Knowledge Management Strategies to Support Operational Security Requirements of Transmission System Operators of Electricity: the case of MAVIR

The Operational Security Network Code will provide the basis on European Union level for the power system to function with a satisfactory level of security and quality of supply, as well as efficient utilization of infrastructure and resources. It requires each TSO to launch knowledge sharing and knowledge management initiatives with emphasis on Transmission System elements, the operation of the Transmission System, use of the on-the-job systems and processes, as well as inter-TSO operations and market arrangements   In order to analyse the organizational context for successful knowledge management strategies, we completed both quantitative and qualitative research at MAVIR Hungarian Independent Transmission Operator Company. We undertook a knowledge management survey among 580 employees, and performed 15 semi-structure interviews with senior management.   Based on our research findings, knowledge management strategies to support operational security requirements of TSOs should focus on: Knowledge-sharing technology development, that is able to integrate within one single platform all knowledge management needs, supported by an intelligent search engine.Knowledge content development, focused on informal/tacit knowledge, as well as knowledge gaps. Companywide involvement of senior experts and knowledge worker is essential within the content development projects.Transparent knowledge management processes and well-defined roles and responsibilities within the knowledge creation, sharing and application.Cultural change / change management project to support the whole organization in realizing its knowledge management strategy. Individual incentives should also be included to encourage active involvement within knowledge sharing. Keywords Knowledge management, knowledge sharing, strategy, TSO, operational security, network code, MAVI

Organizational Changes and Management Challenges Induced by New Operational Security Requirements and Trends for Integration of European TSOs

A rapid rate of change characterizes European electricity markets. New government regulations, new products and services, growing renewables, increased competition, technological developments, and an evolving workforce compel Transmission System Operators to undertake changes on a regular basis.  Current operational security requirements and trends for integration of some functions of European TSOs might imply significant organizational changes.   In our current paper, we address the key management challenges induced by organizational changes of European TSOs. We join the debate of scholars and industry professionals of change management with a clear need of revisiting some fundamental questions in relation of TSOs and their operational security.   Based on our research, we can conclude that European TSOs should engage in continuous organizational changes to achieve higher performance and coordination among themselves. A key question of decision-makers is how to identify champions who will become local change agents in their organizations. Change agents must be efficient in handling resistance to change.   In a rapidly changing environment, the knowledge that is most useful to TSOs helps them change and perform effectively. To achieve relevance and generate knowledge that is useful for TSOs there is a need for cooperation between academics and industry professionals to fully understand complex problems and contribute to solutions.   Keywords: Organizational changes, change management, knowledge management, TSO, operational security, European electricity marke

Innovations in Operational Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning Methodologies of Transmission System Operators: Implications of the Operational Security Network Code

The ongoing liberalisation of national electricity markets and legislations to further reform electricity markets raises important issues regarding the operations of the interconnected transmission systems. To ensure compliance with new regulations, operational risk management (ORM) and business continuity planning (BCP) methodologies need to be reviewed in European Transmission System Operators (TSOs).In our current paper, we address key trends in ORM and BCP within the energy sector. We analyse the implications of the operational security network code within the context of the relationship between innovation and organizational performance.By raising ORM and BCP to strategic level within European TSOs and focusing on innovation, which complies with the European regulatory environment, system operators could achieve a significantly higher level of operational security. They would also be more flexible to regulatory changes while improving organizational performance.To improve operational security, innovations need to make the transmission system more robust and more resilient. The improved robustness expresses the better ability to predict and prevent incidents, while the more resilient system returns from the incidents more efficiently. The optimal security performance can be based on the balance of both areas. Therefore, future research has to improve parallelly the robustness and resiliency. Innovations in this context include specific technological and organizational solutions, as well. Keywords: operational risk management, business continuity planning, innovation, performance, TSO, operational security, European electricity marke

Comparation two types of nanowires on the dielectric properties of epoxy resin with SiO2 nanoparticles

In this study, the effect of 0.75 weight percent filler silica (SiO 2 ) with PI or PA nanowires for dielectric properties of epoxy resin EPOXYLITE 3750 LV (ER) was studied. For this purpose, direct unidirectional conductivity measurements and broadband dielectric spectroscopy measurements were used to describe changes in the dielectric responses of ER/SiO 2 nanocomposites with nanowires in the frequency and temperature range. The presence of nanowires and nanoparticles in the epoxy resin affected the segmental dynamics of the polymer chain and altered the charge distribution in the system. These changes caused a change in permittivity values and a shift in local relaxation peaks in the imaginary permittivity and dissipation factor spectra of nanocomposites. Experiments have shown that temperature-dependent transitions of electrical properties in nanocomposites are associated with to relaxation processes

Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on the dielectric properties of polyurethane and epoxy resins

This study aims to present the influence of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) filler on the dielectric properties of two types of commercial potting compounds. For this purpose, the methods of dielectric spectroscopy were used to measure the changes in dielectric responses of polyurethane and epoxy by 1.0 wt. % ZnO over the frequency and temperature range, respectively. Two representatives of polyurethane and epoxy mixtures (VUKOL 022 and EPOXYLITE 3750 LV), that are commercially used in industry for filling cavities of all kinds (construction of electrical equipment), were used for this investigation. The ZnO nanoparticles in EPOXYLITE 3750 LV caused an increase, and in VUKOL 022 a decrease of the real permittivity compared to the pure matrix. Its decrease was most likely caused by the presence of highly immobile polyurethane chains in the interfacial regions around nanoparticles. The shift of a low relaxation maximum to higher frequencies for nanocomposite base on EPOXYLITE 3750 LV was affected by a smaller local electric field and electric double layers around the nanoparticles