In addition to the Technical Sessions and Committee Meetings, a Workshop and Tutorial Program is scheduled for Monday, May 12th.  The Green Computing Workshop is free for all attendees.  In addition, the tutorial program is free for all students with a full registration.

Workshop #1 (Monday, May 12, 8-5pm): 

Title: Green Computing: Energy/Thermal Management of Data Centers

Overview:

Full-day hybrid workshop to be held as part of the conference.  Click here for more information.

A preliminary list of topics to be discussed include: 

1. Types of Data Centers
2. Core Component of the Data Center
3. Operation of Data Centers
4. Power Consumption Pattern of the Data Center
   • Energy Management of the Data Center
     • Source
     • Strategies for Optimization
   • Thermal Management of the Data Center
     • Efficient Cooling System
     • Heat Reuse and Recycling (Thermal Storage, Heat Pump, etc)
5. Grid Disturbances and Ride Through Capability of the Data Center
   • Frequency and Voltage Ride Through Requirement
   • Applicable Standards to Guide the Data Center Response During Disturbance (IEEE Std. 1547, IEC 62040-3, etc)
   • Applicability of the ITI (Information Technology Industry Council) Curve, also known as the CBEMA (Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Association) Curve to Data Center Response During Disturbance
   • Testing and Validation Standards for Voltage and Frequency Ride Through of the Data Center
   • Reconnection of the Converter Based Load
   • The need for Standards
6. Strategies, and challenges in building and operating a Net Zero Carbon Emission Data Center
   • Energy Efficiency Improvements
   • Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Capture 
   • 100% Renewable Energy Sourcing
   • Energy Storage and Backup Power
   • Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials
   • Sustainable Water and Heat Management
   • Road map for a Net Zero Carbon Emission Data Center

Tutorial #1 (Monday, May 12, 8-12pm): 

Title: AC Generator Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

Overview:

This tutorial will focus on the protection of AC synchronous generators used in industrial and commercial cogeneration and standby power applications using microprocessor-based multi-function protective relays, drawing on material from IEEE C37.102 – Guide for AC Generator Protection. It will focus primarily on medium voltage applications but is also relevant to protection of large low-voltage machines. The principles of operation and performance characteristics of synchronous generators will be reviewed including the effect of machine reactances, time constants, and neutral grounding methods on available short circuit current. Typical instrument transformer configurations and control schematics for generator circuit breakers will be presented. Use and interpretation of manufacturer’s alternator data sheets in relay settings will be discussed, and recommendations will be provided for selection and setting of relay elements to protect the generator against thermal damage, electrical fault, and abnormal system conditions. Coordination of generator protection with prime mover controls and downstream system protection will also be discussed.

Tutorial #2 (Monday, May 12, 1-5pm): 

Title: An Overview of Shore-to-Ship Power

Overview:

This tutorial will cover the history of shore power design starting at the time when there were no industry standards or recommended design practice guidelines for the industry to use shore power.  As ships go from one port to another port within and from one country to another it became clear that development of new standards should be international standard.  This tutorial will provide an overview of the shore power standards, the design philosophy behind them, and the various advances in shore to ship power technology.