Chairman: Ante Pavić, BSc
Scope of interest
Technological development and equipment characteristics
• new technologies and materials
• development challenges and trends
• conditions for design and production
• conditions for procurement, takeover and installation
• technical conditions for commissioning and maintenance
• special and additional conditions for design, production and use
• tests, testing methods and tools
• new designs and technical solutions
• type selection of equipment and technical solutions
• benchmarking with other distribution system operators
• legislation and standards
Operation and maintenance
• conditions for trial and/or permanent commissioning
• operational experiences and analysis of operational events
• special operational events and operation conditions
• planned and unplanned maintenance
• influential factors of ageing, condition and availability of equipment
• tests, testing methods and tools
• diagnostic methods and tools
• monitoring of equipment in operation
• monitoring and determination of equipment condition and availability
• measures to improve equipment condition and availability
• criteria for equipment replacement or reconstruction
• use of equipment during operational disturbances and emergencies
• environmental and other impacts on operation and maintenance
• impact of operation and maintenance on electricity supply quality
• impact of operation and maintenance on development and procurement of new equipment
• impact of operation and maintenance on control, protection and IT system
• planning, reporting and analysis of operation and maintenance
• rules and instructions for operation and maintenance
• operation and maintenance documentation
• operation and maintenance databases and IT systems
• specialized knowledge and skills
• safety at work and live work
• asset management
• electricity losses
• operation and maintenance costs
• topical issues of operation and maintenance
• benchmarking with other distribution system operators
• legislation and standards
Security and environmental impact
• electrical shock protection
• fire protection
• physical security
• environmental protection
• animal protection
• waste and hazardous substances
• protection from electromagnetic fields
• noise protection
• suitability for handling and maintenance
• emergencies and operation conditions
• tests, testing methods and tools
• benchmarking with other distribution system operators
• legislation and standards
Network components include:
Transformer stations (HV/MV, MV/MV, MV/LV)
- transformers
- switchgear and switchyards
- auxiliary plants
- other equipment and systems
- building structures
Overhead lines
- high voltage
- medium voltage
- low voltage
Cables (underground, submarine and universal)
- high voltage
- medium voltage
- low voltage
Other network components and related systems
- ground electrodes and systems
- surge arresters
- condensers, dampers and resistors
- connection terminals