EVNPECC4 is intensifying its training, research and development (R&D) efforts to optimize the design and calculation of the power system

In 2023, alongside the critical task of completing the production and business plan, EVNPECC4 emphasizes training and research to enhance the quality and effectiveness of consulting on the engineering of power system projects, both in Vietnam and for customers in general.

At the beginning of February 2023, with a program aimed at guiding and training the young research team, an EVNPECC4 delegation led by Mr. Le Cao Quyen - Chairman of the Board, as the head of the delegation, along with the R&D engineers and the Survey Database Team of EVNPECC4, conducted field visits to the EaNam Wind Power Plant (Dak Lak), the 500kV Pleiku Substation, and the 500kV Pleiku 2 (Gia Lai) Substation. The trip aimed to inspire creativity and provide research and development knowledge to the young research team of the company to enhance their optimization capabilities in the engineering and calculation of the power system.

Real-life research at the Vietnam's largest wind power plant

In Ea H'Leo District, Dak Lak Province, the delegation conducted real-life research at the EaNam Wind Power Plant, with a capacity of 400MW, currently the largest installed wind power project in Vietnam. The project is invested by Trung Nam - Dak Lak 1 Wind Power Joint Stock Company (belonging to Trung Nam Group) and was engineered by EVNPECC4.

The delegation visited and learned from a project that holds records in survey and engineering progress, which is carried out by a leading consulting firm in energy investment and construction, particularly in renewable energy projects in Vietnam. At the 500kV EaNam Substation, which is connected to the power plant, young engineers from EVNPECC4 studied the 500kV shunt reactor and the 33kV current-limiting device, collected device parameters and operational data for power system calculation and engineering.

500kV Pleiku, 500kV Pleiku 2 Substations

In Gia Lai, the delegation continued to conduct direct research on equipment at 500kV Pleiku and 500kV Pleiku 2 Substations. These are the first 500kV projects in the country where EVNPECC4's engineers are responsible for engineering consulting. Instead of hiring foreign consulting partners, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the investor, and National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) entrusted EVNPECC4's engineers to conduct the engineering consulting for these projects. Among them, the 500kV transmission line connecting Pleiku - My Phuoc - Cau Bong Substation is one of EVNPECC4's notable projects, which has received commendations from EVN and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

In the research of 500kV equipment at 500kV Pleiku Substation, particularly the 500kV 174 MVAr shunt reactor and associated devices for the transfer of this shunt reactor to the Thanh My 500kV substation, EVNPECC4's engineers conducted measurements and collected the necessary information, which served as materials for project implementation. The operating engineers at the substation also guided and introduced the young engineers to the switching devices at the station, including their types, technologies, origins, etc.

Through these projects, the young engineers learned about research, innovation, and the courage to think and act from previous generations of engineers. From here, the company will have more national and regional-scale projects for young engineers to continue making breakthrough innovations in research and development for the present and the future.

Located about 25km from the Pleiku 500kV substation, the delegation continued gathering relevant documents regarding the 500kV equipment at 500kV Pleiku 2 Substation. This project is invested in to connect and receive power from the Xekaman 1, Xekaman Xan-say, upper and lower Sekong 3 hydropower plants in Laos to Vietnam through the 220kV Xekaman 1-Pleiku 2 transmission line, providing electricity to the Central Highlands and the southern provinces. The grid connection contributes to sustainable energy development in the context of international integration, regional cooperation, reducing power losses and creating conditions for the optimal operation and exploitation of Vietnam's power system.

Accordingly, the delegation was guided by Power Transmission Company 3 (EVNPTC3) representatives to learn about the switching devices at the substation's 500kV and 220kV distribution yards. The delegation also conducted surveys and gathered documents on the operation of 500kV shunt reactors and series capacitors to serve the engineering work.

During the journey along the 500kV Pleiku – My Phuoc – Cau Bong transmission line (Circuit 3), Mr. Le Cao Quyen shared his thoughts and emotions with the young engineers of EVNPECC4 about the history of the formation of the 500kV transmission line (Circuit 3).

"Nowadays, developed countries around the world are increasingly focusing on research in the field of medium and low voltage power grids, Smart Grid, MVDC, 4.0 Digital Transformation, Smart Industry, new forms of energy, gradually reducing their concentration on ultra-high voltage power grids," - Mr. Le Cao Quyen also shared.

The Chairman of the Board always inspires, devotes himself, and is passionate about the profession. At the same time, he trusts that the young engineers of EVNPECC4 will increasingly uphold the research and development tradition from previous generations and promote the application of advanced technological achievements worldwide in the company's projects and works, thereby contributing to the development of the energy sector in Vietnam and the region.