23rd International Conference & Exhibition on

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
Congress Centre I Lyon (France) I 15 18 June 2015

CALL FOR PAPERS

DEADLINES
12 September 2014
3 November 2014
16 January 2015

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Deadline for receipt of abstract

Notification of acceptance
Full paper submission

R TELECOMMUNICATION & DATA MANAGEMENT

R ASSET MANAGEMENT
R ACTIVE CUSTOMERS & SMART METERS
R NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS
R SUSTAINABILITY & LOW CARBON
R RENEWABLE, STORAGE & EV INTEGRATION

CIRED 2015 Organisers

Michle Delville & Cline Dizier j AIM, rue des Homes 1 4000 LIEGE (Belgium)
Tel. +32(0)4 222 29 46 j Fax +32(0)4 222 23 88 j m.delville@cired2015.org j www.cired2015.org

EUROPES LEADING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ON POWER DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING

Whats on for CIRED 2015?

Three full days of technical presentations and discussions covering the very latest challenges and issues facing electricity distribution
today and in the future, including:
R Main sessions with extended presentations of papers by selected authors
R Internationally recognised keynote speakers of the distribution industry
R Lively panel discussions and round-tables with the industrys current experts
R Structured and attractive poster sessions, with pre-arranged guided tours B your opportunity for in-depth discussion with presenting authors
R A major international industry exhibition B your chance to get a view of the technology of the future
R Research and Innovation Forums (RIFs) B your first chance to hear and discuss what could affect your industrys future

This exciting programme will be completed with:

R An opening forum with high level keynotes and debate on topical challenges
R Pre-conference tutorial sessions to update your knowledge on the latest developments linked to electricity distribution
R A selected programme of stimulating technical visits

The conference will be structured according to 6 sessions:

SESSION
SESSION
SESSION
SESSION
SESSION
SESSION

1
2
3
4
5
6

Network Components
Power Quality and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Operation, Control and Protection
Distributed energy resources and active demand integration
Planning of power distribution systems
Challenges of DSO regulation & competitive market

and will address the topical subjects for the electricity distribution business:
TELECOMMUNICATION & DATA MANAGEMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT ACTIVE CUSTOMERS & SMART METERS
NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY & LOW CARBON RENEWABLE, STORAGE & EV INTEGRATION

Why should you submit a paper?

R Every author of an accepted paper will be given the opportunity and will be strongly encouraged to display his/her work in the CIRED
interactive poster session with guided tours
R Every accepted paper will be published via the CIRED 2015 USB memory stick and made available to all attendees on the conference website
R Selected authors will be invited by the session chairmen to give a 12 minute presentation in the main sessions with the aim of
ensuring an interesting and balanced debate
R Papers with a special accent on research & innovation will be selected for presentation and discussion in the RIF sessions

How to submit a paper

Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract of 2 A4 pages (including diagrams and illustrations) by 12 September 2014.
All papers will be peer reviewed by the Technical Committee and by the National or Liaison Committee of the authors country,
if any. Successful authors will be invited to submit a full paper by 16 January 2015.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT

www.cired2015.org

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: EMMANUEL DE JAEGER (BELGIUM)
CHAIRMEN

RAPPORTEURS

SESSION 1

Pierre Mallet (France)

Yves Parasie (France)

Philippe Picot (France)

SESSION 2

Herwig Renner (Austria)

Jan Desmet (Belgium)

Britta Heimbach (Switzerland)

SESSION 3

Markus Zdrallek (Germany)

Carsten Bse (Germany)

Ignaz Hbl (Austria)

SESSION 4

Roger Hey (UK)

Graham Ault (UK)

Goran Strbac (UK)

Ricardo Prata (Portugal)

SESSION 5

Fabrizio Pilo (Italy)

Francisco Jos Caro Moron (Italy)

Riccardo Lama (Italy)

SESSION 6

Peter Sderstrm (Sweden)

Ronald Liljegren (Sweden)

Dag Eirik Nordgrd (Norway)

SESSION 1 NETWORK COMPONENTS

Session 1 deals with all aspects related to the components used in the electricity distribution networks: cables, overhead lines, primary and secondary
substations, transformers, switchgear plus their control, protection and monitoring systems, new active power electronics devices. It covers topics related
to the life cycle optimisation of assets from design through installation, operation and maintenance to end of life management, including new solutions
for diagnosis and monitoring. The session also covers environmental aspects including eco-design and life cycle analysis, standardisation, ergonomics
and the safety of both operating staff and the public. It aims at providing an overview of the state-of-the-art in component design and proposals for future
components, including the ones needed for smartgrids and e-mobility. This session is an opportunity for DSOs and manufacturers to share their objectives.
Components for smartgrids and e-mobility
R Components incorporating local intelligence and communication capability
R Smart secondary substations
R Sensors and components for voltage and power flow management
R Communication components and infrastructures
(power line carrier, wireless, fibre optic)
R Power electronics
R Components for DC networks
R Components for the connection of distributed generation
R Storage devices
R Components for e-mobility
Components reliability, diagnosis and maintenance strategy
R Condition assessment, aging models, using life curves as input
to lifetime and quantitative risk assessment
R Diagnostics of network components
R Online monitoring of distribution system assets, including underground cables
R Life extension, upgradeability
R Use of drones for diagnostics
Components for large cities distribution networks
R Compact substations
R High reliability solutions
R Short circuit current mitigation
R Lines with high power transfer capabilities

Towards green components

R Eco-design
R Life-cycle analysis
R Reduction of losses
R Management of hazardous substances
R Limitation of visual and noise impact
Innovation in design of components
R Modelling
R Testing
R New materials
R Ergonomics
R Evolution of standards
R Functional specifications
R Safety aspects
Components for rural areas
R Components for large scale underground cabling
R Components for more resilient networks in case of high impact low
probability events
R Innovative solutions for maintenance of overhead lines (OHL)
(e.g. trimming)
R Refurbishment, life extension of OHL

SESSION 2 POWER QUALITY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Session 2 deals with power quality (PQ), with the more general concept of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and with some related safety problems
in electricity distribution systems. Special focus is put on voltage continuity (supply reliability, problem of outages) and voltage quality (voltage level,
flicker, unbalance, harmonics). This session will also look at electromagnetic compatibility (mains frequency to 150 kHz), electromagnetic interferences
and electric and magnetic fields issues. Also addressed in this session are electrical safety and immunity concerns (lightning issues, step, touch and
transferred voltages).
Power Quality
R Power quality in future distribution systems (including micro grids)
with renewable distributed energy resources and associated storage systems
R Disturbances and interference due to new types of loads
(heat pumps, lighting equipment, EV charging stations)
R Low frequency disturbances measurement, characterisation
and mitigation
R Management of voltage profile and voltage unbalance
R High frequency disturbances in the range 2 to 150 kHz
R Grid stability in case of reduced short circuit capacity and rotating inertia
R PQ management, planning, operating strategies and regulations,
dealing with connection constraints
R Strategies to include PQ requirements in advanced distribution
automation schemes
R Standardization of power quality indicators and information
R Big data, the challenge of PQ monitoring data management
R Application of storage systems for PQ management
R Interaction with DC collection grids and DC micro grids
Voltage dips and interruptions
R Regulatory and economic issues, customer outage costs
R Voltage dip immunity
R Ride trough of grid coupled invertors during dips
R Temperature monitoring for cables as approach to improve reliability

EMC
R High-frequency conducted disturbances and electromagnetic
interference issues (EMI) up to 150 kHz, measurement techniques and limits
R Low frequency interference, impact on metallic installations
(pipelines, communication lines)
R EMC of smart meters, power line communication, ripple control
systems and smart electronic devices
R EMC evolution of apparatus during life time
EMF
R Electric and magnetic fields simulation, monitoring and standardisation
R Mitigation techniques (shielding, active compensation)
Safety issues
R Lightning overvoltages and lightning protection
R Earthing systems, step and touch voltages, neutral grounding practices
R Safety issues in smartgrids and microgrids, including island operation

SESSION 3 OPERATION, CONTROL AND PROTECTION

Session 3 deals with the operation of networks, including control technology and system protection, which is a challenging topic in the emerging
environment of smart grids and distributed generation. The relevant technical and economic targets of distribution grid operating companies, the expectations
and requirements of customers as well as solution strategies of scientists and manufacturers new products will be analysed and presented. The session
highlights the requirements of distribution system operators and major energy users in this area, as well as useful tools and products. Both recent practical
experiences and the results from current research as the basis of future developments are welcomed for review.
Operation
R Workforce management tools and techniques to improve operation
efficiency
R Maintenance strategies and condition assessment
R Data demand, data management and documentation
R Organisation strategies and schemes for grid operators or service companies
R Blackouts restoration strategies and crisis management
R Emergency management to handle local failures as well as large
black outs
R Certification of grid operators (national and international standards)
R Impact of decentralised generation and virtual power plants
on grid operation
R Operation of industry grids
Control and communication
R Concepts for SCADA systems in a developing environment
R Grid control in a market driven environment
R Providing system services on distribution level
R Automation of distribution grids
R Experience with self healing grids

R Voltage control in MV- and LV-grids

R Security aspects of information access and information exchange
R Convergence of power grids and communication grinds
R Communication standards techniques and protocols for smart grids

and smart metering

R Experience with multivendor solutions and their interoperability
R Control and protection concepts for e-car and storage applications
R Applications of Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) on distribution level
Protection
R New protection schemes and functions for up-to-date grid structures
R Protection simulation models, tools and new functions
R Refurbishment strategies for protection systems
R Impact of distributed generation on traditional protection systems
R Protection management considering remote access and IT security
R Reliability aspects of IEC 61850 based protection
R Practical experience with grid islanding - detection, protection
R Protection concepts in converter dominated environment
R Post mortem analyses of faults and fault records
R Testing of protection relays, functions and systems

SESSION 4 DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND ACTIVE DEMAND INTEGRATION

Session 4 deals with the challenges of adapting distribution networks to enable the integration of low carbon, renewable and distributed energy resources
(DER). These include distributed generation (DG), energy storage and new loads (eg. electric heating and electric vehicles). In 2015 the session will also
focus on the integration of active demand.
DER integration challenges are no longer new to the industry with all CIRED sessions likely to discuss solutions. Session 4 specifically focuses on emerging
technologies and innovative solutions at the research, development or demonstration stage.
Session 4 papers will highlight the integration of DER within distribution networks through technical, commercial and regulatory methods. Papers may describe
developments in network constraint management, active demand side response, energy storage integration, network monitoring, telecommunications and
data analytics.
Other aspects within scope of this session are whole energy system optimisation, efficient management of network losses and sharing results from larger
smart grid demonstration projects.
Telecommunication & Data Management
R Innovative telecommunications for DER
R Role of data and intelligence
R Development of control algorithms and philosophies
Asset Management
R Innovative asset monitoring technology and state estimation approaches
R Technical findings from trials relating to stability, protection and system
reliability
Active Customers & Smart Meters
R The role of meters as critical smart grid sensors
R Technical reliability and performance of Demand Response

New Models of Distribution Business

R Commercial and technical implications of micro-grids and Virtual Power
Plants (VPP)
R Innovative network connection offers for customers
R Optimisation of energy systems including transport, gas and heat
Sustainability & Low Carbon
R 
The role of distribution networks in delivering low carbon, sustainable
energy supplies
R Reducing network losses
R The role of energy efficiency
R DC network trials
Renewable, Storage & EV Integration
R High volumes including clustering of local carbon technologies
R Management of power flow, voltage and fault level
R Benefits of energy storage

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SESSION 5 PLANNING OF POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Session 5 deals with all aspects related to the short and long term development of high, medium and low voltage distribution networks, with reference
to the changing requirements for electricity distribution including, but not limited to, smartgrids and active distribution networks, electric vehicles, storage,
active demand and distributed energy resources integration, present and future customer quality of supply requirements, and optimum asset utilisation
techniques and strategies.
There is increasing interest in strategies designed to meet the rapidly changing level of demand in both rural and urban areas, the extension of electrification
in rural areas requiring a high quality of supply, and development strategies intended to mitigate against low probability high risks extreme events.
Demand and generation forecast
R Evolution of the demand characteristics
R Methodologies for demand forecast in an assigned area
R Electric vehicle impact on the electrical demand
R Ways to regulate the impact of electrical vehicles in demand
R Vehicle-to-grid strategies
R Renewable energy sources generation forecast

R Dependence on local environment

R Co-existence and synergy with other infrastructures
R Distribution network design criteria to manage high impact, low probability

Performance requirements, results and benchmarking

R Economical versus technical performance
R System reliability and degree of adequacy
R Methods for performance assessment
R Results of performance evaluation and benchmarking
R Satisfaction of customers and other stakeholders
R Predictive assessment of power quality
R Reliability assessment in smartgrids

Network planning
R Planning techniques in the smartgrid era
R Improving efficiency in distribution networks
R Optimal integration of distributed energy resources
R Storage and compensation systems planning
R Planning criteria for electrification in low load density areas,
including quality of supply issues
R Integration in the network of fast charge installations for electric vehicles

Network schemes and design criteria

R Advanced network schemes for the best exploitation of distributed
generation, energy storage and electric vehicles
R Design of active networks and smartgrids
R Distribution systems for offshore wind farms
R Low-losses design

Investment strategies
R Least cost investment plans
R Financial planning and cash flow for investment
R Network aging
R Risk analysis and asset management implications
R No-network solutions for ancillary services

(HILP) extreme events

R Distribution network schemes for developing countries
R Schemes for the connection of electric vehicles in car parks, public
or private buildings, and regulation rules

SESSION 6 CHALLENGES OF DSO REGULATION & COMPETITIVE MARKET

Session 6 deals with the essential dichotomy in the role of the modern DSO, being both an enabler in the competitive market place and a regulated natural
monopoly. DSOs are being faced with an increasingly challenging environment with new types of load, distributed generation and active customers.
Simultaneously DSOs are facing business risks associated with ageing assets and the increased requirements for transparency and efficiency in capital
and operational expenditure.
DSO regulatory systems are diverse leading to speculation about the necessity and value of future harmonisation. As markets develop, simple price
regulation is being replaced by more complex arrangement that incentivise power quality, reduction of losses, sustainability and a commitment to R&D
and the roll out of new technologies.
Metering, settlement and info ownership and integrity
R DSO process improvements based on meter data
R National incentives and regulation for roll-out of smart meters
R Requirements for meter data handling, security & integrity
R Meter information ownership, usage and 3rd party access
R Need for standardization and benefit of scale
R Settlement and balancing of the local network
Involving the consumers and producers
R What incentives trigger the customer
R Curtailment, demand response and demand side management
R Customers need for information
R Energy services and supporting tools for the customer
R Innovative and harmonized tariff structures
R Incentives for small scale generation and storage
R Aggregation / pooling of loads and connected business models

More challenging DSO business environment

R European Network Codes
R Business risks of aging assets
R Risk management in a regulated environment
R Business challenges with new types of loads and generation
R Energy efficiency requirements
R Network business efficiency and key performance indicators
R Long-term (>10 years) strategic asset management vs. short-term
regulation optimization
R New employee skill requirements
R Evolution of DSO system services (balancing, storage, etc.)
Regulation and market development
R Power quality regulation vs. income/cost regulation
R Incentives for research and innovation in regulation
R New market models impact on DSO
R Regulation and market solutions for improved sustainability
R Regulator and customer expectations of DSO role & performance
R Regulation harmonization (national/European)

 High frequency disturbances

2 to 150 kHz
EMC of PLC
PQ monitoring data management

Communication related to network

control and protection
Using Smart Meter data for network
operation

Innovative telecommunications
solutions for smart grids
Role of data and intelligence
in managing DER and active demand
within distribution networks
Development of control algorithms
and philosophies within distribution
management systems for DER
and active demand integration

Data mining and analysis techniques

for Smart Grid planning
and development
Cyber-physical simulation
of power systems
Novel Reliability Assessment
Techniques
Integrated planning of ICT
and power facilities

Regulation for Smart Meter data

security, integrity and privacy
DSO Smart Meter services
3rd party access to meter data

Session 2
Power Quality
& Electromagnetic
compatibility

Session 3
Operation, control
and protection

Session 4
Distributed energy
resources & active
demand integration

Session 5
Planning of power
distribution systems

Session 6
Challenges of DSO
regulation
& competitive market

ACTIVE CUSTOMERS
& SMART METERS

Business risk of aging assets

How business risks are managed
in regulation
Asset management optimization
towards regulation

Maintenance vs reinvestment strategy

Asset Management and Planning

DER technology trials and proof

of concept testing
Technical findings from trials relating
to stability, protection and system
reliability

Practical consequences for grid

operation with condition monitoring
Impact of condition depending loading
on operation and protection
Condition assessment, aging
of SCADA and protection equipment
Protection of DC grids

Impact of asset management

on reliability
Voltage quality monitoring
and proactive asset management

Services and tools needed to be

an active customer
Experiences of curtailment, demand
response and demand side
management
Business case for Smart Meters

Role of active demand in system

development
AMI data for planning

Developing the role of meters

as critical smart grid sensors
Technical reliability and performance
of Demand Response

Resupply strategies and emergency

management
Network operation with and
for prosumers
Automatic Smart Grid control
to enable Smart Markets

EMC of smart meters

PQ monitoring with smart meters
PQ requirements/issues for active
customers

Innovation in the design of components Meters design, testing and ageing

Condition assessment, diagnostics
and monitoring
Life extension
Upgrading capacities
Components for large cities (compact
substations, high reliability solutions)
Components for rural areas

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Markets for DSO system services

New roles of the DSO
Virtual Power Plants

Optimisation of energy systems

including multi fuel hybrids,
power to gas and heat networks
Novel network designs and planning
approaches to accommodate DER
DC distribution network

Demonstrating the commercial and

technical implications of micro-grids
Trialling the control and operation
of Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
within Distribution Networks
Developing innovative network
connections using active network
management techniques

Practical realisations of system

services on distribution level

PQ as part of supply contract

(Premium power quality)
DC distribution systems for highly
reliable power supply

NEW MODELS
OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

DSO losses management and incentive

regulation
Energy efficiency directive implications
for the DSO
Regulation and market solutions
for improved sustainability

Network modelling and power system

analysis for networks with high DER
penetration for delivering low carbon,
sustainable energy
Appraising the role of energy efficiency
within the Smart Grid
Studies concerning high levels
of intermittent renewable generation
Planning for reducing energy losses

Mitigating technical network losses

for a low carbon future
DC network trials

Energy management in practice

Impact of energy saving devices

(electrical heat pumps, LED lighting,..)
on PQ
Impact of voltage distortion on energy
efficiency

Eco-design
Life-cycle analysis
Reduction of energy losses in network
components
Management of hazardous substances
Limitation of visual and noise impact

SUSTAINABILITY
& LOW CARBON

Business challenges with new types

of loads and generation
Incentives for research and innovation
in regulation

Studies concerning high concentrations

or volumes of low carbon technology
demand (eg. Electric vehicles or heat
pumps)
Optimal DER and storage integration

Projects investigating the management

of power flow, voltage and fault level
Demonstrating the benefits of energy
storage within distribution networks
Demonstration of advanced voltage
control methodologies

Monitoring and state estimation

of the network
Protection and operation needs
for grids with high penetration of
dispersed generation, Storage and EV

Voltage unbalance due to single

phase PV
Impact of EV charging
PQ in grids with a high percentage
of inverter based generation
Application of storage systems
for PQ improvement

Components for the connection

of distributed generation
Storage devices
Charging stations
Sensors
Components for voltage and power
flow management

RENEWABLE, STORAGE
& EV INTEGRATION

AMI: ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE / DC: DIRECT CURRENT / DER: DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE / DSO: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR / EMC: ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY / EV: ELECTRICAL VEHICLE /
ICT: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY / PLC: POWER LINE COMMUNICATION / PQ: POWER QUALITY /SUPPLY QUALITY / PV: PHOTOVOLTAICS / SCADA: SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION / VPP: VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS

Communication components
and infrastructure
Smart secondary substations
Components incorporating local
intelligence and communication
capabilities

TELECOMMUNICATION
& DATA MANAGEMENT

Session 1
Network
components

SESSION

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