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Ahmed Madhoun (Kuwait)
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  1. ethernet
    a type of network technology for local area networks
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  2. control center
    the operational center for a group of related activities
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  3. power system
    a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  4. power grid
    a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  5. mew
    cry like a cat
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  6. outage
    a period when something temporarily stops working
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  7. optimize
    make optimal; get the most out of; use best
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  8. supervisory
    of or limited to or involving supervision
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  9. grid
    a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  10. overload
    place too much a burden on
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  11. bandwidth
    a data transmission rate
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  12. connectivity
    the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  13. Siemens
    German electrical engineer (1816-1892)
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  14. Kuwait
    an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  15. overloaded
    loaded past capacity
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  16. footprint
    a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  17. minimize
    make small or insignificant
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  18. upgrade
    rate higher; raise in value
    These were later upgraded.
  19. entitle
    give the right to
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  20. minimal
    the least possible
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  21. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  22. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  23. network
    an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  24. monitoring
    the act of observing something
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  25. executing
    putting a condemned person to death
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  26. monitor
    someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  27. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  28. balancing
    getting two things to correspond
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  29. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  30. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  31. smart
    characterized by quickness and ease in learning
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  32. presentation
    the act of formally giving something, as a prize
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  33. infrastructure
    the basic features of a system or organization
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  34. Energy
    the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  35. intervention
    the act of putting something between two things
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  36. execute
    put in effect
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  37. auto
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  38. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  39. control
    power to direct or determine
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  40. accord
    concurrence of opinion
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  41. gap
    an open or empty space in or between things
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  42. evolution
    sequence of events involved in the development of a species
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  43. source
    the place where something begins
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  44. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  45. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  46. reduce
    make smaller
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  47. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  48. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  49. establish
    set up or found
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  50. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  51. potential
    existing in possibility
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  52. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  53. route
    an established line of travel or access
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  54. entitled
    qualified for by right according to law
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  55. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  56. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  57. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  58. self
    your consciousness of your own identity
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  59. ability
    the quality of having the means or skills to do something
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  60. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    In 1980, the National Control Center (NCC) was built, followed by the Shuaiba DCC in 1988.
  61. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  62. energy
    forceful exertion
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  63. gas
    state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  64. staff
    a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    Nawara Fattahova, Staff Writer
    Kuwaittimes
  65. project
    a planned undertaking
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  66. writer
    a person who is able to write and has written something
    Nawara Fattahova, Staff Writer
    Kuwaittimes
  67. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  68. add
    join or combine or unite with others
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  69. needs
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  70. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  71. and how
    an expression of emphatic agreement
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  72. path
    an established line of travel or access
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  73. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  74. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  75. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  76. end
    either extremity of something that has length
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  77. warm
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  78. oil
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  79. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  80. built
    having a substance added to increase effectiveness
    In 1980, the National Control Center (NCC) was built, followed by the Shuaiba DCC in 1988.
  81. changed
    made or become different in nature or form
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  82. sun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  83. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  84. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  85. use
    put into service
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  86. wind
    air moving from high pressure to low pressure
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  87. future
    the time yet to come
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  88. society
    an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
    This system will allow society to optimize the use of energy sources and minimize Kuwait’s environmental footprint.
  89. spoke
    a rod joining the hub of a wheel to the rim
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  90. according
    in agreement with
    According to this presentation, the Supervisory Control Center Jabriya was established in 1972.
  91. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
    In 1980, the National Control Center (NCC) was built, followed by the Shuaiba DCC in 1988.
  92. change
    become different in some particular way
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  93. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    These were later upgraded.
  94. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  95. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  96. new
    not of long duration
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  97. age
    how long something has existed
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  98. speak
    use language
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  99. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  100. need
    require or want
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  101. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    These were later upgraded.
  102. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  103. also
    in addition
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  104. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  105. company
    an institution created to conduct business
    Ulrich Reissig, AG of Siemens, the company in charge of executing this project held a presentation entitled ‘Power System Control in Kuwait – Supervisory Control to Smart Grid.’
  106. within
    on the inside
    He also spoke about the benefits of a future End to End IP/Ethernet communication infrastructure within MEW network and the new SDH/PDH network of MEW.
  107. air
    a mixture of gases required for breathing
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  108. help
    give assistance; be of service
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
  109. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
    He explained the path that MEW needs to follow: Auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts any source of fuel (oil, gas, sun, wind) and transforms it into a consumer’s end use (air condition, light, warm water) with minimal human intervention.
  110. part
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
    It is a grid that has the ability to sense when a part of its system is overloaded and re-routes power to reduce that overload and prevent a potential outage situation,” he added.
  111. between
    in the interval
    Reissig also explained the ‘Evolution of Communication Networks,’ and how it changed from heterogeneous communication networks with gaps in capacity and bandwidth to homogeneous smart grid communication network with IP / Ethernet connectivity between all components.
  112. say
    utter aloud
    Smart grid helps managing the challenges of the New Energy Age in Kuwait,” said Reissig.
Created on 五月 14, 2011

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