PEO York Chapter : Introduction to Power System Studies

Event Information:

This presentation explores the evolution of power system studies, from their early days to the transformative impact of affordable computing. It examines the development of analysis software, the expansion of capabilities, and the growing study requirements driven by new power electronics devices, renewable energy sources, and inverter-based resources (IBRs). With increasing mandates from grid operators, transmission owners, and distribution owners, new static, dynamic, and transient study categories have emerged. Key study types, including frequency and time domain analyses, will be discussed, followed by a Q&A session.

Agenda:

6:30 - 6:35 pm   Opening Remarks

6:35 - 7:30 pm   Presentation

7:30 - 8:00 pm   Q & A

8:00 - 8:30 pm   Professional Networking

Our Speaker:

Mehrdad Rostami, P.Eng., Ph.D, SMIEEE

Senior Manager, PSC Consulting Company

Mehrdad Rostami has over 30 years of experience in engineering, spanning the utilities and industrial sectors. He authored or co-authored more than 70 papers and presentations in engineering journals, conferences, and seminars. As a senior member of IEEE and holding a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, Mehrdad possesses in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and renewable energy, as well as comprehensive experience and expertise in high-level power system transient modeling, analysis, and study. Mehrdad served as the vice chair of the IEEE Smart Grid Bulletin for four years and manages the IEEE Smart Grid Telegram channel, which has approximately 3,000 members. He is licensed as a professional engineer in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. Mehrdad serves as a senior Manager at PSC Consulting Company, leading the Power Network North American (PNNA) team of 30 professionals who provide system studies and engineering services to numerous North American clients, including large-scale developers, ISOs, and utilities.