2015 annual review looking ahead to 2016

2015 Annual Review

Looking Ahead to 2016

“CEATI International provides utilities with a focused and cost-effective vehicle for sharing experiences and addressing issues pertinent to their day-to-day operations and planning. This accommodates project collaboration and results in affordable and practical solutions”.

Table Of Contents

Message from CEATI International...............................................................................................................iiiCEATI Overview..................................................................................................................................................iv Generation Programs..................................................................................................................................G-1Hydraulic Plant Life........................................................................................................................................G-2Dam Safety.......................................................................................................................................................G-4Hydropower Operations & Planning.......................................................................................................G-6Strategic Options for Integrating Emerging Technologies & Distributed Energy..............G-8Thermal Generation....................................................................................................................................G-10

T&D Programs..............................................................................................................................................TD-1Life Cycle Management of Station Equipment & Apparatus........................................................TD-2Transmission Line Asset Management................................................................................................TD-4Transmission Overhead Line Design....................................................................................................TD-6Transmission Underground Cables.......................................................................................................TD-8Power System Planning & Operations...............................................................................................TD-10Distribution Line Asset Management...............................................................................................TD-12Power Quality & Advanced Technologies.........................................................................................TD-14

Multi-Disciplinary Programs...................................................................................................................M-1Infrastructure Protection & Security.......................................................................................................M-2Grounding & Lightning...............................................................................................................................M-4Customer Energy Solutions.....................................................................................................................M-6Smart Grid........................................................................................................................................................M-8Protection & Control.....................................................................................................................................M-9Vegetation Management.........................................................................................................................M-10

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Message from CEATI International

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Welcome to the Annual Review,

We at CEATI take great pride in being a leading technical resource within the utility industry. The CEATI Team continually strives to provide frontline engineers with first-class customer care, as well as a dedicated and professional team that ensures all commitments are maintained and all expectations are exceeded.

As a Centre for Energy Advancement & Technical Innovation, we feel it is our responsibility to be as efficient and resourceful as possible. By concentrating strictly on offering Real Solutions for Real Problems, CEATI guarantees that industry funding is not squandered on issues of peripheral importance. Our primary goal has remained consistent from the very beginning – to maximize institutional knowledge while eliminating superfluous efforts and expenditures. In theory, this goal is simple. In practice, there are many moving pieces and it is only through a collective willingness to work together and diligently that success is achieved.

Over these many years, two simple yet valuable lessons have been learned:

1. Success is a much more desirable outcome than failure; and,

2. To succeed, one must learn and grow from both the past and from others.

In order to move ahead and enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of the network, it is imperative to avoid the missteps of the past. By joining forces and working together, our industry can thrive and flourish. CEATI facilitates this process by pooling resources and increasing the financial and manpower ROI. CEATI can ensure that utilities not only leverage funding, but also develop and nurture superior performance through a well-trained and well-equipped workforce.

I would like to personally thank all of the hardworking individuals on the CEATI Team who enable and encourage a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie. This includes our dedicated Staff, Technical Advisors, Project Monitors, contractors and consultants, as well as our active participants from 130 utilities and hundreds of Co-ops from across the world. All of these crucial players are essential in creating a dynamic environment which promotes the flow and dissemination of knowledge and information.

We wish you all the very best and look forward to working and growing together in 2016 and beyond.

Sincerely,

Elan Roiz,Executive VP

Elan Roiz

Executive Vice President

Chris Hayes

Vice President

Addressing Critical Needs in the Electricity Industry

These concerns are amplified by an increasing Loss of Internal Technical Expertise. As senior engineers retire and new engineers are brought in, the need to retain institutional memory and provide training guidance becomes ever more critical.

As electrical utilities are forced to upgrade and replace their aging infrastructure, many experience challenges in keeping on top of the flood of Emerging Technologies entering the market. It is both time consuming and capital intensive to find, test, and evaluate these technologies. Therefore, choosing the wrong one can lead to performance and financial consequences down the road.

The CEATI Program ModelThe CEATI Program Model provides electrical utilities with a cost-effective vehicle for sharing experiences and addressing issues pertinent to their day-to-day operations, maintenance and planning. In addition to serving as a strong technical resource tool through 18 focus areas across generation, transmission, distribution and utilization, CEATI programs accommodate project collaboration opportunities yielding practical deliverables with which organizations can leverage their expenditures.

The electricity industry continues to undergo fundamental changes which are shaping the way engineering work is performed and energy services are provided. Low load growth, over-capacity and future market uncertainty are creating pressures on the availability of capital and the reduction of operating costs to address issues of Aging Infrastructure. As electrical utilities are looking to replace and refurbish assets, the need to perform effective condition assessment, risk management activities and strategic asset management planning arises.

Finally, considering high energy demands, along with increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of extreme weather events, the electric utility sector is faced with the unique challenge of providing energy services which are both Cleaner and More Reliable. Advancements in sustainability for all will require innovative approaches and rethinking business as usual.

Through its networking platform, collaborative projects, library of technical reports and training opportunities, CEATI International assists organizations in addressing today’s most pressing issues while building more resilient systems for the future.

Overview of CEATI International

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AANDCAlberta Electri System OperatorAltaLinkATCO GroupBC HydroBrookfield Renewable PowerCapital PowerColumbia PowerEnbridge Gas DistributionEnersource Hydro MississaugaENMAX PowerEnWin UtilitiesEPCORFortisAlbertaFortisBCFortisOntarioGreat Lakes PowerHorizon UtilitiesHydro One NetworksHydro OttawaHydro-Québec

FirstEnergy CorporationFirstLight PowerFlorida Power & LightGeorgia Transmission CompanyGrant County PUDHetch Hetchy Water & PowerIberdrola USAIdaho Falls PowerIdaho Power CompanyISO New EnglandLake Lynn Generation LLCLiberty UtilitiesMinnesota PowerNational GridNorth American Electric Reliability CorpNational Rural Electric Cooperative Assn.New York Power AuthorityNorthwestern EnergyOakridge National Lab / Dept. of EnergyPacific Gas and Electric

Environment AgencySevern Trent WaterE.On New Build and Technology

EnergiforskSkelleftea Kraft Elnat ABVattenfall AB

E.On kraftwerke

Electricité de FranceSHEM

Israel Electric Company

Tohoku Electric Power Company

Meridian EnergyMighty River Power

Transpower New Zealand

Hydro TasmaniaPowerlink QueenslandSnowy Hydro

Fortum Generation AB

ESB Ireland

Ghana Grid Company

Independent Electricity System OperatorManitoba HydroMaritime ElectricNalcor EnergyNational Research CouncilNatural Resources CanadaNew Brunswick PowerNewfoundland and Labrador HydroNewfoundland PowerNorthwest Territories Power CorporationNova Scotia PowerOakville Hydro Electricity DistributionOntario Ministry of Natural ResourcesOntario Power GenerationPowerStreamRio Tinto AlcanSaskatoon Light & PowerSaskPowerToronto HydroTransAltaTransCanada PipelinesYukon Energy

AESAmerenAmerican Electric PowerAmerican Transmission CompanyArizona Public ServiceAvista UtilitiesBonneville Power AdministrationCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesCentral Hudson Gas & ElectricChelan County PUDCMS EnergyCon EdisonDenver WaterDouglas County PUDDuke EnergyEagle Creek Renewable EnergyEnel Green Power North AmericaEntergy ServicesEugene Water and Electric BoardExelonFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

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PacificorpPlacer County Water AgencyPortland General ElectricPublic Service Electric and GasPuget Sound EnergySalt River ProjectSacramento Municipal Utility DistrictSan Diego Gas and ElectricSeattle City LightSeneca GenerationSouthern California EdisonSouthern CompanyTacoma PowerTennessee Valley AuthorityTrans Bay CableTri-State Generation & Transmission Assn.U.S. Army Corps of EngineersU.S. Bureau of ReclamationXcel Energy

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Industry Benchmarking is another significant component of the CEATI program model, allowing participants to stay informed of the latest developments and emerging technical issues. CEATI provides a closed-door forum, allowing participants to freely exchange information with other like-minded professionals and establish best industry practices in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Industry Benchmarking

A key benefit to program participation lies in the ability to tap into the wealth of experience and knowledge of the CEATI team and fellow participants. CEATI facilitates on-demand Networking &

Information Sharing in the form of group-specific Requests for Information (RFI) as well as regular face-to-face business meetings and conference calls with other industry professionals. All shared information and presentations are catalogued and made available on the MyCEATI Participant Portal.

Technical Training

CEATI also offers Technical Training on focused topics of high operational relevance to participants. Our conferences, webinars & technical seminars foster professional development and technical skills to a rapidly changing workforce. Past conference proceedings, training documentation and webinar recordings are made available through the MyCEATI Participant Portal.

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Collaborative Projects

CEATI Programs offer unparalleled return on investment through its platform of collaborative learning and from understanding the past successes and errors of others; this is all done while addressing industry knowledge gaps through cost-sharing. CEATI’s highly leveraged projects are funded by world leading utilities, helping lighten the burden of undertaking the initiative alone.

Unparalleled Return on Investment

CEATI’s Collaborative Projects bring participating organizations, contractors and consultants together to work across all phases of a project’s life-cycle, from technical conceptualization to final deliverables. Participants are given the flexibility to only support projects that are relevant to their organization, meaning there is never a “black hole” associated with where funding is allocated. Furthermore, by splitting overall costs with other interested parties, these collaborative projects result in highly leveraged funding opportunities. Participants can then shape the scope of work to meet their needs, select the contractor team, and act as project monitors to further guide project development. Meanwhile, CEATI’s turn-key management system covers all aspects, thus ensuring a smooth process from project initiation to final deliverables.

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reports is available in electronic form on the MyCEATI portal. Utility sponsors of these projects have the exclusive benefit of being able to instantly download published reports in protected electronic form.

The Value in Participation

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Generation

CEATI currently facilitates the following generation programs:

• Hydraulic Plant Life

• Dam Safety

• Hydropower Operations and Planning

• Strategic Options for Integrating Emerging

Technologies and Distributed Energy

• Thermal Generation

Also under the generation portfolio are two specialized Task Forces focused on:

• Penstocks

• Asset Management

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Safety, environmental, and economic pressures are key challenges faced by hydraulic plant operators and managers striving to remain competitive in today’s market. The industry faces an increased pressure, due to aging equipment, requiring refurbishing or replacement, while ensuring optimal time for repair and maintenance. Combined with staff turnover, due to retirement of experienced personnel, it is becoming even bigger challenge. Through the Hydraulic Plant Life Interest Group (HPLIG), utilities are looking to improve their plants by extending the useful life and providing increased efficiency, and ultimately protecting their capital investments.

• Reliability & Performance Monitoring

• Condition Assessment and Inspection

Guidelines

• Work Force Productivity & Safety

• Hydropower Technology

• Environmental Performance

• Regulatory Affairs

• Asset Management

Hydraulic Plant Life

Fall 2014 Workshop and Inspection & Maintenance Guide

Over the last few years, the mechanical failure phenomena of rotor pole key and key way cracking have been discovered at an increasing incidence rate. Due to the very high equipment safety risks and the consequential production losses associated with cracking and or failures of pole key way systems, the hydro industry saw an urgent need to address this problem in terms of potential probability of failure.

As a result, the HPLIG held a workshop in Minneapolis on September 22-23, 2015. Highlights of this workshop included the study of past examples of key way cracking, possible preventative measures, condition assessment tools/techniques, and remediation strategies.

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Topics & Issues at a Glance

Alastair WilsonHPLIG Chair: Oral Burry, NALCOR Energy Churchill Falls

HPLIG Vice-Chair:Greg Lewis, Duke Energy

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2015 Portfolio Highlights

Mr. Wilson has over 40 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of hydro-electric generating stations. During his career with Ontario Hydro / Ontario

Power Generation, he was responsible for a wide range of technical and asset management work programs. Since joining CEATI in 2003, he has provided technical support to over fifty technology reviews and projects for HPLIG.

• Electrical Overhaul Guide for Hydroelectric Turbine Generators• Hydro Unit Stator Core and Rotor Pole Replacement/Refurbishment Criteria• Operation of Hydro Generators with Bypassed Stator Coils• Commissioning Guide for Hydroelectric Generating Stations• Penstock Inspection and Assessment Guide• Vibration & Alarm Settings for Hydro Machines with Hydrodynamic Bearings• Hydro Generator Rewind Guide• Asset Management Task Force• Penstock Task Force• hydro AMP

HPLIG Technical Workshop: Rotor Pole Keyway Cracking Issues

2015 Executive Committee

Updated Erection and Alignment Guide

CEATI “Hydroelectric Turbine – Generator Units Guide for Erection Tolerances and Shaft System Alignment” has seen wide acceptance and use throughout the hydroelectric industry since its original publication in 1989. The Guide was revised and expanded in 2008 based on feedback from experienced users. With the passage of time and given the widespread use of this guide, CEATI HPLIG decided to update it to reflect recent technical advances in alignment aid and further user experience.

The Guide consists of 6 volumes:

Part I: DefinitionsPart II: Vertical Shaft Units With Francis Turbines Or Reversible Pump-TurbinesPart III: Vertical Shaft Units With Propeller Or Kaplan TurbinesPart IV: Vertical Shaft Units With Impulse TurbinesPart V: Maintenance Of Vertical Shaft Units (All Types Of Turbines Or Pump-Turbines) Limiting Values For Key ParametersPart VI: Modern Alignment Tools

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2016 Topics of Interest• Hydro Turbine Vibration and Balancing Field Guide• Penstock Maintenance and Repair Guide• Hydro Generator Stator Winding Flammability Study• Hydro Turbine Generator Start/Stop Cost Study• Maintenance Management and Planning• Life Cycle Management of Hydro Plant Assets Update

The objective of this work is to compile best practice guidelines for the overhaul of the electrical equipment and components of typical utility type hydroelectric generating units.

It is intended that the Electrical Overhaul Guide will be supplementary and complementary to the Mechanical Overhaul Guide for Hydroelectric Turbine Generators which was produced by the HPLIG in 2011. The target audience for the Electrical Overhaul Guide is technical staff with less than 10 years’ experience, who are involved in the planning and execution of a hydro unit overhaul project and are able to benefit from the experience and best practices approach outlined in the Electrical Overhaul Guide.

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/HPLIG

Commissioning Guide for Hydroelectric Stations

This Guide is intended for owners, operators, engineers and other professionals with a good understanding of hydropower facilities but limited experience in commissioning new or overhauled equipment. This document will provide guidance and general procedures for various key equipment and systems in small to large scale hydropower facilities, and will address the planning of and instructions on how to deal effectively with issues and efficiently use resources when carrying out work.

Electrical Overhaul Guide for Hydroelectric Turbine Generators

Dam SafetyAs many dams begin to age beyond their 50 year service life, safety becomes increasingly difficult to evaluate. New challenges also arise as owners must continually upgrade their dams to meet ever-evolving safety standards. The Dam Safety Interest Group (DSIG) helps dam owners and managers by developing and evaluating new diagnostic monitoring tools, as well as new repair techniques & materials to significantly reduce improvement costs.


DSIG Chair:Toby Brewer, Tacoma Power

Supported by over 70 hydro utilities from around the world, CEATI International’s Hydraulic Plant Life and Dam Safety Interest Groups collaborated once again to produce the hydro industry’s premier utility and dam owner focused gathering on March 10-11, 2015 in Indian Wells, California.

CEATI's Hydropower Program has built a reputation for delivering practical and high quality utility focused technical workshops incorporating case studies and lessons learned from the largest network of hydropower utilities in the world. The Spring 2015 Industry Conference was no

exception. The program was divided into two tracks: Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation as well as Operations Management. Pat Regan of FERC D2SI provided the keynote address. Other presentations focused on inspection, testing, monitoring & fitness of service of penstocks, cranes & hoists, wicket gates, headgates, spillgates, and valves.

Case study presentations were also delivered with a focus on asset management, seismic upgrades, rehabilitation activities, SCADA and system control techniques as well as successful operating responses to challenging scenarios.

Technical Advisor

• Investigation

• Instrumentation and Monitoring

• Analysis

• Performance Assessments

• Risk Management

• Training

• Dam Safety Program Organization

Management

• Design & Construction

• Operation & Maintenance


Constantine Tjoumas

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Mr. Tjoumas worked for a decade as a geotechnical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before accumulating over 25 years of experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He joined the DSIG in 2007.

• Dam Safety Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis Management Best Practices Workshop• Grouted Post-Tensioned Rock Anchor Assessment Program• Using Maturity Matrices to Evaluate Dam Safety Programs• Investigating the Structural Safety of Cracked Concrete Dams - Phase 1• FERC Licencees Working Group

Industry Open Event: Reliability and Maintenance of Flow Control Equipment

DSIG Vice-Chairs:Matt Frerking, Ameren CorporationAnders Islander, EnergiforskCarolyn Koroa, Tennessee Valley Authority

Ongoing Initiative: Dam Safety Essentials

for Engineers

Due to the success of DSIG’s “Dam Safety Inspection Procedures, Guidance, and Training for Plant Operators” report, a second training project is currently underway. Several training materials will be created as part of this initiative, which will provide engineers with an appreciation of dam safety programs. These materials will present a non-engineering approach in describing structural characteristics of dams, failure modes, surveillance/monitoring, and emergency preparedness & response.

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2016 Topics of Interest

• Dam Safety Technology Roadmap• Dam Safety Essentials for Engineers• Dam Safety Risk Management Training• Dam Anchoring Principals

Highlight Initiative: Using Maturity Matrices to Evaluate Dam Safety Programs

DSIG participants have an increasing interest in developing tools to benchmark their practices against industry standards. The Dam Safety Maturity Matrices project is one such example. This project builds upon an existing study produced by DSIG in 2008 and formulates maturity performance descriptors for five stages of maturity for key dam safety activities. The tool was reviewed by DSIG participants at two workshops in order to ensure that it provides an accurate assessment, regardless of the organization size and regulatory environment. These maturity matrices have become an invaluable tool for dam owners to self-assess and understand the next steps for improving their current programs. This initiative is currently moving forward to the next phase, which will be updated based on feedback received from its implementation by various owners across the industry.

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/DSIG

Hydropower Operations & PlanningEffective water management is the backbone for the successful generation of hydroelectricity. Proper resource management and decision making depends on the right tools and experience. To meet these needs, utilities collaborate together through the Hydropower Operations and Planning Interest Group (HOPIG) in order to capture and expand their knowledge on the topic, covering meteorology, data validation, risk management, and environmental concerns.


HOPIG Chair: Andy Sheppard, Southern Company

HOPIG Vice-Chair: Kevin Gawne, Manitoba Hydro

Technical Advisors

2015 Fall Conference: Inflow Forecasting & Uncertainties of Predicting Water Supply

Over 30 hydro utilities gathered in Indian Wells, California in November 2015 to discuss the economics of hydropower production and its dependency on operational inflow forecasting and optimization tools. Hosted by HOPIG, this event brought together hydrologists, forecasters, optimization specialists, water resource managers and directors to discuss techniques and tools for accurate stream flow forecasts.

Participants agreed over the course of this day and a half event that improving the quality and reliability of streamflow forecasts is high priority for all. As climate variability continues to shift the normal balance of the hydrologic cycles, the development of dependable and accurate stream flow forecasts faces new challenges. Powerful computing systems, greater number of economical remote sensing tools, radar and satellite imaging, and distributed hydrological models enable hydropower system managers to embrace sophisticated analyses based on years of scientific research. Presentations focused on the evolution of forecasting systems, modern forecasting tools, and stochastic approaches to addressing uncertainties.

Marcel Paul RaymondMr. Raymond has 32 years of planning and operations experience within Hydro-Quebec and has consulted on major hydroelectric projects around the world.

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• Outage Planning Maturity Matrix • Benchmarks of: - Production Planning - Key Performance Indicators - Planning and Optimization• Applied Statistical Analysis Techniques for Hydro Generations Runoff• Information Exchange: Integration of Systems, including Fews/Riverware

• Watershed Management

• Meteorology and Hydrology

• Data Acquisition, Validation,

Dissemination

• Hydraulics and Hydraulic Structures

• Planning, Operation and Risk

Management

• Operational and Environmental

Concerns


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• Forecasting & Decision Systems Working Group• Hydropower Operations and Planning Maturity Matrix• Benchmarking of Ensemble Streamflow Forecast Usage in Hydropower Planning• Review of Forecast Verification Strategies and Methods• Optimizing Hydropower Operations - Mathematical Modelling Tools

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/HOPIG

Hydropower Operations & Planning

Maturity Matrix

A Maturity Matrix, utilized as a visual and illustrative communication tool, is an efficient way to document processes and to compare the activities performed by an organization with the best known practices, ultimately leading to plans for improvements. The topics covered within this matrix include Business Vision, Hydro System Description, Data Acquisition, Validation and Dissemination, Meteorology and Hydrology, Load, Markets and Renewables, Watershed Management and Hydropower Planning and Scheduling. Some of the ways in which this matrix will be utilized are: • Customizable for each organization • Benchmark performance against industry standards• Prioritize future actions• Suggest improvements to the MM

Risk Informed Decision Making Framework for

Hydro Project Operation under High Inflow

Conditions: Accounting for Uncertainty & Risk

The objective of this project is to develop a Risk Informed Decision Making Framework that formally accounts for risk and uncertainty and which can practically be used by operation planners of hydropower projects to manage high inflow events. The project will develop and implement the framework and tools and will demonstrate the practical applicability of the framework through case studies.

Highlight Projects

The scope of the Strategic Options for Integrating Emerging Technologies & Distributed Energy Interest Group (SOIG) is to study, evaluate, and demonstrate sustainable emerging technologies that will result in an increase in clean and renewable power supply capacity and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This includes the integration of distributed, intermittent, and emerging generation technologies, as well as the enablers of these new generation technologies - storage, microgrids, and demand response.

Emerging Renewable Technologies


SOIG Chair: Tom Butler, Tennessee Valley Authority

SOIG Vice-Chairs: Claudia Banner, American Electric Power Doug Campbell, Nova Scotia PowerJonathan Martin, National Research Council

Technical Advisor

Energy Storage Scoping StudyEnergy Storage Scoping Study

The goal of this research program was to determine which agricultural biomass feedstock could be torrefied and densified, to what degree of success, as well as to establish the associated fuel characteristics. Critical aspects of the research program included torrefaction processing, upfront raw material preparation (grinding, leaching, screening for uniformity) and back-end or post-processing (densification, additives, binders).

• Renewable, Distributed, & Bio-Energy

• Energy Storage

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation

• Sustainable Transportation

• Microgrids

• Remote Community Energy Sources


Doug DanleyMr. Danley works as an engineering consultant to a variety of clients in the areas of solar energy, energy storage and rural microgrids. He has managed a wide range of distributed generation and energy storage projects in many countries around the world.

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• Biomass Torrefaction Evaluation Program –

Utility Scale Combustion Testing

• Agricultural Biomass Torrefaction

Research Program

• Intelligent Distribution Systems of the Future

• Energy Storage Scoping Study

Agricultural Biomass Torrefaction Research Program – Phase 2

Phase 2 was focused on the following elements:

• Densification of torrefied materials, including binders• Evaluation of grindability, off-gassing, and hydrophobicity • Experimental development of recipes for production of densified biofuel to specification

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2016 Topics Under Development

• Microgrid Scoping Study

• Leveraging Fast-Ramping Capabilities Beyond Frequency Regulation

• NRC’s Technology Development Matrix/Technology Comparison Matrix for Use in Developing IRPs and for Educating Public Relations Board/Public Utilities Commission

• Combined Heat and Power Parabolic Solar Trough in Remote Communities (Manitoba Hydro PDS)

• Map the Cooling Resource and Demonstrate the Use of an Active Thermosyphon to Offset Electrical Building Cooling Loads for DSM Programs (Manitoba Hydro PDS) • Combined Heat and Power Parabolic Solar Trough in Remote Communities

• Mini Hydro (less than 1 MW) – Technologies, Applications, Experience with Utilities, Cost Benefits, Challenges and Issues

• How to Solve Inertia Problems on Systems with Lots of Inverter-based Renewables/ Use of Generators at Retired Coal Plants as Synchronous Condensers to Help Solve Renewable Inertia Issues • Optimal Economic Plan for Combining Solar, Wind, Storage, Small Hydro and DR into an Integrated Carbon-free Virtual Power Plant • Customer Participation in Grid Management (includes combined demand response and distributed energy storage, transactive energy, and aggregated energy

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/SOIG

2015 Fall Workshop: Utility-Scale

Renewables Operations and Optimization

November 4, 2015 • Vancouver, BC

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Operations and Optimization Workshop

In the fall of 2015, SOIG, along with CEATI’s Power System Planning & Operations Interest Group (PSPO), hosted a workshop related to the operation and optimization of utility-scale renewable energy. The workshop was comprised of three sessions—Grid Stability Challenges and Solutions, Forecasting and Modeling for Renewable Energy, and Ancillary Services for Renewable Energy Integration.

Many utilities are being forced to operate previously base-loaded units in a cyclic mode due to displacement from the increasing prevalence of non-dispatchable power from alternative energy sources, as well as other economic pressures. The cyclic operation mode poses new and different damage mechanisms and can also accelerate current damage processes in major components. Cyclic operation can have a significant impact on the reliability and life of many components which were designed for base load operation. Thus, plants that have undergone changes in operating mode from base load to cycling need assistance in updating and modifying their existing maintenance program to help guarantee significant savings, increase operational flexibility & response, and improve profitability.

TGIG developed the Impacts of Cyclic Operation on Maintenance Programs study to provide specific information on ways to update maintenance programs, address the consequences of cyclic operation on plant equipment performance and asset management. Plant owners and operators will also benefit from this project as it will include state-of-the-art developments in the field.

Thermal GenerationToday's competitive energy market and environmental concerns require operators to improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maximize the useful life of their conventional thermal power plants, while minimizing both operating costs and capital investments. CEATI’s Thermal Generation Interest Group (TGIG) works to identify immediate design, operational, and maintenance issues while staying on top of emerging thermal technologies.


TGIG Chair: Dale Bradshaw, NRECA

TGIG Vice-Chairs: Doug Campbell, Nova Scotia PowerJoe Siracusa, Ontario Power Generation

Technical Advisor

• Reliability Improvement

• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation & Effective

Pollution Control Strategies

• Operations Maintenance Improvements

• Efficiency Enhancement

• Training, Personnel Practices and Safety

• Future Developments for Continued

Operation of Coal-Fired Plants


Duncan SideyMr. Sidey has over 30 years of experience in the power generation industry, including 25 years of involvement working for Ontario Hydro/Ontario Power Generation. His

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Generation. His major contributions have been associated with resolving operating, maintenance and performance issues in thermal generating plants.

• Guidelines for the Re-Commissioning of Coal-Fired Power Plants• On-Line Monitoring and Evaluation of Critical Components• Generator Maintenance and Condition Assessment Guide• Environmental Controls Working Group• Impacts of Fast and Flexible Generation Working Group• Reliability and Performance Issues with Combustion Turbines• Impacts of Cyclic Operation on Maintenance Programs

Impacts of Cyclic Operation on Maintenance Programs


Reliability, availability and performance efficiency of operation are critical to the successful management of power plants. Good operating and maintenance practices are essential to minimize forced or unforeseen outages and ensure efficient operation. A good understanding of the condition of critical equipment allows

focused maintenance plans to be developed in a timely manner so that appropriate action can be taken under planned outage periods. Significant advances have been made in the past 10 years or so in the development of physical tools to monitor the condition or health of components, both during on-line operation and during outage inspections. More importantly, major advances have been made in analytical tools to interpret the gathered data in real time. These tools are used to identify issues at early stages of development, such as the deterioration of

equipment efficiency, and also to track the development of faults prior to any failure. This means that actions can be planned and carried out to ensure proper maintenance and continued performance, related to unwanted failures and associated forced outages.

TGIG developed this study in order to provide an understanding of the state of the art of on-line monitoring tools and associated analytical methods, and to evaluate the performance and condition of critical power plant components in real time. Consideration is to be given to both conventional and combined cycle thermal plants.

Impacts of Fast and Flexible Generation

Working Group (FFWG)

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• Best Practice Guidelines for ONM• Evaluation of On-Line Condenser Cleaning Methods• Planning for Thermal Plant Decommissioning• Impacts of Low Load and Variable Load Operation on Environmental Control Equipment Used in Conventional and Combined Cycle Thermal Plants • Status and Evaluation of Condensing Heat Exchangers• Status of Clean Coal Technologies• Advanced Equipment Diagnostics - Current Developments• Maintenance Optimization Using Risk-Based Tools• Combined Cycle Units - Improving Performance Flexibility for Unit Cycling

The Impacts of Fast and Flexible Generation Working Group (FFWG) was created by TGIG in order to provide a forum to discuss issues associated with the operation, maintenance, performance and asset management of generating units required to deliver reliable, fast and flexible responses to power demands. The objective of the working group is to allow members to interact effectively to exchange information to improve the overall performance of fast and flexible response equipment through: discussion of operating experiences, including performance, reliabilities and availability; discussion of maintenance programs, including repair techniques; discussion of success or otherwise of design changes; identification of areas for improvement and initiation of projects to address them.

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/TGIG

On-Line Monitoring and Evaluation of Critical Components

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T&D Programs

CEATI operates transmission & distribution focused programs, covering both overhead and underground systems:

• Life Cycle Management of Stations

• Transmission Line Asset Management

• Transmission Overhead Design & Extreme Event

Mitigation

• Transmission Underground Cables

• Power System Planning & Operations

• Distribution Line Asset Management

• Power Quality & Advanced Technologies

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Life Cycle Management of StationsThe Life Cycle Management of Station Equipment & Apparatus (LCMSEA) Interest Group focuses on optimizing station related components, resulting in improved performance, reliability, and operating and maintenance costs.


LCMSEA Chair: Eileen Duarte, National Grid

LCMSEA Vice-Chairs: Colin Clark, AltalinkDan Littlefield, Iberdrola USA

Technical Advisor

• Substation of the Future

• Maintenance Practices

• Condition Assessment

• Strategic Asset Management

• Procurement & Installation


Ken KopechanskiMr. Kopechanski P Eng, is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario. With 35+ years, he is an expert in the operation, maintenance, construction, commissioning and rehabilitation of generating, transmission and distribution facilities.

As more utilities transitioned to condition-based maintenance approaches for station equipment, CEATI's LCMSEA participants identified a need to further discuss the methodologies behind condition health indices.

The Spring 2015 Stations Conference focused on Transformer Condition Assessment, Asset Management Modeling, and Utility Experiences. Recurring themes related to the benefits of ongoing condition monitoring and assessment to optimize asset life cycle, as well as the importance of collecting as much data as possible from multiple sources to gain confidence in asset health index measurements. The presentations highlighted priority elements to monitor for effective asset condition assessment and ways of retrieving, utilizing, and warehousing this data for use as a support tool in making sound business decisions. Speakers covered introductory to advanced asset management techniques, assessment, and life cycle models. Utility case studies touched on experiences and benefits related to the implementation of PAS 55 (ISO 55000) standards, optimizing life cycle costs, and the implementation of asset health center models.

• Specification Guide for Medium & High Voltage Disconnect and Ground Switches • Criteria for Spare Equipment & Parts - Part I• Online Monitoring Equipment for Substation Apparatus: State of the Art Review• Guide for Asset Replacement Strategies with an Asset Management Plan Leveraging a Risk-Based Approach - Part I • Data Acquisition and Management for the Creation of a Performance and Diagnostics Framework• Station Equipment: Failure Rates• Station Equipment: Maintenance Triggers


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Spring 2015 Industry Conference: Condition Health Index & Criticality

2015 Life Cycle Management of Stations Meetings & Events

At the LCMSEA 2015 Spring Meeting, a wide range in the relative maturity of asset management programs was noted among the member utilities represented. Some had not yet or had just recently started developing a program, others were part way through, and a few had actually completed the process with PAS 55 or ISO 55000 certification. LCMSEA has launched a new Stations Asset Management Development Working Group (SAMD) which will have participants learn from experts in the field

and utilities with mature asset management programs who can provide lessons learned and guidance based on their own experiences. A relevant recently published report on Utility Asset Management Experience and Best Practices, as well as other LCMSEA reports in the areas of overarching Asset Management program concepts, health & risk assessment tools & practices, repair and/or replacement strategies and other condition assessment tools & software, will be used as a basis to bridge the gap between talking about Asset Management and implementing it.

• Substation Resiliency Assessment, Design Improvement Considerations and Restoration Planning for Non-Utility Triggered Events • SF6 Leakage Management • NERC PRC-005 Best Practices for Accomplishing Requirements • Translating the Health Index into Probability of Failure

• State-of-Art Review of Polymer Products Used in Substations • Assessment of End-of-Useful-Life Criteria for Substation Secondary Equipment

LCMSEA

“CEATI business meetings have been very

beneficial to my company because we are

exposed to best practices in the industry;

and also able to share our experiences

with colleagues from other utilities

around the world.”

- Ghana Grid Company

2016 Project Program

As the electrical industry is undergoing fundamental change in reduced load growth, changing load patterns, expanding distributed generation, new emerging technologies and competing demands, CEATI’s LCMSEA participants have identified a need to further discuss the topics related to strategies of maintaining, planning and development for future stations. Participants are interested in technological advances in station apparatus, construction and maintenance techniques, as well as the changing requirements of stakeholders, regulators, and customers associated with this equipment. Methods and tools for gathering necessary data and analytic processes to assess performance, maintain reliability and plan for and develop future utility stations are being discussed, as well as the prevention, planning and control of catastrophic events, to mitigate their effects and embrace social responsibility.

2016 Industry Conference- Strategic Planning for Development of Stations of the Future

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/LCMSEA

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Stations Asset Management Development (SAMD) Working Group

STATIONSStrategic Planning for Development of Stations of the Future

March 8 - 9, 2016 • Indian Wells, CA, USA

The Transmission Line Asset Management Interest Group (TLAM) aims to bring together interested parties to exchange information on asset management practices and techniques and to facilitate research that will optimize the management of overhead transmission line assets. Key focus areas of the group include life extension of the assets to defer the need for major capital expenditures, the refinement and development of prudent and effective asset management practices, and maintenance techniques to reduce life cycle cost and maintain performance of the transmission lines system.

Transmission Line Asset Management


TLAM Chair: Mike Zaichkowsky, Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro

TLAM Vice-Chair: Rendall Farley, Avista Utilities

Technical Advisor

George JuhnMr. Juhn is a professional engineer with 28 years of experience in the electrical utility industry, most of which was spent at Ontario Hydro / Hydro One. His areas of expertise includes maintenance planning, field

operations, transmission and distribution asset management, line design, rate applications and regulatory proceedings.

• Transmission Line Condition Assessment• Experience and Challenges with the Health Index for Decision Making and Prioritization at TenneT TSO Asset Management• Asset Management and Power: An International Perspective• Asset Health Indices for Utilities• Inspection and Assessment Methods for Anchors and Steel Foundations• Transmission Line Aerial Inspection Results and Complications• UAS as a Lineman’s New Inspection Tool

2015 Presentation Highlights

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TLAM organized the T&D Conference held in October 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. This event drew in nearly 200 attendees from across the world including international speakers who represented North America, Europe and Australia. Asset Management

practices being employed by Utilities were reviewed, including an overview of the asset management standards (PAS 55 and ISO 55000), strategies and future trends, as well as presentations on how asset management practices can impact asset decisions. The conference wrapped up with a full day of “lessons learned” for implementing

asset management practices provided by leading Utilities and supported by Asset Management experts, which emphasized CEATI’s core value of collaboration.

2015 T&D Conference - Asset Management Practices: Current State and Lessons Learned

• Air Break Switch Maintenance Strategies for Transmission Lines• Formulating Health and Condition Indices for Transmission Lines• Conditioned Based Asset Management of Overhead Line Infrastructure-A Probabilistic Framework• Up and Coming Methods to Assess Transmission Line Insulators and an Assessment of Their Potential for Implementation• Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Inspection Methods and Data Collection for Transmission Lines• Prevention, Assessment and Remediation of Corrosion in Corten Steel Transmission Line Structures• Evaluation of Transmission Line Steel Structure Coatings

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Inspection Methods and Data Collection for Transmission Lines

The main objective of the proposed project is to review and evaluate the applicability of UAV’s for transmission line and right-of-way monitoring, inspection, and assessment, as well as to determine the requirements for UAVs as a platform and for specific sensors to be utilized for inspection and testing.

2015 Highlight Project

2015 Initiated Projects

• Asset Investment Decisions• Maintenance & Business Practices• Optimizing Maintenance• Health/Condition Assessment & End-of-Life Prediction• Corrosion Control and Mitigation• Reliability Issues, Evaluations and Solutions• Technical Standards and Supplements• Assessment of Promising New Technologies


The conference will provide a platform to exchange information on recent technological advancement and new initiatives related to the EHV line design and asset management projects. Key experts will deliver topic-specific presentations highlighting problems, gaps and research needs, followed by breakout sessions to discuss these issues in more detail.

• EMF, Noise & Interference Issues in EHV Line Design - Gaps and Challenges

• Insulation Coordination in EHV Line Design

• Lightning Issues, Design Challenges and Mitigations • Non-Destructive Evaluation of EHV Line Components & Robotics and UAV in EHV Line Inspection • Optimization of Conductor Selection Process • Management of EHV Line Assets • Mechanical Design of EHV Lines • Advances in HVDC Technologies

• Transmission Line Defect Rating Criteria and Methods • Business Case for Transmission Line Asset Management • Below Ground Coatings for Buried Steel on Transmission Structures and Assessments of Existing Coatings and Methods of Repair • Methods to Assess the Condition of Stockbridge and Spacer Dampers and Identify Installations with Reduced Life Expectancy• Inspection Methods (Visual) for Transmission Line Assets/Components with an Emphasis on Collecting Complete and Accurate Data• Application of Inspection Data to Establish the Appropriate Inspection Cycles for Transmission Lines• Standardization of OHTL Inspection Data Collection (Mobile Applications)

TLAM2016 Project Program

CEATI 2015/2016 TD-5For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/TLAM

Transmission Conference Best Practices for EHV Line Design & Asset Management

November 1-2, 2016 • San Diego, CA

The purpose of this workshop will be to improve our understanding of the issues and challenges that the utility industry faces in the design, inspection and maintenance of overhead lines constructed with steel poles. The workshop presentations will cover current design practices, gaps in design standards that should be addressed, as well the best practices using both NDE and visual methods for inspection and maintenance. Key presentations include:

• Financial Analysis of Moving from Wood to Steel Transmission Poles• Prevention, Assessment and Remediation of Corrosion in Corten Steel Transmission Line Structures • Standard Series Steel Poles - Design, Application and Experiences • Recent Tubular Steel Pole Failure Caused by a Combination of Manufacturing and Installation Errors in the Field

April 11-15, 2016 • Charlotte, NC

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articipants

Only!

• Transmission Line Asset Management Meeting

• Transmission Workshop

• Overhead Line Design & Extreme Event Mitigation Meeting

Upcoming 2016 Events

The Transmission Overhead Design & Extreme Event Mitigation (TODEM) Interest Group is a consortium of international transmission utilities with a common goal of sharing knowledge on overhead line design issues. Its main objectives are to develop and share strategies to improve overhead transmission line designs in order to mitigate the structural impacts of extreme events.

The primary objective of this project is to review the current knowledge of best practices in designing EHV overhead lines. This project will be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 addresses the Electrical aspects while Phase 2 will focus on the Mechanical aspects of EHV line design. Both phases will be integrated in the best practices guide for EHV line design, covering the following sections:

• EHV Transmission System• Basic Understanding of the Power System• Route Selection Process & Environmental Impacts • Effects of Electrical and Magnetic Fields on EHV Line Design • Auditable Noise, Radio and TV Interference –its Impact on Line Design • Conductor Selection considering Resistive and Corona Losses • Lightning Issues and Mitigation- Effects on Tower Geometry • Insulation Coordination • Mechanical Design of EHV Lines • Compact Line Design • Overall Line Optimization • Asset Management including Inspection and Maintenance issues

Transmission Overhead Design


TODEM Chair:

Brian Townsend, AltaLink

TODEM Vice-Chair: Prasad Yenumula, Duke Energy

Technical Advisor

Asim HaldarDr. Haldar received his Master’s and Ph.D in Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has published over 50 papers and reports in line design & asset management areas, including conductor dynamics,

reliability-based optimization, cascade prevention & condition-based asset management.

• State of the Art Report on Designing Transmission Lines for Wet Snow Accumulation on Lines • Application of Transmission Structures for Under-built and Other Uses• Seismic Effects on Transmission Lines and its Major Components • Guidelines to Establish Reliability of Existing Transmission Lines

• Technology Review on Integrity Testing of Concrete Drilled Shaft Foundations • Performance and Control of Vibrations of HTLS Conductors • Guide for Transmission Line Foundations with the Least Impact to the Environment


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Best Practices Guide for EHV AC Transmission Lines (230 kV - 765 kV)

The objective of this project is to conduct an investigation into the better understanding of the damages caused to major transmission line components such as structures (towers), foundations, etc. due to seismic events.

The project will provide recommendations for mitigation techniques and changes applicable to existing and future line designs in order to improve resiliency to damages due to seismic ground motions and associated geotechnical seismic hazards.

Seismic Effects on Transmission Lines & its Major Components

• Extreme Events

• Maximizing Availability/Utilization of Existing Transmission Lines

• Investigation of New Technologies

• New Transmission Lines & Environmental Constraints

• Understanding Resiliency Issues and their Impact on Line Design

Topics & Issues at a Glance• Impact of Climate Change on Overhead Line Design• Foundation Design with Respect to Slope Stability • Dynamic Loads on Lines Due to Ice Shedding• Risk Assessment of Lines Constructed in Common Corridor• Understanding Performance Based Design of Overhead Lines• Residual Life of Polymeric Insulators• Guidelines for Assessment of Existing Foundations• Life Cycle Cost Evaluation of Pole Lines• Compact Line• Understanding Ground Anchoring Systems• New Protective Coating for Steel Tubular Poles

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For more information on the program and upcoming events, please visit www.ceati.com/Events

The conference will provide a platform to exchange information on recent technological advancement and new initiatives related to the EHV line design and asset management projects. Key experts will deliver topic-specific presentations highlighting problems, gaps and research needs, followed by breakout sessions to discuss these issues in more detail.

• EMF, Noise & Interference Issues in EHV Line Design - Gaps and Challenges • Insulation Coordination in EHV Line Design • Lightning Issues, Design Challenges and Mitigations • Non-Destructive Evaluation of EHV Line Components & Robotics and UAVs in EHV Line Inspection • Optimization of Conductor Selection Process • Management of EHV Line Assets • Mechanical Design of EHV Lines • Advances in HVDC Technologies

Transmission Conference Best Practices for EHV Line Design & Asset Management

November 1-2, 2016 • San Diego, CA

The purpose of this workshop will be to improve our understanding of the issues and challenges that the utility industry faces in the design, inspection and maintenance of overhead lines constructed with steel poles. The workshop presentations will cover current design practices, gaps in design standards that should be addressed, as well the best practices using both NDE and visual methods for inspection and maintenance. Key presentations include:

• Financial Analysis of Moving from Wood to Steel Transmission Poles• Prevention, Assessment and Remediation of Corrosion in Corten Steel Transmission Line Structures • Standard Series Steel Poles - Design, Application and Experiences • Recent Tubular Steel Pole Failure Caused by a Combination of Manufacturing and Installation Errors in the Field

April 11-15, 2016 • Charlotte, NC

CEATI Transmission SpringCEATI P

articipants

Only!

• Transmission Line Asset Management Meeting

• Transmission Workshop

• Overhead Line Design & Extreme Event Mitigation Meeting

Upcoming 2016 Events

Transmission Underground CablesThe Transmission Underground Cables (TUCIG) Interest Group provides a forum for the exchange of information on cable asset management, as well as establishes techniques and tools for improving installation, maintenance and replacement procedures for fluid-filled and XLPE High Voltage underground cable systems.


TUCIG Chair: Frank Frentzas , Exelon

TUCIG Vice-Chair: Hon Suen, BC Hydro

Technical Advisor

• Asset Health Index Models

• Design & Construction of HV

Underground Cable Systems

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Strategies for Life Cycle Management

• Means of Minimizing Environmental

Impacts

• Worker Safety


A Guide on Factory Inspection and Test Plans for Manufacturing and Delivery of XLPE

• Transmission Cable Reference Manual: Installation & Inspection Chapter: - Trenching for Direct Buried & Duct Bank Cable Installations - Cable Pulling - HPFF, SCFF and XLPE - Pipe Installation for HPFF Cables - Manholes & Risers (Including Racking and Hardware) - Cathodic Protection & Protection of Manhole Covers - Field Testing - Documentation of the Completed Installation• Continuous Improvement in Work Practices• A Guide on Factory Inspection and Test Plans for Manufacturing & Delivering XPLE Transmission Cable Systems• HPFF Joint Casings Corrosion Protection Aging Tests• Transition Joint Technology – XLPE-XLPE and XLPE-HPFF/LPFF

When utilities plan to purchase cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables for underground transmission projects, careful consideration must be given to the factory testing and related issues to assure that the utility can effectively assess the quality of the manufactured cable and accessories. This effort begins by communicating the requirements of the test program, as defined in the purchaser’s specification to the cable manufacturer. To be effective, utility personnel must understand the generalized testing requirements used in the industry and the purposes of the various tests to be performed. Once the manufactured goods are delivered, the utility personnel

must be able to assess the condition prior to accepting the materials.

The developed guide covers the key portions of the implementation cycle of an underground cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) transmission cable project, from the initial engineering design through the procurement and final commissioning. The key concepts reviewed were prequalification of suppliers, factory acceptance testing, and receipt of materials after shipping.


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Steve HaddockMr. Haddock is a utility expert with 34+ years of experience maintaining & managing transmission lines and cables equipment. He brings a blend of experience from field applications to senior level

management positions within the electrical utility environment.

• Transmission Cable Reference Manual: Installation & Inspection Chapter: - Rating Requirements for Cable Types - Route Selection - Approvals and Permitting• An Assessment of Various Underground Cable Diagnostic Techniques• Submarine Cable Operations and Maintenance Guidelines• Mitigation Techniques on Corrosion and Oil Leaks • Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Underground Transmission Cable Systems

TUCIG2016 Project Program

The TUCIG is known for its collaborative spirit and quick response time to other participants on Requests for Information (RFIs). TUCIG participants have recently provided peer-to-peer feedback on:

• Monitoring Devices for HPFF Cables • Cable Pulling Calculation Softwares • Link Boxes for Maintenance Programs • Replacing SCFF Cables • Cable Life Cycle Assessments

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Continuing to build on the success of past cable conferences, the Spring 2016 Cables Conference will focus on sharing information on best practices and emerging issues for advanced diagnostic techniques, as well as mitigation techniques for corrosion and oil leaks to maximize service life and minimize life cycle costs for transmission underground cable systems.

Recognizing that clear communication and collaboration are crucial when managing high-voltage underground systems, the event aims to bring in multiple perspectives from across the industry. Presentations will draw from the expertise and experience of electric utilities, cable and accessory manufacturers, underground cable/pipeline corrosion experts and through leaders in the field of engineering work practices. Supported by CEATI’s TUCIG, the event will address and explore the latest developments in

tools and techniques to improve the design, maintenance operation and management of transmission underground cable systems.

This conference will also provide information on transmission cable diagnostic tests and condition assessment techniques. Utility experience in the interpretation of test results and implementation of remedial measures will be discussed, covering HPFF, SCFF and XLPE cable systems. Attendees will learn the applications of proactive testing and condition monitoring for cables and accessories. Finally, the conference will cover both well established and new diagnostic techniques being introduced to the industry.

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/TUCIG

Spring 2016 Industry Conference: Mitigation Techniques on Corrosion and Oil Leaks and Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Underground Transmission Cable Systems

CABLESSpring 2016 Industry Event -3 Tracks - 1 Venue

Mitigation Techniques on Corrosion and Oil Leaks and Advanced Diagnostic Techniques forUnderground Transmission Cable Systems

March 8 - 9, 2016 • Indian Wells, CA, USA

Power System Planning & OperationsThe Power System Planning & Operations (PSPO) program’s strategic direction is to enable the use of new and innovative technologies, including FACTS and HVDC, as well as to enhance the utilization of existing and new transmission facilities while maintaining a high level of reliability. This includes exploring and developing tools and techniques for planning and operating transmission systems in a reliable, secure and cost-effective manner.

Technical Advisor

New HVDC Focus Group

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John SabistonMr. Sabiston (BSc., P.Eng.) is an electrical engineer with 35 years of power utility experience. He specializes in transmission system planning and participated on the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) for 25 years of his career.

The electricity sector in North America and Europe is in the midst of a decade-long transition that will change the way in which electricity is generated and delivered to the grid. The changes are likely to result in a cleaner electricity supply mix, but it will also have an effect on how the electricity sector is operated and could affect electricity affordability and reliability.

As baseload generating plants are retired, new generation added is predominately from variable resources like wind and solar and, in North America, flexible, natural gas-fired generation. This trend is expected to accelerate in North America and Europe. The new generation mix brings new challenges. Those challenges and possible solutions were covered by the November 4, 2015 workshop in Vancouver, BC. Presentation highlights included:

• Transient Stability Assessment of Power Systems Through Wide-Area Monitoring• Addressing Grid Stability Challenges by Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit / System Operating Limit Computation and Visualization• Forecasting Tool: Forecasting Wind Energy Output• Long-term Transient Simulation in Grids with Intermittent Renewable Generation• Transmission Network Topology Control: Simulations with High Renewables Penetration• Power Shift Atlantic’s Reduce and Shift Demand Program• TOV Issues with Connecting Renewable Generation to Transmission

November 4, 2015 • Vancouver, BC

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Operations and Optimization Workshop

It was proposed to launch a new focus group dealing with HVDC technological advancements. Future topics include:

• Long distance transmission• Underwater cable crossings and long cable circuits • Asynchronous connections (e.g. Western-Eastern interconnection, ERCOT, Quebec) • Point-to-point transmission by-passing congested flow gates • Fault current mitigation while increasing transmission capacity • Integration of renewable generation • Converters for renewable generation• Reduced losses compared to a similarly sized AC transmission system • Controllability of flows across interconnections or flow gates • Interactions between HVDC converter stations and windfarms such as SSVI


• Assessment of Short Circuit Contribution of Renewables• Transmission Planning with FACTS Devices and Emerging Technologies• Predicting the Amount of Voltage Sensitive Load Lost During Contingencies• New Capability Applications Based on Synchrophasor Measurements• Wear and Tear Impacts of Renewable Generation

2015 Event Highlight

PMUs: New Applications & Disturbance Monitoring

• Assessment of Short Circuit Contribution of Renewables, Phase II• PMUs: New Applications and Disturbance Monitoring• Power System Model Translation Between Planning and Operations• Voltage Sensitive Load Loss: Guide to Planning Studies and Mitigation Factors• Fault Current Management on Medium Voltage • Commissioning and Maintenance Best Practices Guide for HVDC Lines and Converter Equipment

PSPO2016 Project Program

This project is a continuation of the previous study on Phasor Measurement Units (PMU): “New Capability Applications Based on Synchrophasor Measurements”.

The project will summarize the capabilities and applications of PMUs as they are currently deployed to assist in power system planning and operations. It will help improve awareness by power system operators and planners of the use of PMUs.

For more information on the program please visit www.ceati.com/PSPO

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• System Adequacy, Reliability, Grid Capacity

and Security

• Making Best Use of Emerging and Innovative

Technologies Within the Realm of PMUs,

FACTS and HVDC

• Advances in Simulation & Modelling Tools

and Techniques

• Planning & Operations Practices in Today’s

Regulatory and Market Environment

• Planning & Operations of Power Systems

with Increasing Amounts of Renewable

Generation


The objective of this project is to produce a guide for utility personnel on how to conduct studies to predict the amount of voltage sensitive load lost during a contingency and to examine the impact of potential mitigation measures.

2016 Projects

Power System Model Translation Between Planning and Operations

The objective of the project is to provide a means to convert the power system model used by operations staff into one that also meets the requirements of the NERC Standards. Using data supplied by the project sponsors creates a gateway to automatically convert the power system used by Operations to one that can be used by Planning staff that is consistent with the requirements of the NERC Standards.

It is expected that it will help to improve efficiencies of Operating and Planning staff by facilitating power system model exchange.

Voltage Sensitive Load Loss: Guide to Run thePlanning Studies and Mitigation Factors

Fault Current Management of Medium Voltage

This project will summarize fault mitigation techniques that are available at the medium voltage level (15-50 kV). The relative cost and effectiveness of these techniques are to be included in the tabulation. The deliverables will assist utilities in managing fault current issues at the medium voltage level in an economic manner and will improve safety to utility personnel and the public who may be exposed to hazards posed by faults exceeding the electrical equipment rating.

Commissioning and Maintenance Best Practices Guide for HVDC Lines and Converter Equipment

The project will produce a guide for use by utility personnel involved in planning, building, operating and maintaining facilities and stations associated with HVDC equipment on the expertise required to install, operate and maintain this equipment on an ongoing basis.

“Common Infrastructure” - Provides updated insights in to the characteristics of the common infrastructure, equipment, data exchange, communications standards, data transfer and communications architectures required to facilitate the creation of a successful modernized grid.

“The Case for Change” - Guide for Utilities on how to organize and implement a successful grid modernization initiative, including identification of the key business drivers and key stakeholder needs.

To support the completion of the updated roadmap reports, the DLAM group organized and presented 90 minute webinars outlining the highlights and key concepts associated with each of the reports. The webinars were designed to inform and influence key decision makers in Utilities.

The group continues to contribute to the volume of knowledge necessary to influence the Distribution System of the Future.

Over the past few years, the Distribution Asset Life Cycle Management (DALCM) Interest Group’s focus has broadened to encompass all aspects of Asset Management. It is now focusing on the coordination of Utility activities to realize value from assets by balancing costs, opportunities and risk against the desired performance of assets to achieve organizational goals in the near and long terms. Assets are broadly defined as an entity that has potential or actual value to the Distribution System. To reflect this wider focus, the group name has been changed to the Distribution Line Asset Management (DLAM) Interest Group.

Distribution Line Asset Management

DLAM Chair: Dan Mastrocola, Hydro Quebec

DLAM Vice-Chairs: Robert Harris, NRECAMehrnoosh Janbakhsh, Saskatoon Light & Power


• Investigation of Smart Inverters• Cable Rejuvenation Practices• Current Practices and Future Trends in Distribution System Hardening for Extreme Weather Events• Life Expectancy of Smart Grid Equipment• Microgrids - Opportunity or Threat for your Distribution System• Laying the Foundation for Grid Modernization Investments

Technical Advisor

Eric ValoisMr. Valois has close to 40 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. Holding leadership positions at BC Hydro and various utilities in southwestern Ontario during the last 20 years, he gained direct

experience in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of T&D systems.

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Distribution Roadmap Update

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The distribution system of the future is expected to be very different from the distribution system of the past. With this thought in mind, the DLAM group recently updated the Distribution Roadmap reports with the latest thinking to create a guide for Utilities involved in distribution grid modernization activities.

The roadmap is divided into 3 distinct streams to help Utilities absorb the volume of information and deal with the complexity of distribution grid modernization.

“The Next 10 Years” - Provides guidance in what activities a Utility should be involved in now and in the next decade. This report also includes an updated technology timeline that charts the disruptive technologies that will impact the distribution grid in the future.


The mission of the DLAM group is to share current practices and processes regarding the management of distribution assets including planning, purchasing, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining and the disposal of assets.

DLAM

• Improving Reliability of Distribution

Equipment & Systems

• Cost Effective Asset Life Cycle

Management

• Future Distribution System

• Improving Safety of the Distribution

System

• Environmental Sustainability

Topics & Issues at a Glance2016 Project Program

• Potential Future Business Models for Distribution Utilities• Potential Future Operating Models for Distribution Utilities• The Best Poles for Distribution Systems• Mitigation of Negative Impacts of DG Connections in Distribution Systems• System-wide Reliability Forecast Model• Practical Roll-Out of Feeder Automation on the Distribution System

CEATI 2015/2016 TD-13For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/DLAM

2016 Distribution Conference - “Intelligent Systems of the Future”

Today’s fast-paced evolution of many new technologies presents utilities with potential opportunities for continuous improvement of their distribution system operation, with the end-goal of establishing nearly fully automated distribution networks.

The 2016 Conference on “Intelligent Systems of the Future” is designed to provide updates on new technologies, allow information exchange and promote sharing of relevant experiences. Conference presentations will facilitate utility efforts in advanced distribution system development by focusing on some of the key areas of interest identified by utilities. Conference themes include:

• Grid Modernization- Vision of the Grid of 2040

• Smart Grid Vision – Economic and Regulatory Considerations

• Intelligent Grid Apparatus and Sensors

• Distributed Energy Resources

• Inter-Operability of Devices and Systems

• Intelligent Grid Applications

• Communications Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

2016 Distribution ConferenceIntelligent Systems of the Future

April 26 - 27, 2016 • Atlanta, GA

Power Quality & Advanced Technologies The objective of the Power Quality & Advanced Technologies (PQAT) Interest Group is to share information and experience with respect to arising power quality issues and mitigation techniques, in addition to exploring the more advanced uses of PQ data for equipment predictive maintenance, DG integration and power system automation.


PQAT Chair: Devinder Bahra, Hydro One Networks Inc.

PQAT Vice-Chair:

Cristiana Dimitriu, Con Edison


• Application Guide for Coordination of Electrical Distribution Feeders and Gas Pipelines• Analysis of Parallel and Series Resonance on the Electrical Distribution System• Voltage Fluctuations Caused by Transient Clouds in Distribution Systems with a High Level of PV Installations

The penetration of photovoltaic (PV) generators into distribution systems is creating a new power quality issue for utilities; namely the voltage fluctuation due to rapid PV output change that is caused by transient clouds. A piece of cloud can move quite fast to block/unblock solar irradiance received by a PV panel. The resulting change of PV panel output can be as high as 80% and it can occur within 10 to 30 seconds. When a feeder has a high penetration of PV generators, the resulting power quality impact can be significant. This is a PQ concern utility companies must prepare for in view of the widespread adoption of PV generators.

This study determines the impact of transient clouds on a typical North American distribution system with varying roof-top PV penetration levels, as well as identifies and evaluates potential solutions to the problem. Through preliminary investigations of studying the rate of PV power output changes, it can safely be concluded that transient clouds cannot cause voltage flicker in the traditional sense. Therefore, the main concern of this project is the voltage fluctuation. Furthermore, it has also been proposed to use reactive power control instead of energy storage, as a solution to the problem. If this solution works, it will be much more attractive and economical than the current energy storage solution.

Technical Advisor

Jerry LepkaMr. Lepka draws from his experience working with Ontario Hydro (Hydro One / Ontario Power Generation) in the areas of maintenance and operation of high-voltage transmission facilities. His areas of

expertise include power system auditing and the utilization of PQ data for distribution automation processes.

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With the rapidly growing proliferation of harmonic emitting sources, such as nonlinear loads, adjustable drives, and inverter based distributed generators, distribution systems are facing an increased potential of harmonic amplification caused by parallel and series resonances in the networks. These resonances can result in voltage distortions beyond acceptable limits and potentially cause failures of utility and customer owned equipment. The objective of this study is to present a comprehensive review of parallel and series resonance in the electrical distribution system, including, but not limited to, harmonic resonance and ferroresonance. The report includes a general discussion on the nature of these conditions and their impact on utility and customer owned equipment. Methodologies for identifying resonant conditions from power quality data are presented and described in detail. Techniques that may mitigate or eliminate parallel and series resonance conditions are also examined, in addition to more pro-active approaches that could be utilized to prevent resonance issues from occurring in the first place.

Analysis of Parallel and Series Resonance on

the Electrical Distribution System

Voltage Fluctuations Caused by Transient

Clouds in Distribution Systems with a High

Level of PV Installations

PQAT

The steadily increasing penetration of renewable electrical energy generation technologies, with their intermittent power output characteristics, as well as the growing implementation of smart grid concepts will require increased usage of energy storage systems in order to sustain high power quality and reliability of the electrical power supply and efficient operation of the distribution networks. Distributed and controllable energy storage devices offer a number of benefits, such as reducing peak load, decreasing line losses, enhancing power quality, and providing stand-by power. In identifying these shortcomings, CEATI’s PQ group undertook the project - Electrical Energy Storage in Distribution Systems for Mitigation of Power Quality Issues. This project provides a comprehensive report on the state-of-the-art in energy storage systems used and/or available for mitigating power quality problems in distribution systems. The report includes a description of different energy storage technologies, their modelling and control, as well as their applications in grid-connected & microgrid operations. The project illustrates techniques for determining the size, location and effectiveness of specific technologies that utilities can use for meeting their power quality requirements. Anecdotal case studies and summaries of operating experiences with energy storage systems in North America and globally are included for the benefit of utilities contemplating use of energy storage systems for addressing power quality issues.

• PQ Monitoring & Monitoring System

Architecture

• Advanced PQ Data Processing

• Derivation of PQ Information &

Notification Process for System Automation

• Integration of Distributed Generation

• Mitigation Solutions at System, Equipment

& Customer Level

• PQ Economic Impact on Distribution

Systems

Topics & Issues at a Glance2016 Project Program

• Electrical Energy Storage in Distribution Systems for Mitigation of Power Quality Issues• Impact of Mass Penetration of LED Bulbs and Small Device Chargers on Distribution Networks• Harmonic Distortion Level Evolution of Residential PCC in North America - Phase IV• Methods to Reduce the Penetration of Distribution System Harmonics into Transmission Systems• Even Harmonic Current Limits• Interharmonics from VFDs and their Impact on Power Line Carrier-based Communication Systems • Conducting Distribution and Customer Facility Ferroresonance Studies

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Electrical Energy Storage in Distribution Systems for Mitigation of Power Quality Issues

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/PQAT

CEATI 2015/2016 TD

Multi-Disciplinary Programs

CEATI offers programs which address multi-faceted topics relevant throughout a utility. These programs focus on issues across Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utilization. They are:

• Infrastructure Protection & Security

• Grounding & Lightning

• Customer Energy Solutions

• Smart Grid • Protection & Control

• Vegetation Management

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Infrastructure Protection & SecurityThrough closed door meetings, the Infrastructure Protection & Security (IPSIG) Interest Group facilitates the sharing of experiences among utilities in a vendor and regulator free environment and develops solutions to better secure systems from physical and cyber threats.


IPSIG Chair: Joey St-Jacques, Hydro Ottawa Limited

IPSIG Vice-Chair:

Devon Streed, PacifiCorp

• Physical Security Maturity Matrix• Managing 3rd Party Security Risk within the Electricity Utility Environment• Performing Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Response within ICS/SCADA Environments• Guidelines for an Effective Utility Security Program• Electric Facility Access Control• Evaluation of Physical Security Mitigation Techniques

Many technical standards of physical security measures exist for the electric utility industry, providing guidance for reducing security risks at dam sites, generating stations, substations, and switchyards, and, to a limited extent, linear assets such as transmission and distribution lines. For decades, utilities have been applying these standards to their assets and have, through various means, measured their effectiveness. In recent years physical security has attained a high level of visibility in the industry due to various major facility breaches that have occurred.

The primary purpose of this project was to evaluate the various security risk reduction techniques by creating a best practices guide that addresses security risk evaluation, mitigation techniques commonly used by utilities to reduce these risks, the effectiveness of these techniques, and common performance measures.

Technical Advisors

• Physical and Cyber Security of:

• Substations & Storage Yards

• T&D Assets and ROWs

• Generating Assets

• Network, Communication & Smart Grid

• Corporate Environments

• NERC CIP Compliance

• Security Management


Dave Cattanach Mr. Cattanach is a specialist in dam safety with over 35 years of experience in all facets, including security, public safety and emergency management.


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Don BurlackMr. Burlack (CISSP, CISM) has 37+ years of experience, with almost 30 of those directed towards computer science and information systems security.

Evaluation of Physical Security Mitigation Techniques

The Physical Security Maturity Matrix identifies the key attributes that should be contained with an effective physical security program for an electric utility. The matrix is aimed at helping electricity organizations benchmark their security programs against others in the industry in order to assess the relative effectiveness of these programs and justify enhancements. Alternatively, utilities can self-evaluate in order to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.

IPSIGIPSIG Specialized Working Groups

Physical Security Working Group &

Cyber Security Working Group

2016 Topics Under Consideration

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• Key Management• Revenue Protection against Utility Power Theft• Safety of Utility Staff when Faced with Security Threats • Theft of Fuel• Dashboard Initiative• Meeting NERC CIP Standards Compliance within the NIST Cybersecurity Framework• What the Future Holds in Terms of Attack Threats, such as the Use of Drones, Multiple Substation Physical Attacks Specifically Coordinated to Collapse the Grid (focused brainstorming session)• New Technology for Intrusion Detection • How “Open” is Open Architecture?• Breech of Security Reporting (real-time incident reporting)• Integration of Multiple Security Technologies • Product Vulnerabilities in IC and SCADA Environments• Balancing Cyber Security Risks and Solutions within IT and OT Environments

Physical Security Maturity Matrix

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/IPSIG

IPSIG and its participating members have recognized that physical and cyber security plays an important role in management and operations of the electricity industry. Ongoing and increasing physical and cyber intrusions—both in number and severity—into organizations of all types demonstrate the need for electric utilities and related companies to continually evaluate and improve upon their security programs and procedures.

• The Evolution of Integrity Testing and its Reliable Use in Proving Grounding Systems • Lightning Information and its Electric Power Applications • Determining Minimum Separation between Underground Pipelines & Electric Supply Line Structures • Investigation to Install a Pipeline between Two 115 kV Double Circuit Transmission Lines • Temporary Ground Rod Resistance Limit

Grounding & LightningGrounding issues across the world have typically been dealt with by technical groups, each with their own specific terms of reference. The Grounding and Lightning Interest Group (GLIG) takes a broad spectrum view, providing clarity and understanding to grounding and lightning related topics. It presents an avenue to move information from one technical area to another through peer-to-peer guidance and an opportunity to network, as well as defining a direction for future collaborative projects.


• Performance Review of Various Voltage Gradient Control Mats (Portable and Fixed Types) on the Market• Review of Distribution System Grounding Practices & Rules• Investigation of Effective Ground Impedance Measurement to Mitigate Distribution System Operating Parameters• Best Practices in Rehabilitating Deficient Grounding Grid Performance• Determination of Minimum Separation Between Underground Pipelines and Electric Supply Line Structures• Personal Protection Grounding Reference Guide• Ensuring the Integrity of Working Ground Connection Points in Stations• Bonding of Telecommunications Sheath/ Messenger to the Power Neutral• Guide for Condition Assessment of Lightning Arresters Installed on Transmission Lines

Technical Advisor

• Grounding & Lighting T&D Systems: • Design • Construction • Testing • Maintenance • New Technologies• Personal Protective Grounding• Pipeline Mitigation in Proximity to Electrical Structures• Copper Theft Mitigation


GLIG Chair:

Bryan Beske, American Transmission Company

GLIG Vice Chair:

Aram Khalil-Pour, FortisBC

John Williamson


Mr. Williamson is a professional engineer with 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry working at New

Brunswick Power. He specializes in lightning protection and grounding system design.

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7th Annual Grounding & Lightning Conference

The Grounding & Lightning Conference is an annual forum for information exchange, with a focus on technical presentations, training and the sharing of ideas. Many grounding & lightning professionals convened in Scottsdale, Arizona for the 7th Annual Grounding & Lightning Conference. Thirty-five electrical utilities were represented, including delegates from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Germany. Among the numerous presentations given by industry experts and utility representatives, the attendees focused on topics related to Grounding, Lightning and Safety.

Conference Highlights

• Methodology for Lightning Performance Improvement• Precision Assessment of Power Line Response to Lightning • GPR Monitor Field Testing• Improvements to Fall of Potential Ground Testing • Contribution of Overhead Ground Wires to Substation GPR Reduction • Placement and Inspection of Working Grounds • Gradient Control Around Bucket Trucks and Forestry Vehicles• Application Guide for Externally Gapped Line Arresters Applied to Distribution and Transmission Lines• Soil Resistivity Testing

GLIG2016 Topics Under Consideration

Utilities are under pressure to minimize separation between underground pipelines and overhead electric power lines. Ever increasing costs of land acquisition and usage force utilities to use narrow utility corridors, where underground pipelines are sharing the right of way (ROW) with high voltage overhead power lines.

While electrical interactions (inductive, capacitive and conductive) are well explained during steady state and fault conditions, one extreme condition, when the soil becomes ionized and direct arcing occurs between the high voltage tower/pole foundation and the underground pipeline, is not well defined. Existing studies do not provide reliable assessment methods to establish a dependable but realistic separation distance.

The objective of this project is to provide an assessment tool for the determination of a safe separation distance between high voltage power line tower/pole footings and underground pipelines.

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Recent GLIG Webinars

Copper Theft:

Costs, Damages and Solutions

OSHA Minimum Approach Distance

Requirements for Utility Workers on

Power Systems

Personal Protective Grounding Cables &

Hardware

The Application of Dead Front Arresters

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/GLIG

Determination of Minimum Separation between Underground Pipelines and Electric Supply Line Structures

This project is a continuation of the previous work: “Grounding System Maintenance Guide”. It is intended to provide a standard and set of practices to ensure integrity of ground connection points at stations used for connecting working grounds. The report will identify and recommend appropriate maintenance and testing programs, complete with field verification checks to ensure the integrity of the ground connection point, including its current carrying capability.

Ensuring the Integrity of Working Ground Connection Points in Stations

2016 Highlight Projects

2016 Upcoming Event

8th Annual Grounding & Lightning Conference

November 15-16, 2016 • Arlington, VA

The Customer Energy Solutions (CESIG) Interest Group assists electrical and gas utilities, as well as the related energy services industry and governmental organizations, to achieve energy and demand reduction through the analysis, investigation and demonstration of Demand Side Management (DSM) technological applications. Through the CESIG Group, participants are able to pilot and assess new technologies, develop new standards and guidelines for energy efficiency and DSM measures, as well as provide new technology solutions for customer problems.

Customer Energy Solutions


CESIG Chair: Chris Milan, Bonneville Power Administration

CESIG Vice-Chair:

Jon Feldman, Ontario Power Authority

2015/2016 Portfolio Highlights

• Micro-CHP Energy Savings and GHG Emissions Assessment• Estimating Associated Peak Demand Savings from Energy Conservation Measures• Residential HVAC Zoning Market and Pre-Feasibility Study• Energy Savings in Buildings with Energy Management Systems

Residential HVAC Zoning Controls

Central forced-air furnaces are the most common home heating technology used in Canada. Today's furnaces are much more energy-efficient than in the past and new construction and retrofit applications have helped to transform the market. The opportunity for additional energy savings may be achieved through improving the control or distribution of the existing heat energy devices within the home regardless of whether it is heated via a standard, mid or high efficiency furnace.

This project identifies commercially available Residential HVAC zoning technologies, and estimates the achievable savings potential, risks and market barriers for adoption. These HVAC zoning technologies include controls, dampers or registers that can be used to retrofit a forced air system, create zoned heat, improve occupant comfort and encourage natural gas savings. This study will be used to determine the feasibility of launching a pilot and offering Energy Efficiency & Conservation funds for these technologies across the residential market sectors.

Technical Advisor

• End Use Technologies:

• Lighting

• Motor Systems

• HVAC

• Energy Management Systems

• Demand Side Management

• Best Practices

• Supporting Regulations, Codes & Standards

• Strategic Issues


Eric Mazzi Dr. Mazzi has over 25 years of experience in applied engineering practice, policy research, and teaching. He worked 2007-2010 in BC Hydro’s Power Smart Engineering (PSE) group, and has continued performing technical reviews for PSE on a contract basis since 2010.

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CESIG

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/CESIG

Updating the Energy Efficiency Lighting & Co

An increasingly important aspect of energy efficiency programs is Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V), as it helps to demonstrate the real savings of energy efficiency over multiple years. The gas and electric utilities in CEATI's Customer Energy Solutions Interest Group (CESIG) sought to establish this new working group in order to address issues related to EM&V through various focused initiatives that aim to investigate and demonstrate the performance of their demand side management plans.

The EMVWG will provide a platform for best practices and technical exchange and will also help to develop projects in the area of EM&V that may be beneficial to its participants. Examples of discussion topics and projects that the group could explore include: best practices for impact evaluation at site specific M&V customer projects; baseline modelling, monitoring, and tracking; reporting of energy savings performance over multiple years; and quantifying energy savings from behaviour change programs.

The inaugural call for the EMVWG was held in September 2015.

• Airflow and Energy in Buildings• M&V for Remote Audits• IoT Solutions (Internet of Things)• Lighting Controls – Pre-feasibility Studies• Street Lighting: LED technology• In Home Displays • Energy Manager Programs• IPMVP for Industrial Applications• Heat Pumps• Rooftop Units• Momentum Savings• Customer Care• Affordable Energy Programs

CESIG Specialized Working Groups

Evaluations, Measurement and Verification Working Group

Advanced Building and Controls Working Group

Industrial Optimization Working Group

Gas and Electricity Synergies Working Group

Other Topics Under Consideration

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New CESIG Working Group: Evaluation, Measurement,

and Verification (EMVWG)

The Smart Grid Task Force (SGTF) assists electric utilities in successfully deploying ICT and automation systems so that they can readily integrate utility-scale and distributed renewable energy sources, storage, EVs, DR, microgrids and building energy management systems while maintaining the highest degree of service reliability, safety, cybersecurity etc. The group defines a direction for future research and helps utilities transition from vision to operational Smart Grid Systems.

Smart Grid


SGTF Chair: Joe Schatz, Southern Company

SGTF Vice-Chair:

Raed Abdullah, Hydro Ottawa Limited

Technical Advisor

Guide to Estimate Benefits from Smart Grid Applications FLISR and VVO (Phase 1)

Some leading electric utilities are increasingly interfacing DMS/SCADA Systems with Enterprise Business IT Systems. A tremendous value to utilities would be to know the state-of-the-art for such integration. In particular, utilities will benefit from knowing the system architecture, applications, databases, information flows among applications, and business intelligence outputs used in executing the utility business. This newly initiated report will present a thorough understanding of the interface requirements between DMS/SCADA Systems and Enterprise Business IT Systems for the major DMS applications. They will define the most appropriate system interface architecture between the two systems, delineating the associated data flow and the impacted databases, as well as what and how the associated work flow process might be modified.

• Distribution (OMS, DMS, SCADA, Dynamic

Voltage Control & Automated Switching,

Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

• Operations (Energy storage, DG

Integration, Communication & Data

Analytics)

• IT/OT Convergence


• Develop an Industry Initiative for Interoperability to Implement Smart Grid 2.0• Governance and Standardization of Data Inputs for Distribution Management Systems• The Future of Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics in Electric Utilities

ML Chan

2016 Project Program

Dr. Chan is an expert in the areas of Smart Grid and the utilization of computer and communications system technologies to deliver power system reliability, performance improvement, and optimal asset management for utilities.

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Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is the new reality. Electric utilities are currently integrating these resources into the grid. DER includes demand responses, building energy management, rooftop solar PV generation, energy storage systems, EV battery charging, microgrids, distributed generators, and others. Operating the distribution system grid while integrating DER presents significant challenges to distribution system operators. The objectives of this project are to identify the major impacts on power system operations associated with the integration of DER and to determine the most appropriate solutions and remedial measures to resolving these impacts. The solution involves system architecture, communications infrastructure and automation technologies with associated changes in the work process and product design. The resulting system should also be able to accommodate Smart Grid applications that utilities could consider in the near future.

Interfacing DMS/OMS/SCADA Systems with Enterprise Business IT Systems for IT/OT Integration in Smart Grid

Impacts on Distribution System Operations When Integrating DER

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/SGTF

Protection & ControlThe main objective of the Protection & Control Task Force (PCTF) is to bring industry professionals together to identify, discuss and develop solutions to common issues by creating an information exchange opportunity for organizations concerned with the application, optimization and innovative use of protection and control technologies.

Technical Advisor

Jerry LepkaMr. Lepka’s career includes many years in the P&C discipline with Hydro Ontario as District P&C Engineer in the Toronto and Cherrywood Districts.

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For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/PCTF

2015 Conference Themes

Recent PCTF Webinars/Surveys

Detection & Protection Against High Impedance Faults

Feeder Protection

Short Circuit Level Practices

Protective Relay Systems Maintenance Practices

• Management of Protection Assets &

Investment Strategies

• Protection Systems Design Standards &

Utility Practices

• Substation Automation

• Optimizing Protection System Maintenance

& Compliance Reporting

• Introducing New/Emerging Technologies

Topics & Issues at a Glance• Protection Design Practices• Management of Relay Firmware Updates• IEC 61850 Applications• Power Apparatus Condition Monitoring Using

Protection Relays• Arc-flash Mitigation• Protection Aspects of Distributed Generation &

Microgrids• New and Emerging Protection Technologies

The objective of this project is to identify the best practices and data management systems that will enable management of unified relay setting databases for the new and changed settings with associated drawings, commissioning and test reports. The data management system will need to efficiently comply with regulatory and cyber security requirements (e.g. NERC, CIP). The considerations in addressing the project objectives will include:

• Discussing generic digital multifunction relay protection settings database and data management requirements• Identifying all important regulatory requirements• Reporting on the presently used utility practices• Outlining the gaps that may exist in meeting the above requirements• Recommending best practices and providing guidelines for developing secure and effective protection relay settings and database management systems

Effective and Secure Protection Settings, Data Management and Storage

Project Highlight - Initiated in 2015

The objective of the Vegetation Management Task Force (VMTF) is to bring industry professionals together in order to discuss and develop solutions on common industry issues, create networking opportunities for vegetation managers, make improvements in the management of vegetation, and assist in the development of improved planning techniques, regulatory filings and sustainable planning. It also serves as a forum to identify knowledge gaps and to provide future collaborative projects to address these gaps.

Vegetation Management

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Technical Advisor

Gwen ShrimptonMs. Shrimpton (RPF, RPBio, MPM) is a Registered Professional Forester, Biologist, and holds a Masters in Pest Management. She worked for BC Hydro for 20 years developing vegetation management

strategies and standards.

For more information on the program and full project listing, please visit www.ceati.com/VMTF

VMTF participants, along with subject matter experts and industry representatives, convened in Coral Springs, FL for the 2nd Annual CEATI International Vegetation Management Conference. The 2 day event focused on vegetation management along transmission and distribution corridors and public worker safety.

2nd Annual Vegetation Management Conference and Meeting

• Vegetation Management Cost & Program

Optimization

• Reliability & Reduction of Tree Caused

Outages

• Environmental Issues

• Justifying UVM budgets & Identifying Risks

From Work Cancellation

• Vegetation Inventories & Patrols

• Responsible Practices, New Materials &

Techniques

• Urban Vegetation Management

• Applications & Methods such as LiDAR

• Adaptation Strategies for Changing

Forest and Tree Health

• Regulatory Requirements, and Compliance

Frameworks, Including NERC, Federal,

Provincial or Municipal Regulations

• Decision-Making Guidelines for the Use of

Herbicides

• Responsible VM Practices, New Materials &

Techniques


3rd Annual Vegetation Management Conference

December 6-7, 2016 • Scottsdale, AZ

Recent VMTF Webinars

Alternative Use of Right of Way

Changing the Game of Managing Trees Near Utility Lines

Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Partnerships

Control of Weeds in Electrical Facilities such as Substations, Switchyards, Capacitor Stations, and Cable Termination Sites - This project involves a comprehensive review of measures that can be used to control weeds in and around electrical facilities. It will describe non-herbicide control methods and herbicide products, as well as measures of prevention. In addition, recommendations to enhance the efficacy, reduce the environmental impact as well as develop a resistance to herbicide applications shall be included. The study will incorporate interviews with utilities that have well developed, effective, and recognized programs for weed control, as well as a review of the current literature. Herbicide product manufacturers and distributors will be contacted to obtain information and recommendations on product use.

Vegetation Management Cost Benefit of Herbicide Use - This project is intended to provide information on the economic benefits of herbicide use.

Pruning and Tree Trimming Around Powerlines - The objective of this project is to increase the understanding of the general public for the need to prune and trim trees away from powerlines, reduce some of the existing negative perceptions, and increase public acceptance of these programs.

2016 Projects

2016 Upcoming Event

We wish to thank our 2015 CEATI participants who represent some world leading organizations:

Tohoku ElectricPower Co., Inc.

Tel: 1-514-866-5377

We value your support and look forward to continued collaboration and success in 2016!

Great Lakes Power

www.ceati.com

2015 annual review looking ahead to 2016

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