[ RadSafe ] FW: Wind Energy in the U.S.A. and Abroad

[Dukelow, James S Jr]

Since wind energy has popped up on RADSAFE recently, a few RADSAFErs may
be both interested and able to attend this LOCAL meeting -- local to the
Tri-Cities area in South Central Washington State.

Best regards.

Jim Dukelow
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA
Jim.dukelow at pnl.gov

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Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 2:55 PM
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Subject: Wind Energy in the U.S.A. and Abroad

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Reminder: IEEE Richland Section & Benton-Franklin County Bar Association
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IEEE Richland Power Engineering Chapter
April 21st, 2006 Meeting at WSU Tri-Cities with presentations:

"Wind Energy in the U.S.A. and Abroad"
   Wind energy has the potential to become a major source of energy for
the nation.  The wind community has set a goal of 100 gigawatts (GW) of
installed capacity by the year 2020 but today wind energy comprises only
a small fraction of the total energy generated in the U.S.  This lecture
will provide an overview of wind energy including:

* Wind energy basics.
* Wind energy development worldwide and in the USA (installed capacity,
potential, trends, and state renewable portfolio standards). 
* Wind energy comparison with the other type of generation resources.
* Wind generators. Off-shore and in-land wind generators.
* Newer types of wind generators and major manufacturers.
* Selecting sites for new generators, wind studies, and grid
interconnection issues.
* Power system impacts of wind generators.
* Special programs to accommodate more wind generation.
* Wind generation forecasting and major providers of forecasting
services.
* Some recent studies on wind generation issues.
* Organizations advocating wind energy.
* Major conferences.
* Recommended literature.
By
Yuri Makarov
   Dr. Yuri V. Makarov is a Staff Scientist at Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory conducting research in electric grid stability and
renewable resources.  Yuri received his M. Sc. degree in Computers and
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute
(now St. Petersburg State Technical University), Russia and was an
Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Power Systems and
Networks. Yuri's professional experience includes senior engineering
work at the Transmission Planning Department, Southern Company Services,
Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, a senior engineering position at the
California Independent System Operator, Folsom, California and research
at the University of Newcastle, University of Sydney, Australia, and
Howard University.  Yuri was a member of the California Energy
Commission Methods Group developing the Renewable Portfolio Standard for
California; member of Advisory Committee for the EPRI/CEC project
developing short-term and long-term wind generation fo

"EIT and PE Exams"
   Earning a professional engineering license is a major milestone in a
power system engineer's career.  By law, many states require engineers
to be licensed in order to practice.  A PE license is a mark of
professionalism and demonstrates accomplished professional performance
and knowledge in one's chosen profession.  The path to obtaining
licensure includes four steps: graduation, FE exam, work experience, and
PE exam.  In this presentation the requirements for obtaining a PE
license will be discussed including preparation and taking of the FE
exam and the PE exam.  The Richland chapter of the Power Engineering
Society will be offering a series of lectures for preparing for the
exams.  Details of this lecture series will be described.
By
Martin Stoddard, PE
   Martin Stoddard is a staff scientist at Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory.  He has BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from
Oregon State University and the University of Washington, respectively.
Martin conducts research in the Energy and Engineering group at PNNL in
areas of power system performance and controls.  Martin was a U.S. Navy
submarine officer and a power systems engineering consultant prior to
joining the PNNL team. As a consultant he performed numerous power
system studies for utility and industrial clients and he designed and
integrated municipal SCADA systems. Mr. Stoddard is a licensed
Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon and a senior member of the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Location: 	Washington State University, Tri-Cities Campus  (see
detailed directions on the 4th page) 
      Room 208 in East Wing (see map below)
      2710 University Dr., 
      Richland, WA
      
Time and 		Friday, April 21, 2006
Schedule: 		5:30 pm Social Hour
      6:00 pm Dinner - Pizza (provided) 
      6:30 pm Meeting/EIT-PE Presentation
      7:00 pm Wind Energy Presentation

Cost:                            IEEE Student Members, free
                                     Non-IEEE-member Students and IEEE
Members, $5
                                     Guests, $7

RSVP:                         Henry Huang, (509)372-6781,
zhenyu.huang at pnl.gov 
                                     or Marty Stoddard, (509)372-6892,
martin.stoddard at pnl.gov 
                                     by April 20, 2006 
		*A reservation made is a reservation paid.

Driving Directions
>From Pullman: Take US-195 to Colfax. Turn left on WA-26 and go to
Washtucna. At Washtucna turn left onto WA-260, going to Connel. Head
Southwest on US-395 for 43 miles. Exit US-395 via ramp at sign reading
"To US-395 South to Umatilla / Yakima" and go Southwest for 0.4 miles.
Continue on I-182,US-12 and go West for 9 miles. Exit I-182,US-12 via
ramp at sign reading "Exit 5B Geo. Washington Way" and continue on
George Washington Way and go North for 4.8 miles. Turn right on Sprout
Rd. Turn left on into the campus parking lot. Or, to park at the
Consolidated Information Center (CIC) Bldg., enter the campus off GW Way
at the next right, First Street then turn right at University Drive.

>From Spokane: Take I-90,US-395 and go Southwest for 59 miles. Exit I-90,
US-395 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 220 US-395 S to Ritzville / Pasco"
and go West for 1.5 miles. Bear left on US-395 and go Southwest for 72
miles. Exit US-395 via ramp at sign reading "To US-395 South to Umatilla
/ Yakima" and go Southwest for 0.4 miles. Continue on I-182,US-12, going
West for 9 miles. Exit I-182,US-12 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 5B
Geo. Washington Way" and continue on George Washington Way, going North
for 4.8 miles. Turn right on Sprout Rd. Turn left on into the campus
parking lot. Or, to park at the Consolidated Information Center (CIC)
Bldg., enter campus at the next right of GW Way at First Street, turn
right at University Drive.

>From the Tri-City Airport: Take 20th Avenue south from the airport to
I-182. Following the sign for Richland, going West for 8 miles. Exit
I-182, US-12 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 5B Geo. Washington Way" and
continue on George Washington Way, going North for 4.8 miles. Turn right
on Sprout Rd. Turn left into the campus parking lot. Or, to park at the
Consolidated Information Center (CIC) Bldg., enter the campus off GW Way
at the next right, First Street, and then turn right at University
Drive.

>From Vancouver: Drive East on I-84 to Umatilla. Exit I-84 via ramp at
sign reading "Exit 179 I-82 W to Hermiston / Umatilla." Go north on
I-82,US-12. Exit I-82,US-12 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 102 I-182 E /
US-12 E to Richland / Pasco." . Exit I-182,US-12 via ramp at sign
reading "Exit 5B Geo. Washington Way" and continue on George Washington
Way and go North for 4.8 miles. Turn right on Sprout Rd. Turn left on
into the campus parking lot. Or, to park at the Consolidated Information
Center (CIC) Bldg., enter campus of GW Way at the next right, First
Street and turn right at University Drive.

>From Yakima: Take I-82 South. Exit I-82,US-12 via ramp at sign reading
"Exit 102 I-182 E / US-12 E to Richland / Pasco." . Exit I-182, US-12
via ramp at sign reading "Exit 5B Geo. Washington Way" and continue on
George Washington Way, going North for 4.8 miles. Turn right on Sprout
Rd. Turn left into the campus parking lot. Or, to park at the
Consolidated Information Center (CIC) Bldg., enter campus off GW Way at
the next right, First Street and turn right at University Drive.

>From Vantage, Highway 240: Coming East from Vantage, turn left at
traffic light onto Stevens Drive, drive one mile and turn right at First
Street, cross George Washington Way on First Street, then turn right at
University Drive into the campus.

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