CIGRE - IEC 2019 Conference

on EHV and UHV (AC & DC)

Hakodate, Japan April 23-26, 2019

 About The 2019 Conference
New Trend of Advanced Technology for Efficient,
Economical and Resilient Power Systems
Date and Place
April 23 - 26, 2019
Hakodate, Japan

CIGRE Study Committees involved

A2: Transformers
A3: High Voltage Equipment
B1: Insulated Cables
B2: Overhead Lines Place of “Hakodate, Japan”
B3: Substations
B4: HVDC and Power Electronics
C4: System Technical Performance
D1: Materials and Emerging Test Techniques

Important dates (Tentative)

May 1, 2018 : Start of call for papers
September 30, 2018 : Deadline for submission of full papers
Goryokaku : Fort in Hakodate with full-bloom of
February 28, 2019 : Review and clarification of full papers cherry blossom
 Topics of Special Interest (Tentative Proposal)
Systems and Transmission Lines
- Sophisticated insulation coordination
- Weatherability design
- Cable system: Design, new types of cables, accessories and applications
- Compact and affordable transmission line design
- New solutions for substation layout and design
- Environmental friendly transmission lines/ substations/converter stations
Design of Equipment
- Transformers
- Instrument transformers
- Surge arresters of advanced protective level
- Compact switchgear
- New technology and sustainability of transmission line components
- Latest converter technology
Operational Experience
- Installation and commissioning
- Maintenance and asset management
- Safety and risk management
- Off- and onshore transmission
- Optimum transmission line/substation/converter station operation
Contact Us
For more information, please contact us at
Testing of Equipment Konstantin O. Papailiou,
- Factory testing Conference Chairman
- Field testing experience E-mail: konstantin@papailiou.ch
 Schedule of The 2019 Conference
Date Time Event Venue
Tuesday, PM Tutorial Hakodate Kokusai Hotel,
April 23 Evening Welcome Drink Hakodate
Wednesday, 08:30-10:00 Opening Plenary Hakodate Kokusai Hotel,
April 24 10:25-17:00 Session Day 1 Hakodate
19:00-21:00 Gala Dinner

Thursday, 08:30-17:30 Session Day 2 Hakodate Kokusai Hotel,

April 25 Hakodate
Friday, 09:00-17:00 Technical Tour Hokuto Convertor Station
April 26 Hokkaido-Honshu HVDC Link(New) (HEPCO),
and Hakodate Convertor Station
Hokkaido-Honshu HVDC Link(Existing) (EPDC) and
250kV HVDC Overhead
Line

Available Date of Working Group Meeting HEPCO : Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.
April 20, 21, 22 EPDC : Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
 Venue of Conference
CIGRE-IEC 2019 Conference will be held at Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
Address: 5-10, Otemachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0064, Japan
Phone: +81 138 23 5151 Fax: +81 138 23 0239

Hakodate Kokusai Hotel is located close to Hakodate railway station, 7 minutes

walking distance.
http://www.hakodate-kokusai.jp/index_en.php
 Venue of the Past Colloquium & Symposium
Study
Date Title Venue Theme
Committee
International Needs and Plans, Systems,
July 18-21, CIGRE-IEC Symposium on Beijing, Substations, Equipment,
1st
2007 International Standards for China Transformers, DC, Testing,
Ultra High Voltage Standardization
Status of the work on Standards,
Second International
Progress of current UHV
January 29- CIGRE-IEC Symposium on New Delhi,
2nd projects or new projects,
30, 2009 International Standards for India
Systems aspects, Substations,
Ultra High Voltage
AC/DC equipment
System/UHVAC Substation and
Leading SC :
International Colloquium on Line,
April 3-4, A3, B2, B3 New Delhi,
3rd UHV in Association with Equipment Development,
2013 Supporting SC : India
CIGRE Installation and Commissioning,
A2, C4 and D1
Operational Experience
CIGRE-IEC 2016 Colloquium Montreal, Testing of UHV equipment,
May 9-11, A2,A3,B2,B3,
4th 2nd international Colloquium of QC, Operational experience
2016 B4,C2,C4,D1
EHV and UHV (AC & DC) Canada Installation & commissioning
 Technical Tour
Visiting to Hokkaido-Honshu HVDC Link (New) of HEPCO and Hokkaido-Honshu HVDC Link (Existing) of EPDC.

Hokkaido - Honshu HVDC Link (New)

In order to reinforce and secure power interconnection between Hokkaido and Honshu islands, new 250 kV
HVDC Link which is composed of MMC-VSC Converter Stations, overhead line of about 100 km and XLPE
cable along Seikan Tunnel (under Tsugaru Strait) of 24 km is under
construction. The HVDC Link will be commissioned in March 2019.
The transmission capacity is 300 MW.

Hokkaido - Honshu HVDC Link (Existing)

First HVDC Link in Japan and it is interconnected between
Hokkaido and Honshu islands. The HVDC Link which is a bipole
composed of +/-250 kV overhead line of 124 km and
SCFF cable of 44 km has been operated since 1979.
SCFF cable for 1st pole was replaced to XLPE cable in 2012.
The total transmission capacity is 600 MW.

Reference : Reference :
http://www.hepco.co.jp/energy/distribution_eq/state_construction.html http://www.hepco.co.jp/energy/distribution_eq/reinforcement_summary.html
http://www.hepco.co.jp/energy/distribution_eq/new_equipment_peculiarity.html http://global-sei.com/company/sei-world/2015/10/latest-information.html
 About Hakodate

Hakodate is located at the southernmost tip

of Hokkaido and it is the third largest city in
the northern island.
It rejoices in breathtaking views, delicious
fresh seafood and a magnificent natural
environment.

Morning market of Hakodate harbor

• The view from Mt. Hakodate now appears

as Three Stars in the revised 2nd edition of
Michelin Green Guide Japon.
• In addition, many historical and fascinating
buildings, parks and slopes in Hakodate
appear in the guidebook.

Night view from Mt. Hakodate

Information:
http://www.hakodate.travel/en/
 About Hakodate
There are also hot springs near Hakodate
Airport and Hakodate Station.
Some of their hot spring facilities are available
for non-overnight guests.
Also, you will be able to experience hot spring
footbath which put your feet in the hot spring,
while sitting on the bench.
Footbath in The Yunokawa hot spring

Municipal Trolley Goryokaku Tower

Information:
http://www.hakodate.travel/en/
 About Hokkaido
Hokkaido is an island in the northernmost of Japan.
There are many attractions in Hokkaido For example, four
distinctive seasons, untouched majestic nature, and plenty
of great food.
Asahiyama Zoo
Each season has different characteristics, offering various
landscapes, activities and food, which have been visited
many travelers every year from domestic and foreign
countries.
Everywhere you visit in Hokkaido, you will be able to
experience attractions of the Island.
If you have a chance to go around Hokkaido, then you will
like it even better. Shiretoko world heritage
Sapporo

Hakodate Information:
http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/
 Access from the airport to the hotel
JAPAN
Narita Airport (NRT)

Hakodate Narita Airport Stn. / Airport terminal 2 Stn.

Keisei Railway JR Narita Express
Skyliner ca. 1 hr. 20 min.
ca. 40 min.
Narita Airport Keisei Ueno Stn. Shinagawa Stn. Vanilla
Haneda Airport Air
Keihin Kyuko Line
Walk 15 min. Ca. 1 hr.
ca. 20 min.
40 min.
JR Ueno Stn.
Haneda Airport Domestic
Caution:
Terminal Stn. 1 flight
JR Shinkansen
Hakodate Hakodate Airport per day
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Stn.
Liner Hayabusa Haneda Airport (HND)
JR Shinkansen
(High speed train)
Hayabusa ca. 4 to 4.5 hr. Japan Airlines (JAL)
Hakodate Vanilla
Stn. Air All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Air Do (ADO)
Keisei Railway Narita
JR Shin-Hakodate-
Skyliner ca. 1 hr. 20 min.
Tokyo
Airport
Hokuto Stn.
metropolitan
area
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Ueno JR Hakodate Liner
JR Narita Express
Shinjuku Tokyo ca. 30 min. Bus ca. 20 min.
Shibuya JAL, ANA, Air DO
JR Hakodate Stn.
Shinagawa

Walk 7 min.
Keihin Kyuko Line
Haneda
Airport
Conference Venue: Hakodate Kokusai Hotel