Monthly Archives: May 2016
Challenges of Implementing Substation Hardware Upgrades for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Abstract To minimize the vulnerability of the electric power grid to cyberattacks the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), has enacted and enforced cybersecurity standards that continue to evolve as … Continue reading
Perimeter Substation Physical Security Design Options for Compliance with NERC CIP 014-1
Abstract The electric utility industry has adjusted their thinking of substation physical security as a result of recent attacks and the issuance by NERC of CIP-014-1. As a result there is a substantial investment in upgrading existing station security and … Continue reading
First 500-kV Transmission Line for Tucson Electric Power
Abstract—Projections of population growth in the metropolitan Tucson area require that the electric transmission grid in the region be expanded and upgraded. A key component of this expansion is a new 500-kV transmission line northwest of Tucson originating at the … Continue reading
345-138 kV Substation Upgrade Project
Abstract A primary goal of electric utilities is to maintain reliable and stable service. Therefore utilities forecast and evaluate future power system scenarios and implement the necessary improvements to mitigate adverse impacts. The reliability and age of the existing substation … Continue reading
Webinar: Introduction to SVCs for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) Part 2
This 50-minute webinar is the third of three free webinars on FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems). This presentation focuses on the specification requirements for static VAR compensators. The first two webinars are also available to watch online. See links below. Presenting is Sargent & … Continue reading
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