API INNOVATION SUMMIT 2019
Held at Brisbane Airport Conference Centre
SUMMIT OBJECTIVES:
This interactive forum between industry and university representatives will focus on knowledge sharing relating to a number of INDUSTRY DRIVEN INNOVATION PROJECTS including:
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An update on projects updates approved as part of the Australian Power Institute (API) & Energy Networks Australia Asset Management Committee Innovation Framework.
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Sharing of current outcomes and learnings between innovation project teams to identify synergies between projects (and also avoid duplication between projects).
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Providing forum to identify potential improvement opportunities through review by other industry and university representatives
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Promotion of university research capabilities to industry (particularly through participation and exhibition).
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2018 API/ENA INNOVATION PROJECTS:
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MANAGEMENT OF VOLTAGES IN LV NETWORKS - Aims to develop a flexible modelling tool for LV networks using network data readily available within the associated distribution network service providers (DNSPs).
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CONDUCTOR CONDITION MONITORING - Investigates how to effectively monitor and assess the condition of overhead conductors for improved asset management in Australian distribution networks.
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QUANTIFYING EXTREME BUSHFIRE CONSEQUENCES - Aims to identify a standardized method for accurately assessing the potential costs of a bushfire by combining fire simulations with economic and decision analyses.
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SOLAR ENABLEMENT INITIATIVE (SEI) - Trials a new state estimation algorithm that estimates the networks’ operational conditions in seven medium voltage distribution feeders in QLD, VIC, TAS to increase penetration of PV.
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UQ TRANSFORMER INNOVATION CENTRE (TIC) - Focuses on the asset management of power transformers in the modern electrical network while applying innovative research and industry experience to assist members' operations.
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