To follow is a list of the areas of scope relating to sector integration grouped by each of our relevant global Study Committees

 

SC A1 Power generation and electromechanical energy conversion

•  Improved monitoring, AI and diagnostics of electrical machines and associated equipment

•  Application of AI techniques for electrical machine diagnostics

•  Impact of variable frequency drives on motor design & performance

 

SC A2 Power Transformers and Reactors

•  Digitalization in transformers and reactors

 

SC B1 Insulated cables

•  Inverter based storage

•  Digital twins of cable systems will allow for more dynamic load transfer.

•  Increased sensor systems will reduce outages by focus on predictive maintenance.

•  More automated supervision systems of cable tunnels/stations.

 

SC B2 Overhead lines

•  Digital tools for diagnosis and monitoring

 

SC B3 Substations and electrical installations

•  Integration of intelligence for substation Digitalization, including new digital technologies

 

SC B4 DC systems and power electronics

•  Digitalization of DC systems and PE

 

SC B5 Protection and automation

•  Digitalization of protection systems and substation automation and control architecture systems
•  IEC 61850 based data modelling, protection, automation and control configuration and engineering

 

SC C1 Power system development and economics

•  Digital applications for distribution / transmission / generation borders.

 

SC C2: Power system operation and control

•  Demand response, integration of MMDG, flexibility, AI new applications.

 

SC C4 Power system technical performance

• Modelling and Dynamic Analysis of grid-following and grid-forming converters
• Offshore wind and energy islands performance
• Lightning protection of PV systems and wind farms

 

SC C5 Electricity markets and regulation

• Integration of new digital approaches

 

SC C6 Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources

• Smart Grid / Cities
• Distribution Systems Modernisation
• TSO/ DSO/ Customer interfaces

 

SC D1: Materials and emerging test techniques

• Digital tools for diagnosis and monitoring

 

SC D2: Information systems, telecommunications and cybersecurity

• Machine learning algorithms to improve asset lifecycle management.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cybersecuritry posture of critical systems.

 

To follow is our current working groups presented by our Study Committee structure. Working groups culminate with the production of a report, called a Technical Brochure.

 

Group A Equipment

 

A1 Power generation and electromechanical energy conversion

 

WG A1.61: Survey of Partial Discharge Monitoring in Large Motors

 

A2 Power transformers and reactors 

 

WG A2/D2.65 Transformer Digital Twin – concept and future perspectives

WG A2/D1.67 Guidelines for DGA Monitoring

 

A3  Transmission and distribution equipment

 

WG A3.43 Tools for lifecycle management of T&D switchgear based on data from condition monitoring systems

 

Group B Technologies

 

B1 Insulated cables

 

WG B1.87 Final Element analysis for cable rating calculations

WG B1.93 Robotic supervision of cable tunnels

 

B2 Overhead lines

WG B2.79 Enhancing overhead line rating prediction by improving weather parameters measurements

WG B2/D2.72  Condition monitoring and remote sensing of overhead lines 

 

B3 Substations and electrical installations

 

WG B3.56 Application of 3D Technologies in Substation Engineering Works

WG B3/D2.62 Life-long Supervision and Management of Substations by use of Sensors, Mobile Devices, Information and Communication Technologie

 

B5 Protection and automation

WG B5.77 Requirements for Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) managed of Protection, Automation and Control Systems (PACS).

 

 

Group C Systems

 

C1 Power system development and economics

 

WG C1.43 Defining a typical set of requirements for Asset Analytics data platforms and tools aimed at supporting Asset Management decision making processes.

WG B2/C1.86  Approach for Asset Management of Overhead Transmission Lines.

 

C2 Power system operation and control

 

WG C2.18 Wide Area Monitoring Protection and Control Systems – Decision Support for System Operators.

WG C2.42 The impact of the growing use of machine learning/Artificial Intelligence in the operation and control of Power Networks from an Operational perspective.

 

C4 Power system development and economics

WG C4.61  Lightning transient sensing, monitoring and application in power systems.

WG C4.70  Application of space-based lightning detection in power systems.

WG C4/C2.62/IEEE Review of Phasor Measurement Unit Applications.

WG C4.64  Application of Real-Time Digital Simulation in Power Systems.

 

C6 Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources

 

WG C6.39 Customer Empowerment.

WG C6.47 DSO - Customer interfaces for efficient system operations.

 

 

Group D New Materials and IT

 

D2 Information systems, telecommunications and cybersecurity

 

WG D2.52 AI Application and Technology on the Power Industry.

 

WG D2.55 Application of 5G Technology to Smart Grids.

 

WG D2.56 Interdependence and Security of Cyber-physical Power System.

 

WG D2.57 CIM Common Information Model Methodology

 

JWG A2/D2.65 Transformer Digital Twin.

 

JWG B2/D2.72 Condition monitoring and remote sensing of overhead lines.

 

WG D2.51 Implementation of Security Operation Centers in Electric Power Industry.