Study

Committees

2021
Scope of Work
& Activities
Study Committees The Cigre technical Council is the main backbone of the organi-
CIGRE Study zation’s technical activities, which comprise all permanent activities of the 16 Study

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Committees (SC), such as, the management of the internal Working Groups (WG), as
Committees well as planning and organizing all CIGRE activities like Symposia, Colloquia, Work-
shops, Tutorials and related events.
Technical Council (TC) Study Committee Chairs are, in fact, true leaders in their respec-
Scope of Work tive fields. The TC gathers the 16 SC Chairs, the Technical Council Chair, the CIGRE Secre-
tary General and two representatives of the CIGRE Administrative Council. The TC reports
& Activities to the Administrative Council, although also showing a high level of interaction with the
Steering Committee.
With this formation, CIGRE becomes able to bring together the diverse range of issues
and topics that are of interest to our stakeholders and to establish the appropriate work
programmes to deliver valuable outputs in the target areas.
Within the framework established by the Technical Council, each Study Committee, con-
sisting of National Committee representatives and active experts such as Working Group
convenors and Strategic Advisory Groups, has the responsibility to manage the pro-
gramme of work within its technical area of responsibility.
Technical Committee Page Delivery of the technical work of CIGRE, overseen by the Technical Council, assumes the
following main forms: (I) publication of technical reports prepared by international Working
A1  rotating electrical 03 Groups (Technical Brochures, ELECTRA articles); (II) preparation of technical events such
machines as the Paris Sessions, conferences, symposia, colloquia, tutorials & workshops, and, last
A2 POWER TRANSFORMERS 05 but not least (III) having in mind all current and future needs to align CIGRE with the most
AND REACTORS relevant and timely topics of the electric power industry. Through these routes we actively
promote the development of skills and knowledge and provide a wide range of opportuni-
A3 Transmission and distribution 07 ties for stakeholders of all types to share knowledge and experience and to collaborate in
equipment the development of themselves and of the future of societies around the world.
Particular strengths of CIGRE are its well established Working Group structure and its wide
B1 insulated cables 09 international engagement. We typically have in-excess of 250 active Working Groups and
B2 overhead lines 11 around 4000 active experts engaged in CIGRE activities at any one time. We exploit the
B3 SUBSTATIONS AND ELECTRICAL 13 enormous expertise of our stakeholders worldwide to drive innovation, to develop solutions
and to provide trusted, impartial, non-commercial guidance and advice. At the same time
INSTALLATIONS
we are developing programmes to encourage active participation from a truly diverse range
B4 DC SYSTEMS and power 15 of interest groups and to ensure that CIGRE’s enormous body of knowledge and expertise
electronics is exploited fully in support of nations & regions at all stages of economic development.
B5 protection and automation 17 Whilst we have delivered excellent service to the electric power industry for almost
100 years, we are presently more focused than ever before on the future and how we
C1   Power system development 19 can broaden our appeal and create a strong, sustainable organization which is fit for the
and economics present, and also robust enough to deal with an exciting but uncertain future. Our new
symbol, recently established is to be recognized as an End-to-End (E2E) organization,
C2 POWER system operation 21 which covers all technical matters from the internal parts of generators to the consumer
and control end of the electricity meter.
C3  POWER system 23 This has been done, since it is no longer possible to establish rigid edges among segments
environmental performance of Generation, Transmission and Distribution, under the environment of the 4.0 Industrial
C4 POWER SYSTEM technical 25 thinking, which leads to broken down and re-imagine the electric power business.
performance Two new concentration areas in which the Technical Council is focused reside on Sustain-
ability and Communication with the internal and external publics.
C5  electricity markets 27
Environmental and Sustainable concerns are now part of any new Terms of Reference
and regulation that all SC Chairs need to submit to get approval. We are passionately committed to fol-
C6  ACTIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 29 low the Paris Agreement Strategic Development Goals there established.
AND DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES Communication and promotion of the CIGRE technical activities is another targeted
activity carried out by the TC Group. The Future Connections newsletter is of entire
D1  MATERIALS AND EMERGING 31 responsibility of the TC. Nevertheless, the TC is strongly collaborating with the other
TEST TECHNIQUES communication tools of CIGRE, such as the Electra magazine, the CIGRE Science and
D2  INFORMATION SYSTEMS 33 Engineering - (CSE) as well as deeply involved with the publication of CIGRE Green Books,
in collaboration with Springer.
AND TELECOMMUNICATION
By providing a truly worldwide platform for development, exchange and application of
knowledge and information pertaining to all aspects of electric energy we will retain and
For more information build upon our position as the pre-eminent organization addressing technical, economic,
Contact

regarding the Technical environmental and social issues in a responsible and unbiased manner.
Council, please contact It is also relevant to mention the closer approach the Technical Council of CIGRE is devoting
its Secretary, Alain XEMARD: to the New Generation Network – NGN, as well as with the Women in Energy Group of CIGRE.
[email protected] Marcio SZECHTMAN - CIGRE Technical Council Chairman
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Committee

A1

Rotating Electrical Machines

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The SC covers all aspects of rotating electrical machines
associated with power generation ranging from research,
development, design, manufacture, testing and commissioning
of new machines to the operation, condition assessment,
maintenance, refurbishment, upgrades, life extension, conversion, Main area of attention
storage, and de-commissioning of existing machines. Within these Study Committee A1 plays a pivotal role
fields, SCA1 promotes the international exchange of information in the field of rotating electrical machines
and knowledge and adds value by synthesizing state-of-the-art by actively promoting and facilitating
practices to develop guidelines and recommendations. international cooperation at conferences,
symposiums, colloquiums and regional
Principal areas of interest meetings, and by convening collaborative
Enhancements in the construction of large turbo working groups with diverse membership
and hydro-generators. drawn from equipment manufacturers,
Large motors and high efficiency motors. owners, operators, consultants, and
The application and role of rotating electrical machines academia from across the globe.
in renewable energy generation. Ultimately the aim is to meet the interests
Performance improvements of rotating electrical of all parties in improving the performance,
machines due to the development of new materials, efficiency, availability and reliability of rotating
improved cooling and insulation or excitation and auxiliary electrical machines and their contribution to
systems of generators and motors. safe and reliable power generation networks.
Monitoring, diagnosis, and prognosis of rotating electrical
machines to optimise maintenance strategies. within its field of activity,
Asset management to extend the life of existing generators SC A1 shall serve all involved in the field
or to recommend their replacement. of rotating electrical machines in power
The changing role of rotating electrical machines generation by means of:
in supporting the performance and reliability of power - Providing a forum where suppliers
generation networksin the face of the increasing integration and users can share and exchange
of renewable generation sources. experiences and information.
- Anticipating the changing role of electrical
Current activities
machines and evolving customer needs
SC A1 currently has 18 working groups addressing a range
and expectations.
of aspects within the areas of interest. 2 of these are joint
- Monitoring and reporting on international
working groups with SC C4. A further 8 working groups are due
developments.
to release their final reports in 2021.
Contribution to symposiums including tutorials based - Promoting beneficial trends and best
on working group reports. practices.
- Issuing guidelines and recommendations
Key projects / forthcoming events based on working group findings.
Joint SC Symposium in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 21-24 November 2021. - Reporting recent developments
CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session 2021, Paris, 18-27 August 2021. in design, materials, insulation,
cooling and bearing technology and
Other specific interest improvements in efficiency, monitoring
Impact and effect of increasing the renewable power mix & diagnosis, and maintenance practices.
on new and existing generators, generator auxiliaries and motors. - Promote innovative solutions and
Hydro-generator pumped storage schemes. concepts considering all relevant factors
Synchronous compensator and high inertia machine design (economic, technical, environmental
and performance for supporting power generation networks, and others).
including conversion of existing decommissioned generators - Development of younger engineers
to synchronous compensators. through participation and knowledge
Adaptation of international standards for electrical machine sharing its.
design and performance to current power grid requirements.
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Topics of Working Groups
Wg A1.33* guide for the Proper Storage and Cleanliness of Turbogenerators and their Components
A1
Wg A1.42* Influence of Key Requirements on the Cost of Hydrogenerators
WG A1.43* State of the Art of Rotor Temperature Measurement
Wg A1.44 Guideline on Testing of Turbo and Hydrogenerators
Wg A1.45 Guide for determining the Health Index of Large electric motors
Wg A1.48* Guidance on the Requirements for High Speed Balancing / Overspeed Testing of Turbine Generator Rotors
following Maintenance or Repair

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

J Wg A1.52 Wind Generators and Frequency-active Power Control of Power Systems
Wg A1.53* Guide on Design Requirements of Motors for Variable Speed Drive Application
Wg A1.54* Impact of flexible operation on large motors
Wg A1.55 Survey on Split Core Stators
Wg A1.52 wind Generators and Frequency-active Power Control of Power Systems
Wg A1.53 guide on Design Requirements of Motors for Variable Speed Drive Application
Wg A1.54 impact of flexible operation on large motors
Wg A1.55 survey on Split Core Stators
Wg A1.56* survey on Lap and Wave Winding and their Consequences on Maintenance and Performance
Wg A1.57 the Visual Inspection of Stator Windings and Cores of Large Turbo Generators
Wg A1.58 selection of Copper Versus Aluminium Rotors for Induction Motors
Wg A1.59* survey on Industry Practices and Effects associated with the Cutting Out of Stator Coils in hydrogenerators
Wg A1.60 guide on Economic Evaluation for Refurbishment or Replacement Decisions on Hydro Generators
Wg A1.61 survey on Partial Discharge Monitoring in Large Motors
Wg A1.62 thrust Bearings for Hydropower - A Survey of Known Problems and Root Causes
Wg A1.63 turbo Generator Stator Winding Bushings and Lead Connections – Field Experience, Failures and Design improvements
Wg A1.64 Guide for Evaluating the Repair/Replacement of Standard Efficiency Motors
J Wg A1.66 Guide on the Assessment, Specification and Design of Synchronous Condensers for Power Systems with
Predominance of Low or Zero Inertia Generators
Wg A1.67 State of the Art in methods, experience and limits in end winding corona testing for Hydro Generators
Wg A1.68 Evaluating Quality Performance of Electric Motor Manufacturing and Repair Facilities
Wg A1.69 Hydro-Generator Excitation Current Anomalies
Wg A1.70 Dielectric Dissipation Factor Measurements on Stator Windings
Wg A1.71 Survey on damper-winding Concepts and its operational experience on hydro generators and motor-generators
Wg A1.72 Survey on multi-turn coils with dedicated turn insulation versus coils without dedicated turn insulation
Wg A1.73 Customer Requirements for Qualification of Form Wound Stator Insulation Systems for Hydro Generators
* For these groups, the work has been completed and the final report will be released in 2021.
Latest publications
TB 813 Magnetic core dimensioning limits in hydro generators
TB 776 Factory Quality Assurance Testing Requirements for Turbo-Generator Components - Stator Bars
TB 774 State of the Art of Stator Winding Supports in Slot Area and Winding Overhang of Hydro Generator
TB 772 Turbo-generator stator windings support system experience
TB 769 Dielectric Dissipation Factor Measurements on New Stator Bars and Coils
TB 743 Guide on New Generator Grid Interaction Requirements
TB 729 Technological Feasibility Studies for Super and Ultra-Premium Efficient Motors
TB 724 Guide on Use of Premium Efficiency IE3motors for Determining Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
TB 690 Vibration and Stability Problems Met In New, Old and Refurbished Hydro Generators, Root Causes and Consequences
TB 682 Survey on hydro generator instrumentation and monitoring
TB 665 Generator Behaviour under Transient Conditions
TB 641 Guide on Economic Evaluation of Refurbishment / Replacement Decisions on Generators
TB 621 Generator On-line Over and Under Excitation Issues
TB 582 Survey on Hydrogenerator Cleaning
TB 581 Guide: Corona Electromagnetic Probe Tests (TVA)
TB 574 Guide for Consideration of Duty on Windings of Generators
TB 573 Guide for Minimizing the Damage from Stator Winding Ground Faults in Hydrogenerators
TB 558 Guide for the Monitoring, Diagnosis and Prognosis of Large Motors
TB 552 Guide of Methods for Determining the Condition of Stator Winding Insulation and their Effectiveness in Large Motors
TB 551 Feasibility of updating from Class F to Class H the Electrical Insulation Systems in Electrical Rotating Machines
TB 522 Generator Stator Winding Stress Grading Coating Problem
TB 517 Guide for Prevention of Overfluxing of Generators
TB 503 State of the Art and Capacity for Robotic Inspection of Turbogenerators
TB 491 Generator end-Winding Retaining Rings - A Literature Survey and Care Guideline
TB 454 Hydrogenerator Fire Protection Update
TB 437 Guide for On-line Monitoring of Turbogenerators
TB 480 Guide on Stator Water Chemistry Management
TB 470 Life Extension of Large Electric Motors in Nuclear Power Plants
TB 469 State of the Art in Efficiency of Hydrogenerators Commissioned since 1990
TB 454 Hydrogenerator Fire Protection Update
TB 437 Guide for On-line Monitoring of Turbogenerators
WR A1-34 Testing voltage of doubly-fed asynchronous generator-motor rotor windings for pumped storage system [ELECTRA 306]
WR: Working Group Report - TB: Technical Brochure. All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org
Contact / Chairman: Kevin Mayor - [email protected] / Secretary: Peter Wiehe - [email protected] 04/36
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Committee

A2

Power Transformers and Reactors

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

Within its technical field of activity, Study Committee A2
addresses topics throughout the asset management life-cycle
phases; from conception through research, design, production,
deployment, operation, and end-of-life.
Main area of attention
Principal areas of interest
The technical field of activity of Study
At all stages, technical, safety, economic, environmental,
Committee A2 is:
and social aspects are addressed as well as interactions
with, and integration into, the evolving power system Power transformers;
and the environment. including industrial, dc converter,
and phase-shifting transformers.
All aspects of performance, specification, testing,
and the application of testing techniques are within scope, Reactors;
with a specific focus on the impact of changing interactions including shunt, series, saturated,
and demands due to evolution of the power system. and sm ing.
Life cycle assessment techniques, risk management techniques,
Transformer components;
education and training are also important aspects.
including bushings, tap changers
Within this framework additional specific areas of attention and accessories.
include:
Lower voltage applications;
- Theory principles and concepts, functionality, technology including distribution, renewable energy
development, design, performance and application of systems, traction, small industrial units.
materials, efficiency.
Digitalisation technologies;
- Manufacturing, quality assurance, application guidance,
including databases, artificial intelligence,
planning, routing and location, construction, installation,
modelling, and digital twins applied
erection, installation.
to transformer lifecycle management
- Reliability, availability, dependability, maintainability and operation.
and maintenance, service, condition monitoring, diagnostics,
restoration, repair, loading, upgrading, uprating.
- Refurbishment, re-use/re-deployment, deterioration,
dismantling, disposal.

Key projects / forthcoming events

CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session: Paris, France;
August 18th to 27th, 2021.
Joint B3/A2 Colloquium: Bucharest, Romania;
October 11th to 14th, 2021.
CIGRE Workspot X (regional colloquium): Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil;
November 21st to 24th, 2021.
CIGRE Symposium: Ljubljana, Slovenia;
November 21st to 24th, 2021.
3rd SEERC Conference 2020: Vienna, Austria;
November 29th to December 2nd, 2021.

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Topics of Working Groups
JWG A2/D1.51 Improvement to partial discharge measurements for Factory and site Acceptance Tests of power Transformers
A2
JWG A2/C4.52 High-frequency transformer and reactor models for network studies
Objective interpretation methodology for the mechanical condition assessment of transformer windings
WG A2.53
using frequency response analysis
WG A2.54 Power transformer audible sound requirement
WG A2.55 Transformer life extension

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG A2.56 Power transformer efficiency
WG A2.57 Effects of DC bias on power transformers
WG A2.58 Installation and pre-commissioning of transformers and shunt reactors
WG A2.59 On-site assembly, on-site rebuild, and on-site high voltage testing of power transformers
WG A2.60 Dynamic Thermal Behaviour of Power Transformers
WG A2.62 Analysis of AC transformer Reliability
WG A2.63 Transformer impulse testing
WG A2.64 Condition of cellulose insulation in oil immersed transformers after factory acceptance test

Latest publications
TB 812 Advances in the Interpretation of Transformer Frequency Response Analysis
TB 779 Field Experience with Transformer Solid Insulation Ageing Markers
TB 761 Condition Assessment of Power Transformers
TB 755 Transformer Bushing Reliability
TB 735 Transformer Post-Mortem Analysis
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Pascal Müller - [email protected]
Secretary: Marc Foata – [email protected]

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Study
Committee

A3

Transmission and Distribution

Equipment

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of SC A3 covers the whole life cycle of AC
and DC T&D Equipment. This includes theory, development,
design, performance, testing, installation, operation Main area of attention
and maintenance of all switching devices, current limited
SC A3 provides the information
fuses, surge arrestors, capacitors, busbars, instrument on new technologies, improved
transformers and other equipment not covered under specifications, reliability, and lifecycle
other study committees. management of transmission and
distribution equipment. This scope
Principal areas of interest is well suited to the various technical
needs of utilities that require technical
Innovative design and technologies and sustainable solutions for
(e.g. DC circuit breakers). emerging problems and challenges
Requirements for equipment in changing network in changing network conditions.
and environmental conditions. SC A3 increases its educational
Incorporation of intelligence into T&D equipment and tutorial activities on all relevant
(e.g. controlled switching). subjects not only within the CIGRE
community but also to IEEE, IEC,
Impact of inverter-based technologies and many related international
on T&D equipment. conferences and exhibitions.
Advanced sensors, monitoring and diagnostics
of T&D equipment.
New and improving testing techniques.
Reliability assessment and lifetime management
of ageing equipment.
Digital twins, machine learning, virtual
and augmented reality.

Future events
2021 CIGRE Symposium, June 1-4th, Ljubljana Slovenia.
2021 CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session, August, Paris France.
2021 CIGRE Colloquium, November, New Dehli, India.
2022 CIGRE Session, August, Paris France.
2023 CIGRE Colloquium, June, Moscow.
2023 CIGRE Colloquium, October, USA.

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Topics of Working Groups
WG A3.31 Instrument Transformers with digital output
A3
WG A3.36 Application and Benchmark of Multi Physic Simulations and Engineering Tools for Temperature Rise Calculation
WG A3.39 Application and field experience with Metal Oxide Surge Arresters
WG A3.40 Technical Requirements and Testing Recommendations for MV DC switching equipment at distribution levels
WG A3.41 Interrupting and switching performance with SF6 free switching equipment
WG A3.42 Failure analysis and risk mitigation for recent incidents of AIS instrument transformers

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG A3.43 Tools for lifecycle management of T&D switchgear based on data from condition monitoring systems
WG A3/ A2/
Consequence of High Voltage Equipment operating exceeding highest system voltages
A1/B1.44
WG A3.45 Methods for identification of frequency response characteristic of voltage measurement systems
WG A3.46 Generator Circuit-Breakers: review of application requirements, practices, in-service experience and future trends

The publications of the last 10 years are as follows:

TB 817 Shunt capacitor switching in distribution and transmission systems
TB 816 Substation equipment overstress management
TB 757 Guidelines and best practices for the commissioning and operation of controlled switching projects
TB 737 Non-intrusive methods for condition assessment of distribution and transmission switchgear
TB 725 Ageing High Voltage substation equipment and possible mitigation technique
TB 716 System conditions for and probability of Out-of-Phase
TB 696 MO varistors and surge arresters for emerging system conditions
TB 693 Experience with equipment for Series / Shunt Compensation
TB 683 Technical requirements of state-of-the-art HVDC switching equipment
TB 602 Tools for simulation of the internal arc effects in HV & MV switchgear
TB 589 Vacuum Switchgears at Transmission voltages
TB 570 Switching Phenomena for EHV and UHV equipment
TB 544 Metal oxide (MO) surge Arresters - Stresses and Test Procedures
TB 514 Reliability of high voltage equipment - Part 6: Best practices
TB 513 Reliability of high voltage equipment - part 5: Gas Insulated switchgear
TB 512 Reliability of high voltage equipment - part 4: Instrument Transformers
TB 511 Reliability of high voltage equipment - part 3: DS & Earthing switches
TB 510 Reliability of high voltage equipment - part 2: SF6 Circuit Breakers
TB 509 Reliability of high voltage equipment - part 1: General Matters
TB 497 Applications and Feasibility of Fault Current limiters in power systems
TB 456 Background of technical specifications for substation equipment > 800 kV
TB 455 Application of Composite insulators to high voltage apparatus
TB 408 Line fault phenomena and their implications for 3-phase SLF/LLF clearing
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Nenad Uzelac - [email protected]

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Study
Committee

B1

Insulated Cables

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of SC B1 covers the whole Life Cycle of AC
and DC Insulated cables for Land and Submarine Power
Transmission, which means theory, design, applications,
manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance,
upgrading and uprating, diagnostics techniques. Main area of attention
The activities of CIGRE Study Committee B1
Principal areas of interest cover all types of AC and DC insulated cable
Underground and Submarine Cables. systems for power transmission, distribution
and generation connections on land and in
HVDC Extruded Cables for LCC and VSC Systems. submarine applications.
Accessories. Within its technical field of activity,
Study Committee B1 addresses topics
Installation Techniques.
throughout the asset management life-
New Testing Techniques. cycle phases: from conception, through
research, development, design, production,
New materials.
deployment, operation and end-of life.

Current activities At all stages, technical, safety, economic,

environmental and social aspects are
- Preparation of Recommendations for further addressed as well as interactions with,
Standardization by IEC. and integration into, the evolving power
- Tutorials for Technical and Non-Technical Audiences. system and the environment. All aspects of
performance, specification, testing and the
application of testing techniques are within
Key projects / forthcoming events
scope, with a specific focus on the impact
Reference Books on Accessories and Cable of changing interactions and demands due
Systems Design. 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.
At the end of 2020, more than 400 experts
worldwide are participating to the work
of SC B1.

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Topics of Working Groups
WG B1.38 After laying tests on AC and DC cable systems with new technologies
B1
WG B1.54 Behavior of Cable Systems under Large Disturbances (Earthquake, Storm, Flood, Fire, Landslide, Climate change)
WG B1.56 Cable Ratings Verification
WG B1.58 Asset Management in MV Cables Networks
WG B1.61 Installation of HV Cable Systems
WG B1.62 Recommendations for testing DC extruded cable systems for power transmission at a rated voltage

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

up to and including 800 kV
WG B1.63 Additional recommendations for mechanical testing of submarine cables for dynamic applications
WG B1.64 Evaluation of losses in armoured three core power cables
WG B1.65 Installation of offshore Cable Systems
WG B1.66 Recommendations for testing DC lapped cable systems for power transmission at a rated voltage
up to and including 800 kV
WG B1.67 Loading pattern on windfarm array and export cables
WG B1.68 Condition evaluation and lifetime strategy of HV cable systems
JWG B1/C4.69 Recommendations for the insulation coordination on AC cable systems
WG B1.70 Recommendations for the use and the testing of optical fibres in submarine cable systems
WG B1.71 Guidelines for safety risk management in cable systems
WG B1.72 Cable rating verification – application in complex situations
WG B1.73 Recommendations for the use and the testing of Fibre Optic Cables in land cable systems
JWG B1/B3.74 Recommendations for a performance standard of insulated busbars
JWG B1/D1.75 Interaction between cable and accessory materials in HVAC and HVDC application
WG B1.76 Enhancing Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures for (E)HV Cable Systems
JWG B1/B3/D1.79 Recommendations for dielectric testing of HVDC gas insulated system cable sealing ends
Guidelines for Site Acceptance Tests of Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic
WG B1.80 Sensing (DAS) Systems when used for power cable systems monitoring

Selection of Latest publications

TB 825 Maintenance of HV Cable Systems
TB 815 Update of service experience of HV underground and submarine cable systems
TB 801 Guidelines for safe work on cable systems under induced voltages or currents
TB 797 Sheath bonding systems of AC transmission cables - design, testing, and maintenance
TB 784 Standard design of a common, dry type plug-in interface for GIS and power cables up to 145 kV
TB 773 Fault Location On Land And Submarine Links (AC & DC)
TB 770 Trenchless technologies
TB 758 Test regimes for HV and EHV cable connectors
TB 756 Thermal monitoring of cable circuits and grid operators’ use of dynamic rating systems
TB 748 Environmental issues of high voltage transmission lines in urban and rural areas
TB 728 On-site Partial Discharge assessment of HV and EHV cable systems
TB 722 Recommendations for additional testing for submarine cables from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 60 kV (Um = 72.5 kV)
TB 720 Fire issues for insulated cable installed in air
TB 714 Long Term Performance of Soil and Backfill Systems
TB 689 Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact of Underground Cable Systems
TB 680 Implementation of Long AC HV & EHV Cable Systems
TB 652 Guide for operation of fluid filled cable systems
TB 640 A guide for Rating Calculations of Insulated Cables
TB 623 Recommendations for Mechanical Testing of Submarine Cables
TB 610 Off shore generation cable connections
TB 606 Upgrading and Uprating of Existing Cable Systems
TB 559 Impact of EMF on Current ratings and Cable Systems
TB 538 Recommendations for testing of Superconductive cables
TB 531 Cable systems Electrical Characteristics
TB 496 Recommendations for Testing DC Extruded Cable Systems for Power Transmission at a Rated Voltage <= 500 kV
Recommendations for testing of long AC submarine cables with extruded insulation for System Voltage
TB 490 above 30(36) to 500(550) kV
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Marco Marelli - [email protected]
Secretary: Matthieu Cabau - [email protected]
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Committee

B2

Overhead Lines

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The field of activities of Study Committee B2 covers
design, construction and operation of overhead lines.
This includes the mechanical and electrical design
of line components (conductors, ground wires, insulators,
accessories, supports and their foundations), validation
Specific areas of interest
tests, the assessment of the state of line components
and elements, maintenance, refurbishment and life Electrical Performance
extension as well as upgrading and uprating and better deals with utilization of new and
utilization of existing overhead lines. existing overhead power lines including
modification of existing lines to allow
Principal areas of interest increased power flow and economic
design of new lines.
Route selection.
Optimized line design. Towers, Insulators and Foundations
seek to improve diagnostic tools and
Line maintenance & service. modeling of in-service components, both
Refurbishment of existing lines. dynamic and static foundation& structure
loads, repair of corrosion in structures,
Design specifications. and evaluation of new materials for line
Increased power flow of existing lines. supports.

Asset management guidelines. Conductors and Fittings

Real-time monitoring systems. covers conductor fatigue and endurance
capability, protection against wind
New materials. induced vibrations, assessment of aged
Sustainability of line components. fittings and support in the preparation of
standards, e.g. for fittings, conductor self-
Minimizing the environmental impact of lines.
damping and conductor fatigue.
Current activities
Asset management
CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session Paris August 2021. considers electrical and civil aspects of
B2 Annual Meeting at the Paris Session. line reliability and availability, including
climatic loads, electrical clearances and
Key projects / forthcoming events live-line working.
CIGRE Symposium "Reshaping the Electric Power
System Infrastructure" in Ljubljana/Slovenia
November 2021.

Other specific interest

Strong emphasis on B2 tutorials and the publication
of CIGRE Green Books.

The Study Committee covers

All aspects of overhead line design (AC and DC),
construction and maintenance, including modification of
existing lines and environmental considerations.

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Topics of Working Groups
B2.50 Safe handling of fittings and conductors B2
B2.57 Survey of Operational Composite Insulators Experience & Applications
B2.59 Forecasting dynamic line ratings
B2.60 Affordable Overhead Transmission Lines for Sub-Saharan Countries
B2.64 Inspection and Testing of Equipment and Training for Live-Line Work on Overhead Lines
B2.65 Detection, Prevention and Repair of Sub surface Corrosion in Overhead Line Supports, Anchors and Foundations
B2.66 Safe handling and installation guide for high temperature low sag (HTLS) conductors

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

B2.67 Assessment and Testing of Wood and Alternative Material Type Poles
B2.68 Sustainability of OHL conductors and fittings – Conductor condition assessment and life extension
B2.69 Coatings for Power Network Equipment
B2.70 Aircraft warning markers and bird flight diverters for Overhead Lines – Experience and recommendations
B2.71 Recommendations for Interphase Spacers of Overhead Lines
JWG B2/D2.72 Condition Monitoring and Remote Sensing of Overhead Lines (lead B2)
B2.73 Guide for Prevention of Vegetation Fires Caused by Overhead Line Systems
B2.74 Use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for assistance with inspection of overhead power lines
B2.75 Application guide for insulated and un-insulated conductors used on medium and low voltage overhead lines
JWG B2/C4.76 Lightning & Grounding Considerations for Overhead Line Rebuilding and Refurbishing Projects, AC and DC, (lead B2)
B2.77 Risk Management of Overhead Line networks: A model for identification, evaluation and mitigation of operational risks
B2.78 Use of High Temperature Conductors in New Overhead Line Design
B2.79 Enhancing Overhead Line Rating Prediction by Improving Weather Parameters Measurements
B2.80 Numerical Simulation of electrical fields on AC and DC Overhead Line Insulator Strings
B2.81 Increasing the Strength Capacity of Existing Overhead Transmission Line Structures
B2.82 Overhead Line Foundations for Difficult Soil and Geological Conditions
B2.83 Mitigation of induced noises by corona activity in overhead AC and DC lines

Selection of Latest publications

Green Book Technical Brochure: Modelling of Vibrations of Overhead Line Conductors
Green Book Overhead Lines
Reference Paper RP307: Overhead Transmission Lines, Gas Insulated Lines and Underground Cables B1/B2/B3
TB 828 Vibration modelling of High Temperature Low Sag conductors – Self-damping characterization
TB 818 Transmission Lines with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
TB 809 Dynamic loading effects on overhead lines: Impact on structures
TB 792 Compact AC overhead lines
TB 788 Dynamic loading effects on overhead lines- Impact on foundations
TB 767 Vegetation fire characteristics and the potential impacts on overhead line performances
TB 763 Conductors for the Uprating of Existing Overhead Lines
TB 748 JWG C3-B1-B2 Environmental issues of high voltage transmission lines for rural and urban areas
TB 722 Recommendations for additional testing for submarine cables from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 60 kV (Um = 72.5 kV)
TB 746 JWG D2-B2.39 Design, deployment and maintenance of Optical Cables associated to Overhead HV Transmission Lines
TB 744 Management Guidelines for balancing in-house and outsourced Overhead Transmission Line Technical Expertise
TB 731 The Use of Robotics in Assessment and Maintenance of Overhead Lines
TB 708 Guide on repair of conductors and conductor-fitting systems
TB 695 Experience with the mechanical performance of non-conventional conductors
TB 694 Ground potential rise at overhead AC transmission line structures during power frequency faults
TB 653 Safe Design Tension for Single Conductors Fitted With Elastomer Cushioned Suspension Units
TB 645 Meteorological Data for Assessing Climatic Loads on Overhead Lines
TB 643 Guide to the Operation of Conventional Conductor Systems above 100ºC
TB 638 Guide to Overall Line Design
TB 631 Coatings for Protecting Overhead Power Network Equipment in Winter Conditions
TB 601 Guide for Thermal Rating Calculations of Overhead Lines
TB 585 Guidelines for the management of risk associated with severe climatic events and climate change on overhead lines
TB 583 Guide to the Conversion of existing AC lines to dC operation
TB 561 Live Work - A Management Perspective
TB 545 Assessment of In-service Composite Insulators by using Diagnostic Tools
TB 516 Geotechnical Aspects of Overhead Transmission Line Routing - An Overview
TB 515 Mechanical Security of Overhead Lines Containing Cascading Failures and Mitigating their Effects
TB 515 Mechanical Security of Overhead Lines Containing Cascading Failures and Mitigating their Effects
TB 498 Guide for Application of Direct Real-Time Monitoring Systems
TB 485 Overhead Line Design Guidelines for Mitigation of Severe Wind Storm Damage
TB 482 State of the Art for Testing Self-damping Characteristics of Conductors for Overhead Lines
TB 481 Guide for the Assessment of Composite Insulators in the Laboratory after their Removal from Service
TB 477 Evaluation of Aged Fittings
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org
Contact
Chairman: Herbert Lugschitz - [email protected]
Secretary: Wolfgang Troppauer - [email protected]
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B3

Substations and electrical installations

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

Study Committee B3 (or SC B3) addresses a wide range of topics
that apply to the entire life-cycle of substation assets; from
conception, through research, development, design, production,
deployment, maintenance, operation, and end-of-life and
emission management. Our activities address all stages of Transmission and Distribution substations
asset life and include not only technical aspects but also safety, play a key role as active nodes within electrical
economic, environmental and social aspects. networks, providing the ability for the network
All issues of performance, specification, testing, monitoring and to deliver reliable energy with high availability.
the application of diagnostic testing techniques are within scope, SC B3 aims to serve a broad range of target
with a specific focus on the impact of changing demands for groups in the electric power industry whose
substations due to Increased impact of clean energy transition. needs include the technical, economic,
Safety and life cycle condition assessment techniques, health environmental and social aspects of
indexing, risk management techniques, knowledge transfer substations.
and education are also important topics for our work.
The recently revised SC B3 mission is to:
Our principal areas of interest include - Facilitate and promote the progress
the following: of substation engineering and the
New substation concepts including hybrid solutions, new international exchange of information
applications and functions and reduction of carbon footprint and knowledge in the substations field.
impact by new technologies. - Add value to this information and
Substation ownership issues including human resource knowledge by synthesizing state-
and training needs, in-service support, including quality of-the-art practices and developing
control and maintenance. Management of assets including recommendations and guidance.
environmental, health, safety, and security. Major objectives for SC B3 include improving
Life-cycle management of substations, including renovation, reliability and availability, optimizing
maintenance, monitoring, reliability and sustainability issues. substation asset management, identifying
Integration of intelligence for digitalization on substations best value solutions and minimizing
including new digital technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Internet environmental impact while recognizing
of Things, 3-Dimensional technology etc.) and applications social needs and priorities in facilitating the
to be used in all types of substations, increased use of advanced sustainable development of substations.
information and communication technologies. In its work, SC B3 maintains close liaison
Current activities and working relationships with other study
SC B3 has more than 350 experts in 13 active Working Groups, committees and constitutes a bridge
4 Joint Working Groups (1 B3 lead and 3 led by other SCs) between the “system“ study committees
and 1 SF6 Green book project, focusing on activities in 4 different (the C-committees) and the more specialized
topic streams relating to the following substation technical “equipment” committees
and operational areas: (the A-committees).
- Substation Concepts and Developments.
- Gas insulated substations (includes gas insulated lines).
- Air Insulated Substations. Key projects / forthcoming events
- Substation Management & Digital Integration. CIGRE 2021 Virtual Centennial Session, including
Other specific interest the B3/A3 Joint workshop “The impact of SF6-free
SC B3 maintains close relationships with SC A3 – Transmission alternatives in T&D substations and its switchgear” on
and distribution equipment, SC B1 – Insulated cables, Friday 20 August 2021, and the tutorial “Management
SC C3 – Power system environmental performance, of Risk in Substations” on Tuesday 24 August 2021.
C6 – Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources CIGRE A2 & B3 Joint Colloquium, Bucharest, Romania,
and D1 - Materials and emerging test techniques. 11-13 October 2021.
SC B3 members support CIGRE work and activities in extending CIGRE Brazil, X International WORKSPOT on Power
the electricity system in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Transformers, Equipment, Substation and Materials,
countries globally. Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, 21-24 November 2021.
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Topics of Working Groups
The list of active working groups in Study Committee B3 is continually evolving to meet the needs of our stakeholders. B3
The current working groups include the following:
WG B3.41* Mobile substations incorporating HV GIS - Design Aspects
WG B3.42* Reliability analysis and design guidelines for LV AC/DC Auxiliary Systems
WG B3.48* Asset Health Indices for equipment in existing substations
WG B3.49* Review of busbar component reliability

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG B3.50 Concepts for onsite testing of GIS
WG B3.51 Service continuity guide for the maintenance, repair and extension of HV GIS
WG B3.52 Neutral grounding method selection and fault handling for substations in the distribution grid
WG B3.53* Guidelines for fire risk assessment and mitigation in substations
WG B3.54 Earthing system testing methods
WG B3.55 Design guidelines for substations connecting battery energy storage solutions (BESS)
WG B3.56 Application of 3D technologies in substation engineering works
WG B3.57 Impact on Engineering and Lifetime Management of Outdoor HV GIS
WG B3.58 Knowledge transfer of substation engineering and experiences
JWG B3/A3.59 Guidelines for SF6 end-of-life treatment of T&D equipment (>1kV) in Substations
JWG B3/A3.60 User guide for non-SF6 gases and gas mixtures in Substations
JWG D1/B3.57 Dielectric testing of GIS HVDC systems
JWG B1/B3/D1.79 Recommendations for dielectric testing of HVDC gas insulated system cable sealing ends
JWG B1/B3.74 Recommendations for a performance guideline of Polymer Insulated Busbars
Special project* SF6 Green Book
WG B3.XX* plan to publish Technical Brochure in 2021.
Go to https://www.cigre.org/article/GB/news/the_latest_news/cigre-active-working-groups--call-for-experts
Latest publications
As each working group completes its work a Technical Brochure is produced and available for reference. These
documents are a valuable resource for the industry. The most recent publications include:
TB 802 Application of non-SF6 gases or mixtures in MV and HV GIS
TB 805 Guidelines for Safe Work Methods in Substations
TB 807 Application of Robotics in Substations
TB 814 Impact of LPIT applications on HV Gas Insulated Switchgear
TB 823 Substation servicing and supervision using mobile devices and smart sensing
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org
Tutorials
SC B3 provides tutorials and expert presenters on a range of important topics. These tutorials can be delivered
anywhere around the globe to add value to industry conferences and other events. The list of Tutorials is continuously
growing and can be tailored for your specific event requirements. The following topics are available for your event:
Savings through optimised maintenance of air-insulated substations
Air-insulated substation design for severe climate conditions
Upgrading and uprating of Substations
Obtaining (business) value from online condition monitoring
Standardisation versus innovation in substation design
Application guidelines for turn-key projects
Circuit configuration optimisation
Responsible use of SF6 – challenges and options
SF6 analysis for AIS, GIS and MTS substation condition assessment
High voltage off-shore substations
Considerations for AC Collector systems and substations connected with HVDC wind installations
Contemporary design solutions for low-cost substations
Substation earthing system design optimisation through the application of quantified risk analysis
Grounding and insulation coordination
Managing Risk in Substations
Expected impact of future grid concept on substation management
Application of non-SF6 gases or mixtures in MV and HV GIS
Guidelines for Safe Work Methods in Substations
Application of Robotics in Substations
Impact of LPIT applications on HV Gas Insulated Switchgear
Substation servicing and supervision using mobile devices and smart sensing

Contact
Chairman: Koji Kawakita – [email protected] / Secretary: Samuel NGUEFEU - [email protected]
SC B3 website: https://b3.cigre.org/
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B4

DC Systems and Power Electronics

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of SC B4 covers applications of High
Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Power Electronic
(PE) in transmission systems.
The study committee also addresses DC and PE
for other applications such as distribution systems,
DC Converter for the integration of distributed
renewable (PVs), and energy storage as well as
power quality control.
Overhead lines or cables, which may be used Key projects / forthcoming events
in DC systems are not within the scope of SC B4.
SC B4 is participating in the AEIT HVDC,
The members of SC B4 come from manufacturers, between May 27th and 28th, 2021 (Virtually).
utilities, transmission system operators (TSOs),
SC B4 is participating in the Ljubljana
distribution system operators (DSOs), consultants symposium, between June 1st and
and research institutes. SC B4 is active in recruiting June 4th, 2021.
young engineers to participate in its activities.
SC B4, 2021 meeting in Paris at 2021.
Virtual Centennial Session

Status of the DC and Power Electronics HVDC tutorial during the Paris session
Technology and Markets on August 26th, 2021.

The DC market has been driven by energy

transmission requirements associated with the
rapid development of renewable energy such
as bulk onshore/offshore wind, solar and hydro
globally.
Multi-terminal HVDC and HVDC Grids offer
The DC and PE technologies are well recognized additional benefits for system integration and
as the key enabler to ensure the resilient de- energy exchange. The unique characteristics
carbonized power system during the transition offered by both technologies can be combined to
from a physically inertial system to a low and achieve an improved performance of the HVDC
virtually inertial system. system.
Thyristor based Line Commutated Converter (LCC) Recently, a first high voltage and high power,
HVDC continues to support long distance large three-terminal LCC/VSC hybrid HVDC system,
power transfer through higher voltage and power rated at 800kV and 8000MW has been
rating. The largest LCC HVDC system that has been commissioned in late 2020. The first VSC-HVDC
commissioned and operated is rated at ±1100kV Grid of 500kV with four terminals was put into
with a transfer capacity of 10000MW over 3333km operation in 2020.
overhead transmission line. The Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS)
The VSC HVDC is marching to higher voltage market is also active with Static Var Compensator
and power ratings with the development of higher (SVC) and Static Synchronous Compensators
power IGBTs converter, new configurations, (STATCOM) projects being implemented to support
and technically ready dc circuit breakers as well as the transmission of AC power, improve voltage
increased voltage rating of XLPE cables. stability and the change of generation patterns
At this time, the highest voltage and power of within the ac networks.
VSC HVDC systems being commissioned is ±500kV Modular multi-level converter (MMC) has been
and 2000MW. used in the unified power flow control device
The VSC is increasingly applied in the area of (UPFC). PE devices are being more widely used in
integration of renewables mainly wind and PV the distribution system for power quality control
and energy storage. and voltage regulation.
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Topics of Working Groups
B4.64 Impact of AC System Characteristics on the Performance of HVDC schemes
B4
B4.69 Minimizing loss of transmitted power by VSC during Overhead line fault
B4.70 Guide for Electromagnetic Transient Studies involving VSC converters
B4.71 Application guide for the insulation coordination of Voltage Source Converter HVDC (VSC HVDC) stations
B4/B1/C4.73 Surge and extended overvoltage testing of HVDC Cable Systems
B4.74 Guide to Develop Real Time Simulation Models (RTSM) for HVDC Operational Studies

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

B4.75 Feasibility Study for assessment of lab losses measurement of VSC valves
B4.76 DC/DC converters in HVDC Grids and for connections to HVDC systems
B4.78 Cyber Asset Management for HVDC/FACTS Systems
C2/B4.38 Capabilities and requirements definition for Power Electronics based technology for secure
and efficient system operation
B4.79 Hybrid LCC/VSC HVDC Systems
C6/B4.37 Medium Voltage DC distribution systems
C4/B4.52 Guidelines for Sub-synchronous Oscillation Studies in Power Electronics Dominated Power Systems
HVDC Circuit Breakers - Technical Requirements, Stresses and Testing Methods to investigate
B4/A3.80 the interaction with the system
Interaction between nearby VSC-HVDC converters, FACTs devices, HV power electronic devices
B4.81
and conventional AC equipment
Guidelines for Use of Real-Code in EMT Models for HVDC, FACTS and Inverter based generators in Power
B4.82
Systems Analysis
Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) controllers’ commissioning, compliance testing and model
B4.83
validation tests
B4.84 Feasibility study and application of electric energy storage systems embedded in HVDC systems
B4.85 Interoperability in HVDC systems based on partially open-source software
B4/A3.86 Fault Current Limiting Technologies for DC Grids
Voltage Source Converter (VSC) HVDC responses to disturbances and faults in AC systems which have
B4.87
low synchronous generation
TF B4/B1 88 Insulation coordination procedure for DC cable systems in HVDC stations with Voltage Source Converters (VSC)
WG B4.89 Condition Health Monitoring and predictive maintenance of HVDC Converter Stations
B4.90 Operation and maintenance of HVDC and FACTS Facilities
Power-electronics-based transformer technology, design, grid integration and services provision
B4.91
to the distribution grid
B4.92 STATCOMs at Distribution Voltages

publications
Technical Brochures
Implications for harmonics and filtering of the staggered installation of HVDC converter stations in
B4.66
proximate locations (TB 798)
B4.72 DC grid benchmark models for system studies (TB 804)
B4.68 Revision of Technical Brochure 92 – DC Harmonics and Filtering (TB 811)
Capabilities and requirements definition for power electronics based technology for secure
C2/B4.38
and efficient system operation and control (TB 821)

CSE Papers
Adjustment of the Geoelectric Model for a Ground Electrode Design – the case of the Rio Madeira HVDC
Transmission System, Brazil
The Flexible Power Link of Western Power Distribution: A Case Study

Contact
Chairman: Jingxuan (Joanne) Hu - [email protected]
Secretary: Rebecca Ostash - [email protected]

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B5

Protection and Automation

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The mission of SC B5 is to facilitate and promote the progress
of engineering and the international exchange of information
and knowledge in the field Protection and Automation, focused on
Protection, Control, Monitoring and Metering, with the aim to cover
Scope of SC B5
the whole Power system, end-to-end, related to this topic. To add
value to this information and knowledge by means of synthesizing Within its technical field of activity, Study
state-of-the-art practices and developing recommendations. Committee B5 addresses topics throughout
the asset management life-cycle phases; from
The vision of SC B5 is as follows, the terms: conception, through research, development,
Be recognized as the leading worldwide reference design, production, deployment, operation,
on Protection, Control, Monitoring and Metering (Automation) and end-of life. At all stages, technical, safety,
Be the provider of a global perspective on the issues. economic, environmental and social aspects
and challenges facing the Protection, Control, Monitoring are addressed as well as interactions with, and
and Metering of electrical power system. integration into, the evolving power system and
Be an independent analyzer of different solutions the environment. All aspects of performance,
and provider of high quality unbiased publications about specification, testing and the application of testing
Protection, Control, Monitoring and Metering.
techniques are within scope, with a specific
Current activities focus on the impact of changing interactions
- Substation Automation and Remote Control covers all aspects and demands due to evolution of the power
of co-ordinated and integrated systems for protection system. Life cycle assessment techniques, risk
and automation of substation (TM51). management techniques, education and training
- Protection and Monitoring covers the protection and monitoring are also important aspects.
of primary plant and circuits, to maintain power system security,
to limit plant damage and to ensure the safety of personnel (TM52). Within this framework additional specific
- New Network Requirements covers the design and application areas of attention include:
of digital technology and modern communication system for - Theory, principles and concepts, functionality,
the benefit of modern and future networks featuring embedded technological development, design,
generation and smart grid techniques (TM53). performance and application of materials,
efficiency.
Key projects / forthcoming events - Manufacturing, quality assurance, application
Reference book (Green Book) about standard IEC 61850. guidance, planning, routing and location,
CIGRE Paris Virtual Centennial Session August 2021 construction, erection, installation.
- PS 1 Human Aspects in Protection, Automation and Control Systems (PACS). - Reliability, availability, dependability,
- PS 2 Communications Networks in Protection, Automation and Control
maintainability and maintenance, service,
Systems (PACS): Experience and Challenges.
condition monitoring, diagnostics, restoration,
CIGRE Paris session August 2022
repair, loading, upgrading, uprating.
- PS 1 Addressing protection related challenges in network
- Refurbishment, re-use/re-deployment,
with low-inertia and low fault-current levels.
- PS 2 Applications of emerging technology for protection, deterioration, dismantling, disposal.
automation and control. Main area of attention
- PS 3 Integration of intelligence on substations (Joint PS with B3).
CIGRE Symposium Ljubljana November 2021, Reshaping the Electric - Power system protection principles, methods
Power System Infrastructure and applications.
(coordination with SC B2, 10 SC involved) - Functional integration of protection systems
- PS1: Structural changes of existing equipment and infrastructure. and substation automation systems.
- PS2: New equipment and infrastructure. - Substation automation system architectures
- PS3: Impact on the power system operation and technical performance. including process interfaces, digital signaling,
and related issues.
Other specific interest
- Data acquisition for protection, fault recording,
Webinar from finalised working groups in SC B5 in 2021 (eCigre):
metering and monitoring (Monitoring of PACS
- WG.B5.47 Network Protection Performance Audits. equipment, monitoring of Communication
- WG.B5.50 IEC 61850 Based Substation Automation Systems –
equipment, Interface to HV equipment
Users Expectations and Stakeholders Interactions.
monitoring, and HV equipment monitoring).
- WG.B5.54 Protection and Automation Issues of Islanded Systems
during System Restoration/Black Start. -S  ystem-wide protection and control schemes.
-WG B5.66 Cybersecurity Requirements for PACS and the
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WG.B5.48 Protection for developing network with limited fault current capability of generation
WG.B5.51 Requirements and Use of Remotely Accessed Information for SAS Maintenance and Operation
B5
WG.B5.52 Analysis and comparison of fault location systems in Substation Automation Systems
WG.B5.55 Application of Travelling Wave Technology for Protection and Automation
WG.B5.56 Optimization of Protection Automation and Control Systems
WG.B5.57 New challenges for frequency protection
WG.B5.58 Faster protection and network automation systems: implications and requirements
WG.B5.59 Requirements for Near-Process Intelligent Electronic Devices

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG B5.60 Protection, Automation and Control Architectures with Functionality Independent of Hardware
WG.B5.62 Life Cycle Testing of Synchrophasor Based Systems used for Protection, Monitoring and Control
WG.B5.63 Protection, Automation and Control System Asset Management
WG.B5.64 Methods for Specification of Functional Requirements of Protection, Automation, and Control
WG.B5.65 Enhancing Protection System Performance by Optimising the Response of Inverter-Based Sources
WG.B5.68 Optimisation of the IEC 61850 Protection, Automation and Control Systems (PACS) Engineering Process and Tools
Experience gained and Recommendations for Implementation of Process Bus in Protection, Automation
WG.B5.69 and Control Systems (PACS)
WG.B5.70 Reliability of Protection Automation and Control System (PACS) of power systems – Evaluation Methods
and Comparison of Architecture
Protection, Automation and Control Systems Communication Requirements for Inter-Substation
WG.B5.71 and Wide Area Applications
WG B5.72 Modelling, Assessment, and Mitigation of Protection Performance Issues caused by power plants during
Dynamic Grid Events
WG B5.73 Experiences and Trends related to Protection Automation and Control Systems Functional Integration
WG B5.74 Busbar Protection Considerations When Using IEC 61850 Process Bus
WG B5.75 Documentation and version handling related to Protection, Automation and Control functions
Architecture, Standards and Specification for metering system in a Digital Substation and Protection,
WG B5.76 Automation and Control (PACS) Environment
JWG B5/C4.61 Impact of Low Inertia Network on Protection and Control
JWG B5/D2.67 Time in Communication Networks, Protection and Control Applications – Time Sources and Distribution Methods
Latest publications
TB 829 Challenges with series compensation applications in power systems when overcompensating lines
TB 819 IEC 61850 based substation automation systems – Users expectations and stakeholders interactions
TB 810 Protection and Automation issues of islanded systems during system restoration/black start
TB 800 Network protection performance audits
TB 790 Cybersecurity Requirements for PACS and the Resilience of PAC Architectures
TB 789 Improved Metering Systems for Billing Purposes in Substations
TB 768 Protection Requirements on Transient Response of Digital Acquisition Chain
TB 760 Test Strategy for Protection Automation and Control (PAC) Functions in a Fully Digital Substation based on IEC
61850 Applications
TB 739 Protection and Local Control of HVDC Grids
TB 716 System conditions for and probability of out-of-phase
TB 711 Control and automation systems for Electricity Distribution Networks (EDN) of the future
TB 687 Experience concerning availability and reliability of digital substation automation systems (DSAS)
TB 664 Wide area protection & Control technologies
TB 637 Acceptance, Commissioning and Field Testing Techniques for Protection and Automation Systems
TB 629 Coordination of Protection and Automation for Future Networks
TB 628 Documentation requirements from design to operation to maintenance for Digital Substation Automation Systems
TB 613 Protection of Distribution System with Distributed Energy Resources
TB 603 Application and management of cyber security measures for Protection & Control systems
TB 599 Education, Qualification and Continuing Professional Development of Engineers in Protection and Control
TB 587 Short circuit protection of circuits with mixed conductor technologies in transmission networks
TB 584 Implications and Benefits of Standardised Protection and Control Scheme
TB 546 Protection, Monitoring and Control of Shunt Reactors
TB 540 Applications of IEC 61850 Standard to Protection Schemes
TB 539 Life-time Management of Relay Settings
TB 479 International Guide on the Protection of Synchronous Generators
TB 466 Engineering Guidelines for IEC 61850 Based Digital SAS
TB 465 Modern Techniques for Protecting and Monitoring of Transmission Lines
TB 464 Maintenance Strategies for Digital Substation Automation Systems
TB 463 Modern Techniques for Protecting, controlling and monitoring power transformers
TB 448 Refurbishment Strategies based on Life Cycle Cost and Technical Constraints
TB 432 Protection Relay Coordination
TB 431 Modern Techniques for Protecting Busbars in HV Networks
TB 427 The Impact of Implementing Cyber Security Requirements using IEC 61850
TB 424 New Trends for Automated Fault and Disturbance Analysis
TB 421 The Impact of Renewable Energy Sources and Distributed Generation on Substation Protection and Automation
TB 411 Protection, Control and Monitoring of Series Compensated Networks
TB 404 Acceptable Functional Integration In HV Substations
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org
Contact / Chairman: Rannveig S. J. Løken - [email protected] / Secretary: Richard Adams - [email protected]
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C1

Power System Development

and Economics

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The SC’s work includes issues, methods and tools related for
the development and economics of power systems, including
the drivers to: invest in expanding power networks and sustaining
Main area of attention
existing assets, increase power transfer capability, integrate
System planning
distributed and renewable resources, manage increased horizontal
- System planning and technology issues
and vertical interconnection, and maintain acceptable reliability in specific contexts e.g. off-shore wind, large
in a cost-efficient manner. The SC aims to support planners to surpluses/deficits in available RES, and power
anticipate and manage change guidelines and recommendations. exchange with distribution systems.
- Methods and tools for steady state and
Principal areas of interest dynamic analysis in system planning.
Role of Hydrogen in Energy Transition. - Power system planning under increasing
uncertainty and with increasingly active
Energy Sectors Integration and impact on power grids. distribution systems.
Resilient system by design. - Impact of increased interaction between
Evoluted metrics in Cost-Benefit analysis. transmission and distribution systems on
Methods and practices for system development. definitions of reliability, adequacy and security.
- Power system development trends in large
Business investment.
city and metropolitan areas.
Interface and allocation issues in multi-party/
cross-jurisdictional projects. Asset management
- High level asset management strategies
Asset management.
in defining sustainable policies and optimal
These are particularly needed during the on-going electricity practices.
system paradigm shift brought about by rapid evolution in - Using total life cycle cost of asset ownership
generation patterns and economics, demand response, ICT, to inform investment decisions.
and in social, environmental and regulatory frameworks - Risk-based analysis aimed at identifying
and expectations. existing assets that require attention.
- Application of ISO Series 55000 to utility
Current activities businesses.
- System planning and securing investment in transmission Business management
and distribution networks against a backdrop of increasing - Impact of business models on system
uncertainty. development (investment prioritisation
- Reviewing best practice in the management of interface across projects/programs, merchant lines,
and allocation issues in multi-party/cross-jurisdictional projects. public-private partnerships).
- Development of demand and energy
- Reviewing the application of enhanced asset management
forecasts to support system planning.
methodologies and the role of valuation in asset management
- Scenarios and methodologies for quantitative
decisions. studies on future power systems.
- Global electricity network feasibility study. - Timely engagement of stakeholders in
- Planning coordination between SO, TO and DSO. investment decision processes.
- Review of Large City & Metropolitan Area power system Interconnections – horizontal/vertical
development trends. - System planning issues and best practice
- With contributions from other Study Committees, coordination for scenarios related to long-distance/
continental-scale systems.
of a Green Book on ‘asset management’.
- Interface and allocation issues in planning
Key projects / forthcoming events and delivery of multi-party/cross-jurisdiction
Symposium “ Power system transformation including active projects.
distribution ”, Kyoto, Japan, April 3-8, 2022. - Planning regulated/non-regulated
transmission assets in parallel, optimal sizing
Other specific interest of interconnectors.
To inform a broad stakeholder group on issues, challenges - Coordinated planning with evolving smart
and active distribution systems.
and solutions relating to power system planning, investment,
development and asset management.
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WG C1.22 New Investment Decision Processes and Regulatory Practices required to deal with Changing Economic Drivers
WG C1.23 Transmission Investment Decision Points and Trees
JWG C1/C3.31 Including Stakeholders in the Investment Planning Process
WG C1.33 Interface and Allocation Issues in Multi-party and/or Cross-jurisdiction Power Infrastructures Projects
WG C1.34 ISO Series 55000 Standards: General Process Assessment Steps and Information Requirements for Utilities

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG C1.35 Global Electricity Network Feasibility Study
JWG C1 / Review of Large City & Metropolitan Area power system development trends taking into account new
C4.36 generation, grid and information technologies
WG C1/C6/Cired.37 Optimal transmission and distribution investment decisions under growing uncertainty
WG C1.39 Optimal power system planning under growing uncertainty
WG C1.38 Valuation as a comprehensive approach to asset management in view of emerging developments.
WG C1-40 Planning Coordination between System Operators, Transmitters and Distributors: Frameworks, Methods,
and Allocation of Costs and Benefits
WG C1.41 Close the gap in understanding between stakeholders and electrical energy specialists
WG C1.42 Planning tools and methods for systems facing high levels of distributed energy resources
WG C1.43 Establishing requirements for asset management platforms that will allow integration of data/information
from different sources
WG C1.44 Impact of storage, demand response and trading rules on Global Interconnections
WG C1.45 Harmonised metrics and consistent methodology for benefits assessment in interconnections’ Cost-Benefit
Analysis (CBA)
JWG C1/C4.46 Optimising power system resilience in future grid design
WG C1.47 Energy Sectors Integration and impact on power grids
WG C1.48 Role of hydrogen in energy transition: opportunities and challenges from technical and economic perspectives

Latest publications
TB 666 Technical risks and solutions from periodic, large surpluses or deficits of available renewable generation
TB 670 Establishing best practice approaches for developing credible electricity demand and energy forecasts
for network planning
TB 681 Planning criteria for future transmission networks in the presence of a greater variability of power
exchange with distribution systems
TB 684 Recommended voltages for HVDC grids
TB 701 Review of drivers for transmission investment decisions
TB 715 The future of reliability - Definition of reliability in light of new developments in various devices
and services which offer customers and system operators new levels of flexibility
WGR 293-1 2017 The global electricity network - Concept of study
RP 293-1 2017 Network losses
TB 775 Global electricity network (feasibility study)
TB 786 Investment decisions in a changing and uncertain environment
TB 787 ISO series 55000 standards: Implementation and information guidelines for utilities
TB 820 Optimal power system planning under growing uncertainty
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Antonio Iliceto – [email protected]
Secretary: Peter Roddy - [email protected]

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C2

System Operation and Control

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The scope of the SC C2 covers the technical, human
resource and institutional aspects and conditions
for a secure and economic operation of power systems
in a way that is in compliance with requirements for network
security, against system disintegration, equipment damages Main area of attention
and human injuries, and security of electricity supply.
SC C2 focuses on the control, monitoring
The members of C2 mainly come from transmission
and switching of equipment, management
system operators. The SC is encouraging young members of ancillary services, such as voltage
to participate in its activities. and frequency control, monitoring of
operational limits and actions to maintain
network security and to avoid congestion
Principal areas of interest (e.g. short-term planning and coordination
Real-time System Operation and Control. of capacity calculation).
System Operational Planning and Performance Analysis. Developments and changes in the
Control Centre Infrastructure and Human Resources business of System Operators and its
for System Operation. integration in the evolving environment:
energy transition impact, integration
of new technologies, operation and
Current activities management of new solutions
- Managing new challenges in operational planning and real- (e.g. large-scale energy storage and
time operation of power systems with increasing levels of transition to hybrid AC/DC systems),
power electronics interfaced generation. including cross-border interconnection,
and common and coordinated activities.
- Emerging operational Issues for Transmission and Distribution
interaction, including operator training. Evaluation and benchmarking of
the system’s performance in terms
Key projects / forthcoming events of disturbance frequency, power
interruptions, power quality, operational
Publication: 2021 - Technical Brochures for WGs C2.25, and outage planning efficiency, both from
C2.26 and JWG C2/C4.41. the technical and economical points
Workshop: Large Disturbances during CIGRE Centennial of view. To this end, attention is given
Virtual Session, Paris, 25 August 2021. to emergency management, restoration
practices, resilience enhancement
Tutorial: Operating Strategies and Preparedness strategies, and also to interactions
for System Operational Resilience, Paris, 24 August 2021. and coordination between active players
Symposium: CIGRE International Symposium, Kyoto, in the power system.
Japan: 3-8 April 2022.
The integration of PMU-based WAMS
within the control centre environment and
its contribution to power system analysis
and security assessment functionalities is
one of the recent attention points within
the SC. Furthermore, continued efforts
are made to document requirements,
methods, tools and performance indicators
for control centres and training of system
operators, as these are specific to and
essential for System Operation.

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Topics of Working Groups C2

WG C2.18 Wide Area Monitoring Protection and Control Systems – Decision Support for System Operators
WG C2.24 Mitigating the Risk of Fire Starts and the Consequences of Fires near Overhead Lines for System Operations
WG C2.25 Operating Strategies and Preparedness for System Operational Resilience
WG C2.26 Power system restoration accounting for a rapidly changing power system and generation mix
WG C2.39 Operator Training in Electricity Grids at Different Control Levels and for Different Participants/Actors

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

in the New Environment
WG C2.40 TSO-DSO Co-Operation – Control Centre Tools Requirements
JWG C2/C4-41 Impact of high penetration of inverterbased generation on system inertia of networks

Latest publications
C2.25 Reference Paper on Power System Operational Resilience
C2/B4.38 Reference Paper on System Operational Challenges from the Energy Transition
TB 821 Capabilities and requirements definition for power electronics based technology for secure and efficient
system operation and control – C2/B4
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Jayme Darriba Macêdo - [email protected]
Secretary: Flávio Rodrigo de Miranda Alves - [email protected]

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C3

System Environmental Performance

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The mission of this Study Committee is to facilitate
and promote the progress of engineering and the
international exchange of information and knowledge
in the field of system environmental performance,
and to add value to this information and knowledge
Main area of attention
by means of synthesizing state-of-the-art practices
and developing recommendations. The scope of the study committee C3
covers the identification, assessment
and management of the interactions
Principal areas of interest between the natural and social
environments, and the end-to-end
Environmental impacts of power system development electric power system, recognising
and operation,sustainable development vs economic the importance and influence
development, risk assessment and the economics of a wide range of stakeholders
of impact containment, power system efficiency and and communities. Recommendations
the environment. for appropriate monitoring,
Stakeholders engagement and communication, management and control measures
effective communication with the public And regulatory in fields such as greenhouse gases
authorities, public acceptance of power system (like SF6), air, soil and water polution,
infrastructure. electromagnetic fields, noise, visual
amenity, land use and consequences
 ools and measures for quantifying, controlling and
T for flora and fauna.
mitigating the environmental impact such as life-cycle
assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations In 2018, SC C3 defined
(EPD), global benchmarking, etc. its Strategic Plan 2018-2028
Global environmental changes relevant to the including in the objective of SC C3
power system, awareness of the activities of global a focus on sustainability, and added
organisations in the environmental field and establishing to its original mission the promotion
appropriate co-operations and liaisons. of the principles of sustainable
development through the global
exchange of information and
OTHER SPECIFIC INTEREST
knowledge in the field of system
- Environmental implications of energy storage technologies. environmental performance.
To add value to this information
- Sustainability of the system, CIGRE’s responsibility.
and knowledge by means of
- Energy transition and sustainability. synthesizing state-of-the-
. art practices and developing
recommendations in line with
global best practice.

Following this guideline, a WG was

launched in to discuss the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) and its
relation with our day-by-day routine
and the SDG were discussed during
the 2020 e-session conducted
in August 2020.

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Working group and technical discussion forums Convener
SAG Flavia Serran (BR)
AG EMF and Human Health Michel Plante (CA)
WG C3.09 A Corridor management Aleš Kregar (SL)

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

Methodologies for Greenhouse gas inventory and reporting for T&D utilities (
Renewed
WG C3.12 TOR, not approved yet): Managing GHG emissions of T&D activities. Accounting, Mercedes Vázquez (ES)
reducing & reporting progress.
WG C3 14 Impact of environmental liability on transmission and distribution activities Vincent Du Four (BE)
Best environmental and socioeconomic practices for improving public acceptance
WG C3.15 Marijke Wassens (NL)
of high voltage substations
WG C3.16 Interactions between electrical infrastructure and wildlife Cécile Saint-Simon (FR)
WG C3.17 Interaction between wildlife and emerging renewable energy sources and submarine cables Katherine Palmquist (USA)
WG C3.18 Eco-friendly approaches in transmission and distribution Anne-Sophie Desaleux (FR)
WG C3-20 Sustainable Development Goals in the Power Sector Christian Capello (AT)
Including stakeholders in the investment planning process
WG C3.21 (Renewed TOR of former JWGC1/C3.31) Susana Batel (PT)

WG C3.22 Vegetation management in substations Vincent Du Four (BE)

WG C3.23 Eco-design methods for TSOs/DSOs under environmental transition Guillaume Busato (FR)

Latest publications
TB 616 Externalities of Overhead High Voltage Power Lines
TB 650 Sustainable Development Performance Indicators for Electric Power Generation
TB 679 Environmental impact of disperged generation
TB 548 Stakeholder Engagement Strategies in Sustainable Development - Electricity Industry Overview
TB 487 Strategic Environmental Ass the Future, published in 2021.
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chair: Mercedes Vazquez - [email protected]
Secretary: Cesar Batista - [email protected]

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C4

Power System Technical Performance

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of SC C4 covers system technical performance
phenomena that range from nanoseconds to many
hours. SC C4 has been engaged in the following topics:
Power Quality, EMC/EMI, Electromagnetic Transients
and Insulation Coordination, Lightning, Power Systems Main area of attention
Dynamics Performance, and Numerical Analysis. The SC C4 scope covers system
Study Committee C4 deals with methods and tools technical performance phenomena
for analysis related to the technical performance of power that range from nanoseconds to many
systems, with particular reference to dynamic and transient hours, in the following fields:
conditions and to the interaction between the power Power Quality Performance: Continuity
system and its apparatus/sub-systems, between the power of end-to-end electric power supply and
voltage waveform quality (magnitude,
system and external causes of stress and between
frequency, symmetry). Analysis covers
the power system and other installations.
emission assessments from disturbing
installations, measurement and simulation
Principal areas of interest methods, identification of quality indices,
Power Quality, Electromagnetic Compatibility monitoring techniques, immunity of sensitive
and Electromagnetic Interference (EMC/EMI). installations, and mitigation techniques taking
into account a coordinated approach across
Lightning, Electromagnetic Transients all voltage levels.
and Insulation Coordination. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
Power System Dynamics Performance High frequency disturbances on the end-to-
and Numerical Analysis. end electricity supply and all disturbances
(HF or LF) reaching equipment other than
Current activities through the electricity supply. Studies include
measurement and simulation methods.
- Power Quality and EMC – Modelling, Assessment
Insulation Co‐ordination: Methods and
and Standardization.
tools for insulation co-ordination and
- Power System Resilience. electromagnetic transient analysis (eg.
- Evaluation of Lightning Performance of Power Systems. ferroresonance, temporary overvoltages,
- Evaluation of Overvoltages and their Withstand Characteristics. transformer energization) in electric power
- Advanced Modelling and Analysis Techniques systems and equipment, contributing to
optimisation of their cost and reliability.
Lightning: Analysis of lightning characteristics
Key projects / forthcoming events
and interactions of lightning with electric
CIGRE Kyoto Symposium, 2022, Kyoto, Japan. power systems and equipment, including
lightning protection of MV and LV networks,
CIGRE Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, 2023,
lightning protection of renewable energy
(location to be decided).
systems, and their standardization.
Power System Dynamics and Numerical
Other specific interest
Analysis: Development of advanced tools,
- Evaluation of System Technical Performance of Traditional new analytical techniques for assessment
Power Systems. of power system dynamic/transient
- Development of Advanced System Analysis Tools performance, security, design of controls
for Smart Grids. and modelling of existing and new equipment,
real time stability evaluation and control.
Numerical techniques for the computation
from steady‐state to very fast front transients;
modelling unsymmetrical conditions
of power systems.

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WG C4.23 Guide to Procedure for Estimating the Lightning Performance of Transmission Lines
WG C4.36 Winter Lightning – Parameters and Engineering Consequences for Wind Turbines
WG C4.39 Effectiveness of line surge arresters for lightning protection of overhead transmission lines
JWG C4.40/CIRED Revisions to IEC Technical Reports 61000-3-6, 61000-3-7, 61000-3-13, and 61000-3-14
JWG C4.42/CIRED Continuous assessment of low-order harmonic emissions from customer installations

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG C4.43 Lightning Problems and Lightning Risk Management for Nuclear Power Plants
WG C4.44 EMC for Large Photovoltaic Systems
WG C4.45 Measuring techniques and characteristics of fast and very fast transient overvoltages in substations
and converter stations
WG C4.46 Evaluation of Temporary Overvoltages in Power Systems due to Low Order Harmonic Resonances
WG C4.47 Power System Resilience
WG C4.48 Overvoltage Withstand Characteristics of Power System Equipment 35-1200 kV
WG C4.49 Wideband stability of grid-tied converter-based modern power systems
WG C4.50 Evaluation of Transient Performance of Grounding System in Substation and Its Influence on Secondary System
WG C4.51 Connection of Railway Traction Systems to Power Networks
JWG C4/B4.52 Guidelines for Sub-synchronous Oscillation Studies in Power Electronics Dominated Power Systems
JWG C4/A3.53 Advanced metal-oxide varistors for surge arresters with better protection properties
WG C4.54 Protection of high voltage power network control electronics from the High-altitude Electromagnetic pulse (HEMP)
WG C4.55 EMC-related very-fast transients in gas-insulated substations
WG C4.56 Electromagnetic transient simulation models for large-scale system impact studies in power systems having
a high penetration of inverter connected generation
WG C4.57 Guidelines for the Estimation of Overhead Distribution Line Lightning Performance and its Application
to Lightning Protection Design
JWG C4/C2.58/IEEE Evaluation of Voltage Stability Assessment Methodologies in Transmission Systems
WG C4.59 Real-time Lightning Protection of the Electricity Supply Systems of the Future
WG C4.60 Generic EMT-Type Modelling of Inverter-Based Resources for Long Term Planning Studies
WG C4.61 Lightning transient sensing, monitoring and application in power systems
JWG A2/C4.52 High-Frequency Transformer Models for Non-Standard Waveforms
JWG A1/C4.52 Wind generators and frequency-active power control of power systems
JWG B4/B1/C4.73 Surge and Extended Overvoltage Testing of HVDC Cable Systems
JWG B5/C4.61 Impact of Low Inertia Network on Protection and Control
JWG C1/C4.36 Review of Large City & Metropolitan Area power system development trends taking into account new generation,
grid and information technologies
JWG C2/C4.41 Impact of high penetration of inverter-based generation on system inertia of networks
JWG B1/C4.69 Recommendations for the insulation coordination on AC cable systems
JWG A1/C4.66 Guide on the Assessment, Specification and Design of Synchronous Condensers for Power Systems with
Predominance of Low or Zero Inertia Generators
JWG B2/C4.76 Lightning & Grounding Considerations for Overhead Line Rebuilding and Refurbishing Projects, AC and DC
JWG C1/C4.46 Optimising power system r esilience in future grid design

Latest publications
TB 829 Challenges with series compensation application in power systems when overcompensating lines
TB 799 Assessment of conducted disturbances above 2kHz in MV and LV power systems
TB 795 Extrapolation of Measured Values of Power Frequency Magnetic Fields in the Vicinity of Power Links
TB 785 Electromagnetic Computation Methods for Lightning Surge Studies with Emphasis on the FDTD Method
TB 781 Impact of Soil-Parameter Frequency Dependence on the Response of Grounding Electrodes and on the
Lightning Performance of Electrical Systems
TB 780 Understanding of the Geomagnetic Storm Environment for High Voltage Power Grids
TB 766 Network Modelling for Harmonic Studies
TB 745 Issues related to spark discharges
TB 742 Recommendations for Systematic Framework Design of Power System Stability Control
TB 736 Power system test cases for EMT-type simulation studies
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Contact
Chairman: Zia Emin - [email protected]
Secretary: Genevieve Lietz – [email protected]
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C5

Electricity Markets and Regulation

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

Bridging the gap between engineering, economics
and regulation by analysing of the impacts of different
approaches to markets and differing structures, institutions,
participants and stakeholders on the planning, operation
and regulation of electric power systems. Examining the Main area of attention
role of competition and regulation in improving end-to-end
Market structures and products
efficiency of the electric power system. such as physical and financial markets
and the interaction between them,
Current activities contracts, internationally integrated
markets.
 hanges in regulatory roles and jurisdictional
C
regulation elated to the interaction between Techniques and tools to support
the transmission system and the distribution system. market actors such as demand
and price forecasting profit estimation,
The role of Markets regarding:
financial risk management etc.
- the integration and coordination of Distributed Energy
Resources; Regulation and legislation
- the impact on wholesale market price formation such as regulation objectives,
caused by non-wholesale market participants; extension and limits, price regulation
of transmission, and ancillary services,
- the need for and development of Distribution Service
transmission/distribution coordination
Providers.
and interactions, international
The impact of emerging technologies on system harmonization, environmental
operations. and regulatory objectives etc.

Market clearing procedures, techniques and principles Evolution of markets and regulation
used to take advantage of the flexibility of aggregating from wholesale transmission focus to
large numbers of end-users. include retail distribution. The increasing
interaction between regulation and
Potential Market rule changes to address changes markets throughout the electric power
in traditional Ancillary Service products. system value chain and the ability
of markets and regulation to cater t
o rapid evolutions in dynamic / variable
generation, demand and storage
technologies and behaviours.

Coordination of regulation,
funding and trading arrangements
for new assets and technologies
expansion in new market structures,
including the trend of decentralization
of operations with distributed
applications; the remaining assets
coexisting with the retirement of other
in utilities; the consideration of legacy
trading arrangements in the new
market arena.

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C5.26 Auction Markets and other Procurement Mechanisms for DR Services
C5.28 Energy Price Formation in Wholesale Electricity Markets.s
C5.31 Wholesale and Retail electricity cost impacts of flexible demand response
C5.32 Carbon pricing in wholesale electricity markets
C5.33 Trading electricity with Blockchain systems

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

JWG C5/C6.29 New Electricity Markets, Local Energy Communities

Latest publications
TB 803 “Exploring the Market-based Value of Smart Grid Developments”
TB 808 “Market Design for Short-term Flexibility”
TB 824 “The Role of Blockchain in Electricity Markets”
The Technical Brochures listed above are available for download from www.e-cigre.org
In addition
a short paper “Application of Blockchain Technologies in Power Systems was published in the Future Connections newsletter
and in Electra
Study Committee C5 provided Chapter 14 of the Grid of the Future

Contact
Chairman: Alex Cruickshank – [email protected]
Secretary: Yannick Phulpin – [email protected]

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Active Distribution Systems

and Distributed Energy Resources

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

SC C6 facilitates and promotes the progress of engineering
and the international exchange of information and
knowledge in the field of active distribution systems Main area of attention
and distributed energy resources (DER). Enabling technologies for renewable
The experts contribute to the international exchange and distributed energy resource integration
of information and knowledge, among others by means and application: active network management,
microgrids, virtual power plants, distribution
of technical brochures and tutorials synthesizing
management systems (DMS, ADMS, DERMS),
state of the art practices and developing recommendations. DER monitoring and control, aggregation
systems and platforms, block chain
applications.
Principal areas of interest
Innovative solutions for DER and
Assessment of the technical impacts resulting from distribution technology deployment:
a more widespread adoption of DER on planning smart inverters and power electronic
and operation and on approaches, and of enabling interfaces, interconnection and integration
technologies and innovative solutions for DER integration requirements, MV/LV DC supply systems,
in active distribution systems. distribution system modernization.
Storage technologies: deployment of various
Current activities storage technologies such as electrochemical
electric battery energy storage systems,
The current working groups develop technical flywheels, flow batteries, and new storage
recommendations and best practices for above topics technologies, hydropower, hydrogen, multi-
with focus on technologies and solutions for DER, energy solutions (including thermal storage),
impact of the new types of loads such as electric vehicles power2X applications (including power to
and energy storage systems on the distribution system, heat, power to gas), electric vehicles.
demand side integration and customer empowerment, New approaches to configure new
multi-energy deployment in urban infrastructures distribution systems for enhanced reliability
including electric vehicles, MVDC (Medium Voltage DC) and resilience: islandable grid connected
systems, electric railway distribution systems microgrids, power exchange between
microgrids.
and rural electrification.
New approaches to determine the impact
and plan and operate distribution systems
Membership profile in the context of a wide deployment of DER,
Distribution system operators, specialists in asset including the analysis of hosting capacity
management, system planning and operation. and protection.
-Consumer integration and empowerment:
Power and system consultants.
demand side integration and participation,
Technology providers. demand response, load management,
smart load, new customer sectors such
Rural electrification experts.
as electric vehicles, smart home and
Information and communication technology experts. smart meter applications with impact on
Academia with relevant expertise. distribution systems.
Smart cities: integrated distribution
system technologies, power, control, and
information and communication technology
deployment for flexibility, integration
of multi-energy systems.
Rural Electrification: islanded power
systems and individual customer off-grid
systems, new solutions, weak grid
connected systems.

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Topics of Working Groups C6

WG C6/C1.33 Multi energy system interactions in distribution grids
WG C6/C2.34 Flexibility provision from DER
WG C6.35 DER aggregation platforms for the provision of flexibility services
WG C6.36 DER models for impact assessment
JWG C6/B4.37 Medium Voltage DC distribution systems

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG C6.38 Rural Electrification
WG C6.39 DER customer empowerment
WG C6.40 Electric Vehicles
WG C6.41 Technologies for Electrical Railway Distribution Supply Systems
WG C6.42 Electric Transportation Energy Supply Systems
WG C6.43 Aggregation of battery energy storage and distributed renewable generation

Latest publications
TB 721 The impact of battery energy storage systems on distribution networks
TB 726 Asset management for distribution networks with high penetration of DER
TB 727 Modelling of inverter based generation for power system dynamic studies
TB 782 Utilization of data from smart meter system
TB 793 MVDC feasibility study
TB 8xx Hybrid systems for Offgrid-Supply
TB 8xx Rural electrification
The Technical Brochures listed above are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Christine Schwaegerl - [email protected]
Secretary: Geza Joos - [email protected]
Communication officer: Kurt Dedekind - [email protected]

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D1

Materials and Emerging Test Techniques

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of Study Committee D1 covers new
and existing materials for electrotechnology, diagnostic
techniques and related knowledge rules, as well as emerging
test techniques with expected impact on power systems
in the medium to long term.
Main area of attention
Principal areas of interest The Study Committee deals
Insulating gases and gaseous insulation systems. with the performance of materials
and electrical insulation systems
Liquid and liquid impregnated insulation systems. (EIS) with respect to electrical,
Solid materials. thermal, mechanical, chemical and
environmental stresses.
High voltage and high current testing and diagnosis. Based on this knowledge, test
and measurement procedures are
Current activities evaluated and developed, if necessary.
- Characterization of materials and electrical insulation systems
(EIS). These procedures can be applied
- Study of emerging test and diagnosis techniques for HVDC. to generate new diagnostic tools
for asset management of electrical
- Development of diagnostic tools and related knowledge rules.
apparatus to aid the work of
equipment, subsystem and system
Key projects / forthcoming events committees. Special attention is paid
SC D1 Meeting at CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session 2021 in Paris. to the area of emerging UHVAC
and UHVDC technologies.
SC D1 Meeting at CIGRE Session 2022 in Paris.
The Study Committee strives
Other specific interest to facilitate and promote the
- Give guidance in the performance and use of materials progress of engineering and the
in electrical insulation systems. international exchange of information
- Dissemination of knowledge, e.g. by tutorials. and knowledge. This is achieved
through the synthesis of state-of-
the-art practices and developing
recommendations and guidelines.

To support the development

of international standards the Study
Committee seeks to establish close
cooperation with standardization
bodies and provides the relevant
technical information as well as
the scientific background.

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Topics of Working Groups D1

WWG D1.50 Atmospheric and Altitude Correction Factors for Air Gaps and Clean Insulators
Basic Principles and Practical Methods to Measure the AC and DC Resistance of Conductors of Power
WG D1.54
Cables and Overhead Lines
WG D1.58 Evaluation of Dynamic Hydrophobicity of Polymeric Insulating Materials under AC and DC Voltage Stress
WG D1.60 Traceable Measurement Techniques for very fast Transients

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

WG D1.61 Optical Corona Detection and Measurement
WG D1.62 Surface Degradation of Polymeric Insulating Materials for Outdoor Applications
WG D1.63 Partial Discharge Detection under DC Voltage Stress
WG D1.64 Electrical Insulation Systems at Cryogenic Temperatures
WG D1.65 Mechanical Properties of Insulating Materials and Insulated Conductors for Oil Insulated Power Transformers
WG D1.66 Requirements for partial discharge monitoring systems for gas insulated systems
WG D1.67 Dielectric performance of new non-SF6 gases and gas mixtures for gas-insulated systems
WG D1.68 Natural and synthetic esters – Evaluation of the performance under fire and the impact on environment
WG D1.69 Guidelines for test techniques of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) systems
WG D1.70 Functional properties of modern insulating liquids for transformers and similar electrical equipment
WG D1.72 Test of material resistance against surface arcing under DC
WG D1.73 Nanostructured dielectrics: Multi-functionality at the service of the electric power industry
WG D1.74 PD measurement on insulation systems stressed from HV power electronics
JWG D1/B3.57 Dielectric testing of Gas-insulated HVDC Systems
JWG D1/B1.75 Strategies and tools for corrosion prevention for cable systems
JWG D1/A2.77 Liquid tests for electrical equipment
JWG A2/D1.51 Improvement to partial discharge measurements for factory and site acceptance tests of power transformers
JWG B1/D1.75 Interaction between cable and accessory materials in HVAC and HVDC applications
JWG B1/B3/D1.79 Recommendations for dielectric testing of HVDC gas insulated cable sealing ends

Latest publications
TB 676 Partial discharges in transformers
TB 691 Pollution test of naturally and artificially contaminated insulators
TB 703 Insulation degradation under fast, repetitive voltage pulses
TB 705 Guidelines for altitude correction of pollution performance of insulators
TB 706 Guidelines for the use of statistics and statistical tools on life data
TB 730 Dry air, N2, CO2, and N2/SF6 mixtures for gas-insulated systems
TB 738 Ageing of liquid impregnated cellulose for power transformers
Moisture measurement and assessment in transformer insulation - Evaluation of chemical methods and
TB 741 moisture capacitive sensors
TB 751 Electrical properties of insulating materials under VLF voltage
Tb 765 Understanding and mitigating corrosion
TB 771 Advances in DGA interpretation
TB 779 Field experience with transformer solid insulation ageing markers
TB 783 DGA monitoring systems
TB 794 Field grading in electrical insulation systems
TB 822 Methods for dielectric characterization of polymeric insulating materials for outdoor applications
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chairman: Ralf Pietsch - [email protected]
Secretary: Johannes Seiler - [email protected]

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D2

Information Systems
and Telecommunication

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

The scope of this SC is focused on the fields of information
systems and telecommunications for power systems.
SC D2 contributes to the international exchange Main area of attention
of information and knowledge, adding value by means Interoperability and data exchange between
of synthesizing state of the art practices and drafting Electricity Network Grid Operators, System
recommendations. Operators, Market Operators, Generation
Companies, Industrial Product Manufacturers,
Principal areas of interest Telco Operators, ICT services providers,
Energy Regulators, Certification Entities.
Studying and considering the evolution Telecom network technologies and
of information and telecommunication technologies management:
to cope with traditional and new requirements driven - Studying and considering telecommunication
by the digital transformation in power industry including technologies and architecture evolution
extension of Distributed Energy Resources. - Assessment of technologies
Assessment of Technologies and architecture and architecture to ensure business
to assure business continuity and disaster recovery. continuity and disaster recovery.
- Telecommunication network
Overcoming security threats in the deployment management when deploying new
of the networks of the future and especially in Smart Grids. technologies and architectures.
Implementation of the networks of the future:
Current activities - Monitoring of on-the-field experiences and
proof of concepts of smart technologies.
SC D2 has over 200 experts contributing to international - Impact on the existing ICT systems such as
exchange by means of participation in Working Groups telecommunication network and equipment.
and Joint Working Groups, strengthening communication - SCADA, enterprise business functions
with other SCs as well as external International (Smart Grid Architecture Model domain).
Standardisation Organisations, developing technical
New digital trends used by EPU and new
recommendations and best practices through Technical
business services:
Brochures and Green Books, delivering tutorials - Monitoring of the field experiences on the
at CIGRE web platform as well as during the international deployment of digital equipment such as
conferences, Symposiums, Colloquiums, etc. IEDs, PMUs, IoT, Fog and Cloud Computing,
Network Function Virtualization, as well
Key projects / forthcoming events as the processing of large quantity of
information (Big data) in the domains of asset
2021 CIGRE Virtual Centennial Session, including
health, system operation, smart metering.
the tutorial: “Enabling Future Transmission
and Distribution Interoperability with Enhanced Cyber Security:
Information and Data Exchange”, 18 August 2021, Paris. - Assessment and promotion of best practices,
tools and solutions of cyber security from
The SEERC 3rd Conference 2021, participation with tutorial field equipment (protection) to corporate IT
“Cyber Security Management –a key player in the EPU supporting the whole resilience strategy along
resilience strategy”, 29 November - 02 December 2021, the system life cycle: design, implementation,
Vienna. testing, operation and maintenance.
- Cyber security challenges related to
CIGRE Symposium 2022 “Power System transformation new devices, technologies and DER
including active distribution”, leading SC C6, interconnection and the additional data
co-leading SC D2, with participation of C1, C2, C5, 10 - exchanges between Transmission System
16 October 2021, Kyoto. Operators, Distribution System Operators
and Significant Grid Users, as required by
the flexibility management of future grids.

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Topics of Working Groups D2

WG B5/D2.67 Time in Communication Networks, Protection and Control Applications – Time Sources and Distribution Methods
WG D2.43 Enabling software-defined networking for Electric Power Utilities’ telecom applications
Usage of public or private wireless communication infrastructures for monitoring and maintenance
WG D2.44 of Grid Assets and Facilities
WG D2.45 Impact of governance regulations and constraints on EPU sensitive data distribution and location of data storage

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

JWG D2/C6.47 Advanced Consumer Side Energy Resource Management Systems
JWG D2/C2.48 Enhanced Information and Data Exchange to enable Future Transmission and Distribution Interoperability
WG D2.49 Augmented reality / Virtual reality to support Operation and Maintenance In Electric Power Utilities
JWG B2/D2.72 Condition Monitoring and Remote Sensing of Overhead Lines
WG D2.50 Electric power utilities` cybersecurity for contingency operations
WG D2.51 Implementation of Security Operation Center in Electric Power Industry as Part of Situational Awareness System
WG D2.52 Artificial Intelligence Application and Technology in Power Industry
WG D2.53 Technology and Applications of Internet of Things in Power Systems

Latest publications
Green books Utility Communication Networks and Services
Electricity Supply Systems of the Future with D2 chapter
Technical Brochures
TB 746 Design, Deployment and Maintenance of Optical Cables associated to Overhead HV Transmission Lines
TB 762 Remote Service Security Requirement Objectives
TB 782 Utilization of data from smart meter system
TB 796 Cyber security: future threats and impact on Electric Power Utility organizations and operations
All of the above TBs are available for download from www.e-cigre.org

Contact
Chair: Dr Olga V. Sinenko – [email protected]
Secretary: Joël Nouard – [email protected]

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Technical committee statistics

2021 SCOPE OF WORK & ACTIVITIES

rom a statistical point of view
the 2020 technical activity can
be summarized as follows. On January
1, 2021 248 Working Groups including
38 Joint Working Groups (involving
several Study Committees or other
organizations like CIRED or IEEE) were
active. From January 2020 to December
2020, the 16 Study Committees created
36 new Working Groups, and 31 Working
Groups completed their work and were
disbanded.
4350 experts coming from 74
different countries were involved
for approximately 6000 positions
(it means that a significant number of
experts contribute to several Working Number of Working Groups per Study Committee.
Groups). 9% of the CIGRE’s experts
were women, 18 were Working Group
conveners and 26 were Working Group
secretaries. In average, female experts
occupies 1.36 positions in Working
Groups.
In spite of the pandemic CIGRE had been
very active with regards to publications.
Hence 37 high-level technical brochures had
been edited in 2020.
The 2020 CIGRE events had been for
most of them postponed or took place
via Internet. More than 40 Webinars and
Tutorials took place. n Number of experts per country (25 first countries).

Conveners per country

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About CIGRE

Founded in 1921, CIGRE, the International

Council on Large Electric Systems,
is an international non-profit association
for promoting collaboration on a national
and international level.
With more than 10000 individual members
including student, researchers, academics, engineers,
technicians, CEOs and other decision makers,
and with more than 1260 collective members
(companies and universities), CIGRE allows experts
from around 107 different countries, to share
and join forces in order to improve existing systems
and build the electrical power systems of the future.
CIGRE, who counts National Committees
in 61 different countries, achieve its mission
through the work of its specialized
16 Study Committees and 248 Working Groups,
and through Events (Session, Symposia). 2021
To know more about CIGRE: www.cigre.org
Scope of Work
CIGRE Secretary General & Activities
Philippe Adam (France)

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