Speaker: Dr. Andrea Mariscotti, Professor, University of Genova, Italy

DATE: Friday, October 5, 2012

TIME: 6:30 pm   Refreshments, Registration and Networking,   7:00 pm- 8:30 pm Seminar.

PLACE: Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., School of Advanced Technology, P-Building, Room P210.

Parking: No fee  after 5:00 p.m. at the Visitors’ Parking Lots 8 (green)  & 9 (red). Please respect restricted areas. Map: to view the map,  click here.

ADMISSION:  Free, but registration is strictly required.  please register by e-mail contacting: Branislav  Djokic or  Wahab  Almuhtadi  or Raed Abdulla

ORGANIZED BY: IEEE Ottawa PES, IMS and RS&PEL Chapters, Ottawa Educational

Activities, and Algonquin College IEEE Student Branch

 Url:  http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/pes/ottawa

Abstract:

The seminar will provide a review of the architecture and elements of an electrified transportation system,
including: AC distribution and connection to the high voltage primary network, substations and other machines
(transformers), traction line and its characteristics (imperfections, frequency response, etc.), trains and vehicles
as moving, time varying, highly distorting loads. Power Quality phenomena will be covered: definitions and
relationships with similar phenomena in the industrial sector: harmonics, inter-harmonics, flicker, voltage
fluctuations, transients, stability of the fundamental frequency; applicable standards and requirements; methods
for measurement and evaluation. Other relevant phenomena, such as interference with safety apparatus
(signalling and telecommunications); applicable standards and requirements, evolution of the European
harmonization standards; methods for measurement and evaluation will be addressed as well. Measurement
systems and processing methods will be discussed, including probes and acquisition systems, their measurement
performance, requisites, utilization criteria; examples of algorithms and results: i) stability of the fundamental
frequency, ii) spectra of transients, iii) time varying harmonics and their tracking, iv) assessment and
certification of rolling stock or single power converters; challenges and perspectives for measurements in the
transportation field: i) wireless instrumentation, ii) networking of sensors, iii) need for unusual performances
and functionalities