Grid of the Future - Denver 2025

1C-1_Mandati - Utility-Scale Knowledge Retrieval: Deploying Generative Artificial Intelligence Application for Gas Standards Management
1C-2_Fadul-Marin - Techno-Economic Assessment of Renewable Energy Hubs for a GenAI Data Center: Off-Grid, Grid-Connected, and Transitional Configurations
1C-3_Hanestad - Georgia Power Pilot of Phase Balancing Technology
1C-4_Ibrahim - Enhancing Transient Stability Analysis with Machine Learning: Fault Classification in the IEEE 9-Bus System
1D-1_Ropp - Communications-Free Robust Protection and Control for Self-Healing Microgrids Operating Off-Grid with Inverter-Based Sources
1D-2_Matre - Design and Implementation of an Undervoltage Load Shed Program to Promote System Stability
1D-3_Pinheiro - Ground Distance Protection Analysis in Lines Radially Fed by IBRs Effects of System Nonhomogeneity on Relay Performance
1D-4_Cornell - Utilizing Existing Protection and Control Infrastructure for Asset Health Insights
1E-1_Sproul - Electromagnetic Transient Analysis for DERs: Methods, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
1E-2_Chen - Fast and Scalable EMT Simulation Using Time-Domain Transformation Large Time-step Technique
1E-3_Laughner - An Introduction to Harmonics on the Power Grid
1E-4_Skoff - Utility Experience with RC Voltage Divider
2A-1_Patel - Designing for Scale: Transformer Design Strategies for Sustainable Growth of Data Centers and Utility Infrastructure
2A-2_Iliev - Justifying Transformer Health Monitoring System
2A-3_McGrail - Three Cases of Asset Failure - or Failure of Asset Management?
2A-4_Penrose - Reliability of DFIG Wind Turbine Generators and Solutions
2B-1_Siqueira - Methodology for Modeling Digital Substations Based on IEC 61850 Standard: Case Study of Digital Substation of Lorena with Interoperability
2B-2_Bainy - Dynamic Zone Selection for Busbar Protection using Path Analysis in a Digital Substation Environment
2B-3_Hunt - Modular Substation Construction Enabled by Digital Substations
2B-4_Shieh - Cybersecurity Threat Analysis of IEC 61850 Process Bus Digital Substations
2C-1_Schaerer - Importance of Electrical Studies for 765 kV Line Design
2C-2_Smith - Selection of Phase Bundle Geometry for AC 765 kV Applications
2C-3_Devriese - Transmission Line High Surge Impedance Design and Mitigation Strategies
2C-4_Ayala - Electrical Differences in HVDC and HVAC Transmission Line Design and Hybrid Structure Configurations
2D-1_Sleiman - Data Center Composite Load Model Parameters' Tuning
2D-2_Samui - Wind and Solar Renewable Curtailment Reduction in the Eastern Interconnection of USA through Data Center Loads
2D-3_Zahedi - Best Practices for Large Load Interconnections: A North American Perspective on Data Centers
2D-4_Jenkins - Screening Criteria for Large Loads and AI Workloads
2E-1_Gyamfi - Anomaly Detection of Measurement-Based Attacks in a Control Center Environment
2E-2_Herath - Evaluation of Real-Time Mitigation Techniques for Cyber Security in IEC 61850/IEC 62351 Substations
2E-3_Williams - Architecting Trust: Implementing ZTA in Mission-Critical Networks
2E-4_Costa - OT Cybersecurity and Device Integration for Electrical Utility Critical Infrastructure
3A-1_Chaudhary - Impact of Data Center Load Modeling on Power System Stability
3A-2_Khalili - Dominion Energy Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) Evaluation and Verification from Transmission Planning Perspective
3A-3_Vegunta - Leveraging AI for Power Quality Analytics and Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Facilities Connected to Public Electric Distribution Systems
3A-4_Sinjari - Benchmarking Predictive Current Control for EV Grid Integration under Voltage Saturation
3B-1_Rieckmann - Data Center Alley and Beyond: A Distribution Approach to Serving Large Load
3B-2_Karmacharya - Evaluation of the Impact of Vegetation Data on the Outage State of Risk Prediction in Distribution System
3B-3_Upathumchard - Impact Assessment of Steam Absorption Chiller Electrification in Natural Gas Cogeneration for Airport Cooling
3B-4_Ayyagari - Quantifying Flicker Efficacy Based on Voltage Sensitivity and EPRI Screen Methods in Unbalanced Distribution Networks
3C-1_Lamichhane - Integrated Automation Toolset for Grid-Enhancing and Greenfield Projects: A GUI-Based Approach to Planning and Impact Analysis
3C-2_Fernandez - GIS-to-Network Mapping for Transmission Systems:A Graph-Based Methodology for Integrating Spatial and Electrical Data
3C-3_Nait Belaid - A Decision-Making Framework for Streamlined Planning of Overhead Transmission Capacity Upgrades
3C-4_Velez - Aligning Network Models for Integrated Grid Analysis and Resilience
3D-1_Elshafi - A Precise Timing Solution for IEC 61850-Compliant Digital Secondary System Applications
3D-2_Gray - Tradeoffs of Layer 3 Communications on the Process Bus
3D-3_Castan - IEC 61850 User Profile for High-impact Advantages: Real Profiling Cases ENEL and ISA (2024)
3D-4_Lisboa - Accelerating IEC 61850 Adoption: From Design to Operation
3E-1_Castan - Enhancing Substation Design with Building Information Modeling (BIM): Study Case GUAYMARAL GIS-indoor 115/11.4kV - 2x40 MVA
3E-2_Dixit - Optimizing Substation Topology to Mitigate Failed Breaker Contingencies
3E-3_Granata - NEMA Basic Application Profiles for Digital Substations
3E-4_Scapini - Application of BIM Methodologies in the Retrofit of Operating 500 kV-2,400 MVA GIS Substations: Accuracy, Efficiency, and Integrated Management
4A-1_Datta - Digitizing Cost Estimation Requests for Utility Projects: A Collaborative Approach to Streamlined Review and Revision Tracking
4A-2_Zawada - Modern Data eXchange: Enhancing Operational Technology to Improve Efficiency
4A-3_Ruddell - Power Grid Resilience - Black Start Restoration Practice for Geomagnetic and Electromagnetic Pulse Events
4A-4_Salazar - Designing for Insight: An Approach to Utility Data Preparation
4B-1_Rodi - Introducing a Method to Quantify Outage Risk on Transmission Lines
4B-2_Schmidt - Engineering Resource Forecasting for Grid Infrastructure: A Scalable Methodology
4B-3_Mishra - RE-INTEGRATE EMT Simulation Tool: Input Data Processing Layer for Bulk Power System
4B-4_Zhang - A Multi-Criteria Benefit-Cost Analysis Framework for Evaluating Grid Hardening Strategies
4C-1_Vegunta - Application of Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment for Data Center Protection Coordination Studies and Related Experiences
4C-2_Nascimento - Planning for the Unpredictable: A Review of Resilience-Oriented Distribution Strategies Using Microgrids
4C-3_Scapini - Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a Strategic Tool to Implement PV+BESS Microgrids that Enhance Grid Resilience and Sustainability: A Case Study in the World Heritage Island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
4C-4_Shah - Targeted Resilient Zoning for High-Impact Events via Multi-Circuit Polelines
4D-1_Segerstrom - Evaluating the Performance of STATCOMs in Load Transfer Events
4D-2_Bana - Grid-Forming Enhanced STATCOMs for Wind Power Plant Stability: Design, Modeling, and Control
4D-3_Nematshahi - Strategic Placement of Synchronous Condensers in Renewable-Rich Power Grids
4D-4_McInnis - Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) for Grid Modernization: Technologies, Applications, and Case Studies
5A-1_Zhang - A Data-Driven Preemptive De-Energization Framework for Wildfire Risk Management
5A-2_Laughner - A Retrospective on Los Angeles Fires from an IoT
5A-3_Lebakula - EnQuery: Large Language Model Based Multi-Source Query Tool for Energy Grid Reliability, Grid Resiliency and Affordability
5A-4_Mills - Leveraging Private LTE Networks for Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) Systems
5B-1_Rosenblatt - The Evolution of Distribution Grid Modernization: Past and Future
5B-2_Bhusal - Estimating Critical Customer Outages Due to Extreme Weather for Resilience Enhancement
5B-3_Wilson - STL-RF: Forecasting Smart Streetlight Failures Using Optimized Random Forest Model
5C-1_Wang - Value of Energy Storage Systems in Renewable Integration
5C-2_Bayat - A Machine Learning Framework for Emission-Aware Energy Storage Optimization Using Anomaly Detection
5C-3_Dunn - Case Studies on Curtailment Assessment for Grid-Scale Storage Considering Forecasted Transmission Constraints in the UK
5C-4_Al Mehadi - Water as a Battery: Using Hydropower Flexibility to Support the Grid
5D-1_Rice - Are Model-Based and Sensor-Based Dynamic Line Rating Methods Effective as Thermal Relays?
5D-2_Chanda - Protection Methods for a Three-Terminal Transmission Line Integrated with Inverter-Based Resources
5D-3_Wischkaemper - Wherefore Art Thou High-Impedance? Would That Which We Call a Fault By Any Other Name Operate Protection?
5D-4_Shah - Assessing Climate Vulnerability Risk for Substations in Massachusetts Via Sensitivity Analysis

NGN Paper Competition

NGN Paper Comp 1_R. Fan – A Room-Temperature Quantum Secure ROCOF for Power Grid Reliability
NGN Paper Comp 2_G. Ruan – Data Center Control Against Sub-Synchronous Resonance: A Data-Driven Approach
NGN Paper Comp 3_S. Rodriguez Fuerte – Strengthening Transmission Resilience: Lessons from Tornado-Induced Failures and Emergency Response at ComEd
NGN Paper Comp 4_S. Martinez-Lizana – Real-Time Synchrophasor-based Power Flow and Contingency Analysis for Increased Situational Awareness and Security Assessment at Dominion Energy
NGN Paper Comp 5_P. Shah – Grid-Forming Inverters: Concepts to Functionality Validation