A new training simulator for improved voltage control of the Hydro-Québec system

[en] This paper reports on the development of a training simulator focusing on voltage control and stability. It has been derived from a quasi steady-state simulation software already used and validated in planning and operational planning studies. The computational engine has been provided with a user interface built on the client-server architecture, allowing the simulator to run on a network of PCs in a very flexible way. New displays can be set up easily and quickly. This tool is presently used by Hydro-Québec to improve the operator’s ability to control transmission voltages. Other features, uses and benefits are reported.

Disciplines :

Electrical & electronics engineering

Author, co-author :

Van Cutsem, Thierry ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Systèmes et modélisation

Hassé, Gaëtan

Moors, Cédric

Guillon, Sébastien

Mailhot, Richard

Language :

English

Title :

A new training simulator for improved voltage control of the Hydro-Québec system

Publication date :

October 2004

Event name :

IEEE Power System Conference and Exposition (PSCE)

Event organizer :

IEEE Power Engineering Society

Event place :

New York, United States

Event date :

octobre 2004

Audience :

International

Main work title :

Proc. IEEE Power System Conference and Exposition (PSCE)

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Funders :

F.R.S.-FNRS - Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique [BE]
FRIA - Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l'Industrie et dans l'Agriculture [BE]

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