Voltage Ride Through (VRT) in Modern Power Systems
Graduate Seminar on Voltage Ride Through (VRT) in Modern Power Systems.
Speaker: Mr. Bashar Ibrahim (Siemens)
Date: Monday, April 13
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Room 117 (In-Person)
This seminar will present the concept of Voltage Ride Through (VRT), a critical requirement in modern power systems to ensure grid stability during voltage disturbances. The lecture will cover real-world applications, grid code requirements (e.g., ERCOT), and the role of reactive power support in maintaining system reliability, especially with the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources.
Organized by IEEE Galveston Bay Section (Region 5)
Supported by Siemens & IEEE
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- 100 University dr.
- Prairie View, Texas
- United States 77446
- Building: New Electrical Building
- Room Number: 117
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- Co-sponsored by Siemens
- Starts 04 April 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 13 April 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Ibrahim of Siemens
Biography:
Mr. Bashar Ibrahim is a Power System Consultant at Siemens in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in advanced power system studies and grid integration analysis. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, graduating with a perfect GPA of 4.0.
In his current role, Mr. Ibrahim has contributed to major utility and grid operator projects, including steady-state analysis, short-circuit studies, and Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) assessments for leading organizations such as ERCOT and regional transmission providers. His work focuses on enhancing grid reliability, stability, and compliance with modern grid codes, particularly in renewable energy integration.
Prior to joining Siemens, he gained hands-on experience in defense and aerospace systems as an Electronic Combat Simulation Test Engineer Intern at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where he worked on electrical systems testing and advanced simulation environments.
Mr. Ibrahim also served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a helicopter mechanic, where he developed strong technical troubleshooting skills and a disciplined engineering approach.
His expertise includes power system simulation tools such as PSS®E, ASPEN OneLiner, and PowerGem TARA, along with programming and data analysis skills.
In this lecture, he will present on Voltage Ride Through (VRT), a critical concept in modern power systems that ensures grid stability during voltage disturbances, particularly in renewable-integrated networks.
This seminar is supported by IEEE and delivered in collaboration with industry through Siemens, providing students with valuable insights into real-world power system challenges and solutions.
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