SC C1, C2 & C5 Colloquium - Cape Town 2017

Summary

SESSION 1 - Challenges associated with the integration of Distributed Generation on Utility Networks

1.01 - The role and interaction of microgrids and centralized grids in developing modern power systems
1.02 - ‘Analysis of Utility Scale Wind and Solar Plant Performance in South Africa Relative to Daily Electricity Demand’
1.03 - Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Intermittent Generation on Utilities
1.04 - Utility Scale Battery Storage – The New Electricity Revolution
1.05 - Model validation for accurate representation of renewable power plant technologies in developing utilities to free up capacity
1.06 - Understanding the impact of embedded renewable generation and its interaction with local load in the time-domain
1.07 - Overcoming Hydraulic Issues Using Variable Speed Drive in a Hydro Power Scheme

SESSION 2 - Materials and Asset management developments for the future in uncertain times

2.01 - Field trial of carbon composite core covered conductor system
2.02 - Developing Reproducible Electrical Tree-Resistance Epoxy Nanodielectrics with Improved Thermal Performance
2.03 - Performance of Insulators under Impulse, AC and HVDC Voltage
2.04 - The use of 3D printing for high voltage applications and non-critical spares
2.05 - Pre-emptive tripping of distribution power transformers for decaying auxiliary DC supply
2.06 - Air Breakdown Voltage Decreases As Altitude Increases
2.07 - Evaluating Step and Touch Potential Risks on Earthing Systems of High Voltage Cable Systems

SESSION 3 - System Reliability and Performance improvement measures in the Wires Business

3.01 - Developing a model for the prediction of system reliability indices on distribution networks
3.02 - An integrated, coherent, big data network performance management solution
3.03 - Clearing of transient faults in mediumvoltage networks by means of singlephase tripping
3.04 - Magnetic induced currents and voltages on earthed lines due to faults on adjacent lines
3.05 - Advances in Power Quality Requirements for RPPs

SESSION 4 - Towards Universal Access in Africa. Creating a platform to accelerate electrification on our continent

4.01 - The cost of sustainable energy
4.02 - Servicing backyard dwellings with electricity in the City of Cape Town
4.03 - A Review on Policy and Cost Associated With Electrification of Informal Settlements
4.04 - A tool for pre-feasibility techno-economic comparison of rural electrification options: grid extension and off-grid systems
4.05 - Modelling an electrification connection strategy – An Eskom case study

SESSION 5 - Transmission System integration challenges

5.01 - Operational Studies for the Synchronization of the WAPP Interconnected Power System for the target years 2016 and 2020
5.02 - A Historic Perspective of Power System Disturbances in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
5.03 - Recovery voltage analysis of the Matimba – Phokoje 400 kV transmission line during a single phase-to-earth fault
5.04 - Shortcomings And Proposed Improvements To The Current Practice Used By Eskom Transmission To Determine Asset Health Index Of Overhead Transmission Lines
5.05 - Optimise Demand Response for Primary Frequency Control

SESSION 6 - Technology solutions and innovations impacting on Transmission Design elements

6.01 - 765 kV Substation Acoustic Noise Impact Study by Predictive Software and Computational Approach
6.02 - Review, Modelling and Improvement of Transco Dispatch
6.03 - System inertia and Rate of Change of Frequency (RoCoF) with increasing non-synchronous renewable energy penetration
6.04 - Assessing the need for additional surge arresters in an uprated high voltage substation
6.05 - Uprating of high voltage overhead transmission lines using intermediary catenary suspenders
6.06 - Strategic Plan for Integrating Future Renewable Energy Generators in South Africa

SESSION 7 - Measuring Transformer health – diagnostic tools and other measures

7.01 - Transformers within photovoltaic generation plants: Challenges and possible solutions
7.02 - Holistic approach to on-line transformer monitoring: knowledge management first!
7.03 - Transformer oil degradation on PV plants – A Case Study
7.04 - Sustainable Alternate material in Power Sector (Transformer) for developing countries
7.05 - Advantages derived from Gas Chromatographic identification of petroleum products and additives within the power industry
7.06 - Employment of various strategies in Eskom to optimize the management of transformer life cycle and making the transformers part of the smart grid solution
7.07 - Natural Ester Oil Power Transformer Solution for PPC Slurry Substation in Eskom’s North West Operation Unit

SESSION 8 - Technology solutions and innovations impacting on Transmission Design elements

8.01 - Consideration to include High Surge Impedance Loading (HSIL) lines as part of system planning in Eskom
8.02 - Use of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSCs) to enhance power system transient stability and their possible application on Transmission Grids of developing economies
8.03 - Improved methods for surface impedance estimation in modelling of geomagnetically induced currents in power networks
8.04 - Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation in Modern Grids by using Variable Shunt Reactors
8.05 - First off achievements used on the Kappa-Sterrekus 765 kV Overhead line
8.06 - Seasonal Variation of Soil Resistivity and the Correction Factor
8.07 - Elevated lightning activity at large PV plant environments - A hypothesis and preliminary findings

SESSION 9 - Integrating Network Planning Tools with Grid Code requirements

9.01 - Cost of Unserved Energy in South Africa
9.02 - Quantitative Assessment of Geographical Based Load Forecast Technique at Eskom Distribution: Forecast Error and Impact on Infrastructure Execution
9.03 - Impact of SSEG on SA MV networks
9.04 - Innovative Method to Determine Distributed Energy Resource Hosting Capacity
9.05 - Non-technical loss mitigation lessons for Africa from global experiences
9.06 - Grid Code compliance tests of Renewable Technologies integrated on the NamPower Network
9.07 - Testing & Technical Evaluation for Compliance to South African Grid Code (SAGC) of the first 1800MW of
Renewable Energy

SESSION 10 - Challenges associated with the integration of Distributed Generation on Utility Networks

10.01 - Investigating capital deferment by installing a peak shaving and energy shifting battery storage system
10.02 - Initial Feasibility Studies of A Microgrid Implementation
10.03 - How Digital Microgrids contribute to resolving the electrification challenge
10.04 - Evaluation of the impact variable renewable energy sources on power system transient stability limits
10.05 - Costs Containment Considerations by Utilities during Implementation of IPP Projects

SESSION 11 - Planning for System Resilience in Utilities

11.01 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure by Adapting to Resilience Thinking for a National Blackout Risk Assessment Framework
11.02 - Power system resilience – enablers supporting an effective Blackout response
11.03 - Addressing Emergency Decision Making in Complex incidents: Implementation of Advanced Incident Command System in Eskom
11.04 - Network and Data Security Strategy of the Electric Power System
11.05 - Going Digital – Opportunities across the Utility asset life-cycle

Publication type	Colloquia
Reference	COLL_CAP_2017
Publication year	2017
Publisher	CIGRE National Committee
Study committees	Power system development and economics (C1), Power system operation and control (C2), Electricity markets and regulation (C5)
Price for non member	Free
Price for member	Free