Co-hosted by. Organised by. Invitation GIS USERS GROUP June 2014, Singapore. teaming up for tomorrow s solutions

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1 Organised by Co-hosted by Invitation 2014 GIS USERS GROUP June 2014, Singapore teaming up for tomorrow s solutions

2 2 Content 3 Users Group Philosophy 4 How to get there 5 Visa Information 5 Registration 6 Agenda Highlights 8 Expert corners 9 Demo Area description 12 Sessions Preview 12 Future networks characteristics and developments 14 Partial discharge monitoring 16 Controlled switching 18 GIS Asset Health Index

3 3 Users Group Philosophy... What is the GIS Users Group? The Alstom Grid Users Group Conferences are worldwide communities of technical specialists focused on developments in terms of products, systems and services. They are unique events which are designed to establish and foster a tight User Community, and to facilitate a collaborative ongoing engagement between the users and Alstom Grid. Through the Board, each event is planned with the involvement of our customers. How does it work? The GIS Users Group Sessions consist of technical conferences in general sessions and focused workshops in order to address specific issues. The philosophy is that you and your needs must drive the event, that s why sessions are: Chaired by a President representing the interests of the GIS Users, Hosted by one GIS User. Driven by an Executive Board consisting of 50% of Users and and 50% of Alstom experts, This way, you and your fellows and Alstom Grid experts will build a longlasting relationship for technical and energy market issues, with meetings on a yearly basis. Your benefits? The GIS Users Group offers you the chance to: Work together with Alstom Grid experts and your industry peers to improve your installed solutions, Be aware of new technologies and practices to optimize GIS use, Focus on upcoming releases and developments, Openly share needs and expectations

4 GIS Users Group Conference We are pleased to invite you to the 6 th GIS Users Group Conference. This year s technical conference will be hosted by SP PowerGrid Limited, Singapore. You will find in the next pages a preview of the 2014 conference topics, agenda and all necessary practical information to register and organize your travel. Should you need any further information, please feel free to contact us: myriam.bornerand@alstom.com or alex@visionnaire.com.sg How to get there... The conference will take place at the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore: Marina Bay Sands Hotel 10, Bayfront Avenue Singapore More details on By plane: At Singapore Changi Airport, the taxi stand is located in the Arrival Hall on Terminals 1, 2, 3 and Budget Terminal. Standard Taxi Rates Taxis in Singapore are reasonable priced and taxi drivers are honest. All taxis are metered. Fares are always charged according to the taximeter, plus applicable surcharges. Receipt must be issued upon request. Distance from Airport Marina Bay Sands is located at a distance of 18 km from Changi Airport and travel time is about minutes.

5 5 Visa Information If you need an invitation letter, please contact: Dress Code Business casual Registration to the Event Your accommodation will be booked automatically from noon on June 24 to noon on June 26 as you register to the conference. Note: Expenses (accommodation, meals, special evening ) during the event will be borne by Alstom Grid. Travel to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, additional nights and extras remain at your expense. Accommodation expense will not be covered for participants from Singapore. Should you want to receive the link to register on-line, please contact: myriam.bornerand@alstom.com alex@visionnaire.com.sg We look forward to meeting you at this year s conference!

6 6 Agenda Highlights Tuesday, June 24 Morning Delegates arrival / Welcome and registration Afternoon 12:00 Welcome buffet 14:00 Opening sessions Welcome address by Chairman, SP PowerGrid Limited, Wong Chit Sieng Welcome address by the GIS Users Group Chairman, Christian Lindner, Axpo Welcome address by GIS Product Line Vice-President, Jean Nakache R&D Roadmap by GIS Product Line R&D Director, Yves Doin Introduction to the demo area and expert corners Break in the demo area / expert corners 16:30 Session 1 Future networks characteristics 18:30 Free time in the demo area and expert corners 20:00 Dinner at the hotel

7 7 Wednesday, June 25 Morning 08:30 Session 2 Partial discharge monitoring 10:00 Break in the demo area / expert corners 10:30 Session 3 Controlled switching 12:30 Buffet lunch Afternoon 14:00 Site visit 20:00 Networking dinner Your spouse/companion is welcome to the networking dinner. Please inform us during on-line registration. Thursday, June 26 Morning 08:00 Session 4 GIS Asset Health Index, a tool for life cycle management 10:00 Break in the demo area / expert corners 10:30 Guided product demos 12:00 Conference closing 12:30 Buffet lunch 14:00 End

8 8 Experts Corners For the first time this year one-to-one meetings between users and experts will be possible for side discussions. Meet our experts! A unique chance to exchange with our experts One-to-one slots booked with our experts about: SF6 management Controlled switching Partial-discharge monitoring Asset Health Index Other topics A schedule will be available upon arrival and during the conference.

9 9 Demo Area Description A real F kv bay The most compact 145 kv GIS SF6 mass reduced by 30 % Perfect down to -30 C Reduced sealing length, by 30 % Expert SF6 management Digital monitoring and control systems A real T kv phase T kv, 63 ka, 5000 A Safety-driven design Building dimensions reduced by 30 % Pre-assembled bays Full-spring mechanical drives First-class availability Digital monitoring and control systems ME4 drive The drive for disconnector and earting drives on all Alstom GIS Improved User Interface for safe operation Partial discharge monitoring Display of the components and live simulations PDWatch acquisition and PDWatch Manager software for investigation and expertise PDWatch online supervision application for trend evaluation, archive processing and remote communication UHF100 acquisition unit acquiring signals from UHF internal and external sensors Remote access

10 10 SF6 and condition monitoring Display of the components and live simulations BWatch3 local HMI for solution start-up and maintenance BWatch3 online supervision application for instant monitoring, trend evaluation, archive processing and remote communication BWatch3 Manager software tool for asset planning Bwatch3 acquisition & and process unit acquiring data from GIS SF6 digital transmitters Maintenance Isolating Device (MID) The MID is a device which enhances the availability during Maintenance, Repair and Extension (MRE) phases. Display of a B105 single-phase double busbar assembly with MID to show disconnectors, earthing switches and contacts to describe the combined disconnector and earthing switch to explain MID operation to illustrate MID features Controlled switching An educational corner to give explanations about the technology and the impact in terms of total cost of ownership of HV equipment.

11 11 GIL Display of the latest GIL designs Discussion corner about SF6 free solution SF6 management Discussion corners about Eco-design F-gas regulation Our gasket technology Alstom Green offer Asset Health Index A discussion corner about the Alstom Asset Health Index and the asset management tool as integrated in the Alstom e-terra Network Management Solution. Training An overview of Alstom expert trainings and a specialist available to answer your questions.

12 12 Session 1 Future Networks Characteristics and Developments target Transmission grids are constantly being adapted to cope with rapid growth in load demand and fast development of integrated markets. The characteristics of these networks are changing and the performance of high voltage equipment has to be adjusted accordingly. This conference is a real opportunity for participants to share visions and discuss the drivers that will shape tomorrow s networks. These exchanges will be of utmost interest to grid operators to help guide them in specifying and managing their future assets. Alstom Grid, as a high voltage equipment manufacturer, will also take benefit from these exchanges to optimize and adapt the characteristics of the equipment to meet the future demands of the network. session description This part will take the form of a plenary session with contributions by Users who will explain the constraints when developing their own high voltage networks and give some examples of such developments. Typical topics covered are likely to incluce the introduction of a new high voltage network level, the introduction of HVDC links and network adaptation. Alstom participants will also describe some key developments designed to address a selection of the new requirements (like HVDC technologies, higher voltage GIS equipment, high performance circuit breakers, ). A voting system will be used during the course of the session to investigate trends and the opinions of Users regarding some specific key network requirements. Results will be shared live with the participants and this will be the prelude to an open debate.

13 13 the benefits The benefits of this session for your organisation should be: Meet other grid operators experts with similar problems and the will to share their experiences Get an update on HV equipment performances and on-going developments Exchange with Alstom experts on specific network issues and solutions to solve them Getting prepared for the conference Please gather together the relevant elements of the technical characteristics of your networks that are due to be uprated or have recently been upgraded in your systems. These can be the introduction of a new high voltage level, new fault current capability requirements, new time constant values, higher rated current characteristics Have you identified some gaps to be fulfilled in the near future by Gas-Insulated Substation suppliers to meet the evolution of your network? Whenever relevant to the purpose of the Conference, what have been the various training initiatives undertaken in your organization: systems planning (load forecast and network development), the due consideration of new forms of bulk power generation, development of interconnections, etc? Are you considering any alternative solutions so as to cope with any local change of the operational characteristics? These solutions can be the introduction of FACTS, Fault Current limiters, splitting the architecture of existing substations Do you foresee more use of HVDC equipment to solve networks constraints (for bulk power transmission from wind farms or for limiting increase of short-circuit levels? Do you usually rely on the participation or the support of Gas-Insulated Substations suppliers, having a solid systems expertise in network consultancy, so as to provide you with their inputs? Contact: arnaud.ficheux@alstom.com

14 14 Session 2 Partial Discharge Monitoring target Learn the basics of the UHF method for detection of partial discharge. Understand GIS characteristics: their strong connection with the UHF signal their effects on PD monitoring and expert system implementation. Alstom will provide a technical presentation and a number of GIS Users will present their first-hand experience. This will be followed by a real product demonstration. Session description The session will be structured to deal with: 1. Goals of partial discharge monitoring systems 2. Partial discharges: sources and characteristics 3. Measurement: technology and challenges 4. Critical aspects to ensure accuracy The expected benefits of partial discharge monitoring are: Security early identification of partial discharge inception and evolution with time combining different methods enables true interpretation and criticality diagnosis identification of defect location reliable discrimination between external noises and real partial discharges.

15 15 Asset management enables a change from curative to preventive maintenance policy ease of identification of the type of defect (phase resolved analysis) provides true insights into the actual ageing of the components support to life extension Tests and long-term Service possibility to perform tests with SF 6 /air bushing installed enable periodic detection (off-line) and/or continuous monitoring grounds for long-term partnership between GIS Vendor and End-User (current experience of more than 10 years with UHF measuring system) The session will be followed by live demonstrations performed on real equipment. The live demonstration will: include a tutorial about the different existing techniques of PD detection display the components that make up the different systems and techniques of detection developed by Alstom Grid (sensors / electronics) explain the calibration process encourage debates between experienced Users, Alstom Experts and those new to this technology. Getting prepared for the conference What is the trend in your organization with respect to PD monitoring? What are your questions about these techniques? Contact: gilles.fauconnet@alstom.com

16 16 Session 3 Introducing controlled switching on the grid target With the deregulation of energy markets, the introduction of new players and producers, the variety of power sources (wind farms, solar farms, microgrids), high voltage transmission grids have to support more and more stress mainly due to switching operations (connection and disconnection of loads and sources). This session will focus on the major disturbances caused by switching operations. It will aim to give the delegates a good understanding of the technology. Furthermore, we will tackle its benefits: The use of point-on-wave switching strategy is an alternative to pre-insertion resistors (PIR) and it generates important benefits in terms of total cost of ownership of the GIS. Predictable performances provided by controlled switching in terms of overvoltage level, inrush current, harmonic level are helpful in optimizing the sizing of HV equipment, eg. more compact design of the overhead lines. session description The Alstom controlled switching solution has several applications. Each of them will be explained technically with a video and a tutorial given by an expert. This will be followed by some actual user experiences of the technology. The applications covered will include: Transformer switching to eliminate inrush current Long-lines switching to eliminate switching overvoltage Reactor switching to eliminate reignition To guaranty the optimum accuracy, a stringent qualification process is necessary and it will be detailed by Alstom and CIGRE speakers. The user testimonials will include the following experiences from utilities: Thailand: field experience and successful start-up of the RPH3 Point-on-Wave controller installed in 2012 to eliminate inrush current while energizing a huge 875MVA Generator Step-Up Transformer.

17 17 Canada: field experience and successful start-up of the RPH3 Point-on-Wave Controller in 2008 to reduce switching overvoltage. One particularity of this project is the replacement of an existing switching device equipped with PIR by a modern controller associated with a PoW controller. UK: qualification process of a GIS 400kV GIS controlled switching solution implementation in accordance with a new standard. For more details: Face-to-face meetings with experts will be possible in the expert corners In the demo area, some instructive panels and simulation cases will be exhibited and available for further discussions the benefits Attending this conference will enable you to: 1. gain a deeper understanding of point-on-wave technology 2. understand the benefits of smart switching to the total cost of ownership substations 3. hear some real-life experiences of utilities Expected benefits for Alstom Alstom Grid is proud of having a leadership in HVAC Circuit-Breaker controlled switching technology. Though, this user group conference will also bring along the opportunity to exchange with utilities about smart switching expectations. Getting prepared for the session Delegates interested in giving a testimonial or simply sharing some information are encouraged to notify the organizers as soon as possible. All delegates are also encouraged to prepare / consider some questions they would like to be answered during the session. Contact: farid.ait-abdelmalek@alstom.com

18 18 Session 4 GIS Asset Health Index, a tool for life cycle management target The first target is to share between Users the concerns about GIS asset ageing, how to assess the health status and expected remaining life-time and how to optimize the operational and maintenance costs. The second is to present the Asset Health Index concept and the Alstom Grid model based on 45 years experience as GIS manufacturer and Service provider session description The management of assets is complex as it takes into account an extensive list of parameters. The outcome of the asset management policy is a financial and operational performance at enterprise level, and the companies need some tools to link all the parameters from the field to their asset management decisions. The topic will be divided into 4 main parts: Introduction to GIS technology ageing modes and maintenance policies Testimonials from some Users about the life-cycle management of GIS assets within their companies Presentation of the Asset Health Index proposed by Alstom Grid Interactive voting and questions & answers sessions The first part will be a presentation of Alstom s experience of 45 years in the field, several generations of technologies, several types of maintenance regimes and the impact of various usage modes and environmental conditions. Then, some GIS Users will share their experiences with their own GIS installed base, ageing concerns, operational cost impacts and the decision process for maintenance versus replacement.

19 19 The third part will be dedicated to the presentation of the Asset Health Index model proposed by Alstom. This model is a comprehensive tool to link the health status of the GIS assets to maintenance, overhauling & retrofit or replacement decisions. The model itself will be explained and also how to gather all the required data from the field, from site inspections to the use of online condition monitoring. To conclude the session, an interactive voting session as well as a Q&A session will help go deeper into the specific details. Naturally, the discussions between Experts will be continued during the free time of the GIS Users Group. the benefits Benefits of dealing with this topic Improved understanding of the aging of a GIS Comparison the the benefits of various maintenance strategies Understanding of the Asset Health Index Sharing of knowledge with peers and manufacturer Getting prepared for the session All User experiences of Asset care are welcome for this session! If you wish to participate with a testimonial to share your company s GIS asset management methods or concerns, please get in contact with us. We shall be glad to integrate your participation into the session, either by means of an oral testimonial or by providing us with your data, examples and questions. Contact: karsten.pohlink@alstom.com

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