Tuesday, March 26
General Session
Session Chair: David Costello
Response of Power System Protective Relays to Solar and HEMP MHD-E3 GIC
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Andrew Mattei, Baylor University / Brazos Electric Cooperative
Exploring IEEE C37.246-2017 Guide for Protection Systems of Transmission-to-Generation Interconnections
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Abu Bapary, American Electric Power
Sequence Component Applications in Protective Relays – Advantages, Limitations, and Solutions
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Bogdan Kasztenny, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
The Useful Life of Microprocessor-Based Relays: A Data-Driven Approach
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Derrick Haas, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Control House and Relay Design Considerations for EMP Resiliency
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Mark Adamiak, Adamiak Consulting
Automated Modeling of Power System Protective Devices For Advanced Analysis of Protection System Performance
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Mohamed Maria, Quanta Technology
Fundamentals Session I
Session Chair: Benton Vandiver
Protection Basics 101
Presentation
Swagata Das, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Transmission Session I
Session Chair: Genardo T. Corpuz
A Breakthrough in Resolving Wide Area Coordination Issues of Overcurrent Relays
Paper | Presentation
Joe Perez, Synchrogrid
Considerations When Using Charging Current Compensation in Line Current Differential Applications
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Greg Smelich, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
A Creative Line Differential Protection Scheme for the Hudson River Crossing Section of a 345kV
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Mike Kockott, ABB Inc.
Traveling Wave Fault Location for Faults During Line Energization and Reclose
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Terrence Smith, GE Grid Solutions
Considerations and Benefits of Using Five Zones for Distance Protection
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Jordan Bell, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Grounding Considerations for Line Protection
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Aaron Findley, POWER Engineers, Inc
Substation Session I
Session Chair: Ken Swift
A Solution to Eliminate Conventional Busbar Protection Constraints with Process Bus
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Terrence Smith, GE Grid Solutions
Fault Currents, Circuit Breakers, and a New Method for X/R Calculations in Parallel Circuits
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Amir Norouzi, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Low-Cost Fast Bus Tripping Scheme Using High-Speed Wireless Protection Sensors
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Jeremy Blair, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Performance Evaluation of an Enhanced Bus Differential Protection Relay
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Nuwan Perera, ERLPhase Power Technolgies
Process Bus for Bus Differential – Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities
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Joerg Blumschein, SIEMENS
Tutorial on Protection of Three Single-Phase Transformers
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Stéphan Picard, GE Grid Solutions
Industrial & Generation Session
Session Chair: Craig Wester
Performance Verification of an Adaptive 100% Injection-Based Stator Ground Fault Protection Using a Large MVA Generator
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Nader Safari-Shad, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
An Introduction to Completing a NERC PRC-026 Study for Traditional Generation Applications
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Matt Horvath, POWER Engineers, Inc
Capability Curve-Based Generator Protection Minimizes Generator Stress and Maintains Power System Stability
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Matchyaraju Alla, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Impacts of Single Event Upsets on Protective Relays
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Karl Zimmerman, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Advanced Generator Ground Fault Protections
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Wayne Hartmann, Beckwith Electric Company
Protection Challenges of a Resistance Grounded Distribution Feeder with Fused Taps
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Matt Proctor, Root 3 Power
Wednesday, March 27
General Session
Session Chair: Brian Clowe
Mystery Solved: Five Surprises Discovered With Megahertz Sampling and Traveling-Wave Data Analysis
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Veselin Skendzic, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Challenges One May Not Expect to Face When Applying Digital Relays
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Ilia Voloh, GE Grid Solutions
Real World Session
Session Chair: Brian Clowe
Return-to-Service Failure, Cooperative Troubleshooting
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Matthew Klein, Power Engineers Inc.
Jhobany Tortolero-Rojo, Power Testing and Energization
Analyzing the Impact of Shunt Reactor Switching Operations Based on DFR Monitoring System
Paper | Presentation
Naveen Ganta & Lalit Ghatpande, Synchrogrid
Compensator Ground Fault Coverage Through a Delta-Wye Transformer – A Case Study
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Ryan McDaniel, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Utilizing IEC 61850 for a Power Management System of an Offshore Platform
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Richard Preston, Siemens
Case Study: Analysis of 138/13.8 kV Transformer Differential Misoperation Points to Faulty CT
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JC Theron, GE Grid Solutions
Fundamentals Session II
Session Chair: Genardo Corpuz
Review of Symmetrical Components
Presentation
Terrence Smith, GE Grid Solutions
Communications Session
Session Chair: Benton Vandiver
A Tutorial on OPGW Ratings Analysis for Protection Engineers
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Ryan McMaster, Power Engineers, Inc.
Substation Control House Design Considerations for the Increased Presence of Networked Devices
Paper | Presentation
Adrian Zvarych, Power Grid Engineering, LLC
Addressing Analog Leased Line Obsolescence by Preserving Protection Channel Performance Over Ethernet
Paper | Presentation
Paul Robertson, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Tutorial on Network Configuration for Digital Substations
Paper | Presentation
Harsh Vardhan, GE Grid Solutions
Mitigating Carrier Holes in Power Line Carrier
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Tony Bell, Ametek Power Instruments
Migration of distance protection application from TDM- to packet based wide area networks
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Ramon Baechli, ABB Schweiz AG
Testing and Troubleshooting Session
Session Chair: Kevin W. Jones
How the Engineering Design Process Can Simplify the Testing of Automation and Control Systems
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Eugenio Carvalheira, OMICRON
IEC 61850 – Testing and Commissioning Advantages with GOOSE Messaging
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Antonio Riccardo Jr., National Grid
Testing Impedance Characteristics
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Monir Hossain, Entergy Services Inc.
Protection and Testing Considerations for IEC 61850 Sampled Values-Based Distance and Line Current Differential Schemes
Paper | Presentation
Steven Chase, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Testing and Commissioning Ultra-High-Speed Line Protection on a 345 kV Transmission Line
Paper | Presentation
Daniel Marquis, Public Service Company of New Mexico
Kamal Garg, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Challenges Testing Low Impedance Bus Differential Relays
Paper | Presentation
Terrence Smith, GE Grid Solutions
Substation Session II
Session Chair: Erik Guillot
SDG&E Relay Standards – Updating Tertiary Bus and Reactor Protection
Paper | Presentation
Bill Cook, San Diego Gas & Electric
Kamal Garg, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Improving Transformer Protection
Paper | Presentation
Wayne Hartmann, Beckwith Electric Company
Review of Capacitor Bank Control Practices
Paper | Presentation
Ilia Voloh, GE Grid Solutions
Application Considerations for Protecting Transformers With Dual Breaker Terminals
Paper | Presentation
Abu Bapary, American Electric Power Michael Thompson, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Modern Design Principles for Numerical Busbar Differential Protection
Paper | Presentation
Zoran Gajić, ABB AB Sweden
IEC 61850 Digital Substation Design Tutorial for Novices
Paper | Presentation
Antonio Riccardo Jr., National Grid
Distribution Session
Session Chair: Derrick Haas
Optimizing Fast Bus Trip Schemes
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Steve Turner, Electrical Consultants INC.
Real-World Troubleshooting With Microprocessor-Based Recloser Controls
Paper | Presentation
Marcel Taberer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Jeremy Blair, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Protection & Control Strategy for Effectively Interconnecting and Islanding Distributed Energy Resources During Grid Disturbances
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Joe Xavier, ABB Inc.
Optimizing and Integrating Transformer / Feeder Protection & Control Including Operations
Paper | Presentation
Benton Vandiver III, ABB Inc.
Intelligent Direct Transfer Trip over cellular communication
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Terry Fix, Dominion Energy Power Delivery Group
DFA Technology Detects Circuit Device Failures – Experience of Mid-South Synergy
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Robert Taylor, Mid-South Synergy
Carl Benner, Texas A&M University
Thursday, March 28
Transmission Session II
Session Chair: Bret Burford
Automated Approach for Compliance with NERC PRC-027-1 Requirements for Protection System Coordination of BES Elements
Paper | Presentation
Ishwarjot Anand, Quanta Technology
Synchrophasor Measurements for Power Systems under the Standard IEC/IEEE 60255-118-1
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Shane Jin, RTDS Technologies Inc.
Dynamic Line Rated Current Calculation without Ambient Parameters
Paper | Presentation
Zhiying Zhang, GE Grid Solutions
Computationally Efficient Methods for Improved Double-Ended Transmission Line Fault Locating
Paper | Presentation
Kanchanrao Dase, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
PNM Approach to Protecting Overcompensated High-Voltage Lines
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Henry Moradi, Public Service Company of New Mexico
Kamal Garg, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Travelling Wave Relay Application, Commissioning, and Initial Experience
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Scott Cooper, OMICRON
Special Topics Session
Session Chair: Craig Wester
Applicability of Synchrophasor Based Frequency Data for Protection and Control Applications
Paper | Presentation
Nuwan Perera, ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd
The Use of Symmetrical Components in Electrical Protection
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Catalin I. Ciontea, DEIF A/S
Modern Protective Relay Enables Generator Operating at Wide Range of Frequencies and Different Phase Rotation
Paper | Presentation
Mike Ramlachan, GE Grid Solutions
Directional Protection Applied to Wind Systems: Challenges and Solutions
Paper | Presentation
Nuwan Perera, ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd
Improving Security and Reliability at a Nuclear Station
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David Parks, Entergy Grand Gulf Nuclear Station