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EVENTS

Brazil Wind Power 2010, Conference and Exhibition, August 31-2 September 2010

CIGRE 2010, Paris, France, August 23–27, 2010

PES General Meeting 2010,  25-29 July 2010, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC 2010), Warsaw, Poland, April 20–23, 2010

IEEE PES, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA. Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition "Smart Solutions for a Changing World" – Booth No. 3724. April 19–22, 2010

ICREPQ´10,  23-25 March 2010, Granada, Spain

PAST EVENTS

8th International Workshop on Large Scale Integration of Wind Power Into Power System. Bremen 14-15 October 2009

IEEE PES-IAS, Sustainable Alternative Energy. 28-30 Sep 2009. Valencia. Spain.

Future Energy - Nordic Windpower. 7-11 Sep 2009.Bornholm Denmark

II Congreso Venezolano de Redes y Energía Eléctrica. Margarita 3-6 Junio 2009

I Jornadas de Postgrado "Ingeniería UC" 3-5 Diciembre 2008

Jornadas de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la UCV-Venezuela 27-31 Oct 2008

III Congreso Anual ASME UNEFA Puerto Cabello Venezuela 30, 31 Oct. y 1 Nov. 2008.

PARTNERS

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Electrical Energy and Power Systems (EEPS) Group

DIgSILENT GmBH

Tutorial of DIgSILENT (Spanish)

Tutorial of DIgSILENT

User Manual DIgSILENT

DIgSILENT Courses  

   Social Networks

  Grupo de Investigaciones Avanzadas en Energía Eléctrica "giaELEC"

  Ingenieros Electricistas de Venezuela

Opinions and results provided by Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt have been published in the most famous Newspaper of Venezuela. Results of most recent research of Dr Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt have been published in the Venezuelan newspaper "El Nacional". He was questioned his opinion about the first wind farm in Venezuela and He said "this project will be finished by end of 2011, 100 MW for wind power generation to support the Venezuelan Power System".

Research Project Meeting "WAMPAC". An important project meeting about Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control System  was developed in The University of Manchester on 11st May 2010. Several important aspects in WAMPAC was discussed with the utilities partners from Scotland. Topic such: Real time load modelling supported by PMU Intelligent control islanding Inertia constant estimation Inter-area oscillation, Parameter estimation in Machines, etc were presented during this session.

“Future Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control System in GB and IRL Network”. A superb project meeting was developed in The University of Manchester last 23rd April 2010. National Grid project meeting regarding the future vision of WAMPAC in the Great Britain and Ireland Network. Dr. Mark Osborne from NG was an important visitor who share comments and opinion about the project under development by the WAMPAC Research team in Manchester.

A great successful was the short-Course Wind energy Conversion System for Electricity Production. Over 35 professionals from very large companies such as CORPOELEC Venezuelan PDVSA, MENPET, etc and students gathered on Friday April 9, 2010 at the premises of the library of the University Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela. Dr. Francisco M. González-Longatt shared their knowledge of wind systems for electricity production. In this mini course had the opportunity to address the major issues in terms of wind systems for more than four hours. The host of the public was very high, because in just two days, ran out of seats for the course. This course is a simple demonstration in order to create the need for participants to delve even more in each of the topics. In the future, raises the possibility that Prof. Francisco M. González-Longatt, dictate an intensive course of approximately 40 hours, with a great and deep contain.

Dr Francisco M. González-Longatt has been interviewed about their views on renewable energy in Venezuela. On Friday, 9th April 2010, the renowned journalist Andres Rojas Jiménez of El Nacional newpaper, Venezuela, has interviewed Dr Francisco M. González-Longatt about his opinion regarding alternative energy resources and electricity situation in Venezuela. Dr Gonzalez-Longatt has been emphatic on the need to create a culture of saving energy in the population, and he has agreed the implementation of new tariff schemes will help both the subscriber as the electricity companies in Venezuela. Hourly rates, said Dr Gonzalez-Longatt, largely aimed at encouraging voluntary savings, efficiency, and thus to flatten the demand for electricity. Similarly noted a reduction in the frequency of Venezuelan interconnected system operation as a simple technical measure and energy saving. Finally, Prof. Francis M. González-Longatt to pointed out the need for screening and selection of solid resources as a state policy, which finally allows to use the valuable resource of garbage as a source for electricity production. [Download the Article 1 2]

Six Areas with High Wind Potential in Venezuela. One of the major newspapers in Venezuela, El Nacional has reviewed the participation of Dr Francisco M. González-Longatt in the seminar held at the Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela, Caracas. Based on the preliminary results achieved by Prof. Francis M. González-Longatt six locations with high wind energy potential has been found. On Thursday April 8, 2010, and article entitled Six Areas with wind power, has referred the six possible location as: Coro, San Tome, Cumana, Guiria, Maracaibo, Porlamar. These sites have been identified as potential areas for the exploitation of wind energy resources in Venezuela [See newspaper history]

Preliminary Wind Resource Atlas of Venezuela. On Wednesday April 7, 2010 was performed with great success one day meeting titled Wind Energy Project in Venezuela. Dr Francisco M. González-Longatt, lectured about a Preliminary Wind Resource Atlas in Venezuela. This Atlas is based on measurements of 2005, 2006 and 2007 years from 37 meteorological stations distributed over the whole of Venezuela. Statistical imputation treatment algorithm based on a maximum expectation was used for the completion of the lost data. A spatial interpolation method was used to determine the wind resource (speed and power density -Watt/m2) like treatment necessary to consider the effect of terrain on the wind resource. As a result of this research has determined that the stations with high power density were the Choir, Porlamar, Cumana and Güiria, which form part of northern Venezuela. Spatial interpolations show the best features of wind are located in Zulia, Falcón, Nueva Esparta and Sucre. Wind speeds in those states exceed Class 3 winds are defined as acceptable for wind generation, and even in places like Rio Seco in Falcon state speeds reach 6.5 m/ s. [Download Presentation] [Download newspaper]

Wind Energy projects in Venezuela (PROYECTOS DE ENERGÍA EÓLICA EN VENEZUELA). The Centre for Science Studies Energy and Hydrocarbons Preliminary Wind Resource Atlas of Venezuela. On Wednesday April 7, 2010 was performed with great success the day Wind Energy Project in Venezuela. Prof. Francisco M. González-Longatt, made the presentation of a Preliminary Wind Resource Atlas in Venezuela. This Atlas is based on measurements of the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 from 37 meteorological stations distributed over the whole of Venezuela. Statistical imputation treatment algorithm based on a maximum expectation was used for the completion of the lost data. A spatial interpolation method was used to determine the wind resource (speed and power density -Watt/m2) like treatment necessary to consider the effect of terrain on the wind resource. As a result of this research has determined that the stations with high power density were the Choir, Porlamar, Cumana and Güiria, which form part of northern Venezuela. Spatial interpolations, the best features of wind had Zulia, Falcón, Nueva Esparta and Sucre. Wind speeds in these states exceed Class 3 winds are defined as acceptable for wind generation, and even in places like Rio Seco in Falcon state speeds reach 6.5 m / s. of the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV) and the Venezuelan Wind Energy Association invite the Seminar titled: WIND POWER PROJECT IN VENEZUELA. Date: April 07, 2010: 8:00am. Place: UBV, Caracas, Venezuela. Dr Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt will lecture about the "PRELIMINARY WIND MAP OF VENEZUELA" [Details -in Spanish]

Christmas Lunch of the research team. In order to promote the spirit of group and celebrate success level reached, on 11st December 2009, the members of the power system research group celebrate a Christmas lunch. This meeting was a prefect occasion to enhance the relationship between team members including their partners. A Italian restaurant was an adequate environment to share comments, experiences, and some jokes. Christmas crackers, excellent food and good conversation theme were the main ingredients of a good lunch.

Research Team Workshop, 9th December 2009. A meeting of Power system research group was done in Ferranti Building, the University of Manchester, on 9th December of 2009. The aim of this meeting was provide a environment to share knowledge, experiences, challenges, etc. This meeting will be delivered each three month in order to provide a synergy in the information flow and knowledge transfer.

Summary of previous experiences in research. On 7th December 2009, Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt presented a summary of his previous experiences as researcher. He lectured during a meeting with research group on power system in the University of Manchester. This occasion was useful to the establishment of future collaborations between member of research group and Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt. Modelling and simulation of new form of generation and development of power system analysis software were identified as mutual interest areas. Over 14 years of experience in teaching and researching will be important in new research areas inside the power system research team. Interesting questions and comments were provided by the audience, Prof Vladimir Terzija was emphatic in the new challenges over research in coming future. The presentation used by Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt is available to download. [Download Presentation] (2.65MB)

Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt become in the Vice-president of the Venezuelan Wind Energy Association. On 15th October of 2009 was the starting point of the Venezuelan Wind Energy Association (AVEOL). Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt was elected as Vice-president and international represent on Latin American Wind Energy Association (LAWEA).

Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt is upgraded to IEEE Senior Member. The Senior Member grade is the highest level of IEEE membership for which application may be made and requires experience reflecting professional maturity. The requirements for Senior Member include 10 years of professional experience, educational experience with five years of significant performance. This distinction to Dr Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt provide a professional recognition for his technical and professional excellence.

Projects on Wind Power and Renewable. Four important projects in wind power and alterative energy resources was presented on 12th October of 2009. Recent travel of Prof Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt was a perfect opportunity to present the results of the most recent undergraduate projects.

Second evaluation of the wind energy resource on Venezuela. An great research has been developed by Ms Annamaria Jordan and Mr. Edward Machado. In this evaluation the real data from weather station on Venezuela has been the starting point, the researcher developed an Matlab program to use spatial interpolation and provide a first scientific wind energy map in Venezuela.

Evaluation of Alternative Energy Resources in Venezuela. Ms Ana Rangel presented important results of her research. She has explore the use of alternative energy resources in Venezuela: photovoltaic, wind power, micro turbine, fuel cell, wave energy etc. Economical and technical evaluation has demonstrated a great potential in most important regions of Venezuela to use photovoltaic and wind power in island application. Commercial and industrial use of alternative energy resources is an economical problem. Electricity in Venezuela is produced mainly from Hydraulic resources as consequence cheap production cost make impossible deployment of alternative energy resources. A government political of CO2 reduction can promote the use of this new form of generation in the next 10 or 15 years.

Evaluation of the steady state behaviour of Venezuelan Electrical Power System considering the Paraguana Wind farm. An important evaluation of wind power integration in the Venezuelan power system has been made by Mr Carlos Mendez. Los Taques wind farm at Paraguana Area will be the first 100MW of wind power integrate in the Venezuelan network. A careful study  of the steady state behaviour of the power network has been developed using a program developed in Matlab. This program consider the real model of the wind turbines in the new wind farm. Two different configuration of 76 and 50 wind turbines was evaluated. The use of constant speed wind turbine has demonstrated special problem in voltage profile during low wind speed. A future evaluation of the dynamic reactive power compensation is the next stage of this project.

A prototype of small wind turbine for island application, EOLO2 design has been presented. Mr Alejandro Carantona presented the first stage of the EOLO project, the design of small wind turbine to island application. The design is based on a variable speed wind turbine driven a permanent magnet synchronous generator. This generator to fed a DC link with storage system (batteries) and finally an inverter is used to fed AC load. The next stage is develop a real prototype to be installed in UNEFA.

Opening of the new National Grid Power System Research Centre in Ferranti Building. The new National Grid Power System Research Centre of the University of Manchester was opened in Ferrranti building on 18 September of 2009. This was a very important event in the University of Manchester and United Kingdom. Senior management of University and NG attended to the opening ceremony. Prof. Colin Bailey - Dean of Faculty of E&PS and Mr. Mr. Chris Murray - Director - UK Transmission pronounce the inauguration speeches for the two new laboratories: new dielectric materials lab and protection and control lab. 

Meeting about WAMPAC project on UNIMAN. On Wednesday 9th of September 2009 the WAMPAC research group had a meeting with Dr. Mark Osborne an important National Grid member working in this important area. The occasion was useful to show all research activities and projects. Prof. Vladimir Terzija lectured about the National Grid Power Systems Research Centre at The University of Manchester with special emphasis in Laboratory WAMPAC Project and top of the line research about Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU)

Last Friday, June 19, 2009 the Professor Chen-Ching Liu arrived to the University of Manchester, to give a seminar about "Wide-Area Defence against Cascading Events in a Power Grid". Professor Liu is the Deputy Principal of College of Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, at University College Dublin, Ireland. Professor Vladimir Terzija as EPSRC Chair Professor in Power System Engineering invited to this Seminar. The Group of Electrical Energy and Power Systems and important professors was there: Prof. Peter Crossley, Prof. Daniel Krishen, Dr. Joseph Mutale.

Professor Francisco M. González-Longatt arrived to the University of Manchester. He is currently enjoying a well deserved sabbatical leave fro the Universidad Nacional Experimental Politenica de la Fuerza Armada Nacional, UNEFA. It is a great opportunity of development. He is working as associate research in The University of Manchester in the ADDRESS Project.  This is an European project, acronym of “Active Distribution networks with full integration of Demand and distributed energy RESourceS”, it aims to deliver a comprehensive commercial and technical framework for the development of “Active Demand” in the smart grids of the future, or in other words for the active participation of domestic and small commercial customers in the power system markets and in the provision of services to the different power system participants. The project consortium consists of 25 partners from 11 European countries spanning the entire electricity supply chain, qualified R&D bodies, SMEs and manufacturers.

INSTALLED THE WEATHER STATION CALLED "GUARDIAN OF HEAVEN." As part of the project EOLO2 currently in development by the Group for Advanced Research in Energy and Professor Francisco M. González-Longatt, in recounts days was erected climate station called "Guardian of Heaven". This station will help to quantify the wind resource available at Mariara, Venezuela.
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The National Wind Power Generation Plan was presented to VENEZUELAN authorities. Recent reports indicate that Corpoelec (Corporación Eléctrica Nacional) plans to carry out the construction of wind farms in several states of Venezuela, highlighting the Chacopata one, in the Sucre state. This farm will have an installed capacity of approximately 24 MW, investing around $60 million. The project emerges as a result of an agreement between Pdvsa and Galp Energy, with the participation of Venezuela and Portugal. 
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Venezuela Gets First 100-MW Wind Project. Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica  has reached an agreement with Venezuelan energy group Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) for the supply of 76 AE61-1320 kilowatt wind turbine generators, amounting to a total power of 100 megawatts (MW).