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Programme

Day 1

20 May

09:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:10


10:10 - 10:30


10:30 - 11:00



11:00 - 11:15

11:15 - 11:45


 


11:45 - 12:00


12:00 - 12:15


12:15 - 12:30


12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 14:00




14:00 - 14:15


14:15 - 14:30


14:30 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:30


16:30 - 16:40


16:40 - 18:00

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Welcome and Opening
Gary Stockdale

NGET Innovation strategy
Neil McClymont

Keynote Speaker 1
How to design the future network
David Adkins - NGET, Head of Network Architecture and Strategy

Refreshment Break

Keynote Speaker 2

What it takes to move HV innovation from pilots to repeatable, scalable solutions 
Alan Ritchie - SSEN-T, Senior Innovation Manager

Future partnerships and academic alignment - substations
Gordon Wilson

Future partnerships and academic alignment - overheadlines
Matti Ward

Future partnerships and academic alignment - underground systems

Hamid Shahrouzi

Lunch

Keynote Speaker 3

Managing Network Stability: Challenges and the Role of Modelling and Simulation 
Cornel Brozio - SPEN, Network Analysis and Technology Manager

Future partnerships and academic alignment - power system
Xiaoling Ding

Future partnerships and academic alignment - SIF projects
Prem Ranjan

Poster and Demonstration Session

Transmission system: future trends and challenges
Innovation Leadership from NGET, SSEN, and SPEN

Closing remarks
Neil McClymont

Networking / Refreshments

TBC

 

Day 2

21 May

09:30 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:10


10:10 - 10:25



10:25 - 10:40


10:40 - 10:55


10:55 - 11:10



11:10 - 11:40


11:40 - 11:55



11:55 - 12:10



12:10 - 12:25



12:25 - 12:40


12:40 - 12:55


12:55 - 13:10


13:10 - 14:25

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Opening remarks
Gary Stockdale

Modelling Dynamics of Chemical Marker Partitioning in Power Transformers

TBC - The University of Manchester

Probabilistic Soil Thermal Inversion for HVDC Submarine Cables

TBC - University of Southampton

Performance Analysis of Electrical Contacts Subjected to Vacuum Arcs

TBC - University of Liverpool

Assessment of Transient Overvoltages in a Compact 400 kV AIS Substation

TBC - Cardiff University

Refreshment Break

Assessment of Core Saturation and Leakage Flux-Induced Hotspots of Quadrature Boosters Using the Finite Element Method

TBC - University of Exeter

Development of a 275 kV Solid-Insulated Busbar System for Power System Substations: A Proof-of-Concept Study

TBC - University of Manchester

A Dynamic Approach for Assessing Lightning Risk to Electricity Transmission Networks Considering Environmental Factors

TBC - University of Bath

Characterisation of High-Voltage Impulse Arcs Using Schlieren Imaging

TBC - Cardiff University

Advanced Substation PD Monitoring via the RAIDDED Framework

TBC - University of Strathclyde

Prizes and closing remarks
Gary Stockdale

Lunch

TBC

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Effect of Crystalline morphology on the Breakdown Strength of PAEK Insulation
University of Exeter

Measurement of Electrical Contact Mass Loss Induced by Vacuum Arcs
University of Liverpool

Performance Analysis of Electrical Contacts Subjected to Vacuum Arcs 
University of Liverpool

Analysis of Electric Field Distribution in a 72.5 kV RIP Condenser Bushing Using Nonlinear Field Grading Materials 
Cardiff University

An Enhanced Disconnector Model for Very Fast Transient Studies in a 400 kV Gas Insulated Substation 
Cardiff University

Integrating Physics-Based Model Specification with Calibration for SF6 Density Estimation in HV Assets 
University of Strathclyde

Cost of Violations in Ramp Rate Control in Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
University of Southampton


Comparison of Audible Noise Emitted from AC and DC Overhead Line Conductors Using an Anechoic Chamber
Xiaochen Yuan - The University of Manchester

Time-domain reflectometry testing and considerations of resolution


The Effect of Mechanical Strain on Water Treeing in XLPE 
The University of Manchester

Assessment of Transient Overvoltages in a Compact 400 kV AIS Substation 
Cardiff University

High-Current Short-Circuit Tests and Their Impact on the Condition of the C4-FN/O2/CO2 Gas Mixture
Cardiff University

Evaluation of Safe Working Practices for Maintenance on Double Circuit Tunnel Power Cables 
Cardiff University

Assessment of HFFR PE/EVA Insulation Degradation Under Natural Aging Using Electrical Measurements 
Cardiff University

Characterisation of high voltage impulse arcs using Schlieren imaging 
Cardiff University

Automating High-Voltage Engineering Workflows via LLM Agents: Reliable Simulation Pipelines and Pathways to Asset Management 
University of Exeter

Automating Transmission Network Studies with LLMs: Reliable, Cost-Aware Workflows via Knowledge-Boundary Profiling 
University of Exeter

ELECTROFISH - ELECTROmagnetic Field Investigation of Submarine High voltage cables
University of Southampton 

Comparison of Transient Stability Assessment Methods for Virtual Synchronous Generators 
University of Southampton

A Study of Transient Voltage Phenomena During Switching Events on a UK 400-kV New Hybrid Transmission Line 
Cardiff University

Monitoring System for Battery Bank for LV Auxiliary DC Network at Transmission Substation 
Cardiff University

Modelling of Cable Cooling using Thermosyphons 
University of Southampton

Application of Computer Simulation for Interpretation of Fall-of-Potential Substation Earth Resistance Measurements 
RINA

Influence of Partial Discharge in Void on Adjacent Interfaces in Solid Insulation 
The University of Manchester

Development of a 275 kV Solid-Insulated Busbar System for Power System Substations: A Proof-of-Concept Study 
The University of Manchester

On the Inertia Support Potential of HVDC Cables in Inverter-based Resource-Dominated Power Systems 
The University of Manchester


Effect of Transformer Oil Treatment on Evolving Trends of Chemical Markers 
The University of Manchester

Assessment of Core Saturation and Leakage Flux Induced Hotspots of Quadrature Boosters Using Finite Element Method
University of Exeter

Preventive–Corrective Coordinated Control of 400 kV Quadrature Boosters for Reducing Tap-Range Requirements while Maintaining Secure Boundary Transfer Capability 
University of Exeter

Probabilistic Soil Thermal Inversion for HVDC Submarine Cables 
University of Southampton

Experimental Investigations on the Production of Furanic Compounds from Transformer Paper Insulation 
Cardiff University

DC Breakdown Characteristics of Polyurethane 
The University of Manchester

Evaluation of next generation sealing materials compatibility with C4F7N-CO2-O2 gas mixture 
Cardiff University

Multi-Agent Coordination of Multi-Energy Buildings 
University of Southampton

Data Driven Framework for Predicting Fleetwide SF₆ Leakage to Support Asset Management Decision Making 
University of Strathclyde

Long-Term Tail Dependence Analysis of GIC and Geomagnetic Activity Using Copula Methods 
University of Strathclyde

Time-Domain Feature Extraction and Machine Learning Classification of Partial Discharges in C4F7N-Insulated Systems 
Cardiff University

Optimal Design of UK 800 kV DC Tower System Accounting for AN and EF 
The University of Manchester

Ray Tracing Based Partial Discharge Localisation
Cardiff University

A Dynamic Approach for Assessing Lightning Risk to Electricity Transmission Networks Considering Environmental Factors 
University of Bath

Audible Noise Experimentation on a Single Conductor 
The University of Manchester

Characterization of Acoustic Signals Emitted from Electrical Discharge on Outdoor Insulation 
The University of Manchester

Load-Altering Cyberattacks on Converter-Controlled Loads: Implications for Distribution Network Stability 
University of Southampton

Modelling Dynamics of Chemical Marker Partitioning in Power Transformers 
The University of Manchester

Simulation-Based Frequency Response Analysis for Mechanical Fault Diagnosis in Power Transformer Windings 
The University of Manchester

Study on Furanic Compounds Formation Mechanism through Molecular Dynamics Simulation  
The University of Manchester

Deriving Analytical Solutions of Resonant Frequencies of a Deformed Winding Model to aid Understanding of FRA Fundamentals
The University of Manchester

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