At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Study the control and operation of modern power systems
• Review hardware architectures (SCADA, IEDs, computers, and communication components), communication software, applications software, and user interfaces
• Examine real-time control functions performed by modern energy management systems
• Review modern user interfaces and visualization methods and discuss new needs and emerging practices imposed by deregulation and open access

• Electric power utility engineers in energy management system design, ISO or RTO design, operations, and planning studies
• Consulting and manufacturing engineers
• Engineers with equipment supply companies of hardware/software components for energy management systems
• Engineers involved in utility work
• University power system educators and graduate students

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

• EMS Description
  • Substation Automation/SCADA
  • Communication Issues/Standards
• Functions
• Applications Software
• Integration of PMU Technologies
• Current Practices and Trends
• Impact of Recent Legislation
• Independent Operation (ISO, RTO)
• Data Standardization
• Visualization Tools
• On-Line Information Systems

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.