If you’d like to download the paper schedule:
Tuesday Morning (TUM)
| TUM01* | Modern Switchgear using Multi-Object PAC Systems | B. Vandiver, Hitachi Energy, USA |
| TUM02 | LUMA Energy Distribution Feeder Protection Modernization Project | C. T. Ocasio Rodríguez, J. Aguilar, LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico; A. Smit, H. Self, T. Fix, J. Hudson, B. Zarovniaev, Quanta Technology, USA |
| TUM03 | Comparison of Processes for Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance Methods – Digital Versus Conventional Substations | C. Wester, M. Ramlachan, GE Grid Solutions, USA; E. Carvalheira, OMICRON electronics, USA |
| TUM04 | New Approach to Cloud-based End-to-End Testing of Line Differential Elements | A. Gonzalez, Megger, Canada; D. Mani, S. C. Reddy Thota, Megger, USA |
| TUM05 | Accurate Multi-Ended Fault Locating Algorithm Using Incremental Sequence Quantities | A. Shrestha, S. Kumar Mutha, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., USA |
| TUM06 | GNSS Vulnerability | D. Arnold, W. Abt, Meinberg USA, USA; Roel de Vries, Fugro, Belgium |
| TUM07 | A Review of Current Protection Testing Practices | S. Cooper, OMICRON, USA |
| TUM08 | Frequency Tracking Function in Numerical Protection Devices – Applications and Benefits | A. Stinskiy, E. de Oliveira, Siemens, USA |
| TUM09 | Transformer Ground Differential Element Behavior with CT Error and Analysis of a Misoperation Event | A. Saad, Quanta Technology LLC, USA; J. Hughes, Qualus, USA; S. Barnes, T. Condra, Tennessee Valley Authority, USA |
| TUM10 | 15 Years Continuous Journey Securing and Managing Edge Devices | A. Hamdon, J. Atkins, SUBNET Solutions Inc., Canada |
Tuesday Afternoon (TUA)
| TUA01 | Advancing the Unified Grid Control Platform Concept | E. A. Udren, R. Hunt, Quanta Technology LLC, USA; P. Myrda, EPRI, USA; H. Falk, Outside the Box Consulting, USA |
| TUA02 | One Utility’s Experience: IEEE Std 1547™ MIC Devices to Meet the Grid’s Distributed Energy Resource Interface Needs | TJ Stenger, A. O. Katigbak, D. Adams, Duke Energy, USA |
| TUA03 | Reducing Risk, Cost,and Development Time using Functional Simulation | S. Shanghavi, Schneider Electric, USA; D. Goughnour, J. Moore, Triangle MicroWorks, Inc., USA |
| TUA04 | Optimization of Distance Protection Performance used in Wind Farms’ Collection Networks | A. TSYLIN, Ørsted, Denmark; Z. GAJIĆ, Hitachi Energy, Sweden; M. KOCKOTT, Hitachi Energy, USA |
| TUA05 | Case Study: Defining and Measuring Protection Signal Transfer Speed, Latency, and Reliability Within Digital Trip Circuits | M. Ross, J. Bettler, Commonwealth Edison, USA; A. Sprenger, Puget Sound Energy, USA; J. Silva, Southern California Edison, USA; A. Wade, D. Dolezilek,, M. Silveira, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., USA |
| TUA06 | Real-time In-line Testing for Virtual Protection Systems and IEC61850 Networks | S. T. Jose, ASE / Kalkitech, USA |
| TUA07 | State of Affairs with the Standardization and Testing of IEC 61850 based VPAC Systems | Dustin Tessier, Tesco Automation, Canada; Darren De Ronde, Tesco Automation, USA |
Tuesday Afternoon – After the Break – Utilty Panel
Topic: Impact of IBRs on Transmission Protection
o Jonathan Sykes (Quanta Technology) – Moderator
o Jason Eruneo (Duke)
o Rich Bauer (NERC)
o Paul Martini (National Grid)
o Juergen Holbach (Quanta Technology)
o Bogdan Kasztenny (SEL)
Wednesday Morning (WEM)
| WEM01 | Precision Timing in the Infrastructure as a Foundation for Better PAC Systems. | F. Steinhauser, OMICRON, Austria |
| WEM02 | Experience with IEC 61850-7-500 from the 2021/2022 UCAIug IOP | K. Gray, C. Dyer, POWER Engineers, Inc., USA; S. Karimi, POWER Engineers, Inc., Canada |
| WEM03 | Short-Circuit Updates in Con Edison’s Power System: Methodology, Challenges, and Lessons Learned | H. Camara, G. Goddard, Con Edison Company of NY, Inc, USA; M. Malki, J. Li, J. Velez, Quanta Technology, LLC, USA |
| WEM04 | Complete Monitoring Solution to Improve Reliability and Performance of Digital Secondary Systems | A. Kotryk, Companhia Paranaense de Energia, Brazil; E. Goncalves, R. Abboud, M. Silveira, P. Lima, V. Ferrari, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Brazil and USA |
| WEM05 | Non-intrusive Transformer Asset Health Monitoring and Loss of Life Analysis | A. Venkateswaran, M. Kockott, Hitachi Energy, USA |
| WEM06 | Detection Algorithm for High Impedance Faults with Downed Conductor | X. Meng, S. Chandra, D. Ishchenko, M. Nowak, S. Talukder, Eaton Corporation, USA |
| WEM07 | How to Reduce IEC61850 Engineering Effort and Time using Virtual IEDs and Bays | S. T. Jose, ASE / Kalkitech, USA |
| WEM08 | High Speed Switching Systems for Reliability on Medium Voltage: An Updated Approach to Protection and Control Testing and Commissioning – A Utility’s Experience | A. Lilly, B. Hosseini, A. Katigbak, L. Soliman, D. Adams, Duke Energy, USA; C. Kidd, Schweitzer Engineering Labs, USA; C. Jegues, RTDS Technologies, Canada |
| WEM09 | Infrared & AI Focused Asset Performance Management (APM) with IEC61850 MMS Integration | J. Nam, R. Harada, A. Rizzo, R. Midence, V. Vartolomei, Systems With Intelligence, Canada |
| WEM10 | Some Practicalities of Applying DFRs in IEC 61850 Substations | R. Hunt, H. Self, Quanta Technology, LLC, USA |
| WEM11 | Optimized Distribution Protection & Control | W. Hartmann, C. Wester, GE Grid Solutions, USA |
| WEM12* | Protection and Centralization in a Virtualized Environment | H. Falk, OTB Consulting, USA; P. Myrda, EPRI, USA |
Wednesday Afternoon (WEA)
| WEA01 | Understanding the Impact of Time Inaccuracy on Synchrophasors, Traveling-Wave Fault Locating, and Line Current Differential Protection | A. Shrestha, P. Nadkar, J. Fultz, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., USA |
| WEA02 | Automating Transmission Line Constants Calculation for Improved Efficiency | Yifan Wang(Quanta Technology, Canada); Sagar Karki (Quanta Technology, USA); Luis Polanco (LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico); Alejandro Hernandez(LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico); Majida Malki(Quanta Technology, USA) |
| WEA03 | OpenFault Trace Tool – GTC Case Studies | L. Hartzog, M. Browning, J. Lowery, GTC, USA; T. Laughner, Lifescale Analytics, USA |
| WEA04 | Prioritizing Information Security Risks in Grid Control Centre IT and OT Systems:A Comprehensive Risk-Based Vulnerability Management | M. D. Kumar, Y. Prasanth, R. Anumasula, T. R. Ganesh, S. P. Kumar, K. Muralikrishna, Grid Controller of India Limited, India |
| WEA05 | LAN Design Considerations and Testing Procedures for the Digital Substation | S. McCreery, OMICRON, Canada |
| WEA06 | Enhancing Timekeeping in the Power Industry through Multi-Constellation GNSS Systems | J. Anderson, C. Seibel, NovaTech Automation, Germany |
| WEA07 | Communication Bandwidth Considerations for Digital Substation Applications | J. Groat, Hitachi Energy, USA; G. Antonova, Hitachi Energy, Canada |
| WEA08 | Comparative Analysis of the Distribution Lines Falling Conductor Protection Methods | M. Webster, A. Marquez, K. Tran, A. Torres – Southern California Edison Company, USA; C. Adewole, D. Ransom, GE Grid Solutions, USA |
| WEA09 | Maintaining Precise Time for Power System Applications in the Event of Wide Area Loss of GPS | D. Williams, Burns & McDonnell, USA; R. Jodrie, Syncworks, USA; K. Fodero, P. Robertson, C. Huntley, M. Elshafi, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., USA |
| WEA10 | Practical Considerations for Testing Generator Synch Functions | M. Wilson, J. Loyd, Megger, USA |
| WEA11 | Reducing Transformer In Rush Current during Energization by using Point_On_Wave Switching | A. Soroush, SIEMENS, USA |
| WEA12 | Automated Relay Testing and Management | H. Khani, J. Wagner, Quanta Technology, Canada; R. Perera, W. Wang: Hydro One Networks Inc., Canada |
Thursday Morning (THM)
| THM01 | Slingshot Disconnection! Understanding the Effect of Disconnecting an Un-stabilized Ungrounded Source | S. Billaut, A. Miles, J. Steele, J. Johnson, Commonwealth Associates, Inc., USA; S. Miller, Energy Emissions Intelligence, USA; K. Banerjee, Eversource, USA |
| THM02 | Lessons Learned From Commissioning of IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus-Based Busbar Protection System | R. Karmaker, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Bangladesh; J. Monzi Mathew, D. Dolezilek, M. Katuru, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., USA |
| THM03 | Automated Protection Engineering Process from Standards and Simulation Studies to IED Configuration | Charles Adewole, Eric Chua, Nathan Dunn – GE Grid Solutions Ed Wong, Arturo Torres – Southern California Edison Company |
| THM04* | UCAIug Update | H. Falk – USA |
| THM05 | Identification of Non-Redundant Components of the Consolidated Edison Protection System for TPL-001-5 | K. Judd, S. Rabiee, M. Malki, J. Schmidt, Quanta Technology, LLC., USA; B. Varughese, Consolidated Edison, USA |
| THM06 | Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Smart Grid Protection and Control | K. T. Akindeji, K. Moloi, Durban University of Technology, South Africa |
Expert Panel Discussion will follow the morning break.
Backup Papers
| Backup01 | Protection and Control Challenges of Low Voltage Networks with High Distributed Energy Resources Penetration | Z. Cheng, E. Udren, J. Holbach, Quanta Technology, USA; M. Reno, M. Ropp, Sandia National Lab, USA |
| Backup02 | IEEE Standard C37.92-2023 – Simplified Relay Input Interfacing and Testing | E. A. Udren, Quanta Technology LLC, USA |
| Backup03 | The Value of the Post-Event Analysis from IED Data | S. E. Vega Blasini, LUMA, USA; J. Holbach, Quanta Technology, USA |
| Backup04 | Functional Security – a New Way To Protect the Grid | A. Apostolov, PAC World, USA |
