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Keynote Speakers

Bill Coley, President and CEO, Duke Power Company

Ed Petrie, ABB Inc., Manager:  Renewable and Distributed Power Generation

John Tiencken, President and CEO, South Carolina Public Service Authority--Santee Cooper

Ed Schweitzer, President and CEO, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Dr. Chris Przirembel, Clemson University, Vice  President for Research

Ake Almgren, President and CEO, Capstone Microturbines Corporation

 

 

SESSION TA1

Impact of Distributed Generation on Power Systems

 

Chairman: David Hart, ABB Inc., Electricity Metering

 

Distributed Power Generation Units and Their Impact on the Power Network

Christoph Haederli, Alice Piazzesi, Alec Stothert, Morco Suter,

ABB Corporate Research Ltd

 

A Study on Environmental & Utility Planning Implications of Distributed Power Generation for a Regional Electricity Board of India

S.C. Srivastava, B.K. Barnwal, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

A.K. Srivastova, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

D. Paul, P. Gupta, Central Electricity Authority

R.M. Shrestha, R.. Shrestha, Asian Institute of Technology

 

Distributed Generation and Distribution System Reliability

Y. Hegazy, Ain Shams University, Egypt

 M.M.A. Salama, University of Waterloo, Canada

 A.Y. Chickhani, Royal Military College of Canada

 

Quantifying the Benefits of Distributed Generation in Imperfectly Competitive Electricity Market

David Nderitu, Z. Yu, D.J. Gotham, F.T. Sparrow Purdue University

 

SESSION TB1

Power Quality and

Harmonics on Systems with Distributed Generation

 

Chairman: Elham Makram, Clemson University

 

Power Quality and the Control of  Distributed Generation on Distribution Systems

Jeff Smith, Roger Dugan, Electrotec Concepts USA

D. Tom Rizy, Abdi Zaltash, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

 

The Impact of Distributed Generation on ATC

Jianwei Liu, M.M.A. Salama, R.R. Mansour, University of Waterloo, Canada

 

Harmonic Analysis in A Selected DG Devices

Elham Makram, Pradipta Kumar Tripathy, Durgesh Manjure, Clemson University

 

Impact of Distributed Generation on Voltage Profile

in Deregulated Distribution Systems

M.M. Salama, Walid El-Khattam, University of Waterloo  

PANEL DISCUSSION P1

 Study Cases: Combined Heat and Power in Distributed Generation

 

Chairman: Jeff Hinson, Clemson University

 

 Mark Hughes, Solar Turbines Inc.

Bob Biskaborm, DTE Biomass Energy

Brian Mueller, Sodexho, Inc.

Larry Stovall, I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.  

TECHNICAL SESSION TA2

Control of Distributed Power Systems

 

Chairman:  D.P. Kothari, IIT, Delhi, India

 

The Correlation Between Distributed Generation

and Load Elasticity in Distribution Systems

Jianwei Liu, M.M.A. Salama, R.R. Mansour, University of Waterloo, Canada

 

SVC Based Reactive Power Control of Isolated Wind-Diesel Hybrid Power Systems

D.P. Kothari, T.S. Bhatti, IIT, Delhi, India

R.C. Bansal, Birla Institute of T&S

 

Distributed Generation Control Methodologies and Network Reconfiguration:

Effects on Voltage Profile

Morris Brenna, Roberto Faranda, E. Tironi, Allessandro Agustoni,

 Department of Electronics, Italy

G. Simioli, CESI

 

Distribution Capacitor Placement With Distributed Generation

Concerning Voltage Drop Reduction

Tom Haire, Adly Girgis, Clemson University  

TECHNICAL SESSION TB2

Economic Modeling of DG

 

Chairman: William Kennedy, Clemson University

 

Network Pricing and Organization for Distributed Generation

Shimon Awerbuch, International Energy Agency, Paris

 

Economic Modeling of Distributed Generation Applications in Hospitals

William Kennedy, Sertac Pehlivan, Clemson University

 

An Economic Analysis Development Framework for Distributed Resources

Aaron F. Snyder, Danny Julian, Deia S. Bayoumi, ABB Inc., Electric Systems Technology Institute

 

Value of Distributed Energy Resources in a Deregulated Power Market

Badrul Chawdhury, University of Missouri-Rolla

 

PANEL DISCUSSION P2

Protection Aspects of DG

 

Chairman:  Liancheng Wang, ABB Inc., Utility Automation

 

Interconnecting DER with Electric Power Systems

William Ackermann, ABB Inc., Utility Automation

 

DG Effects on Protective Relaying Applications

Jon Steinmetz, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

 

DG Effects on Protective Relays

Don Homak, Basler Electric Co., USA

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TA3

Distributed Generation as a Disruptive Technology

 

Chairman:  Jeff Hinson, Clemson University

 

A Comparison of Competing Electrical Cost Mitigation Strategies Within the Framework of Existing Electric Utility Rate Structures and Policies

Jeff Hinson, Clemson University

 

Why Investments by Customers in DG Cause Disruption in the Traditional Balance of Power in Utility Industry

Bob Heller, Johnson Controls, Inc., USA

 

Distributed Generation in the Changing US and Global Energy Market

John Fayssoux, Duke Power Company

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TB3

Interconnection Protection of DG

 

Chairman:  Charles Mozina, Beckwith Electric Company

 

Interconnection Protection of Dispersed Generators

Charles Mozina, Beckwith Electric Co., Inc.

 

Case Study:  Indian Basin Utility Interconnection

Jon Steinmetz, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

 

PANEL  DISCUSSION P3

New Technology for Distributed Generation

 

Chairman:  Michael Doucas, Engage Networks, Inc.

 

Michael Doucas, Engage Networks, Inc.

Alec Brooks, AC Propulsion

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TA4

Renewable Energy Sources

 

Chairman:  Jerry Ginn, Sandia National Laboratories

 

Impact of Wind Energy Conservation Systems for Distributed Generation

T.S. Bhatti, D.P. Kothari, Shikha, IIT, Delhi, India

 

Impact of Photovoltaic Generation in Low Voltage Networks

Alessandro Agustoni, Morris Brenna, Enrico Tironi, Department of Electronics, Italy

 

Large Scale Deployment of Distributed Generation Through Photovoltaics

Susan Patterson, Donald Osborn, Sacramento Municipal Utility District

 

Indian Power Scenario and Role of DG in Asia

D.P. Kothari, IIT, Delhi, India  

TECHNICAL SESSION TB4

DG Protection

 

Chairman:  Mark Admiak, GE Company

 

Overcurrent Protection and Voltage Sag Coordination in Systems With DG

J.C. Gomez, Rio Cuarto National University

M.M. Marcos, Kansas State University

 

Generator Protection Needs in a DG Environment

Dale Finney, Bogdan Kasztenny, Mark Admiak, GE Power Management

 

Fault Location in Distribution Feeders Containing Distributed Generation

Darla King, Adly Girgis, Clemson University

 

DG Underfrequency Protection – System Impacts

James Ingleson, Eric Allen, New York Independent System Operator  

 

PANEL  DISCUSSION P4

Impact of DG on System Reliability

 

Chairman:  Richard Brown, ABB Inc., Utility Services

 

How T&D Will Kick DG's Butt in the Marketplace

Lee Willis, ABB Inc., Utility Services

 

DG: Perspective of Combined Gas and Electric Supplies

Mike Engel, VP, Midwest Energy

 

Very High Availability of Combined Heat and Power System

 for Mission Critical Applications

Dustin Smith, Sure Power Corporation

 

DG Marketing and Future Perspectives

Steve Gillette, Capstone Turbines  

TECHNICAL SESSION TA5

Modeling of Systems with DG

 

Chairman:  Mesut Baran, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

 

An EMTP Based Simulator for Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation

Mesut Baran, Ismail El-Markabi, North Carolina State University,

 

Impact of Distributed Generation on Fault Induced Transients:  A Case Study

Sukumar Brahma, Adly Girgis, Clemson University

 

Penetration Level Assessment of Distributed Generation By Means of Genetic Algorithms

G. Celli, F. Pilo, University of Cagliari

 

Ultracapacitor-Stabilized, Soft-Transfer Interface for Distributed Resources

Tom Key, Tom Geist, EPRI PEAC

Bill Steeley, EPRI

Brad Roberts, S&C Electric Company

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TB5

Dynamic Performance of System with DG

 

Chairman: Jason Stamp, Sandia National Laboratories

 

Steady State and Dynamic Performance Characterization Testing of a Microturbine

Rick Langley, Tom Key, EPRI PEAC Corp.

Tom Rizy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

 

Transient Stability Enhancement of a Hybrid Power System

D.P. Kothari, T.S. Bhatti, R. Patel, IIT, Delhi, India

 

Dynamic Performance of Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation

Fan Zhenyu, Adly A. Girgis, Clemson University

 

PANEL  DISCUSSION P5

Impact of Distributed Generation on Harmonics and Power Quality

 

Chairperson:  Siri Varadan,  Nexant, Inc. , Intro

 

Panelists:

Elham Makram, Clemson University

Thomas Baldwin, Florida State University

Mark McGranaghan, Electrotec Concepts

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TA6

Synergetic Control of Distributed Generation Converters

 

Chairman: Roger Dougal, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

 

Synergetic Control for Group of DC/DC Buck Converters

Roger Dougal, Igor Kondratiev, University of South Carolina

Anatoly Kolesnikov, Gennady Veselov, Andrey Popov, Alexander Kolesnikov, Mikhail Medvedev, Taganrog State University

 

Synergetic Approach for Hierarchical Distribution Energy

Anatoly Kolesnikov, Gennady Veselov, Andrey Popov, Taganrog State University

Roger A. Dougal, University of South Carolina

 

Synergetic Control for Autonomous Turbogenerators

A.A. Kuzmenko, Anatoly Kolesnikov, Taganrog State University

 

Synergetic Synthesis of Adaptive Regulators for DC/DC Boost Convertors

Anatoly Kolesnikov, Gennady Veselov, Alexander Kolesnikov, Piter Kravtchenko, Mikhail Pogorelov Taganrog State University

Roger Dougal, Igor Kondratier, University of South Carolina

 

TECHNICAL SESSION TB6

Industry Applications of Distributed Generation

 

Chairman: Steve Gillette, Capstone Microturbine Corporation

 

Industry Applications of Distributed Generation

Steve Gillette, Capstone Microturbines Corporation

 

A Microgrid Including Heat and Power

Chris Murrary, Owen Bailey

 

Power Solutions for Distributed Generation

Amir Abouhashiem, ASCO Power Technologies

Steve Gillette, Capstone Microturbines Corporation

 

Impact of Distributed Generation and Consumer Side Actions in Distribution System Planning

Teresa Ponce de Leao, Porto University

 

PANEL  DISCUSSION P6

Experience with DG Implementation

 

Chairman:  Ben Kroposki, NREL

 

Tom Key, EPRI PEAC Corporation

Tim Zgonena, Underwriters Laboratories

Vince McDonnell, NFCRC

 

TECHNICAL  SESSION TB7

Economics of Distributed Generation

 

Chairman: Marija Illic, MIT

 

Demand-Based Frequency Control for Distributed Generation

Jason Black, Marija Illic, MIT

 

The Impact of New Distributed Generator Technology on the Power System

Michael Douces, Engage Networks

 

PANEL DISCUSSION P7

Green Power: Current Status and Future Trend

 

Chairman: Mike Budreau, Santee Cooper

 

Lonnie Carter, Santee Cooper
Robb Walt, Community Power Corporation
Phil Baker, Duke Power
David Cohen, Silicon Energy

Gary Harris, TVA

 

   

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