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This course provides a comprehensive examination of electric utility supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, as well as the many adjacent technologies, techniques and industry best practices that accompany them. Key topics covered include: SCADA system benefits, building blocks and case studies; introduction to and comparison of communication technologies, protocols and system uses; distribution automation (DA) and advanced distribution management systems (ADMS); advanced applications and integration with other systems such as ADMS, DER, OMS, microgrids and AMI; SCADA architectures (centralized and distributed), grid edge controllers and detailed configuration/management; impact of Internet of Things (IoT) on SCADA’s future, and cyber security best practices.
A student new to SCADA will leave with a thorough understanding of why these systems are so important to reliable grid operation as well as what other technologies and considerations accompany an actual deployment. With new content for 2018, those wishing to build on an existing background in SCADA should expect to learn how other applications utilize the data and facilities in an effective and ever evolving manner. An important component of this class is the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and share experiences/issues with follow classmates. The instructors have more than 60 years combined experience in this area so they will include many “real world” equipment and project examples (utility case studies) to go along with the technology narrative.
Who should attend this course?
- Engineers responsible for designing and implementing a SCADA, communications, or smart grid project, or contributing to its design and implementation
- Non-technical professionals who wish to get an introduction to SCADA and smart grid technologies
- Operators and technicians working with SCADA, communications or smart grid systems
- Project managers
- Engineers and sales personnel working for suppliers and integrators of hardware and software products used in SCADA, communications or smart grid and related fields