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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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