WASP IV Training Course
With the aim to increase the knowledge of Resource Planning experts employed in EPS and corresponding departments to create and control the preparation of the mid-term and long-term development plans with WASP IV software tool, the training course is organized from February until May 2013 and within it, the following is presented:
- Capabilities of the software tool,
- Preparation and application of the input data,
- Application of the tool,
- Interpretation and analyses of the results
- Presentation of different projects realized by WASP IV software package
Beside knowledge transfer through presentations of the tool’s characteristics and capabilities, training course program envisages active participation of the experts employed in EPS (hands-on training course) in preparation of the illustrative example of the long-term development plan for EPS based on available input data. This will assure that experts of EPS will be trained to continue with regular updating of development plans and preparation of the new ones taking into account changes of relevant parameters.
Training course encompasses next parts:
A. Process of long-term development planning
1. Goals of the power system long-term development planning
2. Methodology and approach
B. WASP IV software tool - general
1. Characteristics of the software tool and its structure
2. Examples of the WASP IV application
C. WASP IV software tool - modules and application
Sessions are organized once a week and each time new date is agreed and tasks in preparation of the input data are defined with the aim to realize the illustrative example of the EPS long-term development plan.