Conference - April 21-24XXX Exposition - April 22-24
Technical Panel Sessions
Includes paper presentations
Tuesday-Thursday, April 22-24 (Ongoing)
Technical panel sessions are scheduled each day of the conference from Tuesday, April 22 to Thursday, April 24. Panel sessions are an important and integral part of the technical program. Dozens of panel sessions have been organized by the various PES technical committees and will be chaired by recognized experts in the field. Registered conference attendee badges are required for entrance to the Panel Sessions.
PN01: Transmission Planning
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Planning and Implementation
Committee
Track: Transmission and distribution system planning and
implementation
Chair: Don Morrow, Quanta Technology
PAPERS AND AUTHORS:
08TD0191 Review of Reactive Power Planning: Objectives, Constraints, and Algorithms
Preprint Number: [TPWRS-00044-2007]
W. ZHANG, The University of Tennessee
F. LI, The University of Tennessee
L. TOLBERT, The University of Tennessee
08TD0617 Risk-based Var Expansion Planning
Y. LI, Iowa State University
J. MCCALLEY, Iowa State University
08TD0725 Voltage Stability Constrained Optimal Power Flow (VSCOPF)
with Two Sets of Variables (TSV) for Reactive Power Planning
W. ZHANG, The University of Tennessee
F. LI, The University of Tennessee
L. TOLBERT, The University of Tennessee
08TD0186 DCOPF-Based LMP Simulation: Algorithm, Comparison with ACOPF, and Sensitivity
Preprint Number: [TPWRS-00743-2006]
F. LI, The University of Tennessee
R. BO, The University of Tennessee
08TD0447 Using Bacterial Chemotaxis Method for Reactive Power Optimization
H. WEI, Ph.D student
08TD0604 Developing a Comprehensive Methodology for Valuating
Transmission Impacts for New Generation Developments
B. RAY, Southern California Edison
M. BJELOGRLIC, Southern California
Edison
B. HANEY, Utility System Efficiencies, Inc.
PNO2: Distribution Planning
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Planning and Implementation
Committee
Track: Transmission and distribution system planning and
implementation
Chair: Richard Brown, Quanta Technology
PAPERS AND AUTHORS:
08TD0651 Potentials for asset optimizations in low and medium
voltage networks through grid oriented feeding of distributed
generation
M. PIELKE, Technical University of
Braunschweig
M. KURRAT, Technical University of
Braunschweig
08TD0685 A Methodology for Electrical Energy Forecast and its Spatial Allocation over Developing Boroughs
R. VASQUEZ-ARNEZ, University of Sao Paulo
R. CASOLARI, University of Sao Paulo
08TD0304 Hurricane Simulation for Florida Utility Damage Assessment
L. XU, Quanta Technology
R. BROWN, Quanta Technology
08TD0192 An Analytical Method for Optimum Maintenance of Substations
H. GE, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
S. ASGARPOOR, University of Nebraska-
Lincoln
08TD0053 Capacity Benefit Margin Assessment Based on Multi-area Reliability Exponential Analytic Model
S. RONGFU, State Key Laboratory of Power
Systems, Dept of Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing
C. LIN, State Key Laboratory of Power
Systems, Dept of Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing
S. YUANZHANG, State Key Laboratory of
Power Systems, Dept of Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing
S. YONGHUA, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu
Province, P.R.China
08TD0557 Multi Objective Distributed Generation Planning in Liberalized
Electricity Markets
A. SOROUDI, Sharif University of Technology
M. EHSAN, Sharif University of Technology
PN03: Advances in Electric Machinery
Tuesday, April 22, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sponsored By: Electric Machinery Committee
Track: Electric machines and drives in distribution systems
Chair: Professor Osama Mohammed, Florida International
University
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0584 A 3-D Magnetostatic Analysis and Calculation
of Parameters in End Region of an Induction Machine
R. LIN, Helsinki University of Technology
A. ARKKIO, Helsinki University of
Technology
08TD0565 Effect of Fuzzy Logic-Controlled SMES on
Damping Turbine Generator Shaft Torsional Oscillations During
Unsuccessful Reclosing
M. ALI, Changwon National University
08TD0190 Characteristic Study for Integration of Fixed and
Variable Speed Wind Turbines into Transmission Grid
S. LI, University of Alabama
T. HASKEW, University of Alabama
R. CHALLOO, Texas A&M University-
Kingsville
08TD0310 Hexagram Rectifier Active Front End of Hexagram
Inverter for Medium Voltage Variable Speed Drives
J. WEN, University of California, Irvine
K. SMEDLEY, University of California, Irvine
PN04: Gas Insulated Substation (GIS)
Tuesday, 22 April, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sponsored By: Substations Committee
Track: Transformers, circuit breakers, cables, insulators,
switchgear, fuses, towers, poles, and conductors
Chair: Hermann Koch, Siemens AG
Panel Summary: The GIS panel discussion reflects theincreasing need of information about this technology in NorthAmerica. Based on a tutorial created by the GIS subcommitteewithin the substations committee this panel discussion isfocused to pass mainly practical information to engineerswho are using or might use GIS technology today or in thenear future.
After almost ten tutorials held around the U.S.the high interest in participation will be the forum for ainteresting discussion in Chicago. The panelists representmajor manufacturers and experienced users.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0786 Overview GIS
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
08TD0785 GIS
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
P. BOLIN, Mitsubishi MEPPI
08TD0788 GIS Applications
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
M. ETTER, ABB
08TD0789 MTS
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
W. DEGEN, Siemens AG
PN05: HVDC System Solutions: Read Me First
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Transmission and distribution system planning and
implementation
Chair: Brian Johnson, University of Idaho
Panel Summary: There has been a renewed interest in the application of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)transmission schemes in recent years. This session introduces fundamental concepts of HVDC transmission schemes, but not through a deluge of complicated circuits. Among the presentations will be a discussion of what HVDC schemes canand cannot do along with an overview of HVDC fundamentals.Another presentation will include an overview of someexisting HVDC applications, centered on the Pacific HVDCIntertie, with discussion of the benefits of these projects.Presenters will discuss 800kV HVDC transmission systems.The presentations are tutorial in nature and do not presume familiarity with power electronics. It is intended that these sessions will provide the background material that enables attendees to proceed comfortably to the more technically advanced presentations in this meeting.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0776 HVDC Transmission Overview
M. BAHRMAN, ABB
08TD0382 800-kV HVDC Transmission Systems
S. MARUVADA, Consultant
08TD0601 Advances in HVDC Technology as applied to the Pacific HVDC Intertie
W. LITZENBERGER, Retired
08TD0361 Xiangjiaba-Shanghai Highest Power of UHVDC ready for implementation
Q. YUAN, State Grid Co. of China
PN06: Power Quality Solutions from Both Sides: Supply and
Utilization
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Power quality
Chairs: Dave Mueller, Electrotek Concepts & Dan Sabin,
EPRI
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0468 Application of Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices
R. HOTCHKISS, Surge Suppression
Incorporated
08TD0469 Eliminating Harmonic Neutral Current Problems
M. LOWENSTEIN, Harmonics Limited
08TD0704 Evaluating the Energy Savings Claims of PQ Solutions
B. HOWE, Electric Power Research
Institute
08TD0710 Application of Voltage Sag Mitigation Devices
V. PRYDE, VECTEK Electronics
08TD0715 Eliminating Harmonic Problems Caused by VFDs
J. HOUDEK, ARTECHE PQ, Inc.
08TD0717 Line-Interactive Electrical Power Management Technologies
of the Future
W. HEDDERICH, American West
Corporation
PN07: Lightning Performance of Overhead Lines
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Reliability
Chair: John S. McDaniel, National Grid
Panel Summary: Lightning is a major root cause of momentary and sustained outages on transmission and distribution systems. With an increasing emphasis on power quality issues, it can be cost-effective to make improvements in line insulation or to apply line surge arresters. Each panelist will focus on a different aspect: low-cost ways to improve impulse strength to meet induced overvoltage requirements, methods to evaluate the electrical duty of arresters on shielded and unshielded lines, and advice from user experiences to ensure that effective improvements also have a long service life.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0225 Mitigating Lightning Outages on 138 kVTransmission Lines
S. LODWIG, Sargent & Lundy LLC
08TD0508 Long Term Analysis Of Line Arrester Application Field Study
W. ZESSIN, ComEd
J. MCDANIEL, Nationalgrid
08TD0695 Electrical Performance of Fiberglass Crossarm in Distribution
and Transmission Lines
S. GRZYBOWSKI, Mississippi State
University
T. DISYADEJ, Mississippi State University
08TD0634 A Study on lightning protection of 110kV transmission Line in Qinghai-Tibet Railway
R. LI, Southwest Jiaotong University
G. WU, Southwest Jiaotong University
X. CAO, Southwest Jiaotong University
X. REN, Southwest Jiaotong University
S. LI, Southwest Jiaotong University
08TD0640 Update from the Weather Normalization Task Force
T. SHORT, Electric Power Research
Institute (EPRI)
PN08 Practical Applications of Intelligent Data Mining in
Power Distribution Systems
Tuesday, April 22, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Analysis, Computing, and
Economics Committee
Track: Application software for power systems
Chair: Germano Lambert-Torres, University Itajuba, BRAZIL
Panel Summary: This panel describes recent advances in intelligent data mining for distribution systems. Related topics such as cybersecurity for power system data are also discussed
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD022 Improving a Methodology to Extract Rules to Identify
Attacks in Power System Critical Infrastructure: New Results
M. COUTINHO, Federal University of
Itajuba
G. LAMBERT-TORRES, Federal University
of Itajuba
L. BORGES DA SILVA, Federal University
of Itajuba
J. BORGES DA SILVA, Federal University
of Itajuba
J. CABRAL NETO, Rondonia Power
Company
H. LAZAREK, Technical University of
Dresden
08TD0649 Data Mining techniques application in Power
Distribution utilities
S. RAMOS, ISEP
Z. VALE, ISEP
08TD0136 Development of a Multi-layer Genetic Algorithm for
Maintenance Scheduling in Power Systems
M. NEGNEVITSKY, University of
Tasmania
G. KELAREVA, CSIRO
08TD0449 Evaluation of Harmonic Trends using Statistical
Process Control Methods
S. SANTOSO, University of Texas at Austin
M. MCGRANAGHAN, EPRI
D. SABIN, EPRI
08TD0653 Fraud Detection in High Voltage Electricity Consumers
Using Data Mining
J. CABRAL, UFMS
J. PINTO, UFMS
E. MARTINS, UFMS
A. PINTO, Environmental Protection
Agency of Mato Grosso do Sul State
08TD0386 A Data Mining Technique for Three-Phase Distribution
Network Voltage Control
H. MORI, Meiji University
K. SHIMOMUGI, Meiji University
Y. UMEZAWA, Meiji University
PN09 Misc. Topics in T&D Planning
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Planning and Implementation
Committee
Track: Transmission and distribution system planning and
implementation
Chair: Bob Fletcher, Snohomish County PUD #1
PAPERS AND AUTHORS:
08TD0211 Fuzzy Controlled Genetic AlgorithmFor Environmental/Economic Dispatch with Shunt FACTS Devices
M. BELKACEM, University of Biskra
M. BELKACEM, University of Biskra
08TD0083 HVDC with Voltage Source Converters - A Powerful Standby Black Start Facility
Y. JIANG-HAFNER, ABB Power Systems
L. RONSTROM, ABB Power Systems
Y. JIANG-HAFNER, ABB Power Systems
H. DUCHEN, ABB Power Systems
M. KARLSSON, ABB Power Systems
08TD0337 Longitudinal Induction Voltage Measurement
S. SHARAFI, Western Power
08TD0647 Construction of UHV AC and DC Test Bases in China
D. HUANG, School of Electrical
Engineering
J. RUAN, School of Electrical Engineering
08TD0347 Generation Expansion Planning Based on Multi-area Reliability Exponential Analytic Model and Emission Control
S. RONGFU, State Key Laboratory of
Power Systems,
Dept of Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing
C. LIN, State Key Laboratory of Power
Systems, Dept of Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing
S. YUANZHANG, State Key Laboratory of
Power Systems, Dept of Electrical
Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing
S. YONGHUA, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu
Province, P.R.China
08TD0564 Electric Power Delivery to Big Cities
Z. CHOUDHRY, Commonwealth Edison
PN10: FACTS/Power Electronics Applications to Improve
Power System Dynamic Performance–Part I
Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON
Sponsored By: Power System Dynamic Performance
Committee
Track: FACTS and HVDC
Chair: John Paserba, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Panel Summary: In the evolving utility environment, financial and market forces are, and will continue to, demand a more optimal and profitable operation of the power system. Now, more than ever, advanced technologies are paramount for the reliable and secure operation of power systems. To achieve both operational reliability and financial profitability, it has become clear that more efficient utilization and control of the existing transmission system infrastructure is required. Power electronics based equipment–including traditional equipment applied in new ways–has been termed Flexible AC Transmission Systems-FACTS, and can provide proven technical solutions to address these new operating challenges being presented today. FACTS technologies allow for improved transmission system operation with minimal infrastructure investment, environmental impact, and implementation time compared to the construction of new transmission lines. This Panel Session presents and explores several recent successful applications of FACTS/Power Electronic equipment.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0596 How the Lake Bonney Wind Farm Met ESCOSA’s,
NEMMCO’s, and ElectraNet’s Rigorous Interconnecting Requirements
J. DIAZ DE LEON II, American
Superconductor Inc.
B. KEHRLI, American Superconductor Inc.
A. ZALAY, National Power & Babcock
Brown
08TD0606 De-icer Installation at Lévis substation on Hydro
Québec’s High Voltage System
N. KIRBY, AREVA T&D Inc.
C. HORWILL, AREVA T&D Ltd.
H. BILODEAU, Hydro Québec
M. GRANGER, Hydro Québec
G. MOREAU, Hydro Québec
D. GALIBOIS, Hydro Québec
08TD0626 Dynamic Voltage Support with the Rector SVC in
California’s San Joaquin Valley
D. SULLIVAN, MEPPI
J. PASERBA, MEPPI
T. CROASDAILE, MEPPI
R. PAPE, MEPPI
M. TAKEDA, MELCO
S. YASUDA, MELCO
Y. KONO, MELCO
K. TEMMA, MELCO
A. JOHNSON, SCE
R. TUCKER, SCE
T. TRAN, SCE
08TD0593 Application of SVCs by CenterPoint Energy to Address Voltage Stability Issues: Planning and Design Considerations
W. WOITT, CenterPoint Energy
A. BENITEZ, CenterPoint Energy
D. MERCADO, CenterPoint Energy
F. SCHETTLER, Siemens AG
H. TYLL, Siemens AG
R. NAGEL, Siemens AG
B. GEMMELL, Siemens PT&D Inc.
T. SAVOIE, Siemens PT&D Inc.
PN11: Advances in Distribution System Analysis
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Sponsored By: Power System Analysis, Computing, and
Economics Committee
Track: Application software for power systems
Chair: Roger C. Dugan, EPRI
Panel Summary: This panel presents recent advances in distribution system analysis. A new way of allocating the loads for power flow analysis is presented. Advancements in incorporating dynamics analysis for distributed generation is another subject. A new test feeder case for analyzing neutralto-earth voltage is also presented.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0162 Load Allocation Based Upon Automatic Meter Readings
W. KERSTING, Milsoft Utility Solutions
H. PHILLIPS, WH Power Consuntants
08TD0576 Dynamic Behavior of Distribution Systems with
Distributed Generation
A. MORCHED, CYME International T&D
08TD0683 Solving the NEV Test Case Using the Current Injection
Full-Newton Power Flow
D. PENIDO, Eletrobras
L. ARAUJO, Petrobras
S. CARNEIRO JR, Federal University of
Rio de Janeiro
J. PEREIRA, Federal University of Juiz de
Fora
PN12: Preventing Electrical Pollution from Entering the
Power System
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Power quality
Chair: Dennis Hansen, Pacificorp
Panel Summary: Voltage sags, waveform distortion, and voltage fluctuations are all unwanted quantities that can “pollute” our power systems. What’s better–to let these things happen and then clean them up, or to not let them into the system in the first place? The answer is obvious: don’t let them in. But how do you do this when they largely are caused by your customers? This panel session will discuss the strategies, emerging tools, and techniques to do this.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0164 Electrical Pollution–What Is It and How
Do You Prevent It?
D. HANSEN, PacifiCorp
08TD0307 Preventing Electrical Pollution
J. ROHOLT, Idaho Power Co.
08TD0686 Working with Customers to Control Electrical Pollution
F. DAGHER, National Grid
T. ROUGHAN, National Grid
08TD0700 The Electrical Pollution Screener: A Simple Tool for
Assessing Disturbing Installations
M. HALPIN, Auburn University
08TD0707 Designing and Maintaining a Pollution-Resilient Electric
Power System
T. MCDERMOTT, EnerNex Corporation
PN13: How to Design Reliable Distribution Systems
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Reliability
Chair: Charles Perry, EPRI PEAC
Panel Summary: Many new techniques in the design and operation of distribution systems have been developed and implemented in recent years. These include sophisticated data mining techniques, changes in protection philosophy, improved construction techniques, and the application of advanced Outage Management Systems. This panel will provide an update on many of the new techniques in use today that have proven successful in improving the overall reliability of distribution systems
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0436 The Impact of Overcurret Protection Practices on System Reliability
J. BURKE, InfraSource Technology
08TD0443 Spacer Cable Reduces Tree Caused Customer Interruptions
J. BOUFORD, TRC Engineering
08TD0611 Using Metrics to Improve System Reliability
H. CASWELL, PacifiCorp
08TD0697 Construction Quality Assurance
L. TAYLOR, Duke Energy
PN14: Power System Communications
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Communications Committee
Chair: Dan Nordell, Xcel Energy
Panel Summary: This panel session includes presentations on
emerging power system communication topics.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0733 IEC 61850 for Power System Communication
C. BRUNNER, UTINNOVATION LLC
08TD057 IP Communication for Substation Automation, Distribution
Automation, and Other Utility Applications – A Business Case
J. BELAGUR, Power System Engineering
R. SCHMIDT, Power System Engineering
08TD0571 Strategic Implementation of Wireless Technologies
D. PALADINO, FreeWave Technologies
08TD0708 Developing a Comprehensive Substation Cyber Security
and Data Management Solution
A. HAMDON, SUBNET Solution
G. SIMS, Alabama Power
08TD0732 Broadband Power line Communications for the Electricity
Supply Industry
J. NEWBURY, Open University
PN15: Transmission Planning for Wind Energy
Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sponsored By: Wind Power Coordinating Committee
Track: Integration of wind generation and other renewables
Chair: Steve Beuning, Xcel Energy
Panel Summary: The rapid growth and short lead time for wind energy projects has caused a rethinking in the traditional transmission planning paradigm. A variety of new approaches are being explored in North America and Europe, driven by the needs of wind energy plants. This session will report on a number of the innovative approaches to transmission planning methods and transmission funding mechanisms being stimulated by the needs of wind power plants.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0690 The Development of Competitive Renewable Energy Zones in Texas
W. LASHER, ERCOT
08TD0721 Transmission Plan Development Based on Economic Studies
D. OSBORN, Midwest ISO
08TD0798 Transmission Expansion Issues for Offshore Wind Farms
Integration in Europe
P. BRESESTI, CESI RICERCA
R. VAILATI, CESI RICERCA
08TD0800 SPP Transmission Planning for Wind Energy
J. CASPARY, Southwest Power Pool
08TD0797 California Tehachapi Transmission Study
H. ROMANOWITZ, Oak Creek Energy
Systems, Inc.
PN16: Open Source Software for Power System
Analysis
Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Analysis, Computing, and
Economics Committee
Track: Application software for power systems
Chair: Roger C. Dugan, EPRI
Panel Summary: There has been much attention recently to open source software with the development of several successful applications. Several power engineers now advocate moving to open source for power system analysis software. This panel present four approaches currently being investigated.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0639 Open-Source Distribution Transient Modeling with Modelica
T. SHORT, Electric Power Research
Institute (EPRI)
08TD0381 An Open Source IEC-61850 Toolkit for Utility Automation
and Wind Power Applications
S. KLEIN, Open Secure Energy Control
Systems, LLC
08TD0698 GridLAB-D: An Open-Source Power Systems Modeling and
Simulation Environment
D. CHASSIN, Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory
K. SCHNEIDER, Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory
C. GERKENSMEYER, Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory
08TD0709 Open-Source Data Translation for Distribution System
and Transient Modeling
T. MCDERMOTT, EnerNex Corporation
PN17: FACTS/Power Electronics Applications to Improve
Power System Dynamic Performance–Part II
Wednesday, April 23, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Power System Dynamic Performance
Committee
Track: FACTS and HVDC
Chair: John Paserba, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Panel Summary: In the evolving utility environment, financial and market forces are, and will continue to, demand a more optimal and profitable operation of the power system. Now, more than ever, advanced technologies are paramount for the reliable and secure operation of power systems. To achieve both operational reliability and financial profitability, it has become clear that more efficient utilization and control of the existing transmission system infrastructure is required. Power electronics based equipment–including traditional equipment applied in new ways–has been termed Flexible AC Transmission Systems-FACTS, and can provide proven technical solutions to address these new operating challenges being presented today. FACTS technologies allow for improved transmission system operation with minimal infrastructure investment, environmental impact, and implementation time compared to the construction of new transmission lines. This Panel Session presents and explores several recent successful applications of FACTS/Power Electronic equipment.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0609 A Feasibility Study for an HVDC Submarine Cable to Interconnect the
Baja California Sur Grid to the Mexican Electrical System
H. SARMIENTO, IIE
R. CASTELLANOS, IIE
G. PAMPIN, IIE
G. GALICIA, CFE
R. ADAME, CFE
08TD0140 Improving Power System Dynamic Performance in Laredo, TX
P. HASSINK, American Electric Power
P. MARKEN, General Electric Company
R. O’KEEFE, American Electric Power
G. TREVINO, American Electric Power
08TD0675 Application of Inverter-Based Systems for Peak Shaving
and Reactive Power Management
K. MATTERN, S&C Electric Company
C. EDWARDS, S&C Electric Company
A. ELLIS, PNM
A. NOURAI, AEP
D. PORTER, S&C Electric Company
S. WILLIAMS, S&C Electric Company
08TD0618 Dynamic Control Modes of Unified Power Flow Controllers
for Transmission Reinforcement
X. JIANG, New York Power Authority
J. CHOW, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
A. EDRIS, Electric Power Research
Institute
B. FARDANESH, New York Power
Authority
E. UZUNOVIC, New York Power Authority
PN18: Update on IEEE 1159: Monitoring Electric
Power Quality
Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Power quality
Chairs: Charles Perry, EPRI PEAC & Randy Collins, Clemson
University
Panel Summary: The use of equipment that causes and is susceptible to various electromagnetic phenomena has heightened the interest in power quality. The technical community has used different terminologies to describe these electromagnetic events, which can create confusion and errors. IEEE 1159 provides users with a consistent set of terms and definitions for describing these events. This recommended practice was initially published in 1995, and has been widely used throughout the world as a reference for terminology, definitions and monitoring applications. This panel session will provide an overview of IEEE 1159, the changes to IEEE 1159-1995(R2001) during the recent revision, the challenges for international coordination, and future enhancements to the standard.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0616 Characterization of Power Quality Events
E. COLLINS, Clemson University
C. PERRY, EPRI
08TD0726 Measurement Instruments for Power Quality Monitoring
R. BINGHAM, Dranetz-BMI
08TD0722 Application Techniques for Power Quality Monitoring
T. UNRUH, Custom Energy LLC
08TD0747 Monitoring Power Quality Beyond EN 50160 AND IEC 61000-4-30
Preprint Number: [08TD0747]
A. BROSHI, Elspec Ltd.
PN19: Real Time Outage Reporting
Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Disaster/emergency response
Chair: Val Werner, WE Energies
Panel Summary: With increasing use of interactive customer monitoring technologies, utilities are achieving new successes in identifying problem areas and mapping out the most appropriate responses. This panel session will show how four utilities are making use of real time outage reporting systems in their day-to-day and extreme-event operations.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0610 Almost Real Time Reliability Management
H. CASWELL, PacifiCorp
08TD0718 Technical and Operation Considerations in Using Smart Metering
for Outage Management
H. TRAM, Enspiria Solutions
08TD0777 Utilizing Real-Time Outage Data for External and Internal Reporting
K. FROST, ComEd
08TD0778 Using Real-time Outage Information at Westar Energy
R. ROBINSON, Westar Energy
PN20: Large Wind Plant Collector Design
Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Wind Power Coordinating Committee
Track: Integration of wind generation and other renewables
Chair: Ernst Camm, S&C Electric Company
Panel Summary: Wind plant development in North America has increased significantly in recent years. Large wind plants with capacity in excess of 20 MW are designed routinely for interconnection to the transmission grid, but little to no standards and guidelines presently exist for the design of the wind plant collector system. This panel will address some of the significant design considerations and issues, including overcurrent protection and coordination, overvoltage protection and arrester selection, collector system grounding, modeling of large wind plants for transient, dynamic, and harmonic analyses, reactive compensation system sizing, and monitoring, control, and automation of large wind plants.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0272 Reactive Compensation Systems for Large Wind Farms
E. CAMM, S&C Electric Company
C. EDWARDS, S&C Electric Company
08TD0313 Wind Farm Collector System Grounding
S. SAYLORS, Vestas Americas
08TD0590 Modeling of Large Wind Farm Systems for Dynamic and
Harmonics Analysis
J. LI, EnerNex Corp
N. SAMAAN, EnerNex Corp
S. WILLIAMS, S&C Electric Company
08TD0663 Protective Relaying Applied to Large Wind Plant Collector Systems
L. HENRIKSEN, POWER Engineers, Inc.
J. KUMM, POWER Engineers, Inc.
08TD0677 Monitoring, Control, and Automation of Large Wind Plants
M. CARDINAL, General Electric
08TD0728 Overvoltage Protection and Arrester Selection for Large Wind Plants
R. WALLING, GE Energy
PN21: Gas Insulated Transmission Line (GIL) and Mixed
Technology Switchgear (MTS)
Wednesday, April 23, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sponsored By: Substations Committee
Track: Transformers, circuit breakers, cables, insulators,
switchgear, fuses, towers, poles, and conductors
Chair: Hermann Koch, Siemens AG
Panel Summary: The need of high power, long distance, and underground electric power transmission will ask for technical solutions which are available with the Gas Insulated Transmission Line (GIL). The strong, worldwide opposition for new overhead lines in the public and the increasing reduction of available space for transmission lines has increased the interest in GIL as a possible solution. The GIL technology will be explained from the application perspective and examples will be given where this technology already has been used.
The Mixed Technology Switchgear (MTS) is an additional technical solution for substations solution with space limitations at cost level close and some times even lower. Mainly the impact on new substation schemes which follow more the today availble technical solution than to strickly to follow substation schemes which have been created long ago, based on the technology available at that time.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0787 Overview GIL
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
08TD0790 GIL
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
08TD0791 GIL Applications
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
08TD0802 SF6
H. KOCH, Siemens AG
W. DEGEN, Siemens AG
PN22: Communication and Information Management
Technologies
Wednesday, April 23, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Substation and distribution automation
Chair: Georges Simard, Hydro Québec
Panel Summary: There are significant opportunities to improve the reliability, power quality, and efficiency of electric distribution systems. Distribution systems also provide the means for improving the overall system efficiency and performance by integrating customer systems that include distributed generation, storage, and load controls (demand response). These objectives require a communication infrastructure and an information management infrastructure that allow integration of distribution monitoring and controls throughout the distribution system and down to customer systems with the overall system information management and control systems. The number of nodes, diversity of telecommunication technologies, geographical coverage and the cost of implementing such system are issues that distribution utilities have to cope with in designing and implementing the required infrastructure. The communications and information management challenges are critical to many distribution automation initiatives that are being actively pursued throughout the world (remote control of feeder switching for reliability improvement, volt/ Var control systems, advanced monitoring for fault location and equipment diagnostics, integration of advanced metering with distribution operations, etc.) This panel session provides example approaches for the communications and information management challenges associated with these automation initiatives and helps identify important issues that must still be resolved.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0583 IEC 62351-7: Network and System Management in Power System Operations
F. CLEVELAND, Xanthus Consulting
International
08TD0607 Application of IEC 61850 to Outdoor Feeder Automation
D. LUBKEMAN, ABB Inc.
D. COLONNA, ABB Inc.
08TD0660 Challenges of Developing the Next Generation Distribution
Automation System
J. HUGHES, EPRI
08TD0729 Communication Systems for Distribution Automation
D. NORDELL, Xcel Energy
PN23 Design and Application of High Voltage Braced
Insulator Assemblies
Thursday, April 24, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Sponsored By: Transmission and Distribution Committee
Track: Transformers, circuit breakers, cables, insulators,
switchgear, fuses, towers, poles, and conductors
Chair: A.C. Baker, K-Line USA
Panel Summary: The two types of high voltage braced insulator assemblies will be described, and the mechanical and electrical considerations for the proper application of both discussed. General loading equations for each will be presented. Ceramic and non-ceramic insulators are included. The important topic of the mechanical stability of power lines installed on horizontal vee type assemblies when subjected to high cross winds will be discussed in detail and general application guidelines presented. Installation and maintenance of braced insulator assemblies will be discussed along with a case study on the construction details for a typical installation.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANELISTS:
08TD0110 Braced Insulator Assemblies
A. BAKER, K-Line Insulators USA
08TD0680 Braced Line Post Ratings
R. BERNSTORF, Hubbell Power Systems