List of proposed special sessions


Notes to the session organizer:

·     All paper submitted to the invited session will go through the same review process as other paper and should follow the submission timeline and submitted via the Oxford Abstract submission system.

·        The Special session chair reserves right to accept/reject the paper in his/her session.

·     A minimum of 6 accepted paper in the special session and should all be reported in the Oral presentation format.

·        Session with less than 6 paper, will be merged into the general sessions.

·        Successful session organizers will receive the official certificate after the conference


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Accepted special session(s):

Special session topic

Session scope

Chair(s)

Affiliation

Modeling, Stability Analysis and Control of HVDC systems

This special session will focus on the modelling, stability analysis, and stabilization control techniques for HVDC systems, striving to offer practical and efficient solutions to address the diverse stability issues in HVDC systems.

Dr. Jing Lyu

Department of Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Key Technologies of DC GIS/GIL

This special session will focus on the high voltage insulation systems, testing and monitoring, switching technology, aging and diagnostics, health aspects and environmental compatibility.

Geng Chen
Wen Su
Chuanyang Li 

North China Electric Power University;
State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd;
Tsinghua University

Metal particle-induced surface charge accumulation and flashover in HVDC gas insulated apparatus

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Origins and movements of metal particles in HVDC gas insulated apparatus
2) Surface charge/flashover characteristics and physical mechanism caused by metal particles in HVDC gas insulated apparatus
3) Simulation of the development process of surface charge/flashover caused by metal particles in HVDC gas insulated apparatus
4) New methods and technologies for metal particle detection in HVDC gas insulated apparatus
5) Suppression strategies for surface charge/flashover caused by metal particles in HVDC gas insulated apparatus

Associate Professor Wu Lu
Tengfei Li

School of Electrical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power;

State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Research Institute

modelling and simulations of power electronic device and power equipment

The scope of the session includes
1. Power semiconductor related modelling and simulations
2. Power equipment related modelling and simulations
3. Motor related modelling and simulations
4. Other related topics in electrical engineering focusing on modeling and simulations

Prof. Chijie ZHUANG

Tsinghua University

Latest advances in energy storage technologies and systems

Topics include, but are not limited to the following:

1) New materials and processes for improving performance of energy storage systems.

2) Engineering, control, optimization and modelling aspects of energy storage systems.

3) Advanced technology of energy storage systems, such as dynamic reconfiguration battery, SOC precise measurement and high-performance converters.

4) Demand and management of intermittency in large scale renewable energy power generation using energy storage systems.

5) Power grid supporting and power quality improving with energy storage systems.

6) Applications and requirements of storage technologies in grid-scale electrical storage, electric vehicle transportation, off-grid systems, and portable electronic applications.

7) Management and control of large quantities of distributed storage systems as virtual large scale storage systems.

8) Testing, simulation, evaluation, life cycle costs, life cycle assessment, maintenance and safety of energy storage systems.

Prof. Jinyu Wang

Prof. Song Ci

IET Charted Engineer Yi Yang

Xi’an Jiaotong University;

Tsinghua University;

State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Research Institute

Calculation, Protection, Detection and Design of Advanced AC and DC Power System Equipments

This special session aims at improving the performance of the advanced AC and DC power system equipment. The goal of this special session is to explore and analyse potential methods in building a highly efficient and reliable modern AC and DC power system by means of constructing advanced equipment. Themes of interests include, but are not limited to:

1) Computational electromagnetics in modern power systems, physical properties of magnetic materials and its applications in power engineering.

2) Topological design methods of advanced AC and DC system equipment (transformer, reactor, fault current limiter etc.).

3) Multi-physics simulation and analysis of advanced AC and DC system equipment.

4) Intelligent monitoring and diagnosis of advanced AC and DC system equipment.

Prof. Jiaxin Yuan and Dr. Hang Zhou

School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University

Planning and Operation of Distribution Networks and Microgrids

Critical research topics in these areas include:

1. optimal siting and sizing of distributed energy resources (DERs): Determining the optimal locations and capacities for distributed energy resources, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage, is crucial for maximizing system efficiency and reliability.  2.resilient planning and operation: Investigating methods to enhance the resilience of distribution networks and microgrids, considering factors such as extreme weather events, cyber threats, and equipment failures. 3.dynamic pricing models: Investigating dynamic pricing models and tariff structures to encourage efficient energy consumption, load balancing, and grid optimization in distribution networks and microgrids. 4.decentralized control and coordination. Researching decentralized control strategies and coordination mechanisms to enable effective communication and collaboration among distributed energy resources in microgrids, improving overall system performance.

5. Multi-objective Optimization: Employing multi-objective optimization techniques to simultaneously consider multiple criteria such as cost, reliability, and environmental impact during the planning and operation of distribution networks and microgrids. 6. Regulatory Frameworks and Policy Analysis: Analyzing regulatory frameworks and policies that impact the planning and operation of distribution networks and microgrids, with a focus on incentivizing sustainable and resilient practices.

Prof. Yuntao Ju

North China University of Technology

On-site Energy Storage Supporting PV and Wind Power Station Power Transmission, Theory, Key Technology, and Application

Topics of this Session include, but are not limited to:

 

1. Large scale on-site energy storage systems scenarios, design, and development;

2. Network architecture design of on-site energy storage systems, wind, and PV power station;

3. Control of the on-site energy storage systems;

4. Coordinating control between the energy storage and wind&PV power source;

5. Synchronous and non-synchronous energy storage and their characteristics;

6. On-site energy storage power regulation;

7. Hybrid energy storage for peak shaving;

8. Inertia support via energy storage;

9. Sending side grid topology and stability;

10. PV&wind power forecast and energy storage schedule

Yongjiang Liu

Zhengnan Gao;

Zipan Nie

Inner Mongolia Electric Power (Group) Co., Ltd.

 

Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Modeling, Stability Analysis and Control of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Base Delivered Through HVDC System

The special session will encompass a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

1. Modeling techniques for large-scale renewable energy systems.

2. Stability analysis of power systems incorporating renewable energy sources and HVDC links.

3. Control strategies for enhancing the stability and performance of the systems.

4. Case studies and simulations showcasing successful implementations of large-scale renewable energy via HVDC.

Prof. Ying Huang
Associate Prof. Huangqing Xiao

Zhejiang University
South China University of Technology