Seeing the Exposition of the 47th CIGRE Session

On 27 August 2018, the delegation of the Russian National Committee of CIGRE saw the booths of the Russian companies that were represented at the technical exhibition of the 47^th CIGRE session.

Chairman of RNC CIGRE, Chairman of the Board of FGC UES PJSC Andrey Murov led the delegation of RNC CIGRE.

Andrey Murov (2nd on L) is getting familiar with the power equipment, exhibited at the 47th CIGRE session (photo: FGC UES)

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Izolyator, Russia’s representative in study committee D1 CIGRE Alexander Slavinsky also took part in the tour. During an extemporaneous discussion, he told Andrey Murov about the unique experience of Izolyator in development of electrical equipment for power systems using direct current.

Alexander Slavinsky (front, R) is presenting Izolyator’s achievements in creation of high-voltage DC bushings

At the technical exhibition, the Russian companies that cooperate with RNC CIGRE demonstrated the most recent solutions in digitalization, emergency control automatics, cyber security, development of complex digital substations. Besides, FGC UES demonstrated practical results of their studies in superconductivity and energy efficiency. These pilot projects were classified as having national importance by a decision of the Ministry of Energy of Russian Federation.

Andrey Murov is getting familiar with the newest technical solutions of Russian designers (photo: FGC UES)

“There is a strong interest in Russian power industry. Moreover, it is shown to the sector both as a market place for sellers and as a suppliers pool of advanced technologies and expertise. I believe, development of hi-tech exports is one of the key objectives of Russia’s participation in CIGRE activities”, said Andrey Murov.

CIGRE Secretary General Philippe Adam and Andrey Murov are discussing the results of the tour of the Russian exposition and prospects of cooperation development at the exhibition of the 47th CIGRE session (photo: FGC UES)

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