Definition Sheet (PDF)

Overview
DLAM

The distribution system of the past will not serve the needs of the customers of the future. It is imperative forelectric utilities to ensure that they are getting the most out of their existing assets and they are making prudentinvestments in their future assets that will deliver maximum value for their customers and shareholders.

The objective of the Distribution Line Asset Management Program (DLAM) is to provide guidance toUtilities to assist with making informed asset management decisions through collaboration with other membersand pooling of resources to facilitate initiatives in areas beyond the current knowledge of the participants.

The mission of the DLAM group is to share current practices and processes regarding the management ofdistribution assets including planning, purchasing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintainingand disposal of assets. The goal of the program is to realize value from distribution assets by balancingcosts, opportunities and risks against the desired performance of assets to achieve near- and long-termutility objectives.

Topics & Focus Areas:

  • Improving Reliability of Distribution Equipment and Systems
  • Distribution Design
  • Maintenance and Assessment of Distribution Assets
  • Technology & Equipment Impacting the Grid
  • Improving safety of the Distribution System
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Program Services

  • Networking & Information Sharing

    • Annual face-to-face Business Meetings with webinar call-in options
    • 4-5 conference calls and learning webinars
    • Access to a network of ~1,000 electrical utility peers from around the world

  • Industry Benchmarking

    • Requests for Information where your questions or concerns are circulated to other group
      participants with rapid-fire response rates
    • Internal benchmarking surveys for state-of-the-industry intelligence

  • Collaborative Technical Projects

    • The flexibility to support only those projects which are relevant to your organization, meaning you know exactly, where your research dollars are going
    • Supported by CEATI management, participating utilities and consultants work together across all phases of a project’s life-cycle, ensuring your organization receives practical, high-quality deliverables

  • Unparalleled Return on Investment

    • Ability to split project funding costs with other organizations, resulting in highly-leveraged funding opportunities
    • Reduced pricing on published reports, training courses, and industry-open conferences
Project Portfolio

Ongoing Projects


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Framework for Deriving Failure Probability Functions for Underground Cables
T184700 50/152
Detecting High Impedance Faults on Overhead Distribution Systems
T184700 50/151
Utility Guide For Inspection And Maintenance Of Distribution Overhead Systems
T184700 50/150
Surveillance Methods For Inspection Of Critical Distribution Components
T184700 50/149
Impact On Worker Safety Of Distributed Energy Resources Connected To The Distribution Grid
T184700 50/148
Wood Pole Refurbishment Technologies – Technology Watch
T184700 50/147
Evaluation Of Online Monitoring Technologies For Distribution Assets - Technology Watch
T184700 50/146
Technical Recommendations for Solar Distributed Energy Resource interconnection analysis
T184700 5179A
Voltage Induction on Pipelines Caused by Power Line Harmonic Currents - Phase I
T184700- 5178
Enhancing Connectivity of DGs by Control Coordination of Smart Inverters
T174700 50/145
Direct Buried Duct Vs. Concrete Encased Duct Housing for Primary and Secondary Cable
T174700 50/144
Application Guide and Hands-On Demonstration Workshop for Testing Based Condition Assessment of Medium Voltage Distribution Cables - Phase I
T174700 50/143
Translating The Health Index Into Probability Of Failure For Distribution Assets
T174700 50/142
Big Data Analytics & Data Model for Asset Management in T&D Systems
T174700 50/141
Inspection Techniques for In-Service Indoor and Outdoor Distribution Terminations
T174700 50/140
Grid Modernization Snapshot
T174700 50/118B
Distribution System Health Indices: A Simplified Methodology
T164700 50/133
System-wide Reliability Forecast Model
T144700 50/123
Composite Crossarms Standard

Completed Projects


T174700 50/139
Asset Management Practices For CEATI Distribution Line Asset Management (DLAM) Utilities
T163700 30/113
Translating the Health Index into Probability of Failure
T164700 50/135
The Best Poles for Distribution Systems
T164700 50/138
Potential Future Business Models for Distribution Utilities
T164700 50/136
Practical Roll-Out of Feeder Automation on the Distribution System
T164700 50/134
Mitigation of Negative Impacts of Solar & Wind DG Connections in Distribution Systems
T164700 50/137
Potential Future Operating Models For Distribution Utilities
T154700 50/130
Current Practices and Future Trends in Distribution System Hardening for Extreme Weather Events
T154700 50/128
Investigation of Smart Inverters
T134700 50/118
Distribution System Health Indices
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Webinars

Webinar Library

Chasing the Holy Grail: Improve Cost, Reliability & Safety at the Same Time - Copperleaf
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
May 2018
Protection Challenges with High Penetration of PV Solar Systems
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2018
Uncompleted Journey: Cable Rejuvenation at 32 - Novinium
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
February 2018
Four Paths to Prosperity: New Revenue Opportunities for Utilities - ICF Consulting
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
October 2017
Providing a Platform for DC-connected Microgrids for Utilities and Customers
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
August 2017
Novel Controls of PV Solar Farm during Night and Day for Benefit to Utilities
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
August 2017
DLAM Interactive Collaboration - Degradation Curves
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
June 2017
PQAT Webinar - Voltage Induction on Pipelines Caused by Power Line Harmonic Currents - The University of Alberta
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
June 2017
Data Management and Change Control for ADMS Network Model
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
December 2016
Asset Investment Planning and Management - Copperleaf Technologies
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
October 2016
Asset Management Strategy Development - PowerNex Associates
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
July 2016
GIS Applications for ROW Management on New York Power Authority High Voltage Transmission Lines
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2016
Animal Protection Interactive Collaboration - Session 2
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2016
Animal Protection Interactive Collaboration - Session 1
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2016
Integrating DER Into the Utility Grid
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
March 2016
Distribution Roadmap Update - Case For Change
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
May 2015
Distribution Roadmap Update - Common Infrastructure Requirements
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2015
Distribution Roadmap Update - The Next 10 Years
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2015
Impact of Series and Parallel Resonances in Distribution Networks
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
April 2015
Non-Destructive Condition Assessment of ACSR Distribution Conductors
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
November 2014
Impacts of DG on PQ: Comparing Simulations with Measured Results
Available to Utilities Only   Get Access
September 2013
Upcoming Events
DLAM 2018 Fall General Meeting
Attendance Open to Electrical Utilities   Request Invitation
November 2018 in Quebec City, QC
DLAM 2019 Spring General Meeting
Attendance Open to Electrical Utilities   Request Invitation
April 2019 in Seattle, WA
DLAM 2019 Spring Workshop: "OPEX Reduction"
Attendance Open to Electrical Utilities   Request Invitation
April 2019 in Seattle, WA
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