Distributed Energy Resources

Co-sponsored by: Ken Oexle

This presentation will cover the Overview of Cogeneration

• This technical session provides a background into DER operation and associated protection and control considerations for conventional and inverter-based power sources. We will review types of DER/DG and the modes in which they can operate in parallel with the distribution system. Key aspects of IEEE 1547 and a sample DER interconnection screening process are highlighted. Details of on-site standby power system conversion to operate in parallel with the distribution system are shown. Protection methodology at the point-of-common coupling (PCC) and point-of-interconnection (PI) is detailed for all types of DER. A treatment of distribution system protection and control considerations and applications with DER is discussed, including addressing the impact of IEEE 1547A.

  1) Define Distributed Electrical Resource (DER)     7) Industry Concerns                                                13) Example Protection Applications

  2) Explore Types of DERs                                   8) IEEE 1547: Industry DER Guide                             14) Distribution Protection Coordination Issues

  3) Why DER?                                                    9) Sample Utility DER Interconnection Guide                15) Smart Grid / Microgrid and DER

  4) Utility and Facility Drivers for DER                 10) Interconnection Protection: “The Five Food Groups”   16) Impact of IEEE 1547A

  5) Mission Critical Power and Conversion to DER 11) Interconnection Transformer Impacts                       17) System Control with DER

  6) Rates and DER Operational Sequences           12) Generator Types and Impacts                                 18) Summary and Q&A

Speaker(s): Wayne Hartmann, VP, Protection and Smart Grid Solutions, Beckwith Electric ,

Agenda:

The seminar fee includes lunch, refreshments and handouts.  Non-members joining IEEE within 30 days of the seminar will be rebated 50% of the IEEE registration charge.

Four hours of instruction will be provided.  If desired, IEEE Continuing Education Units (0.4 CEUs) will be offered for this course – a small fee of $45 will be required for processing.

Please pay attention to the “Registration Fee” and choose the appropriate choice either with or without CEUs.

Location:
Room: Auditorium
Bldg: PSE&G – Hadley Road Facility
4000 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, New Jersey
07080