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Talent That You Can’t Easily ReplaceStudies on US workforce aging have long expressed concern over the pending and inevitable knowledge gap businesses will face over the next decades- the so-called “brain drain.” The US Department of Energy recently reported that the cumulated knowledge base of the baby boomers (an estimated 78 million individuals born between 1946 and 1964) represents almost 50 percent of the American workforce! These baby boomers are now retiring. One study conducted by the American Public Power Association (APPA) reported that 15 to 50 percent of public power workers became eligible for retirement by 2006. Over the next decades, businesses will be forced to better anticipate their need to strengthen their investments in the educating, training, and retooling of our electrical engineering and utility workforce. |
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Fall 2008 Course ScheduleSiemens PTI offers training programs addressing all aspects of power system engineering, including: generation, transmission, distribution and industrial/commercial utilization. Our programs are developed and taught by real world experienced staff engineers with advanced engineering degrees complemented by first-hand experience solving power systems problems throughout the world. We are also uniquely able to provide insight into future software product developments, meet the developers and provide direct feedback from the course to our software development process – no other education provider can offer this! To view upcoming courses, click the link below. |
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Protective RelayingThis article is an introduction to Protective Relaying for professionals who are not specialists in this area. The difference between power system control and power system protection is depicted as well as the fundamental concepts and philosophies of Protective Relaying. The meaning of protection coordination is clarified and exemplified. The article ends with a list of possible works in the consulting area that Siemens PTI (US) can offer to their utility and industrial customers.
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Siemens PTI in Turkey to Deliver Results of Technical Due Diligence Analysis of Distribution CompaniesIn Turkey this May, Siemens PTI and other colleagues from Siemens presented the results of a technical due diligence (TDD) assessment of two distribution companies (Baskent and Sedas) that the government of Turkey is offering in concession to the private sector. The assessment was carried out on behalf of a prospective investor that was considering submitting a bid for these distribution companies. As part of its current privatization program, the government of Turkey is expected to offer in concession the distribution systems of up to 21 regions in that country. |
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TPL-001-1 and N-1-1 Contingency Analysis: We want to hear from you!The North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards define the reliability requirements for planning and operating the North American bulk power system. Currently there are fifty-seven (57) NERC reliability standards governing all aspects of power system engineering, such as Resource and Demand Balancing, Protection and Control, and Communications. Compliance with these standards is required by law. |
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Siemens BD Team meets with US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Philip MoellerSeveral of the Siemens Business Development team were fortunate to attend a round table discussion with FERC Commissioner Philip Moeller in Atlanta, GA , as organized by Douglas Todd, Siemens Director of Industry and Energy in Washington, DC. Commissioner Moeller is one of five appointed commissioners, serving until June 2010. |
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The Benefits Siemens PTI Brings to a Global Supplier of Power Transmission & Distribution Products, Systems and ServicesSince joining Siemens in 2005, Siemens PTI has enjoyed a close working relationship with many sister divisions, but in particular with the Power Transmission Solutions business, which provides Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. The thread binding this business synergy is customers looking for optimum solutions to their transmission and distribution problems; customers who are not familiar with the technology or know how to go about modeling these more advanced solutions in PSS®E for power system planning and operation studies. Let’s consider the areas where FACTS and HVDC can be credible solutions, using the US energy sector as an example. The business synergies will be obvious! |
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Siemens PTI Advises on the USTDA-Funded Feasibility Study of the Second Uruguay-Brazil Electrical Interconnection ProjectSiemens PTI recently completed an assignment entitled “Technical Assistance for the Uruguay-Brazil Electrical Interconnection Project” (or, the “Project”), funded by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The client was the National Directorate of Energy and Nuclear Technology (DNETN) of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines (MIEM) of Uruguay. As part of this engagement, Siemens PTI provided products and services from its three main areas of business: consulting services, software products, and training services. This clearly enabled the DNETN to take advantage of Siemens PTI’s entire portfolio of products and services in an integrated manner. |
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Understanding Financial Transmission RightsFinancial Transmission Rights (FTRs), also known as Fixed Transmission Rights (FTRs), Transmission Congestion Contracts (TCCs) or Congestion Revenue Rights (CRRs), replace physical transmission rights in centralized electricity markets. The FTR gives the holder the financial equivalent of physical network capacity. Ignoring losses, the effect of the FTR is to guarantee the holder that, for a predetermined amount of energy, the holder’s price of energy at the point of withdrawal will be the same as the price at the point of injection. The FTR payoff is the difference in congestion between points of injection (e.g., a remote generator) and withdrawal (e.g., a load center). FTRs are bought and sold in centralized electricity markets for periods ranging from a month to several years.
Join us for a Free Webcast on Understanding Financial Transmission Rights, presented by Siemens on Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:00-2:00pm Eastern. To register, visit http://www.energycentral.com/centers/calendar/event.cfm?eid=18754, or contact us at pti-info.ptd@siemens.com for more information. |
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Siemens PTI Announces New Distribution & Industrial Solutions Practice in the USEarlier this year Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc., through Siemens PTI, announced new capabilities and organization across its entire Distribution and Industrial (“D&I”) portfolio. |
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An Application of PSS®SINCAL/NETOMAC for Electromagnetic Transient StudiesThis short article presents a summary of the experience gained during the use of PSS®SINCAL/NETOMAC for the simulation of electromagnetic transient studies. The program's graphics advantages and its capability for fast transient simulations were tested in the study of switching overvoltages and overcurrents of a 500/220/110kV system in the Middle East. The results led to several verifications and system design recommendations. The program allowed the production of results (including report) for a large number of simulations in a relatively short time. |
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PSS®ODMS: International SuccessWith over 25 diverse clients worldwide, the PSS®ODMS product continues to grow and mature in terms of both features and client base. PSS®ODMS offers a wide variety of tools for transmission and distribution network modeling and data conversion as well as transmission operations simulation and analysis (both on-line and study). |
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Comparison of Conventional and “Elementary Block” Method of Handling Transfer Function Blocks in PSS®E Dynamic ModelsAt PSS®E-31, a new feature called “Elementary Blocks” was introduced for handling of various transfer functions in PSS®E dynamic models. This article shows the comparison of the conventional and the elementary block method of creating PSS®E dynamic models. |
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Hurray for the User Champions!At the 2008 Siemens PTI Software Technology User Group Meeting held April 7-8, several user working groups were formed to help guide Siemens PTI’s development of new features. The intent is for Siemens PTI to fully understand the needs of users in each topical area by asking one volunteer user (User Champion) to assemble a multitude of user ideas into one or two best solutions. |
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Handling User-Written Models in PSS®E-31This article discusses changes in the way PSS®E handles user-written models starting with version 31. |
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Recent PublicationsFor a complete listing of Siemens PTI’s recent publications including authors, dates and occasions, follow the link below. |
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Contact UsFor more information about Siemens PTI including our world-standard analytical software programs, advanced technical consulting services, and professional education in power systems engineering, please visit our website or contact us at pti-info.ptd@siemens.com. |
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This information is provided freely as a courtesy to our customer base to make them aware of industry trends and issues associated with power systems analysis. There is no warranty, suitability of purpose, implied or expressed in the content of this news letter. Neither Siemens AG, Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution, Inc. nor Siemens PTI assumes liability of any kind associated with the above content. |
