About this event:
This is the annual Technical Liaison Meeting, kindly hosted by GE Vernova, where attendees interested in the activities of CIGRE Study Committees B5 (Protection and Automation) and D2 (Information Systems & Telecommunications) gather to review activities and trands over the past 12 months, including feedback from the Paris Session 2024. In addition, there is a line-up of 4 informative presentations from Industry and Academia.
The meeting includes opportunities for open discussion and debate.
There is a small charge of £10 (including VAT) to secure your place.
Practical information
This is a face to face only event. upon arrival at GE Vernova please check in with reception to receive your badges before traveling through to the Van Warrigton Royale Suite.
Please note that when registering you will be asked to confirm that you understand CIGRE’s Meeting Compliance Regulations (this is a mandatory requirement). To review a summary of these regulations click the following link:
https://www.cigre.org/userfiles/files/About/CIGRE_Compliance_Regulations_Guidelines.pdf
Travel Information
This is a face-to-face event taking place at GE Vernova Stafford (St Leonards Building, Redhill Business Park, Harry Kerr Drive, Stafford, ST16 1WT). Upon arrival please checkin with reception to receive your badge before traveling through to the meeting room.
Traveling via train
Stafford train station is on the West coast main line and is accessible via Avanti West Coast, London Midlands and Virgin Cross Country Trains. Please note a taxi will be required to head across town from the train station to GE Grid Solutions building.
Traveling via Car
GE Grid Solutions is easily accessed just off junction 14 on the M6. Parking is available however it can become limited therefore if you are planing to travel via car please ensure you identify this on your registration and provide your car registration.
Regular Members
John Wright, Cigre B5 UK Regular Member:
Worked in the Protection and Control Industry for over 30 years. Presently; Europe, Central Asia & Sub Saharan Africa Regional Technical Applications Engineer Leader for GE Grid Automation, GE Senior Fellow and IET Fellow. Been involved in Cigre for over 15 years and currently UK Regular Member for B5 and convenor of working group B5.81.
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Jianing Li, Cigre D2 UK Regular Member
Jianing Li (PhD, BEng, MIET, MCIGRE, MIEEE, APM PMQ) is an accomplished Associate Consultant leading the Manchester Power Systems team at WSP UK. With a strong background in power systems, he has been instrumental in working with networks and investors to develop advanced models and analyses that enhance grid flexibility and resilience. His experience extends to delivering complex grid compliance assessments and designing innovative solutions that meet the evolving requirements of modern energy systems. He is particularly skilled in driving decarbonisation strategies and advancing whole energy system innovation. As a leader, Jianing has successfully overseen complex projects, providing strategic recommendations to stakeholders across the energy sector. His ability to anticipate future system needs and deliver practical, technically sound solutions makes him a trusted expert in the field. Professionally active, Jianing serves as the UK Regular Member for CIGRE Study Committee D2. He is currently Chair of the CIGRE UK Next Generation Network, in addition to his past role as Chair of the IEEE UK and Ireland Power and Energy Society Chapter
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Agenda:
09:00 – 10:00 Arrival and Welcome Refreshments
10:00 – 10:10 Opening – Safety On GE Site / Meeting Compliance refresher
10:10 – 10:20 Study Committee B5 Activity Update
10:20 – 10:30 Study Committee D2 Activity Update
10:30 – 10:45 Technical Presentation (D2)
10:45 – 11:00 Technical Presentation (B5)
11:00 – 11:15 Technical Presentation (D2)
11:15 – 11:30 Technical Presentation (B5)
11:30 – 12:00 Networking Refreshment Break
12:00 – 12:45 Open Discussion
12:45 – 13:00 Q&A / AOB
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Buffet Lunch
14:00 Session Close
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B5 – Protection and Automation
Mission
To facilitate and promote the progress of engineering and the international exchange of information and knowledge in the field of protection and automation. To add value to this information and knowledge by means of synthesizing state-of-the-art practices and developing recommendations.
Technological field of activity
Power system protection, substation control and automation, remote control systems and equipment, metering systems and equipment.
Scope
Within its technical field of activity, Study Committee B5 addresses topics throughout the asset management life-cycle phases; from conception, through research, development, design, production, deployment, operation, and end-of life. At all stages, technical, safety, economic, environmental and social aspects are addressed as well as interactions with, and integration into, the evolving power system and the environment. All aspects of performance, specification, testing and the application of testing techniques are within scope, with a specific focus on the impact of changing interactions and demands due to evolution of the power system. Life cycle assessment techniques, risk management techniques, education and training are also important aspects.
Within this framework additional specific areas of attention include:
- Theory, principles and concepts, functionality, technological development, design, performance and application of materials, efficiency.
- Manufacturing, quality assurance, application guidance, planning, routing and location, construction, erection, installation.
- Reliability, availability, dependability, maintainability and maintenance, service, condition monitoring, diagnostics, restoration, repair, loading, upgrading, uprating.
- Refurbishment, re-use/re-deployment, deterioration, dismantling, disposal.
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D2 – Information systems and telecommunication
Mission
To facilitate and promote the progress of engineering and the international exchange of information and knowledge in the field of information systems and telecommunication. To add value to this information and knowledge by means of synthesizing state-of-the- art practices and developing recommendations.
Scope
Within its technical field of activity, Study Committee D2 addresses topics throughout the application of current and future information and communication technologies (ICT) to the evolving end-to-end value chain of the electric power system. ICT equipment, architectures, security and governance including consideration of fundamental principles, design, specification, testing engineering, commissioning, performance, operation and maintenance aspects.
Areas of attention include:
- ICT applied to digital networks throughout the end-to-end power system including smart meters, energy management systems (EMS), Internet of Things, big data
- Communication solutions for information exchange between all participants in the electrical power system
- Interoperability and data exchange (file format, frequency, etc.) between all participants in the electrical power system including network operators, market players, off-grid premises
- Cyber security issues at all levels from field equipment through to corporate IT including governance constraints, system design, implementation, testing, operation and maintenance
- Technologies and architectures to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery IT systems to support the decision-making process in Asset Management