
Emerging Test Techniques and Materials in Electro-Technology Study Committee Update Meeting
Stay informed about the latest developments in fundamental materials and emerging test techniques for electro-technology at the Study Committee Update Meeting. Explore discussions on insulating materials, diagnostic techniques, and more. Join Canadian Representative Namal Fernando and other experts in advancing knowledge and generating interest in SC.D1 activities. Discover new working groups focusing on additive manufacturing, time-domain reflectometry, and other important topics in the electrical power industry.
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Study Committee Update Meeting Study Committee Update Meeting SC D1 Materials and Emerging Test Techniques Canadian Representative: Namal Fernando Canadian Representative: Namal Fernando 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30
2 SC D1 Introduction Scope The activities of SC D1 concern the evaluation and monitoring of: Fundamental aspects of new and existing materials for electro-technology (conducting and insulating materials for electrical use) Multi-component insulating arrangements with one or more electrical insulating materials used in conjunction with associated conducting parts Diagnostic techniques and related knowledge rules Emerging test techniques As a horizontal study committee - support the other CIGRE Study Committees and external customers as well Strategic Direction Generate interest and promote Study Committee work increase Canadian participation in SC D1 working groups Involve a broader audience 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30
3 SC D1 Working Groups 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30
New Working Groups Since Paris 2022 WG TITLE D1.82 Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing in Service of the Electrical Power Industry D1.81 Methods and Common Data File Format for Time-Domain Reflectometry D1/A2.80 Functional Properties of Non-metallic Solid Materials for Liquid Filled Transformers and Reactors and Their Compatibility With Insulating Liquids D1.79 Improved Understanding of Dynamic Behaviour of Winding Insulating Materials in Liquid Insulated Power Transformers D1.78 Partial Discharge Properties of Non-SF6 Insulating Gases and Gas Mixtures JWG B3/A2/A3/C3/D 1.66 Guidelines for Life Cycle Assessment in Substations Considering the Carbon Footprint Evaluation A2/D1.72 Retrofill of Mineral Oil in Transformers Motivations, Considerations and Guidance A2/D1.71 Modern Insulating Liquids Qualification for OLTC, Bushings and Other Accessories A2/D1.74 Online moisture monitoring of transformers for ageing assessment 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30 4
2026 Preferential Subjects (Draft) PS 1: Testing, Monitoring and Diagnostics Testing and condition monitoring for reliability in conventional high voltage systems and power electronics applications. Current challenges and understanding of PD behaviour under AC, DC, rectifier, and impulse stress. Knowledge rules and tools for improved diagnostics. PS 2: Materials for electrotechnical purposes and modelling Ageing of materials under electrical, mechanical or thermal stresses and ageing markers. Advances in the application of novel materials and processes; superconductors, nano-composites, energy storage, additive manufacturing etc. Modelling materials and field simulations for AC and DC applications. PS 3: Measurements and modelling of interfaces Understanding interfacial behaviour through experiments from nano- to macro-scale. Modelling field and charge dynamics at interfaces. Assessing material compatibility of aged and new materials. 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30 5
Recently Published Reports (2024) TB 927 New Laboratory Methodologies for Investigating of Insulating Liquids - Further Developments in Key Functional Properties (WG D1.70: May 2024) TB 933 Requirements and application of UHF PD monitoring systems for gas insulated systems (WG D1.66: May 2024) 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30 6
Canadian Mirror Committee for SC D1 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30 7
Canadian Representative Namal Fernando Company: Manitoba Hydro Title: Department Manager Electrical Insulation & Lab Services Email: snfernando@hydro.mb.ca Phone: 204 360 3718 2024 CIGRE Canada Study Committees Update Meeting October 30 8