2018 Grid of the FutureReliabiity, Grid Parity, Planning and the Grid of the Future Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Hung-Ming Chou Dominion Energy The Definition

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Day 1

Sunday, October 28CIGRE Registration 7:00am–5:00pm

NGN TutorialFundamentals of Grounding 1:00pm–4:00pm | Lake Fairfax

Mark McVey Dominion EnergyCamp Parker Dominion EnergyRobert Allison Dominion EnergyDr. Randy Horton EPRI

5:30pm–7:30pm | Welcome Reception | Grand Ballroom E-G

Reception Sponsored by

Day 2

Monday, October 29CIGRE Registration 7:00am–5:30pm

7:00am–7:45am | CIGRE Breakfast Buffet | Grand Ballroom E-G

CIGRE Women in Engineering Breakfast 7:00am–7:45am | Living Room (First Floor)

Dr. Yilu Liu, Governor’s Chair Professor, University of Tennessee KnoxvilleBeth LaRose, General Manager, GE Energy ConsultingMandy Olson, Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell

CIGRE General Session 7:45am–8:15am | Grand Ballroom A-D

Welcome AddressDavid Roop Dominion Energy

Keynote AddressRobert M. Blue EVP & President & CEO of Dominion Energy Power Delivery Group

CIGRE Panel SessionThe Role of the Federal Government with the Future of T&D 8:15am–9:15am | Grand Ballroom A-D Moderator: Lou Oberski Director NERC Reliability Compliance, Dominion Energy

Bob Cummings Senior Director of Engineering and Reliability, NERCDavid Ortiz Acting Director, Office of Electric Reliability, FERCMichael Pesin Deputy Assistant Secretary, DOE

9:15am–9:30am | Morning Break

Morning Break Sponsored by

Paper Session 1A: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) Impacts Session 9:30am–11:00am | Lake Fairfax | Moderator: Chetan Mishra Dominion Energy

Impact of GIC on Noise Performance of Large Power TransformersR. Girgis - ABB, M. Bernesjo, S. Hodgdon, J. DeMay, B. Arritt, L. Van der Zel

Comparison of Measured and Simulated Geomagnetically Induced Currents in TVA Using Different Conductivity Structures and Network ParametersI. S. Grant - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), K. Shetye, J. Gannon, T. Overbye, G. Kobet

GIC Magnetic and Thermal Assessment of TVA’s Fleet of 500kV TransformersR. Girgis - ABB, G. Burden, M. Bernesjo, Y. Sehgal, M. Parsons, I. Grant, G. Kobet, M. Schebler

The Case for Stronger Grid Interconnections in CanadaA. Upal - Burns & McDonnell

Paper Session 1B: Distribution Technical Track

Distribution Modeling, Planning and Analytics Session 9:30am–11:00am | Lake Anne | Moderator: Theo Laughner PowerGrid-RX, Inc.

Developing a Distribution Grid Model Data Management ArchitectureP. Brown - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), S. Amsbary, K. George, R. Rhodes, J. Simmins

Modeling Distribution Feeder with Distributed Generation (DG) in ASPEND. Kou - Dominion Energy, J. Deverick, F. Velez

Addressing New Challenges in Distribution PlanningD. C. Herron - Leidos, T. M. Patton, P. K. Mullen, J. A. Wepman, J. H. Blackwell

Weather-Normalized Demand AnalyticsD. Cannon - Digital Engineering Ltd, J. Parr, F. Braglia, J. Fox

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 1C: Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track

Cables, Insulators and Dynamic Line Ratings Session 9:30am–11:00am | Reston ABC | Moderator: Ryan Quint North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)

Cable Train: In-Situ Manufacturing Trackside Underground Cable HVDC Transmission SystemsL. A. Gray - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), A. H. Slocum, Q. Du

Insulator Contamination Assessment and Mitigation for AC and DC Overhead LinesJ. M. George - Sediver

An Analysis on the Economic Impacts of Dynamic Line Ratings on a Congested Transmission Line in Southwest Power PoolJ. Marmillo - LineVision, B. Mehraban, D. Bowman, R. Schoppe, T. Burns, N. Pinney

Simulating the Economic Impact of a Dynamic Line Rating Project in a Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) EnvironmentS. Murphy - PJM Interconnection, LLC, J. Marmillo, N. Pinney, B. Mehraban, N. Dumitriu

Paper Session 1D: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Advancements in Power System Protection and Communications Session 9:30am–11:00am | Lake Audubon | Moderator: Damir Novosel Quanta Technology, LLC

Improve Protection Communications Network Reliability Through Software-Defined Process BusQ. Yang - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., R. Smith

Continuous Automated Analysis of Protection Scheme Communications Leads to Improved Reliability and PerformanceB. Fazzari - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., B. Waldron

Process Bus Busbar Protection - A Stepping Stone Towards Digital SubstationR. Hunt - GE Power Grid Solutions, C.-P. Teoh, G. Lloyd, S. Richards, P. Newman, H. Qin, J. Mendez, T. Smith

Automated Fault Location Analysis - Analytics UpdateP. Myrda - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), R. Maxwell, R. Dixon, M. Gehrs

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 1E: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Energy Storage Impacts on the Grid Session 9:30am–11:00am | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Mark McGranaghan Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

Maximizing the Impact of an Energy Storage ProjectD. R. Karseboom - MPR Associates, Inc., J. M. Womble, R. P. Downs, D. A. Nelson

Calculating the Capacity Value and Resource Adequacy of Energy Storage on High Solar GridsB. Zhang - GE Energy Consulting, D. Stenclik, W. Hall

Driving the Performance of Modern Electric Grid Using Battery Energy Storage Systems - AEP Transmission ExperienceY. M. Alsmadi - American Electric Power (AEP)

Techno-Economic Review of Battery Energy Storage Systems C. Aimone - ABB, Inc., S. K. Gill

11:00am–12:45pm | Lunch | Grand Ballroom E-GSponsored by CIGRE

11:00am–12:45pm | CIGRE USNC Executive Committee Lunch* | Regency Ballroom*Committee Members Only

CIGRE General SessionNGN Paper Competition 12:45pm–2:15pm | Grand Ballroom A-D

2:15pm–2:30pm | Afternoon Break

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 2A: Distribution Technical Track

Distribution Reliability, Resiliency and Safety Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Lake Fairfax | Moderator: Aleksi Paaso Commonwealth Edison Company

The Resiliency ContinuumA. F. Snyder - EnerNex, N. Placer

Achieving SAIFI Improvement Objectives by Increasing Medium-Voltage Looped-Feeder SegmentationM. Meisinger - S&C Electric Company

Improving Reliability and Safety of Electric Power Delivery Using DFA TechnologyJ. Wischkaemper - Texas A&M University, C. L. Benner, B. D. Russell, K. Muthu-Manivannan, R. E. Taylor

Smart Cities and the Ideas that Light ThemS. A. Reese - Burns & McDonnell, L. S. Escalante

Paper Session 2B: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Transmission Planning and Forecasting and Grid Modernization Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Lake Anne | Moderator: Yazan Alsmadi American Electric Power (AEP)

Automated Enhancement of Transmission Planning Bus-Branch Model with EMS Node-Breaker Substation ModelsM. H. Athari - Dominion Energy and Virginia Commonwealth University, K. D. Hannah, Z. Wang

Transmission Line Capacity Forecasting SystemB. Servatius - Lindsey Manufacturing, J. McCall, R. Bliss

Design and Implementation of an Extensible Platform for Large Scale, Programmatic Transmission Outage Planning AnalysisK. D. Jones - Dominion Energy, M. A. Parker, M. Jalalpour

Turnkey Solutions for Grid Modernization(presented by J. McDonough - Eaton), S. Adib, A. Stage

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 2C: Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track

Communications and Machine Learning in Modern Power Systems Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Reston ABC | Moderator: Chris Mertz Dominion Energy

Leveraging Private LTE Networks in the Electric Utility(presented by M. Tarres and M. Brozek - pdvWireless, Inc.), L. Greenstein

Active Management of Communication Resources in a Modern Power System EnvironmentB. R. Ward - American Electric Power (AEP), P. J. Zawada

Use of Cellular Communication to Remotely Deploy Distribution Automation FunctionalityJ. Valenzuela - National Grid

Validating a Google TensorFlow Image ClassifierR. D. LoGalbo - Leidos

Paper Session 2D: Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track

Asset Management Machine Learning and Analytics Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Lake Audubon | Moderator: Mike Beehler Burns & McDonnell

Machine Learning Techniques in Support of Better Asset Life Estimation - Let the Data Surprise YouL. Cheim - ABB, D. Dorris, S. Schaal, B. Singh, T. Galoppo

Latent Variable Survival Models for Network Transformer PrognosticsJ. Garrity - Tagup Inc., B. Kittrell, S. McCormick, W. Vega-Brown

Analytics in Practice: Someone Has to Know What is Going OnT. McGrail - Doble Engineering, S. Rhoads, J. White

A Faster FEM Based Approach for Obtaining Steady State Transformer Winding Currents under GICP. Ramaswamy - SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc., D. Vir

Day 2

Monday, October 29


Reliabiity, Grid Parity, Planning and the Grid of the Future Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Hung-Ming Chou Dominion Energy

The Definition of Reliability in Light of New Developments in Various Devices and Services Offering Customers and System Operators New Levels of Flexibility - Summary of Technical Brochure 715P. J. Palermo - PJP Consulting, G. Ancell, K. Bell, M. Matsuura, P. Southwell, A. Tuohy, C. Ray

Analysis of Pricing Trends and Grid Parity of Photovoltaic Systems B. Nguyen - Texas A&M University, Z. S. Hosseini, D. W. Gao

Parameterization of Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources (DER_A) Model for Transmission Planning StudiesD. Ramasubramanian - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), I. Alvarez-Fernandez, A. Gaikwad, J. Boemer

Visualizing the Grid of the FutureN. Hall - S&C Electric Company, S. Azamy, A. Sami, C. Estis, R. Charlton



Protection, Reliability and Power Quality Session 4:15pm–5:45pm | Lake Fairfax | Moderator: Matthew Richwine GE Energy Consulting

Study Results of the Impact of a Modular SSSC to Transmission Line Protection SchemesL. J. Kovalsky - Smart Wires, Inc., H. Khalilinia, G. Chavan, S. Natti, M. Y. Xue, A. Brahman

Impact of Renewable Energy Sources on Power Quality of GridN. S. Gujar - Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), S. Talati

Reliability Impact of Distributed Energy Resources on Bulk Electric SystemN. Kang - Argonne National Laboratory, R. Singh, W. Kou, N. U. Segal, J. T. Reilly

Optimal Allocation of Small Low-voltage Controllable CapacitorsA. C. Melhorn - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), G. Monni, J. Taylor

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 3B: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Grid Simulation and Analysis Session 4:15pm–5:45pm | Lake Anne | Moderator: Kyle Thomas Dominion Energy

Adaptive Wide-Area Damping Control Using Transfer Function Model Derived from Ring-down MeasurementsD. Ramasubramanian - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), L. Zhu, Y. Zhao, Y. Ma, J. Wang, Y. Liu, E. Farantatos, M. Patel

IDtools: An Automated Tool for Modal Identification from Time-domain Simulation Results for Establishing System Operating LimitsS. D. Rao - GE Energy Consulting, J. J. Sanchez-Gasca, B. Thomas

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics to Assess Dynamic Line Ratings in Southern IdahoA. W. Abboud - Idaho National Laboratory (INL), J. P. Gentle, T. R. McJunkin, B. A. Fehringer, J. P. Lehmer

Power Flow Control Solutions for the Bonneville Power Administration Transmission SystemA. Del Rosso - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), S. Uppalapati, D. Ramasubramanian, M. Patel, A. Heredia, D. Kosterev

Paper Session 3C: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

Substation Design and Data Observability Session 4:15pm–5:45pm | Reston ABC | Moderator: Beth LaRose GE Energy Consulting

Wideband Voltage Sensors for the Modern SubstationT. Laughner - PowerGrid-RX, Inc., E. Sperling, F. Gegier

AEP’s Experience in Improving Overall Efficiency of Power Transmission Station Projects Using Integrated Design and Construction (IDC) Process and Prefabricated ConstructionM. Rafiee - American Electric Power (AEP), R. Wellman

Design Principles for AC Station Service Connections in EHV SubstationsP. A. Bhattiprolu - American Electric Power (AEP), M. J. Sigg, M. Thakur

AEP Station Bus and Conductor Ampacity Calculation MethodologiesX. Wu - American Electric Power (AEP), D. Meissner, B. Leece, R. Wellman, M. Thakur

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Paper Session 3D: Distribution Technical Track

Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Session 4:15pm–5:45pm | Lake Audubon | Moderator: Duotang Yang Dominion Energy

Field Demonstration of Smart Inverter Autonomous Voltage Support Using Combined Volt-Watt and Volt-VAR CurvesS. Mohamed - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Field Demonstration of Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) with ADMSF. Stadtmueller - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Generalized Approach for Volt-VAr-Control through Integration of DERs with Traditional MethodsD. Raz - mPrest Systems, A. Daliot

Coordinated Industry Development of DERMS Control FunctionsA. Renjit - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), M. McGranaghan, D. Weng, T. Hubert, B. Seal

Paper Session 3E: Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track

Substation Design and Renewal Session 4:15pm–5:45pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Mark McVey Dominion Energy

Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) for Enhanced ResiliencyG. W. Becker - POWER Engineers, Inc.

Practical Guidance for the Renewal of Gas Insulated SubstationsR. D. Stone - Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI)

Challenges of Grounding When Upgrading Substations and Security FencesR. Schaerer - POWER Engineers, Inc.

Structural Design of Substation Steel Structures: Seismic Load ConsiderationsH. M. Hillegas - Burns & McDonnell

6:30pm–9:30pm | Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum

CIGRE Welcome Reception, Dinner & TourSpeaker: Kevin Curtis VP Transmission, Dominion Energy

Day 2

Monday, October 29

Reception Sponsored by Transportation Sponsored by

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30CIGRE Registration 7:00am–4:30pm

7:00am–7:45am | CIGRE Breakfast Buffet | Grand Ballroom E-G

NGN Breakfast Buffet 7:00am–7:45am | Conservatory

Scot Hathaway, SVP Commercial Services, Gas Infrastructure

CIGRE General Session 7:45am–8:15am | Grand Ballroom A-D

Keynote AddressPaul Grimes Leidos

8:15am–8:30am | NGN Paper Award Winner Announcement | Grand Ballroom A-D

CIGRE Panel SessionPuerto Rico – One Year Later 8:30am–9:45am | Grand Ballroom A-DModerator: Dan Ton Program Manager of Microgrid and Resilience R&D, U.S. Department of Energy

Mark Petri Electric Power Grid Program Director, Argonne National LaboratoryMarcel Castro-Sitiriche Professor, University of Puerto Rico

9:45am–10:00am | Morning Break

CIGRE Panel SessionEnterprise Data Management and the Future Role of Big Data 10:00am–11:15am | Grand Ballroom A-D Moderator: John McDonald SmartGrid Business Development Leader, GE’s Grid Solutions

Tom Pierpoint Director, Enterprise Software Applications–Retired ExelonSteve Eisenrauch Manager, Electric Transmission Forestry & Line Services, Dominion EnergySean Murphy Co-Chief Executive Officer, PingThings, Inc.


Innovative Protection Solutions for Transmission and Distribution Session 11:15am–12:45pm | Lake Fairfax | Moderator: Brent Hendrickson Enelytix

A Comparative Study of the Reliability of Reverse Power and Directional Overcurrent Elements for Distribution Level Fault IdentificationJ. Petti - Dominion Energy, T. Barik, K. Phelps, F. Velez

Intelligent Circuit Sensor Enabled Fault Detection, Isolation and Restoration for Transmission Lines with T-connection Taps S. Fan - Southern States, LLC, J. Fan, B. Reanau, D. Moore

Adaptive Protection System with On-line Protection Security Assessment in Distribution Systems with High Penetration of DERsA. Gopalakrishnan - Siemens PTI, Y. Zhu, W. Dias, R. Krebs, R. Ganjavi, M. Mangold

Assessment of Protection Functionality and Performance with Respect to Declining System Fault Levels and Inertia due to a Significant Increase of Inverter Based Generation on National Grid’s Transmission System in the United KingdomB. Gwyn - Quanta Technology, J. Holbach, S. Ward, B. Ellison, R. Zhang


Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Value in Distribution Markets Session 11:15am–12:45pm | Lake Anne | Moderator: Mike Putt Florida Power & Light

Value of the Distributed Energy Resources to Distribution GridR. Masiello - Quanta Technology, F. Farzan, E. Ntakou, E. A. Paaso, N. M. Abdullah, S. Bahramirad

Lessons Learned from Performing an Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA)C. Van Leuven - POWER Engineers, Inc., J. Marenda

A Direct Calculation of Locational Marginal Value of Distributed Energy ResourcesN. M. Abdullah - Commonwealth Edison, M. Ndrio, F. Maigha, A. Paaso, A. Khodaei

Impact of Grid Reconfiguration in Distribution Market Clearing and SettlementA. Alanazi - University of Denver, A. Khodaei

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30


Big Data, Analytics and Data Visualization Session 11:15am–12:45pm | Reston ABC | Moderator: Mark Johnson T&D World & Utility Analytics Institute

Data Governance Driven Visualizations with PI Data Historian in Dominion EnergyX. Li - Virginia Tech, H. Liu, S. P. Adams, H. Huang, K. Thomas

A Universal Sensor Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Platform for the GridS. P. Murphy - PingThings, Inc., M. Andersen, K. D. Jones, M. Bariya, J. Schuman

Residential Customer Clustering at Dominion Energy: Towards Big Data AnalyticsM. S. Modarresi - Texas A&M University, E. Hall, P. Markham, P. Ireland, K. Thomas

Analytics at Warp Speed - From Prototypes to ProductionS. P. Murphy - PingThings, Inc., M. Bariya, K. D. Jones, T. Laughner, M. Andersen

Paper Session 4D: Distribution Technical Track

Future Control Scenarios in Distribution Grids Session 11:15am–12:45pm | Lake Audubon | Moderator: Jon Marmillo LineVision

The Transformer-less Unified Power Flow Controller (TUPFC) for Power Flow Control at Nor-mally-Open Primary-TiesC. J. Murray - Switched Source LLC, A. Ingram, J. Schatz, H. A. Al Hassan

Spinning Reserve Based Topology Control in Holonic Distribution GridsA. Albaker - University of Denver, A. Khodaei, A. R. Malekpour, E. A. Paaso

Blackstart Studies for Future ScenariosM. Gonzalez - University of Tennessee-Knoxville, K. Thomas, H.-M. Chou, R. Liu

Envisioning the Possibilities in an Interconnected FutureA. Upal - Burns & McDonnell

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30


HVDC Applications Session 11:15am–12:45pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Nikia Munson POWER Engineers, Inc.

Installation and Commissioning of Mitsubishi Electric’s MMC STATCOM (SVC DiamondTM) at Dominion Energy’s Colington SubstationB. K. Buterbaugh - Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), D. J. Sullivan, R. L. Allison

Voltage Security Analysis of VSC-HVDC Transmission Lines C. Wang - Virginia Tech and Dominion Energy, C. Mishra

Modelling and Control of Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs)H.-M. Chou - Dominion Energy, R. Rye, K. Thomas, D. Yang

HVDC Planning Considerations for Offshore Wind IntegrationR. Adapa - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), J. Ruddy, A. Del Rosso, A. Gaikwad

12:45pm–1:45pm | Lunch | Grand Ballroom E-G

Speaker: Philippe Adam, Secretary General, CIGRE Sponsored by CIGRE

Paper Session 5A: Distribution Technical Track

Microgrids Design, Optimization and Field Experience Session 1:45pm–3:15pm | Lake Fairfax | Moderator: Cameron Van Leuven POWER Engineers, Inc.

Microgrid Systems: Design, Control Functions, Modeling and Field ExperienceK. G. Ravikumar - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., S. Manson, S. K. Raghupathula

Dynamic Solar Hosting Capacity Calculations in MicrogridsZ. S. Hosseini - University of Denver, A. Khodaei, E. A. Paaso, M. S. Hossan, D. Lelic

Microgrid/Nanogrid Project Proposals Using HOMER Energy for Economic, Performance, and Environmental Optimization and EstimatesT. Dastalfo - University of Pittsburgh, K. Kelly-Pitou, G. Reed, J. Petti

Design and Synchronization of the Dominion Energy MicrogridG. Alvarez - Virginia Tech, C. Mertz, J. Petti, R. Liu, H.-M. Chou, K. Thomas

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30


Different DER Hosting Capacity Considerations Session 1:45pm–3:15pm | Lake Anne | Moderator: Amanda Olson Burns & McDonnell

Hosting Capacity When Considering Controlled Aggregate DERN. Heine - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), T. Hubert, A. Cortes, M. Rylander, M. Huque

A Fast Hosting Capacity Calculation Method for Large Distribution GridsM. Alturki - University of Denver, A. Khodaei, E. A. Paaso

Accuracy of Translating Generic DER ‘Agnostic’ Hosting Capacity to Specific DER TypesC. McEntee - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), M. Rylander


Grid Simulation and Analysis Session 1:45pm–3:15pm | Reston ABC | Moderator: Khalid Rahman Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Lessons Learned in PMU (SynchroPhasor) at AEPC. M. Schneider - American Electric Power (AEP), A. Veno, B. Johnson, D. Sauriol, K. Chan

Simulation of 2017 Wind Farms into Series Capacitor Sub-Synchronous Oscillation EventsR. J. O’Keefe - American Electric Power (AEP), E. Rezaei, K. Andov, Y. Gong, Y. Cheng, J. Rose

Artificial Intelligence Assisted Power Grid Hardening in Response to Extreme Weather Events R. Eskandarpour - University of Denver, A. Khodaei, A. Paaso, N. M. Abdullah

Analysis and Impact of Autonomous Fast Frequency Response Relative to Synchronous Machine Sources on OahuM. Richwine - GE Energy Consulting, D. Stenclik

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30

Paper Session 5D: System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track

IED System Management, Grid Reliability and Analysis Session 1:45pm–3:15pm | Lake Audubon | Moderator: Josh Snodgrass POWER Engineers, Inc.

Moving Beyond Reliability Based KPIsT. Laughner - PowerGrid-RX, Inc.

Solar Shading vs. Fault Conditions From a Utility ViewJ. J. Petti - Dominion Energy, A. Clark, G. Alvarez, F. Velez

IED System Management Solution: A Universal Approach for all your Grid IoT IntegrationA. Hamdon - SUBNET Solutions Inc.

It’s Time to Embrace Artificial Intelligence for the Utility IndustryD. J. Sierra - Burns & McDonnell, K. R. Lundeen

Paper Session 5E: Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track

Cybersecurity and Virtual Reality Session 1:45pm–3:15pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Hesen Liu Dominion Energy

A Take on Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications in the Utility IndustryN. B. Saunders - American Electric Power (AEP), D. Seibel, S. Carlson

A Survey of Cybersecurity FrameworksS. Morris - Alchemy Global Networks, T. Laughner

Substation Cybersecurity; an Asset Management ViewpointG. Rajappan - Doble Engineering Company

Boundary Protection for Transmission FacilitiesJ. Pack - POWER Engineers, Inc.


Day 3

Tuesday, October 30

CIGRE Panel SessionAddressing the Challenges of Distributed Energy Systems 3:30pm–5:00pm | Grand Ballroom A-DModerator: Mark McGranaghan Vice President Distribution and Energy Utilization, Electric Power Research Institute

Josh Wepman Vice President for Technical Solutions, LeidosAleksi Paaso Manager – Emerging Technology, Commonwealth Edison CompanyBob Currie Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Smarter Grid SolutionsGregg Rotenberg Chief Executive Officer, Smart Wires Inc.

5:30pm–7:30pm | Mon Ami Gabi

NGN-Sponsored Dinner**Invitation Only

Day 3

Tuesday, October 30

NGN Dinner Sponsored by

7:00am–7:45am | Breakfast | Grand Ballroom E-G

Tutorial: GIS and GIL Applications for the Future Grid 8:00am–11:00am | Lake Fairfax

Gas-insulated systems save space, increase reliability, and reduce maintenance. Learn more on the design and application of these cutting-edge solutions from industry experts to understand how they are becoming important building blocks for resiliency, and then join us for a first-hand look at the equipment in Dominion Energy’s Brambleton Substation. Attendees will see Dominion Energy’s resiliency improvements including the use of RIP bushings. This tutorial will break for refreshments from 9:30am–10:30am.

Tour: GIS and GIL Applications for the Future Grid 11:00am–2:00pm | Brambleton Substation

Bus will depart promptly at 11 AM. Box lunch will be provided for tour participants to be eaten on the bus.

Tutorial: FACTS: Flexible AC Transmission System 8:00am–11:00am | Reston ABC

A modern grid requires modern operating techniques and technologies; power electronics are changing the way we deliver energy. After gaining knowledge on the design and ap-plication of these cutting-edge solutions from industry experts, join us for a first-hand look at Dominion Energy’s static VAR compensator (SVC) at Mosby Substation. Attendees will see Dominion Energy’s resiliency improvements including the use of RIP bushings. This tutorial will break for refreshments from 9:30am–10:30am.

Tour: FACTS: Flexible AC Transmission System 11:00am–2:00pm | Mosby Substation

Bus will depart promptly at 11 AM. Box lunch will be provided for tour participants to be eaten on the bus.

2:00pm | Afternoon Break

Day 4

Wednesday, October 31

7:00am–7:45am | Breakfast | Grand Ballroom E-G

Tutorial: Planning for the Grid of the Future 8:00am–2:00pm | Lake Anne

Don Shoup, Adam Sparacino, David E. Roop - MEPPI Power System Engineering Division

The grid of the future challenges the way we integrate and model new devices and technologies. System planning studies now need to consider additional criteria in studies when considering significant amounts distribution energy resources such as wind, solar, and energy storage. Attend this 6-hour tutorial to more get details on device level characteristics, plant level representation, and more. This tutorial will break for refreshments from 9:30am–10:30am.

Lunch will be served 11:30am–12:30pm.

2:00pm | Afternoon Break

Day 4

Wednesday, October 31

Documents

2018 Grid of the FutureReliabiity, Grid Parity, Planning and the Grid of the Future Session 2:30pm–4:00pm | Town Center A&B | Moderator: Hung-Ming Chou Dominion Energy The Definition