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Reg Flashcards

1
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ADS

A

System used to dispatch generation and match load.

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2
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When and why was NERC formed?

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In 1968 as a result of the 1965 NE blackout.

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3
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What is FERC responsible for?

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  1. Regulate the interstate transportation of natural gas, oil and electricity
  2. License and inspect hydroelectric projects
  3. Approve the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines, storage facilities, and LNG facilities
  4. Monitor energy markets and companies to protect customers from market manipulation and higher prices
  5. Resolve disputes btw energy companies, other organizations and the public
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4
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FERC Order 888

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Open access rule

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5
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When was FERC order 888 reformed?

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2007

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6
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When did NERC change their name?

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2007

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7
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When did NERC reliability standards become mandatory and enforceable in the US?

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June 2007 in response to the 2003 North Eastern blackout

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8
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List 4 NA Interconnections:

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  1. Eastern
  2. Western
  3. Texas
  4. Quebec
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9
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2 ISO Markets:

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  1. Day Ahead
  2. Real-time
    a. 15 minute
    b. 5 minute
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10
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What registrations does DWR have with NERC?

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GO - generator owner
GOP - generator operator
TO - transmission owner
RP - resource planner

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11
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How long do you have to notify if the AVR is in manual or PSS o/s?

A

30 minutes from when it occurs

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12
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How long do you have to comply with a dispatch?

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10 minutes

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13
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DWR owned transmission lines:

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A. Midway Wheeler Ridge Lines 1 & 2 (230kv)
B. Oroville-Thermalito-Table Mountain Lines 1 & 3 (230kv)
C. Oroville-Table Mountain Line 2

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14
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NERC rules for registering as a GO/GOP

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  1. Individual generator 20MVA+ and directly connected to the BES
  2. Generating plant 75MVA+ aggregate
  3. Any generator that is blackstart capable
  4. Any generator that is deemed integral to the reliability of the BES
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15
Q

T/F

Electricity moves at the speed of light

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True

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16
Q

Which field division doesn’t have any electrical components considered BES?

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SJFD because they have no generation and no BES transmission lines.

17
Q

Over-generation leads to frequencies that are ______ than 60 hz.

A

Higher

18
Q

Under-generation leads to frequencies that are _____ than 60 hz.

A

Lower

19
Q

What ancillary services does DWR bid on the market?

A
  1. Reg-up
  2. Reg-down
  3. Spin-reserve
  4. Non-spin reserve
20
Q

Spin reserve:

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A generator that is synched to the line, can meet it’s MW set point within 10 minutes and has a governor to respond to frequency changes.

21
Q

Energy vs capacity

A

Energy is the amount of electricity a generator produces over a specific period of time.
Capacity is the maximum output a generator can produce, measured in MW.

22
Q

Another name for the 15 minute market:

A

Energy imbalance market

23
Q

What does LMP consist of?

A
  1. congestion
  2. losses
  3. energy
24
Q

What is the market clearing price?

A

The point at which the supply and demand bids are equal.

25
Q

T/F

Congestion is the component of the LMP that is caused by lack of transmission capability and outages.

A

T

26
Q

3 zones in CA:

A
  1. NP 15
  2. SP 15
  3. ZP 26
27
Q

DWR plants that have generators part of the BES:

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Warne
Devil Canyon
Hyatt
Gianelli
Thermalito
28
Q

What is used to ensure you stay within the generator’s capability?

A

D-Curve (capability curve)

29
Q

How long do we have to report a dropped load?

A

10 minutes

30
Q

Entity that is responsible for monitoring compliance with reliability standards?

A

Reliability entity

31
Q

Generator operators must comply with operating instructions unless what is true?

A
  1. violates safety
  2. violates equipment capability
  3. violates regulatory or statutory requirements
32
Q

The entity that operates generating units and performs the functions of supplying energy and interconnected operations services.

A

Generator Operator (GOP)

33
Q

Entity that maintains and owns generators.

A

Generator Owner (GO)

34
Q

The entity that is the highest level of authority who is responsible for the reliable operation of the bulk power system, has the wide area view….

A

Reliability coordinator

35
Q

The entity that owns and maintains transmission facilities.

A

Transmission Owner (TO)

36
Q

The responsible entity that integrates resource plans ahead of time, maintains load-interchange-generation within the BA area, and supports interconnection frequency in real time.

A

Balancing Authority (BA)

37
Q

What OP does DWR refer to when we cannot comply with an operating order?

A

OP-25

38
Q

Describe 3-way communication:

A
  1. Issue
  2. Repeat (clarify if needed)
  3. Confirm (reissue if not understood)

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