Energy and Utilities

Electricity Substations & Network Management Conference 

Electricity Substations & Networks Management Conference 2010 is a unique expert run 2 day conference that places your company directly in touch with the power companies, leading suppliers, contractors and government policy makers.

Now in its fourth year, this not to be missed event will include a number of best practice presentations and case studies from various companies and industry experts throughout Australia, addressing areas including:

  • Securing the supply of electricity
  • Analysing the state of electricity assets
  • Responding to electricity demand
  • Capital expenditure and forward planning
  • Substation design, construction, maintenance and refurbishment
  • Environmental, community and visualisation issues


Presentations include:

  • Reflections on the ENA report on networks and climate change
  • Not just supply but delivery
  • TransGrid Design and Construct Project
  • The challenges of connecting gas fired power to the grid
  • The opportunities and challenges of distributed energy resources for the Australian electricity network service providers
  • Strategic network planning
  • Long-term planning in an environment of change
  • Maximising construction procurement outcomes in the energy sector
  • Implementation strategies for IEC 61850


Hear how the power sector has developed over the past 12 months, gain insights into the future direction of the sector and plan effectively to ensure you're ahead of the game.


Speakers include:

  • Anthony Loveday, Manager Network Planning and Development, Ergon Energy
  • Hoang Nguyen, Special Projects Manager, ElectraNet
  • John Giles, Chief Engineer, United Group Infrastructure
  • Robert Fairweather, Civil and Structural Engineering Manager, Transmission Primary Engineering and Construction, Western Power
  • Keith Orchison, Director, Coolibah Consulting
  • Colin Mayer, Senior Project Manager, Design and Construct Projects, TransGrid
  • Andy Pittlik, Executive Director, ERM Power
  • Peter Wong, Manager Network Strategy and Technology, Electricity Planning and Development, Jemena
  • Gerard Reiter, Manager Projects, Powerlink Queensland


Case Studies from:

TransGrid • ERM Power • United Group Infrastructure
• Jemena • Ergon Energy • Powerlink Queensland • ElectraNet
• Western Power • ETSA Utilities • AREVA T&D


AGENDA

Reflections on the ENA report on networks & climate change
John Devereaux, General Manager of Network, Aurora Energy

Not just supply but delivery
Electricity supply policy and management is all about time, risk and cost, presentation will look at:

  • Increase in demand and the impact of the decarbonisation policy on generation development
  • Present projections and implications for network development
  • How far micro-generation (solar PVs and fuel cells) will change supply arranged for residential customers

Keith Orchison, Director, Coolibah Consulting


Case Study: Design & Construct Projects - Macarthur 330/132/66kV Substation
> Successful implementation of design and construct to deliver a complex infrastructure project
> Delivering a project that meets all current design, safety, security and environmental standards
> Overcoming challenging constraints such as: mine subsidence, visual treatment, environmental protection, and integration with existing infrastructure
Colin Mayer, Senior Project Manager, Design and Construct Projects, TransGrid


Case Study: The challenges of connecting gas fired power to the grid
> Understanding the connection process
> The challenges of meeting regulatory requirements
> Dealing with monopoly service providers
Andy Pittlik, Executive Director, ERM Power

Case Study: The new 500kV network for NSW
An update on the biggest substations project in NSW.
John Giles, Chief Engineer, United Group Infrastructure


VICTORIA

Long-term planning in an environment of change

  • Physical impact of climate change on electricity distribution networks
  • Ageing assets reaching their end-of-life requiring significant replacement expenditure
  • Government climate change policies and potential widespread adoption of distributed generation
  • The Victorian smart meter rollout
  • These changes have led to significant challenges in developing the recent Victorian Electricity Price Review Submission

Peter Wong, Manager Network Strategy and Technology, Electricity Planning and Development, Jemena


Panel Discussion:
 Experts discuss:
> Climate change
> Green house policy
> Smart electricity networks
John Devereaux, General Manager of Network, Aurora Energy


QUEENSLAND

CASE STUDY : Strategic network planning - Ergon Energy
> Long term network needs
> Demographic/land use studies
> Tools utilised for long term planning
> Ultimate network development
> Making shorter term planning consistent with strategy
> Augmentation plans
Anthony Loveday, Manager Network Planning and Development, Ergon Energy


CASE STUDY : Upgrade of Powerlink’s South Pine 275/110kV substation
South Pine substation has had to undergo a major transformation due to population and energy demand increases. Changes include:
> Full change of the Protection and Control System on the 275kV portion of the substation and addition of a Static VAr Compensator (SVC) connected at 275kV
> Complete redesign of the 110kV substation to accommodate changes in fault levels and facilitate efficient rebuild of the 110kV plant and busbar systems
Presentation will also look at the build sequence and final design selected to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the substation taking into consideration outages and minimising operational risk to the network during the construction process.
Gerard Reiter, Manager Projects, Powerlink Queensland


Implementation strategies for IEC 61850
Ian Young, Applications Manager, AREVA T&D


The opportunities & challenges of distributed energy resources for the Australian electricity network service providers

  • Potential value of distributed energy resources in achieving electricity industry objectives
  • Challenges for distributed energy; bringing transformational technologies and new stakeholders into the present industry framework
  • Models of end-user and industry decision making for distributed energy technologies
  • Case studies of residential and commercial energy services provision with distributed options
  • Regulatory and policy opportunities to facilitate distributed energy

Dr Iain MacGill, Joint Director (Engineering), Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets, Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, University of NSW


SOUTH AUSTRALIA / WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Reinforcement of electricity supply for the Adelaide CBD - 275kV City West Substation

Adelaide CBD electricity supply is mainly provided by a single 275kV transmission line constructed more than 25 years ago. Presentation will consider:

  • The needs to reinforce electricity supply to the Adelaide Central Region
  • Connection options under considerations and how the preferred option is selected via a multi criteria analysis process
  • Engagement and consultation with stakeholders and community
  • Environmental and Community Challenges such as the Adelaide Parklands, Port River, and traffic management

Hoang Nguyen, Special Projects Manager, ElectraNet


Case Study: Western Power civil update
Robert Fairweather, Civil and Structural Engineering Manager, Transmission Primary Engineering and Construction, Western Power

Case Study: Etsa Utilities
Steve Pepper, Portfolio Manager, Major Projects Group, ETSA Utilities, Construction and Maintenance Services


Case Study: Maximising construction procurement outcomes in the energy sector
Paul Barton, Regional Manager - Southern NSW, Engineering and Construction, Thomas and Coffey Limited


Current Australian standards for management of power quality in electricity networks

The current Australian standards for the management of harmonics, voltage fluctuations/flicker and unbalance in electricity distribution networks will be described. The philosophy behind the standards, their general content, and guidance on their practical application will be given.

Associate Professor Sarath Perera, Technical Director of the Integral Energy Power Quality and Reliability Centre, School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia


Operating & maintenance needs of IEC 61850 substations

This paper focuses on the life time requirements of the substation and the organisational issues that will need to be dealt with even before you are given the keys to your new substation, it explores:

  • The need for technology in the industry
  • What do you expect from an operation and maintenance perspective
  • Training staff for skill change, knowledge development and competency creation

Rodney Hughes, Managing Director, Rod Hughes Consulting Pty Ltd


Using AS/NZS Standards to Manage Harmonics, Flicker and Unbalance in Electricity Networks

Workshop Leader:
Associate Professor Sarath Perera, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia


Overview: This workshop will present an overview of the current and proposed Australian standards which relate to the management of harmonics, voltage fluctuations/flicker and unbalance in electricity distribution networks, and will describe their practical application.


Participants will:

  • obtain an understanding of the range of Australian standards currently applicable to power quality management in distribution networks and the philosophy behind their development
  • become conversant with the content and procedures in the Australian standards for the control of harmonics, voltage fluctuations/flicker and unbalance
  • be exposed to examples and case studies to assist them with the application of the standards to practical situations.


Who should attend: Utility specialists, consultants, engineers and senior technical staff who wish to advise customers on power quality concerns, or who service large customers or who wish to understand aspects of network management techniques for maximising quality of supply.



This conference will be held on the 24 - 25 February 2010 at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Sydney--  (costs $ 3184.50 AUD + 250 WYEA admin fee).  You are welcome to attend. The Information posted on this page is only meant to provide you an insight on knowledge and skills transfer opportunities available within the Australian defence and security sector. In collaboration with IIR, we can design a specific program for you and your group, providing an opportunity for you to meet with Australian leading professionals in a friendly and highly rewarding environment.







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