A1.
Mission
To facilitate and promote the progress of engineering and international exchange of information and knowledge in the field of electro-mechanical energy conversion performed by rotating machines and associated equipment in both power generation and consumption, by providing a full E2E forum covering all aspects of equipment lifecycle including the impact/influence of their operating environment. To add value to this information and knowledge through synthesis of advanced practices and development of recommendations.
Scope
Study Committee A1 covers all aspects of electromechanical energy conversion equipment, rotating electrical machines for power generation, grid support and energy conversion within industrial applications. This includes research, development, design, manufacture and testing of power generation and electromechanical energy conversion equipment and their associated auxiliaries, operation, operation, condition assessment, maintenance, life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, efficiency improvements, conversion, storage and decommissioning.
Key Areas of Attention Technology and Lifecycle Management New technologies related to equipment used for power generation and industrial applications. Improvements in design, construction and performance of rotating electrical machines including large turbo-generators, hydro-generators and pumped storage schemes, large motors, high-efficiency motors, generators for wind, solar, tidal, biomass and geothermal plants, and superconducting machines. Synchronous compensator and design and performance of high inertia machines to support power generation networks, including conversion of existing decommissioned generators to synchronous compensators. Power generation equipment used in industrial process plants and micro-networks, for example, ships, aircraft etc. Performance improvements of power generation equipment and motors due to development of new materials, improved cooling design, more efficient insulation systems, improved excitation and auxiliary systems and motor drive technologies. Monitoring, diagnostics and prognosis of power generation equipment, motors and associated equipment to optimize maintenance strategies. End-to-end lifecycle management of assets to extend the life of existing machines or recommend their replacement.
Energy Transition and Sustainability
The changing role of equipment used for power generation and industrial applications to meet evolving market, customer needs and expectations arising from the energy transition to sustainable low-carbon energy sources. Innovative solutions and concepts considering economic, technical and environmental requirements. The impact and influence of hybrid power generation and storage schemes on the design and operational duty of new and existing power generation equipment, synchronous compensators, auxiliary aids and related motors used in industrial applications. Enhanced requirements for power generation equipment to support performance and reliability of power networks against increasing integration of renewable generation sources. Adaptation of international standards for equipment design and performance to reflect evolving power grid requirements.
Knowledge Sharing
Providing a forum where suppliers, consultants, users and technical experts can share and exchange experiences and information. Tracking and reporting on international developments. Promoting beneficial trends and recommended work practices. Providing guidance and recommendations based on working group findings. Reporting on recent developments in design, materials, insulation, cooling and bearing technology and improvements in efficiency, monitoring and diagnostics and maintenance. Development of younger engineers through participation and knowledge sharing.