42ND Annual

WESTERN PROTECTIVE RELAYCONFERENCEOCTOBER 20–22, 2015SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

presented by:n Voiland College of Engineering and Architecturen Conference Managementn School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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WPRC 2015 INFO

ABOUT THE CONFERENCEThe Western Protective Relay Conference (WPRC) is an educational forum for the presentation and discussion of broad and detailed technical aspects of protective relaying and related subjects. Approximately 550 people attend, mostly from the western United States.

This forum allows participants to learn and apply advanced technologies that prevent electrical power failures. Speakers are invited to present papers selected by a group of protective relaying experts.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDn Relay technicians n Consulting engineers n Protective relay engineers n Switchgear and switchboard manufacturers n Public and private utility directors and managers n Researchers, faculty, and students

PRESENTED BYWashington State University

n Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (cea.wsu.edu)

n School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (eecs.wsu.edu)

nConference Management (conferences.wsu.edu)

MEETING LOCATIONSpokane Convention Center344 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.Spokane, WA 99201

The meetings and luncheons will be held in the Spokane Convention Center, which is adjacent to the Opera House and next to the DoubleTree Hotel.

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WSU is an equal opportunity institution. © Copyright 2015, WSU Conference Management

HOST HOTELThe Davenport Grand Hotel 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA800-228-9290 or 509-455-8888

Please make your reservations directly with the Davenport Grand Hotel and indicate you will attend the Western Protective Relay Conference. A block of rooms has been reserved until September 18, 2015.

After September 18, reservations will be made on a space-available basis. Rates are $129 single or double, plus tax. The Davenport Grand Hotel requires a first night deposit or guarantee on a credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is noon. Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance.

OTHER SPOKANE HOTELSDoubleTree Hotel—Spokane City Center322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd.509-455-9600

Red Lion Hotel at the Park 303 W North River Dr.800-325-4000 or 509-326-8000

Travelodge Motel33 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 509-623-9727

Holiday Inn Express801 N. Division800-HOLIDAY or 509-328-8505

Courtyard by Marriott401 N. Riverpoint Blvd.800-321-2211 or 509-456-7600

Fairfield by Marriott311 N. Riverpoint Blvd.800-228-2800 or 509-747-9131

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20155:00 – 7:00 P.M. Registration—

Spokane Convention Center5:00 – 9:00 P.M. Visit Vendor Suites—

Spokane Convention Center

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015All sessions are in the Spokane Convention Center7:00 A.M. Registration7:45 A.M. Welcome

Dr. Anjan Bose, Program ChairWashington State University

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CALL FOR PAPERS: WPRC 2016If you would like to submit an abstract for the 2016 program, the deadline for a 300-word abstract listing title, authors, and affiliations is April 18, 2016. Submit a cover page with the following information: (1) presenter’s name, (2) firm, (3) address, (4) phone, (5) fax, and (6) email address. Utility- and application-oriented papers are preferred.

Send your abstract by email to tlkirk@wsu.edu. All submittals will be acknowledged in writing.

SESSION I (General Session) 8:00–11:30 A.M.Ballroom A & B Moderator: Joe Mooney

8:00–8:35 A.M. Protection Considerations for Installation of Distributed Energy Resources

Brad Morse, Senior Application Engineer, Basler Electric Company

8:40–9:15 A.M. Single-Pole Operation Leads to Hazardous Over-Voltage on Adjacent Lines

Tyler Scott, Senior Engineer, BC Hydro

9:15–9:35 A.M. BREAK

9:35–10:10 A.M. Catching Falling Conductors in Midair—Detecting and Tripping Broken Distribution Circuit Conductors at Protection Speeds

William O’Brien, San Diego Gas & ElectricEric Udren, Quanta Technology LLCKamal Garg, Engineer VI – Group Manager, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:15–10:50 A.M. Millisecond, Microsecond, Nanosecond: What Can We Do With More Precise Time? Edmund O. Schweitzer III, President, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:55–11:30 A.M. Art of Protective Relaying or Cookbook of Protective Relaying

Lynn Schroeder, Manager, Electric Utility Design, MKEC Engineering Success

11:30–1:15 P.M. LUNCH—Ballroom C

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SESSION II (Concurrent with Session III)Ballroom A Moderator: Ian Riensche

1:15–1:50 P.M. Do CTs like DC? Performance of Current Transformers with Geomagnetically Induced Currents B ogdan Kasztenny, Director of Technology – R&D, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

1:55–2:30 P.M. AEP and Process Bus—Balancing Business Goals and Choosing the Right Technical Solutions

Jason Byerly, Engineer Principal, American Electric Power

2:30–2:50 P.M. BREAK

2:50–3:25 P.M. Comparison of PRP and HSR Networks for Protection and Control Applications

Rich Hunt, Market Development Leader, GE Digital Energy

3:30–4:05 P.M. Demonstrating the Flexibility Provided by GOOSE Messaging for Protection and Control Application in an Industrial Power System

Jared Mraz, Project Engineer, POWER Engineers, Inc.

4:10–4:45 P.M. Relay Scheme Design Using Microprocessor Relays

Michael Thompson, Fellow Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

5:00–9:00 P.M. Visit Vendor Suites— Spokane Convention Center

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SESSION III (Concurrent with Session II)Ballroom B Moderator: Roger Hedding

1:15–1:50 P.M. Capturing Generator Rotor Angle and Field Quantities—SDG&E Experience and Approach to Using Nontraditional Generator Measurements

Nicholas Seeley, Lead Research Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

1:55–2:30 P.M. Advanced Generator Ground Fault Protections

Wayne Hartmann, VP Smart Grid and Protection Solutions, Beckwith Electric Company

2:30–2:50 P.M. BREAK

2:50–3:25 P.M. Understanding Generator Stator Ground Faults and Their Protection Schemes

Dale Finney, Senior Power Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

3:30–4:05 P.M. Accelerated Stator Ground Fault Tripping Using Negative Sequence Current

Russ Patterson, Owner, Patterson Power Engineers

4:10–4:45 P.M. Loss-of-Field Protection Relay Coordination for Synchronous Generator and Motor Unit Based on Transient Stability

Shengen Chen, Research Assistant, University of Maine

5:00–9:00 P.M. Visit Vendor Suites— Spokane Convention Center

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

SESSION IV (Concurrent with Session V)Ballroom A Moderator: Pui Lau

8:00–8:35 A.M. Field Experience With Detecting an Arcing Ground Fault on a Generator Neutral Point

Nathan Klingerman, Duke Energy

8:40–9:15 A.M. AEP Experience with Harmonic Filter Bank Protection

Zachary Campbell, Senior Engineer, AEP

9:15–9:35 A.M. BREAK

9:35–10:10 A.M. A Solution to Sensitivity Challenges for the Protection of Large Fuseless Capacitor Banks

Fatima Radics, Protection Engineer, Hydro-Quebec TransEnergie

10:15–10:50 A.M. Protecting Harmonic Filters in a ±600 kV HVDC InstallationRicardo Abboud, Senior Automation Systems Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:55–11:30 A.M. Practical Considerations and Experiences in Developing New Standard Production Packages for Protective Relay Schemes

Stephen Ladd, Manager, Transmission Protection & Control – Settings, Duke EnergyChristopher Walker, Senior Engineer, Duke Energy

Taylor Raffield, Senior Engineer, Duke Energy

11:30–1:15 P.M. LUNCH—Ballroom C

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SESSION V (Concurrent with Session IV)Ballroom B Moderator: Aaron Feathers

8:00–8:35 A.M. Beyond Protection and Control Schematic and Logic DiagramsDaniel Espinosa Ortiz, Comision Federal de Electricidad

8:40–9:15 A.M. A Holistic Methodology Based on Disturbance Analysis for Improvements in Plannings, Operation, and Protection in the Colombian Electric Power SystemSolveig Ward, Executive Advisor, Quanta Technology

9:15–9:35 A.M. BREAK

9:35–10:10 A.M. Comparison of Risk Assessment Approaches in Wide Area Protection Coordination

Gary Webster, Sr. P&C Engineer, AltaLink Paul Nyombi, System Protection

Engineer, Xcel Energy

10:15–10:50 A.M. Reducing System Losses and Implementing Self-Healing to Minimize Impact of Faults in Distribution NetworksDoug Voda, Global Segment Leader – MV Products, ABB, Inc.

10:55–11:30 A.M. Man-Made Faults—Line Protection Operation for an Unintended Phase Cross-Connect Condition

Jon Larson, Application Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

11:30–1:15 P.M. LUNCH—Ballroom C

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SESSION VI (Concurrent with Session VII)Ballroom A Moderator: Bogdan Kasztenny

1:15–1:50 P.M. Advanced Synchronising System Provides Flexibility for Complex Bus ArrangementTerry Foxcroft, Protection Engineer, Snowy Hydro

1:55–2:30 P.M. Performance of Time-Domain Line Protection Elements on Real-World FaultsVenkat Mynam, Senior Research Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

2:30–2:50 P.M. BREAK

2:50–3:25 P.M. Fault Location Using PMU Measurements and Wide-Area Infrastructure

Stephan Picard, Sr. Protection & Control Application Engineer, GE Digital Energy

3:30–4:05 P.M. Voltage and Current Inversion Challenges when Protecting Series-Compensated Lines—A Case StudyEric Bakie, Idaho Power CompanyCurtis Westhoff, Idaho Power Company

4:10–4:45 P.M. Three Phase Bus Fault with Fault ImpedanceDean Miller, President, POI Engineering, Inc.

5:00–9:00 P.M. Visit Vendor Suites— Spokane Convention Center

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SESSION VII (Concurrent with Session VI)Ballroom B Moderator: Dean Bender

1:15–1:50 P.M. “Wires Down” Improvement Program at PG&E

Damon Thayer, Distribution Asset Strategy Engineer, Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyScott Hayes, Principal Protection Engineer, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

1:55–2:30 P.M. High Impedance Fault Detection and Backup Protection Ian Riensche, Protection Engineer, Relay Application Innovation, Inc.

2:30–2:50 P.M BREAK

2:50–3:25 P.M. Case Study: Achieving Selectivity on a Critical Distribution NetworkMichael Thompson, Fellow Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

3:30–4:05 P.M. Smart Grid—Smarter Devices & Schemes? Lessons Learned from Avista Utilities Smart Grid ProjectsKevin Damron, Sr. Protection Engineer, Avista Utilities

4:10–4:45 P.M. Protection and Communication Challenges with Integrating Exporting Solar Distributed Generation Stephen Gooding, Jr., Protection & Control Field Services Supervisor, Georgia Power CompanyGalina Antonova, Regional Technical Manager, ABB, Inc.

5:00–9:00 P.M. Visit Vendor Suites— Spokane Convention Center

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

SESSION VIII (Concurrent with Session IX)Ballroom A Moderator: Gerry Rosselli

8:00–8:35 A.M. Mis-Operation Case Study on Transformer Differential ProtectionYiyan Xue, Principal Engineer, AEP

8:40–9:15 A.M. Analysis and Solutions to Unusual Unit Overall Differential Relay Misoperation During External DisturbanceJiseong Kang, Assistant Manager, Korea Power Exchange

9:15–9:35 A.M. BREAK

9:35–10:10 A.M. Protection System for a Wind Generation Plant in Panama: Challenges and SolutionsHéct or Altuve, Dean of SEL University, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:15–10:50 A.M. Voting for Improved Security—How Far is Far EnoughRoy Moxley, Power Systems Protection Consultant, Siemens

10:55–11:30 A.M. Line Protection Response to a Three-Phase Intercircuit FaultEd Atienza, Application Engineer II, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

11:30–1:15 P.M. LUNCH—Ballroom C

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SESSION IX (Concurrent with Session VIII)Ballroom B Moderator: Charles Henville

8:00–8:35 A.M. Evaluation of CT Saturation Impact for Various 87L ApplicationsZhihan Xu, Lead Application Engineer, GE Digital Energy

8:40–9:15 A.M. Subsynchronous Oscillation Detection Using Microprocessor Relays Roger Hedding, Senior Consultant, ABB, Inc.

9:15–9:35 A.M. BREAK

9:35–10:10 A.M. Speed and Security Considerations for Protection ChannelsKen Fodero, Communication Business Development Manager, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:15–10:50 A.M. Maximizing Line Protection Reliability, Speed, and Security

Demetros Tziouvaras, Senior Instructor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

10:55–11:30 A.M. Improving System Protection Reliability and SecuritySteve Turner, Senior Applications Engineer, Beckwith Electric Company

11:30–1:15 P.M. LUNCH—Ballroom C

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SESSION X (General Session)Ballroom A Moderator: Kevin Damron

1:15–1:50 P.M. Understanding the Dynamic Mho Distance CharacteristicDon F entie, Application Engineer II, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

1:55–2:30 P.M. Advanced Testing Approach for Evaluation for Smart Inverter Controls, Protection, and Communications

Farid Katiraei, Director, Quanta Technology

2:30–2:50 P.M. BREAK

2:50–3:25 P.M. Implementing a Country-Wide Modular Remedial Action Scheme in UruguayAshok Balasubramanian, Engineer V – Automation, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

3:30–4:05 P.M. Moving the Focus from Relay Element Testing to Protection System Testing Christopher Pritchard, Product Manager, OMICRON Electronics GmbH

4:10–4:45 P.M. Protection and Control System Impacts from the Digital World Steven Kunsman, VP Business Development, ABB, Inc.

4:45 P.M. ADJOURN

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FUNDAMENTALS SESSIONTUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015

SESSION I 1:15–2:30 p.m. Conference Theater Basics of ProtectionGE Digital Energy n Components of protective systems

o Breakerso Relay input sourcesn CTsn PTsn CCVTs

n Zones of protectionn Schematic diagrams

o ACo DC

n Device numbersn Sensitivity, selectivity, reliability,

dependability vs. security

SESSION II: 2:50–4:45 p.m. Conference Theater Symmetrical ComponentsABB, Inc. n Symmetrical components overviewn Sequence impedances of equipment and what

affects themn Network connections for fault calculations

S ubjec t to l imited changes

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

SESSION III: 8:00–9:15 a.m.Conference Theater Line Overcurrent Protection (Radial Systems)GE Digital Energy n Coordination principles for radial systems

o General coordination principles of overcurrentdevices in distribution feeders

o Principles and methods to coordinate fusesand other distribution protective devices with overcurrent relays

SESSION IV: 9:35–11:30 A.M.Conference TheaterNon-pilot Line Protection (Lines with Two Sources) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.n Basic principlesn Directional overcurrentn Distancen Coordination considerations

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SESSION V: 1:15–2:30 P.M.Conference TheaterFundamentals of Communication for Protection ABB, Inc.n Powerline carriern Audio tonen Spread spectrum radion Digital microwaven SONETn MPLS/Carrier Ethernet

SESSION VI: 2:50–4:45 P.M.Conference TheaterPilot ProtectionABB, Inc.n Basic principles

o Extends instantaneous protection to 100% of lineo Relies on communicationsn Directional comparison blockingn DUTT/PUTT/POTT/DTTn Phase comparisonn Line differential

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

Session VII: 8:00–9:15 a.m.Conference Theater Bus ProtectionGE Digital Energy n Low-impedancen High-impedancen Zone interlock

o Instrument transformer and control circuitconsiderations of each

Session VIII: 9:35–11:30 A.MConference Theater Transformer ProtectionSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.n Fusen Overcurrentn Differentialn Restricted earth faultn Non-electrical (sudden pressure, low oil, etc.)

Session IX: 1:15–2:30 p.m.Conference Theater Generator ProtectionSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.n Voltage-controlled / voltage-restrained overcurrent n Differentialn 100% stator ground protectionn Loss of field

Session X: 2:50–4:45 p.m.Conference Theater Event DiscussionVarious utility volunteers-TBD

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PROGRAM COMMITTEEWPRC Chair:

WPRC 2015 INFO

Anjan Bose Washington State University

Dean Bender Bonneville Power Administration

Denis Bucco Southern California Edison

Kevin Damron Avista Corp

Malkiat Dhillon SMUD

Aaron Feathers Pacific Gas & Electric

Ron Forster Puget Sound Energy

Jeanne Harshbarger Snohomish County PUD

Roger Hedding ABB, Inc.

Charles Henville Henville Consulting

Bogdan Kasztenny Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Tamara Kirk WSU Conference Management

Pui Lau GE Multilin

Joe Mooney POWER Engineers

Mukesh Nagpal BC Hydro

Ian Norland WSU Conference Management

Ian Riensche Relay Application Innovation

Gerry Rosselli San Diego Gas & Electric

Len Yee SaskPower

Eric Zuber Idaho Power Company

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VENDOR SUITESAn extra feature of the conference is time provided each evening at the Spokane Convention Center to visit with vendors who bring products and exhibits. Manufacturers of products or firms with services wishing to host hospitality suites in conjunction with the Western Protective Relay Conference are required to contact WSU Conference Management to:(1) Register at least one person from your firm with WSU.

Additional personnel from your company are welcome to attend the conference at the regular registration fee.

(2) Obtain information on reserving a hospitality suite during the conference.

(3) Provide a three-sentence description of your firm for the display board.

The conference vendor fee is $500 and includes full registration for one person from your firm and listing on the Conference Exhibitors’ Display and Location Map (if registered by October 3). Vendor fees go to support the last day door-prize giveaway.

VENDOR SUITE HOURS:

Monday, October 19, 5:00–9:00 P.M.

Tuesday, October 20, 11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. 5:00–8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 21, 11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. 5:00–8:00 P.M.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARFuture meetings:

n Hands-On Relay School March 14–18, 2016

n Power and Energy Automation Conference March 8–10, 2016 (tentative)

n Western Protective Relay Conference October 18–20, 2016 (tentative)

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact us for information on how we can assist with your program:

Conference ManagementWashington State UniversityPO Box 645222Pullman, WA 99164-5222Phone: 800-942-4978 or 509-335-3530Fax: 509-335-7781Email: wsuconf@wsu.eduWebsite: conferences.wsu.edu

CANCELLATIONCancellations and substitutions must be requested in writing to WSU Conference Management. Full refunds are granted for cancellations through September 11, 2015. Cancellations made after September 11 are subject to a processing fee of $100. Registrants who do not attend and have not cancelled in writing by October 16 are responsible for the full fee. You may substitute another person from your agency or firm at any time. Washington State University reserves the right to make changes in programs or speakers, and to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met. Washington State University’s liability is limited to refund of registration fees.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTAccommodations for individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request. Please contact us at least 10 days in advance of the conference at: 800-942-4978, 509-335-3530, or fax: 509-335-7781.

42nd Annual

WESTERN PROTECTIVE RELAY CONFERENCEOctober 20–22, 2015 | Spokane, WA

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