PCI GenTrader Standard Training

Norman, Oklahoma

September 12 – 14

PCI GenTrader is the analytical engine that optimizes a portfolio of generation units with detailed physical characteristics together with load obligations, forward and option power contracts, fuel positions, and transportation constraints.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

PCI GenTrader Concepts

Average Heat Rate vs. Incremental Heat Rate
Economic Dispatch
Unit Commitment

PCI GenTrader Special Applications

Risk Modeling
Stochastic Analysis
Hedging Strategies

PCI GenTrader Business Applications

Market-based Portfolio Optimization
Obligation-based Portfolio Optimization
Fuel Constrained Portfolio Optimization
Ancillary Services Modeling
Block Pricing Analysis
Stress Testing

BENEFITS AND KEY FEATURES

Model representation for combined-cycle and pumped storage units
Simultaneous local and global emission optimization for NOx and SO2
Multi-tier fuel constraint optimizations
Multi-area and multi-commodity capabilities for arbitrage decisions and operations
Integrated platform for deterministic and stochastic simulations
Optimal portfolio selection based on risk/reward criteria
Unified modeling for short-term and long-term studies with recursive adaptation