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Protecting Instrumentation in Extreme Climates
Many locations for field-based process instrumentation equipment in Eurasia can present the most extreme climatic conditions. Providing high quality environmental protection for such applications benefits greatly from experience. Download this free white paper from Intertec to find out more.
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Fire Protection for Process Valves
The continued operation of valves during the early stages of a fire event in an oil, gas or chemical facility is usually a critical element of response strategies, in order to stop the process from feeding the flames with large quantities of flammable materials. Hydrocarbon-based fires in particular present a major problem for plant designers, as the rate of temperature rise in a fire can be extreme, reaching over 1,000ºC within a few minutes. Download this free white paper from Intertec to find out more.
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Energy Exemplar Products and Services Brochure
Energy Exemplar has released a products and services brochure. Please download this free brochure to find out more.
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PLEXOS® for Power Systems Brochure
PLEXOS® for Power Systems (PLEXOS® Desktop Edition) proven power market simulation software uses cutting-edge mathematical programming and stochastic optimisation techniques, combined with the latest user-interface and data handling approaches to provide the most comprehensive, easy-to-use robust analytical framework for power market modellers. Download this free brochure to find out more.
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WECC Term Information Sheet
Energy Exemplar has released a WECC term information sheet. Please download this free document to find out more.
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Improved Transmission Representations in Oligopolistic Market Models: Quadratic Losses, Phase Shifters, and DC Lines
Practical models of competition among power generators who possess market power have generally had to use simplified models of transmission costs and constraints in order to be tractable. In particular, the linearized dc load flow model has been popular in complementarity and other types of oligopoly models. In this paper, we show how such models can be generalized to include quadratic losses, controllable DC lines, and phase shifting transformers.
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An Introduction to Variable Energy Resource Integration Analysis
This white paper will provide a high-level summary of how a balancing area or governmental authority can gain a significantly increased understanding of operating sufficiency and integration costs with the PLEXOS® software model and highly-experienced consulting personnel.
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Reduced Network Modelling of WECC as a Market Design Prototype
This study utilizes a 240-bus model as a realistic test system for the California and WECC market. Demand response and energy storage technologies are important contributors to the flexibility that will be needed in future markets, and provide an illustration of this analysis.
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Recognition of Extended Dispatch Horizons in California’s Energy Markets
Effective in 2009, the California ISO launched a new market structure that combines advanced unit commitment and dispatch processes with recognition of physical characteristics of the transmission system and generation resources. California’s upcoming implementation of aggressive targets for renewable energy will result in new, profound changes in markets and system operations. The CAISO is responding by making additional improvements in its unit commitment processes.
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Management of Available Transfer Capability with Growth in Renewable Resources
The California ISO’s functions include energy and related markets that provide non-discriminatory access to transmission facilities that have been placed under the CAISO’s operational control. The calculations of available transfer capability (ATC), and management of market schedules to remain within ATC, are critical parts of the CAISO’s functions. This paper describes these functions. An emerging challenge in management of California’s transmission grid is an increasing reliance on renewable generation, to achieve aggressive targets to reduce the current heavy reliance on natural gas as a fuel for electric generation and to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, which will result in profound changes in markets and system operations.
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