Network and FCAS Constraints in the NEM

• Do you need to understand Constraints in order to better carry out your job?
• Do Constraints have an affect on your operations and you're not really sure why?

If you answered yes to either of the above, then read on.

AEMO runs a two-day workshop that offers participants a better understanding of how and why Constraints are used to manage the power system and the effect they may have on the market.

Broadly, the course looks to answer the following questions:

• What are Network and FCAS constraints?
• What are the network characteristics that determine constraints?
• How are constraints derived and formulated?
• What effect do constraints have on dispatch outcomes?
• Where can I go to find out more about how particular constraints affect my organisation?

If you are seeking to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the world of Constraints, then come along to the course.
You will also get a chance to meet other industry people who work in similar roles and share your experiences with them.

Testimonials:

• "Course well structured and covered a hard topic in good detail and kept it interesting."
• "Fantastic venue, good variety of presenters & knowledge information base."
• "Thought the whole conference was done extremely well."
• "Covered nearly all aspects I had an interest in, and catered for all levels of understanding."

The course is being held 3 times in 2010, in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

HOW TO ENROL

Please click >> here to enrol or to waitlist delegates.

The flyer below contains further course information and can also be used to enrol.

Don't hesitate to contact the AEMO Education team via e-mail education@aemo.com.au to find out more about our courses.

We look forward to seeing you on the course !

The AEMO Education Team

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PLEASE NOTE : AEMO's Education program is only offered to staff of registered participants, regulators, jurisdictions, consumer advocates and AEMO-accredited metering service providers. If you are not sure, please contact the AEMO Education team to determine your eligibility to enrol: education@aemo.com.au

FURTHER INFORMATION ON NETWORK AND FCAS CONSTRAINTS IN THE NEM

Course Locations & Dates

City	Date
Sydney	6-7 May 2010
Brisbane	15-16 July 2010
Melbourne	11-12 November 2010

 

Course Target Audience/ Pre-requisites

• Industry workers who want a working-level understanding of Constraints and their impact on the NEM
• No formal course pre-requisites, but we recommend attending An Overview of the NEM first, as this course assumes a basic understanding of the NEM
• No prior reading

Course Content

Day 1

Day 1 looks at Network Constraints: what they are, how they are formulated and the impact they may have on market outcomes.

Session 1 60 minutes	Introduction to the Constraints in the NEM
Session 2 90 minutes	Limitations of the Power System
Session 3 150 minutes	The Formulation of Network Constraints
Session 4 60 minutes	Network Constraints and Dispatch (continues into day 2)

 

Day 2

Day 2 looks at FCAS Constraints: what they are, how they are formulated and the impact they may have on market outcomes.
The second day also gives practical advice on how to analyse constraint information and make it meaningful for business purposes.

Session 4 90 minutes	Network Constraints and Dispatch (continued from day 1)
Session 5 45 minutes	Frequency and FCAS
Session 6 75 minutes	The Formulation of FCAS Constraints
Session 7 75 minutes	FCAS Constraints and Dispatch (continued into day 2)
Session 8 75 minutes	Constraint Information and Analysis