Monday, October 18
Paper Session 1A – Distribution Technical Track
Wildfire Prevention, Ground Protection and Fault Measurement Session
Wildfire Ignition from Latent, Undiscovered Distribution Faults – Early Detection Using Signature Recognition
Ground Fault Neutralizer for Wildfire Mitigation in California
Ground Protection Methods for Transmission Lines using Segmented Static Wires
Fault Level Measurement Techniques in Power Systems
Paper Session 1B – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Reactive Power Compensation, PV Generation and GICs Impacts Session
Reactive Power Compensation Analysis of the U.S. Eastern Interconnection with Increased Renewable Penetration
Impacts of Photovoltaic Generation and Natural Gas-fired Generation on Large-scale Power Systems
Reactive Power Compensation Considerations for Offshore AC Networks
Measuring Geomagnetically-Induced Currents in each Phase of an Auto Transformer Bank
Paper Session 1C – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
Innovation with Cables and Dynamic Line Rating Session
Innovative Optical Fiber-based Monitoring of Overhead Power Transmission Lines
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Computerized Wind Farm Generation Tie Line Infrastructure Footprint Routing and Subsequent Dynamic Line Rating
Export Cable Energization in Offshore Wind Farms
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Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Characterizing Partial Discharge in Underground Utility Cables for Predictive Maintenance Application
Paper Session 1D – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Data, Communications and Cyber Security Session
All in this Together: Integrating Data across Disciplines and Functions
Prevent Cyber-attacks: Know Your Network
Network of Networks: The Power of Collectively Adopting Private LTE to Modernize the U.S. Electric Grid
Public vs. Private Networks
Paper Session 1E – Distribution Technical Track
Distribution System Resilience Session
Distribution Automation in Residential Underground Laterals
Development of a Resilience Framework for Storm Hardening and Recovery
Customer Choice: The Paradigm Shift and Future Potential of Customer Owned Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Sympathetic Events Resulting from Capacitor Transients
Paper Session 2A – Distribution Technical Track
Microgrids and DERMS Session
Resilient Microgrids: Developing Community-scale Microgrids with High Solar Generation
Photovoltaic Generation Estimation for DERMS Curtailment Analysis
Design and Development of a Sequence of Operation for Utility Microgrids
Harmonic Analysis of Residential Microgrid Operating ON/OFF Grid with Non-linear Loads
Paper Session 2B – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications to the Grid Session
Artificial Intelligence Application in Grid Edge Asset Health Monitoring
Reinforced Learning Approach Based on Topology Reconfiguration to Enhance Operational Resilience against Hurricanes
Practical Machine Learning Applications
Paper Session 2C – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Innovation in Electricity Markets Session
An Integrated Transactive Energy Market and Distribution Grid Analysis Platform
Conceptual Design of a Consensus Mechanism for Renewable Energy Markets on Blockchain
Impacts of Weather-Related Outages on DER Participation in the Wholesale Market Energy and Ancillary Services
Case Studies of Distribution Locational Marginal Pricing Methodology Based on Bronzeville Community Microgrid
Paper Session 2D – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
HVDC Applications Session
Novel Use Case of Robotic Dog Payloads for Asset Inspections at HVDC Site
Considerations in Strategic Long-Term Transmission Asset Replacement: An HVDC Case Study
Hybrid Converter-station Transformer for Enhanced HVDC Robustness
Photovoltaics and Lithium-ion Battery based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
Paper Session 2E – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Power System Model Update and Analysis Session
Simple Reformation of Conventional Power Flows to Enhance Resilient Power Grid Analysis
A CIM-based Incremental Approach for Real-time System Model Update
Online Decision Support Framework for Power System Restoration by Use of Real-Time Simulation
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Introducing the IEEE PES Transmission Subcommittee
Paper Session 3A – Distribution Technical Track
CVR Deployment Applications Session
Anomalous Voltage Data Detection: Utility Experience from Large Scale CVR Deployment
Investigating the Practical Bounds of the CVR Factor
Benefits of Single-Phase Capacitor Switching in Conservation Voltage Reduction
Distribution System Monitoring for CVR Operation and Performance Evaluation: A Utility Experience
Paper Session 3B – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Lessons in Sustainability Session
A Comprehensive Metrics-based Climate/Resilience Plan and Investment Strategy
The Importance of EVs and How to Sustainably Create Widespread Use
Improving Grid Infrastructure Sustainability by BIM and Optioneering Design Approach
Paper Session 3C – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
Impact of Future Technological Innovations on Transmission Session
Impacts of Fleet Electrification on Grid Infrastructure
Energy Storage Siting and Sizing Methodology to Unlock Transmission Transfer Capacity – A Case Study in the UK National Grid
Unlocking the Queue with Grid-Enhancing Technologies: Case Study of the Southwest Power Pool
2021 Vermont Long-Range Transmission Plan
Paper Session 3D – Distribution Technical Track
Innovations in Electric Grid Analysis Session
Machine Learning in Distribution Management Systems as Forecasting
Experimental Quantum Computing to Solve Network DC Power Flow Problem
Creating the Electric Distribution Management System that Enables the Clean Energy Transition
A Strategy to Modernizing the Electric Grid
Paper Session 3E – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Practical Applications of Analytics Session
Using Prescriptive Analytics to Optimize Electricity Distribution System Maintenance and Upgrades
Practical Analytic Applications for Grid Reliability and Resilience
Transient Stability Analysis Framework for Performance Evaluation of Microgrids with an Energy Storage System and a Synchronous Condenser
Tuesday, October 19
Paper Session 4A – Distribution Technical Track
BESS and Other Grid Modernization Initiatives Session
Volt/VAR Optimization and Interoperability with other Grid Modernization Initiatives
Designing Battery Energy Storage Systems for Reliability
Utilizing a BESS for Multi-Applications in a Distribution Grid
Paper Session 4B – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Climate and Electrical Load Impacts Session
The Impact of Extreme Events on Electrical Substation Infrastructure in Coastal Areas
Embracing Carbon Abatement in Concrete for the Construction of Electrical Utility Networks
Automating Analytics of Electrical Load Impact due to Voltage Sags
Paper Session 4C – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
Power System Technical Performance Session
Benefits of Low-Energy Interruption and Low-Energy Testing Technology Applied at Transmission Circuits with Falling Inertia
PMU Limitations in Monitoring Fast Dynamics in Low Inertia Systems
High-Density Distributed Sensor Network for Monitoring Grid Events
Forecasting Dynamic Line Rating with Spatial Variation Considerations
Paper Session 4D – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Protection and Automation Session
What is Sustainable Design?
Hardware-in-the-loop Testing of Overcurrent Protection in a Substation Power System with PV Generation
Real-Time Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (RT CHIL) Analysis of Ground Fault Overvoltages (GFOVs) in Inverter-based Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Transformer Differential Protection Studies for Dominion Energy’s Blackstart Operations
Paper Session 4E – Advanced Technologies and Asset Management Technical Track
Advancements in Power Transformers and Circuit Breakers Session
Comparative Study of the Reactive Power Consumption of a Dominion Energy Virginia Autotransformer due to Geomagnetically-induced Current
Lessons from Action Planning in Power Transformer Monitoring
Using Machine Learning to Predict Ratio Transformer Failure
Surge Arrester Separation Distance Considerations for High-Voltage Substation Circuit Breakers
Paper Session 5A – System Analysis, Grid Control and Reliability Technical Track
Power System Analysis and Development Session
Hurdles in Renewable Integration – Some Practical Considerations
Stochastic Analysis of Wind, Solar, and Load across New England
The Asset Management Vacation
Paper Session 5B – Distribution Technical Track
Electric Vehicle Impacts and Hosting Capacity Session
Impacts of High EV Penetration on Distribution Networks and its Mitigation: A Study Framework
Sensitivity Analysis of the Fleet Charging Impact on Feeder Load
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Preparing the Grid for Electric Vehicle Charger Installations Serving Multi-Unit Dwellings
Hosting Capacity Approach Implications
Panel Sessions
Handing the Grid to a Super Computer
Wednesday, October 20
IEC 61850 Tutorial and Lab
