Workshop on Safe & Reliable Electrical Distribution Systems for Qatar
DAY ONE
Sunday – December 1, 2019 ⊿
08:00-08:45 · Coffee & Networking
08:45-09:00 · Opening Remarks
Welcome: H.E. Dr. Bart de Groof
Ambassador of Belgium
Dr. Ali Hassan K. Alaboudy
Program Manager, ICT, Qatar National Research Fund
09:00-09:45 · Plenary Session I
Speaker 1: Dr. Dirk Van Hertem
Professor at KU Leuven/EnergyVille
Speaker 2: Dr. Reinhilde D’Hulst
Researcher on Energy Technology, VITO/EnergyVille
Speaker 3: Dr. B. Don Russell
Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University
09:45-10:15 · Kahramaa I
An Overview of the Kahramaa Electrical Distribution System in Qatar
Eng. Manal Hassan Al-Mousawi
Head of Distribution Design and Development
10:15-10:30 · Break
10:30-12:00 · Technical Session 1
Reliable Power Systems Using Maximum Use of System Flexibility
Dr. Dirk Van Hertem ⊿
Professor at KU Leuven/EnergyVille
12:00-13:00 · Lunch
13:00-14:30 · Technical Session 2
Active Distribution Grids
Dr. Reinhilde D’Hulst ⊿
Researcher on Energy Technology, VITO/EnergyVille
14:30-14:45 · Break
14:45-16:15 · Technical Session 3
Real-time Electric Circuit Diagnostics Using Waveform Analytics—Predicting Failures and Preventing Outages, Making the System More Reliable and Safe
Dr. B. Don Russell ⊿
Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University
16:15-16:30 · WRAP UP
16:30 · Day Adjourns
DAY TWO
Monday – December 2, 2019 ⊿
08:00-08:45 · Coffee & Networking
08:45-09:00 · Opening Remarks
Welcome: Dr. Cesar Malave
Dean and CEO, Texas A&M University at Qatar
09:00-09:45 · Plenary Session II
Speaker 1: Dr. Miroslav Begovic
Professor, Texas A&M University
Speaker 2: Dr. Johan Driesen
Professor at KU Leuven/EnergyVille
Speaker 3: Dr. Robert S. Balog
Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
09:45-10:15 · Kahramaa II
Electrical Distribution System Challenges and R&D Priorities in Qatar
Abdul Aziz Ahmed A. Z. Al-Mahmoud
Manager of Production Planning, Water Resources & Business Development
10:15-10:30 · Break
10:30-12:00 · Technical Session 4
Harmonic and Reactive Power Compensation – Improving the Efficiency and Resiliency of the Distribution Network to Cope with Increased Penetration of Distributed Energy Resources including Energy Efficient Appliances, Photovoltaic Systems, Electric Vehicles
Dr. Miroslav Begovic ⊿
Professor and Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University
12:00-13:00 · Lunch
13:00-14:30 · Technical Session 5
Power Electronics as the Enabling Technology for Sustainable Energy
Dr. Johan Driesen ⊿
Professor at KU Leuven/EnergyVille
14:30-14:45 · Break
14:45-16:15 · Technical Session 6
Arc Fault and Flash Detection in Photovoltaic and Building Wiring Systems – Detecting Electrical Safety Problems, Making the Electrical System Safer for the Customer
Dr. Robert S. Balog ⊿
Associate Professor, Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University at Qatar (Joint Appointment)
16:15-16:30 · WRAP UP
16:30 · Day Adjourns
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