Innovative technologies and energy efficiency
The structural unit's activities are focused on the development and implementation of innovative equipment, technologies and software products to improve reliability, energy efficiency, controllability, and observability of electric grid facilities, reduce losses and improve transmission line capacity.
The introduction of innovative equipment at electric grid facilities is carried out through R&D programs and pilot projects.
7keys
areas
of the Innovative Development Program
DIGITAL
SUBSTATION
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Technologies and equipment for IEC 61850-supporting digital substations
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Bay controllers with distributed interlocking functions and IEC 6185081 protocol support.
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Devices implementing adaptive algorithms of relay protection and automation, and operating at the IEC 61850 process bus
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Intelligent systems for monitoring the operation of the relay protection and automatic control system of the central substation for automatic analysis of the correct operation process and MRO planning at unattended facilities.
DIGITAL
DESIGN
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Creation of engineering activity ecosystem based on state-of-the-art information technologies:
computer-aided design systems electronic catalogs of technical solutions methods of digital assessment, teamwork and virtual verification of design solutions
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Electric grid facility reliability improvement through production process optimization by means of automation and standardization of engineering activities
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND LOSS REDUCTION
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R&D in the field of energy efficiency with a sector-specific focus
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Development and validation of technologies to reduce electricity consumption for substation balance-of-plant needs
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Implementation of integrated energy saving projects, energy service contracts
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Development and implementation of software and analytical packages for energy and industrial facilities operating mode prediction in order to optimize energy consumption
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Development and validation of new wire types to reduce power losses including corona losses.
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Development of scientific, technical and regulatory documentation
ELECTRIC
POWER QUALITY
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Development and production of new types of power-factor correction units and power quality assurance devices:
- static VAR compensators (SVC),
- thyristor-controlled shunt reactors (TCSR)
- controlled series capacitor banks (SCB),
- static converters based on voltage converters (STATCOM) -
Calculation of electrical network modes in order to determine optimal connection points and parameters of special-purpose equipment
RELIABILITY
AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Investigation of the causes of damage to the main electrical equipment of substations and overhead lines
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Electrical equipment health and remaining service life assessment
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Creation of a data collection and processing system for analyzing the accident rate of electrical equipment and transmission lines
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Analysis of service reliability of GIS technology based electric networks
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
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Investigation of the causes of damage to the main electrical equipment of substations and overhead lines
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Electrical equipment health and remaining service life assessment
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Creation of a data collection and processing system for analyzing the accident rate of electrical equipment and transmission lines
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Analysis of service reliability of GIS technology based electric networks
REMOTE CONTROL
AND SAFETY
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Development of new types of wires, supports and fittings of composite materials
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Development and implementation of HTS-based DC cable lines
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Testing of HTS-based cable lines and superconducting electrical equipment
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Management of implementation of pilot projects on introduction of HTS-based devices in the fuel and energy sector
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Development of R&TD and methodological guidelines for application and design of HTS-based electrical devices and systems based on them in the electric power industry.