Power Flow Analysis: A Practitioner Perspective

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Power Flow Analysis: A Practitioner’s Perspective

Power flow analysis is one of the fundamental tools used by power system engineers to plan and operate reliable electric grids. This presentation will provide a practitioner’s perspective on how power flow studies are performed and used in real-world power system planning.

Dr. Hilary Brown, P.E., Director of Integrated Planning Delivery at Xcel Energy, will discuss how engineers use large-scale power system models to evaluate system performance, perform contingency and N-1 reliability analysis, identify transmission and voltage violations, and develop mitigation strategies. The presentation will also explore methods for controlling real and reactive power flows, including generator controls, shunt compensation, regulating and phase-shifting transformers, and FACTS technologies.

The presentation will conclude with a broader discussion of how technical solutions must be considered alongside regulatory, economic, land-use, and other practical constraints when planning the power grid.

The event will include approximately 45 minutes of presentation followed by questions and discussion.

Speaker: Dr. Hilary Brown, P.E., Director, Integrated Planning Delivery, Xcel Energy

Hosted by: IEEE Sacramento Valley Section – Power & Energy Society Chapter

This virtual technical meeting is open to IEEE members, students, professionals, and others interested in electric power systems.