection Requirements 2007 Contribution toward modeling requirements of wind interconnection standards BC Hydro/BCTC, British Columbia, Canada EPRI Reference Book on Transmission Controllers 2007 Power Electronics-Based Transmission Controllers Reference Book EPRI, California IEEE HVDC/FACTS 2005 Dennis Woodford was chairman of this working group on HVDC/FACTS IEEE Cigre SC14 1990-2007 Contribution to HVDC/FACTS and Wind Farms CIGRE IEC Study Committee 22F 1989 Dennis Woodford was chairman of this study committee on HVDC/FACTS IEC Electranix has assisted manufacturers in the development of specifications for the following projects Lamar HVDC 2001-2008 Complete range of services for this project: studies, specification, tender evaluation, witnessing tests, commissioning Xcel Energy, Colorado Clapham SVC 2003-2008 Complete range of services for this project: studies, specification, tender evaluation, witnessing tests, commissioning Tri-State, Colorado Blackwater HVDC 2006 Together with Winfield Enterprise, and High Energy Inc, evaluate upgrades required for the Blackwater HVDC link. Participating in the preparation of technical specification for replacement of controls and review of bids. High Energy Inc. for Public Service of New Mexico Eddy County HVDC Link 2006 Participated in the review of the 200 MW dc link, report on its present condition, specification for controls and cooling upgrade. High Energy Inc, Colorado for Xcel Energy Electranix has extensive experience in HVDC projects at all stages of the projects (studies, specifications, commissioning etc.) Lamar HVDC 2001-2008 Undertook studies for Xcel Energy to ensure new dc link operates satisfactorily in the WECC power system. Drafted the Technical Specification. Project Consultant to Xcel Energy, commissioning, SSR study. Xcel Energy, Colorado South Island HVDC Link Upgrade 2007 South Island Grid Upgrade Project, HVDC tap-off option, Feasibility and Issues Assessment Transpower, New Zealand PSCAD Model of Variable Frequency Transformer 2006 Developed a PSCAD model of the GE variable frequency transformer GE, USA Upgrade of the Blackwater HVDC Back-to-back HVDC link 2006 Together with Winfield Enterprise, and High Energy Inc, evaluate upgrades required for the Blackwater HVDC link. Participating in the preparation of technical specification for replacement of controls and review of bids. High Energy Inc. for Public Service of New Mexico Caprivi Project (HVDC Interconnection between Namibia and Zambia) 2005-2006 Undertook the modeling and study of alternative HVDC transmission lines for the proposed interconnection Nampower, Namibia Basslink Project 2003-2006 Preparation of PSCAD model of the Basslink Project and ac system, undertaking of studies and participated in its commissioning Hydro Tasmania Upgrade of the Stegall HVDC back-to-Back dc link 2004 Together with Winfield Enterprise, evaluate upgrades required for the Stegall HVDC link Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Malaysia - Sumatra HVDC Link 2004 Developed the PSCAD models for the proposed dc link and undertook studies for feasibility assessment TNB, Malaysia, PTI, USA Malaysia-Thailand HVDC Interconnection 2002 Developed a detailed simulation model of the Malaysia-Thailand HVDC Interconnection and transferred the technology to the client TNB Research, Malaysia Cheju Island HVDC link and nearby STATCOM 2001 Development of simulation model of the dc transmission system and STATCOM KEPRI, South Korea Electranix are experts at SSR, TOV, TRV and insulation coordination studies - Our staff were the key developers of the PSCAD/EMTDC program and teach expert-level courses around the world Pinto 345 kV Series Capacitor Ongoing Pacificorp upgrade of a 345 kV line with series capacitors - specification, TOV studies, SSR/torsional interaction studies Pacificorp, Utah Bakun HVDC 2007 Longest HVDC cable project in the world, 500 kV, 2000 MW - we performed extensive TOV and SSR studies for input into the functional specification for this project (PSCAD). TNB/Sime-Darby, Malaysia Taber Wind Project 2006 TOV, TRV and power quality studies for a wind farm ENMAX, Alberta, Canada Malaysia-Indonesia HVDC Interconnection 2006 Feasibility studies for an undersea HVDC cable - TOV and SSR studies (PSCAD). TNB Malaysia, PLN Indonesia, PTI USA Three Peaks 345 kV Series Capacitor 2006 Pacificorp upgrade of a 345 kV line with series capacitors - specification, TOV studies, SSR/torsional interaction studies Pacificorp, Utah Jimah Power Generation Project 2005 Interconnection study for 1400 MW thermal generating station, transient overvoltages, transient recovery voltages, and switching transients TNB, Malaysia Tanjung Bin 2100 MW thermal generation interconnection study 2003-2005 Interconnection study for 1400 MW thermal generating station, transient overvoltages, transient recovery voltages, and switching transients TNB, Malaysia Other Projects Ongoing see also SSR studies for previous series capacitor projects and TOV studies for wind farms Electranix has performed numerous lightning studies to test overhead line shielding and to examine lightning impulses coming into stations via PSCAD/EMTDC simulations (two of our staff were the key developers of the PSCAD/EMTDC program). Some example lightning analysis projects are Taber Wind Farm 2007 Lightning performance studies for the 230 kV Substation ENMAX, Alberta, Canada Big White Ski Resort 2007 Lightning impulse testing and recommendation for 161 kV overhead line earth wire shielding Fortis, British Columbia, Canada Kettle Valley 2006 Lightning impulse testing and recommendation for 161 kV overhead line earth wire shielding Fortis, British Columbia, Canada TNB Line/Cable termination 2005 Lightning impulse testing for hybrid line/cable terminations TNB, Malaysia Other Projects Ongoing Jimah IPP Lightning Studies, Lengeng 275 kV Station, Courses on the use of PSCAD for Lightning studies Electranix has taught many courses about HVDC power systems and PSCAD/EMTDC TNB Malaysia PSCAD Course 2007 Intermediate level course on use of PSCAD/EMTDC TNB, Malaysia Seminar - Power Electronic Models for FACTS Controllers 2001 Dennis Woodford has taught a seminar on Power Electronic Models for FACTS Controllers IPST HVDC Modelling, Control and Interactions with the AC System 2001 Dennis Woodford has taught a course on HVDC Modelling, Control and Interactions with the AC System Korean Electric Power Research Institute The Economics of HVDC Transmission 2005 Electranix has taught a seminar on The Economics of HVDC Transmission Korean Electrotechnology Research Institute PSCAD/EMTDC Training Course - An Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC 2003-Present Electranix has taught introductory training courses on PSCAD/EMTDC Hydro Tasmania, TNB Malaysia, PEA Thailand, Keri, Alberta System Operator, ESCOM PSCAD/EMTDC Training Course - Advanced Training 2003-Present Electranix has taught advanced training courses on PSCAD/EMTDC Enercon, Eskom PSCAD/EMTDC Training Course - Advanced Simulation Topics 2003-Present Electranix has taught training courses on advanced simulation in PSCAD/EMTDC ABB PSCAD/EMTDC Training Course - Building Custom Model 2007 Electranix has taught a course on building custom models in PSCAD Vestas BC Transmission Grid Reinforcement 2007 Feasibility of Using HVDC Technology for reinforcing the interior to lower mainland transmission grid in British Columbia Teshmont Consultants, Manitoba, Canada Multi-Terminal HVDC Transmission Study 2007 Advise on the use of an HVDC feeder from a wind farm in northern Norway to southern Norway STATTNET Norway, DC Interconnect, Inc., British Columbia, Canada HVDC Transmission Feeder for a Wind Farm 2008 Feasibility study comparing AC and DC transmission options for a large wind farm. Burns and McDonnell Life extension guidelines of existing HVDC systems 2007 Life extension guidelines of existing HVDC systems High Energy Inc. for EPRI Emerging grid reliability improvement technology report, segmenting and competing technologies 2007 Emerging grid reliability improvement technology report, segmenting and competing technologies DC Interconnect Inc., for EPRI HVDC Transmission Book 2007 Two chapters of a handbook on HVDC transmission. Chapter 2, Technical Comparisons AC/DC, Chapter 5, Modeling of Networks ESKOM, South Africa HVDC transmission book 2007 Chapter 17 of new edition of a reference book on HVDC transmission EPRI, California HVDC Transmission Book 2007 Chapter 17 of new edition of a reference book on HVDC transmission EPRI, California Bi-Directional Valves 2006 Evaluate the benefits of bi-directional HVDC valves for multi-terminal dc, tripole dc, and for use with dc cables with solid insulation EPRI, California Transmission and Energy Storage for Renewable Energy development in California 2003-2005 Determined transmission options for servicing proposed renewable energy projects, and associated energy storage projects California Energy Commission and San Francisco Public Utilities Regenesys energy storage regenerative fuel cell 2001 Development of a model of the regenerative fuel cell for system studies ELTRA, Demark