vPAC In-person Training Program

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core components of Virtual Protection Automation and Control (vPAC), with this highly specific and hands-on in-person 2-day program, targeted at industry practitioners. Facilitate interactive sessions on vPAC testing, evaluation, and performance benchmarking with leading experts in the field. This training program is conducted at our Campbell CA campus and includes hands-on workshops conducted at the state-of-the-art Advanced Grid Automatic Technology Lab, supported by Intel Corp.

The program aims to provide knowledge necessary to navigate vPAC hardware, grasp the fundamentals of virtualization, containerization and gain insights into IEC 61850 Substation and communication. It will further explore VPR test tools, delving into IEC 61850 and VPR configuration, and various VPR testing methodologies, including real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing using RTDS. Participants will also engage in practical, hands-on training sessions to reinforce their understanding and implementation of VPR.

Training Calendar:

Campbell, CA :      10 – 11 December, 2024

Campbell, CA :      18 – 19 March, 2025

Topics

Here are the key topics covered in the program:

• Overview
  • IEC 61850 Digital Substation
  • vPAC Hardware
  • Virtualization and Containerization
  • Virtual Protection Relay
  • IEC 61850 Communication Protocols
  • IEC 61850 Configuration
  • IEC 61850 Substation Network
• vPAC Test Tools
• Virtual Protection Relay Configuration and Operation
• Testing framework and Test Equipment Setup
• End to End demonstration of VPR
• Performance Testing & Benchmarking
• Hardware-in-the-loop Testing using RTDS