David Vernier of Ferro Power Solutions

Abstract:

In light of evolving regulatory expectations and industry guidance on transmission line ratings, many utility engineers face challenges with the end-to-end process of gathering and organizing equipment and material data, applying IEEE-based thermal rating calculations, and implementing seasonal or ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) into the planning or operations models that rely on them. This instructional session aims to provide an educational roadmap for implementing AAR in practice, from facility rating methodologies to real-time system limits. We will outline common equipment types, IEEE standards that may be used to determine thermal ratings, and trace how thermal ratings are translated from nameplate and materials information to power flow models and EMS environments.

Biography:

David Vernier is an electrical engineer and founder of Ferro Power Solutions, specializing in transmission and operations planning for electric utilities. He graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and has spent the past decade working in the transmission utility sector as both a Transmission Planner and Operations Planner. David’s experience spans long-term planning studies, real-time operations support, and equipment rating and modeling work.