Description

The nature of modern power grids is changing to incorporate growing number of embedded power electronic devices resulting in low system inertia and various control interactions, often making them more susceptible to catastrophic power failures. Thus, advanced monitoring, protection and control systems are required to ensue secure, safe, and reliable grid operation. Synchrophasor technology uses monitoring devices, called phasor measurement units, which take high-speed measurements of phase angles, voltage and frequency that are time stamped with high-precision clocks. The technology offers great advantages in deploying wide-area measurement bases control and monitoring of the grid and helps detection of the problems in the network in the early stages. This workshop provides brief introduction to the technology and highlights several examples of monitoring, protection, and control applications with some discussion on implementation challenges and potential solutions. Resource Persons: Prof. Athula Rajapakshe, University of Manitoba, Canada Prof. Prof. Anil Kulkarni, IIT Bomday, India Dr. Prasad Wadduwage, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Dr. Anton Hettiarachchige-Don, SLIIT, Sri Lanka Coordinated by: Dr. Prabhath Binduhewa