The Promise of New Technologies
- Speaker: William E. Carter, P.E.
- From: Detroit Edison - Detroit, MI
- Topic: High Temperature Superconducting Cables and 15-kV Static Transfer Switches
- Date: May 7th, 1999 - 1:00 pm
- Place: EERC 226
Abstract:
What are the new technologies available to the electric utility industry? There are many! Two
being explored by Detroit Edison were discussed in this presentation.
- High temperature superconducting (HTS) cables were discussed. The first HTS cable to be
installed on an active utility network will be placed in service at 24-kV at Detroit Edison's
Frisbie Substation next year. The project and reasons for this demonstration were discribed.
- A 15-kV static transfer switch was installed in November 1996 at Detroit Edison. This device
can transfer load from one electrical feed to another in approximately 1/4 cycle. This was the first
installation in the United States feeding an automobile manufacturing facilty. Reasons behind the
installation, application concerns, and 2-1/2 years of experience were discussed.
Biography - William E. Carter, P.E.
Bill Carter is the Director for Transmission and Subtransmission Planning at Detroit Edison, A DTE Energy
Company. The responsibilities of this position include planning and budgeting for all capital modifications to
the 24-kV through 345-kV lines and substations including all single-purpose industrial substations on the Detroit
Edison system. He also has overall responsibility for the reliablity of all these facilities.
Bill has more than 33 years of experience at Detroit Edison. He has served in various engineering and operating
postions including Supervising Engineer-Overhead Lines Engineering, Supervising Engineer-Substation Design, and
Supervising Engineer-Equipment Evaluation.
Bill is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan and a Senior Member of IEEE.
He holds a BSE degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA degree from
Wayne State University. Bill is the utility chairman of the Electric Power Research Institute's Transmission
and Substation Business Area Council, a member of the Edison Electric Institute's Transmission Committee, and
a member of the IEEE Towers, Poles, and Conductors Subcommittee.
Bill and his wife live in Plymouth, Michigan where he serves on the Building Board of Appeals.