Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternately, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions. Two reference books are as follows. - Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications (ISBN: 978-0-470-47875-2), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009 - Power Flow Control Solutions for a Modern Grid using SMART Power Flow Controllers (ISBN: 978-1-119-82435-0), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. Speaker(s): Kalyan Sen, Bldg: Courtyard Room, 505 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414343

We will reschedule in September.  PGE is working on an outline! Discuss PG&E Community microgrids, incentive programs, benefits, costs, challenges Discuss Automation and protection considerations for microgrids with inverter-based generation and operation of the microgrids. Speakers:  Shreya Kodnadu Expert Grid Innovation Engineer, PG&E Franz Stadtmueller, Expert Electrical Engineer, PG&E Cost:  Members $15           Non-Members $25 Check back for Registration link Date:  May 22, 2024, 6:00 to 8:30 PM Place: Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95053       Heafey Bldg., Rm 129 Agenda: Agenda: Room at Heafey should be open by 5:45 PM. . 6:00 Check in, Meet and Greet 6:30 Dinner buffet 7:00 Talk 8:00 Q&A Room: Heafey room 129, Bldg:, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053 Parking Please use the main entrance (Palm Drive) from 500 El Camino Real. After you pass the guard house you will take a left toward the Visitor Parking lot. We plan to provide parking passes to registered attendees from roughly 5:45 to 6:15 pm. After that you will need to pick up a parking pass at the Security Office which is behind the Parking garage. Parking is free for 2 hours. You are visiting the IEEE talk hosted by Prof. Maryam Khanbaghi in Heafey 129. See flyer for parking map. ·

We will reschedule in September.  PGE is working on an outline! Discuss PG&E Community microgrids, incentive programs, benefits, costs, challenges Discuss Automation and protection considerations for microgrids with inverter-based generation and operation of the microgrids. Parking Please use the main entrance (Palm Drive) from 500 El Camino Real. After you pass the guard house you will take a left toward the Visitor Parking lot. We plan to provide parking passes to registered attendees from roughly 5:45 to 6:15 pm. After that time, you will need to pick up a parking pass at the Security Office which is behind the Parking garage. Parking is free for 2 hours. You are visiting the IEEE talk hosted by Prof. Maryam Khanbaghi in Heafey 129. See flyer for parking map. · · Co-sponsored by: Santa Clara University Speaker(s): Shreya, Franz ***CANCELED*** Agenda: Agenda: Room at Heafey should be open by 5:45 PM. Pick up parking pass from volunteer near Visitor Parking. 6:00 Check in, Meet and Greet 6:30 Dinner buffet 7:00 Talk 8:00 Q&A Room: SCDI Heafey room 129, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation (SCDI), 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053