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The 2014 contest was a resounding success with a record number of 717 applications! It reflects the outstanding commitment of the teams to leverage Alstom’s competitiveness by combining differentiation and innovation.

For several years now, pervasive Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been significantly impacting all the business. As a matter of fact, it’s impressive to see the many projects figuring out and anticipating the development of new technologies and services linked to digitization in energy and transport sectors.

Aside from this, more than 20% of projects applied to the newly created category “Open Innovation”. Collaboration is then clearly

recognized as offering new opportunities to leverage innovative solutions. The latter are originating from new ideas of external partners (startups, customers, academia, companies, etc.) or are resulting internally from more interactive exchanges between the sectors.

Another important feature of these innovations is related to the sustainable benefits for the customers, in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and cost effectiveness.

These trends are clearly heading Alstom in a strong position in a time when the world is facing global issues related to multiple factors: climate change, urbanization, resources rarefaction, growing demand to access energy and mobility, etc. Today, energy and transport markets are

subject to the full impact of digital based enabling technologies introducing the so-called “Internet of Things” revolution.

Contemporary solutions provide more mobility, connectivity, adaptivity and resilience. At the same time, more descriptive data related to the usages are collected; the processing of this unprecedented volume of quantitative and qualitative data from Energy, Transport and Environment will generate reference databases on the consumption habits of households. Simultaneously, all the infrastructure operators are looking for leveraging their data and reacting in real-time.

Digital revolution will shift the competitive edge to the ability to process complex sets of data into

patterns and extract meaningful information. Processing and exchanges are based on new tools and new practices for collaborative and open innovation. They encompass strategic collaborative partnerships that pave the way for early access to new ICTs and associated platforms.

This 2014 edition of the Innovation Awards is demonstrating the diversity of geography, culture, gender and generation. It has been a huge success from a participation standpoint. Special attention is given within this brochure to the 15 awarded teams, originating from 7 different countries and demonstrating the vitality of our company.

Well done, and congratulations to all participants!

PATrICk krON, CHAIrMAN AND CEO

rONAN STEPHAN, GrOUP CHIEf INNOvATION OffICEr

InnOVATIOn AWArDS 2014

AlSTOM INNOvATION AWArDS IN BrIEf The seventh edition of the Innovation Awards has set a new record with 717 innovations submitted. Launched in 2008, the I nove You contest has largely met its objective of fostering innovation throughout the Group, as well as enhancing collaboration, cross-fertilisation, sharing best practices and know-how.

Diversity was a hallmark of this year’s awards from a cultural, geographic, gender, generational and technological standpoint. Innovations came

from 26 countries and from a large range of functions (r&D, Engineering, Human resources, EHS, Project Management,...) which led to a high level of cross-functional initiatives involving different business lines and cultures. The 15 awarded teams originate from 7 different countries and encompass women in more than 45% of the projects.

Each innovation was reviewed by two members out of 93 cross-Sector Alstom experts. The Innovation Steering Committee then came together to assess the top 73 projects from which 15 finalists were chosen to take part in the final contest for the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

2,628 submissions since 2008

From canada to india submissions came From across the globe

oF open innovation projects

winning teams15

The innovations were selected for each of the following five key strategic fields: “Innovative processes”, key to maintaining competitive advantage as a solution developer. “Innovative products and systems”, fundamental in providing market differentiators. “Green innovations”, paving the way for a sustainable future. “Small but smart” initiatives, creating high value from simple ideas.

“Open innovation”, essential for anticipating future breakthroughs and stepping up the innovation cycle.

Innovations in these award categories were assessed on three simple criteria: “It’s new” which acknowledges that the innovation introduces new components, technologies, or processes that differ substantially from solutions used in the past. “It works” demonstrating that the innovation has delivered measurable results and has created value for Alstom and its customers through improved quality, cost or performance.

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“It’s sustainable” which takes into account economic, social and environmental factors and long-term viability in the way it works.

For the newly created Open innovation category, the criteria were slightly different as the objective was to recognise innovations that are still at the development stage and have the potential to achieve technological and economic breakthroughs in the short and medium term.

The aim of this new Open innovation category is to encourage innovations born from exchange and sharing, both within and outside the company by cultivating ties with academic institutions

and other firms. Therefore, the innovation impact i.e. how the innovation was able to leverage new markets, the partnership quality i.e. how the innovation was able to leverage the knowledge and how the innovation was able to leverage r&D funding were the key assessment criteria.

The 15 winning innovations are all presented in this brochure. They are the result of the daily efforts made by Alstom’s teams to provide its customers with the most efficient, environmentally friendly and economic solutions.

THE COMMITTEE

Thermal Power

Charles sOOThIll Chief Technology Officer

henrIk nIelsen VP Open InnovationBernd GellerT

VP Technology ExcellencePeTer FlOhr

Director Transverse Technologies

CORPORATE

Renewable PoweR

Maryse François SVP R&D

Jacques JaMart SVP New EnergiesLaurent carMe

VP Wind Products & InnovationFarid MaZZouJi

Hydraulic R&D Director

Grid

Stephan LeLaIDIeR VP R&D

LauRent SChMItt VP Smart Grid Solutions

SaID KaYaL Smart Grid Innovation Director

FabRICe peRROt External Funding and R&T Program Director

TransporT

Benoit CARnieL VP R&D & InnovationMAthieu BAnCeLin

R&D Program ManagerGuiLLAuMe VenDRouX

VP Industrial Strategy & DevelopmentPieRRe DeRSin TIS RAM Director

Ronan STEPHan Group Chief Innovation Officer

RobERT Plana R&D University Relations Director

Steven CURet Innovation Programs Director

GhiSlain leSCUyeR Group Chief Information Officer

Christine rahard SVP Corporate Communications

Jean-MiChel GeFFriaUd Group VP EHS and CSR

AlexAnder SchlAepfer Aster Capital Partner

THE AWArDS

innovative ProcESSES

innovative ProductS

and SYStEmS

green innovationS

small But Smart

open innovation

P.11 P.19 P.27 P.35 P.43

goldBlackout prevention

for Indian Grid

silverUniversal Shaping Station

for OOEM generators

bronzeImproved architecture

for vital/non-vital train software functions

goldLightweight generator for offshore

wind turbines

silverLighter 1000 MW Turbogenerator

for the Chinese market

bronzeUrbalis Fluence makes trains smarter

goldg3, green gas for grid

silverAdded flexibility for the GT13E2

bronzeRapid Retrieval of a Tidal Turbine

goldIntegrated platform for gas turbine

maintenance

silverGreen Cooling System for trains

bronzeDigital mechanism and

Wireless measurement system on HV disconnectors

goldRevolutionising the passenger

experience with new technologies and services

silvereStorage to improve management

of renewable energies

bronzeA SuperGrid Institute to develop innovative energy transmission

networks

INNOvATE TO INCrEASE CUSTOMEr vAlUE The projects within the “Innovative Processes” category, challenge, adapt or improve how related activities or tasks

are achieved. It can be an improvement reached through new software architecture, a new method for shaping stator bars or an innovative application of existing Grid systems and products. Developing current working solutions show that

innovation goes beyond products or technical developments.

InnOVATIVE processes

InnOVATIVE PrOCESSES

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it’s about

In July 2012, India faced the largest power outage in its history – two

consecutive blackouts resulting in a loss of 32 GW of generation affecting

over 620 million people. In order to secure the supply of electricity to very

critical areas such as hospitals, metros, airports, national authorities’

buildings, etc. in the Indian capital, Alstom has provided an innovative

islanding and load shedding solution to the Delhi Transmission Company.

The islanding scheme does not only provide uninterrupted power to these areas but also supplies start up power

to nearby generating stations.

it’s new

This is the first project of islanding and load shedding scheme at transmission

level in India. This innovation is an adaptable solution based on frequency

relays to meet local complex and stringent guidelines. The survival of an

island depends on the successful operation of a 2,100 MW load

shedding scheme. This task is done using the rate of change of frequency

element (df/dt) of Alstom relays. Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) algorithms have been modified and

implemented to improve the resetting time of df/dt making the IED stable

against sudden voltage changes.Alstom DS Agile System is installed for the first time in India, to monitor and control 48 grid substations and four

virtual power islands managing a total of 5,000 MW.

it works

On 30 May 2014, Delhi was hit by a big thunderstorm which caused a “real-life” test, with the tripping of 68 transmission lines in the Indian

northern grid and a total loss of 8,000 MW, including 4,000 MW for

Delhi alone- a perfect recipe for a blackout. The system survived thanks

to the successful operation of the islanding scheme.

“innovative solutions in islanding and load shedding are putting alstom ahead oF the competition as a technology leader; guarding india’s capital From potential darkness”—Tilwani Nagesh, regional Managing Director, Grid Substation Automation Solutions

it’s sustainable

teamGrID – SUBSTATION

AUTOMATION SOlUTIONS

blackout prevention For the indian grid

gold india

InnOVATIVE PrOCESSES

The solution has allowed Alstom to win projects in India worth

563 k€ with additional

1.5 m€ orders to come

The successful implementation of the algorithm and scheme has built the confidence of many

other state transmission utilities (KPTCL, TnEB, UPPTCL, etc.). It has now become a reference

and a true differentiator for Alstom in the Indian market.

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it’s about

The manufacturing of air-cooled stator bars is a complex process that

demands high quality with respect to the geometrical tolerances and

electrical performance of the stator bars. The restrictive factor in

the current manufacturing chain has been identified through the use of

generator-specific tooling platforms, and the subsequent hand-forming of the bar geometries. These tools can

take many weeks to be assembled and installed before production can begin.

A team in Baden designed The Universal Shaping Station (USS) to shape a complete generator stator

winding 3 times faster than the traditional method, a considerable improvement regarding production

efficiency.

it’s new

Globally, this machine is the first of its kind. Following an on-site

measurement of an OOEM generator, and the subsequent creation of a 3D Parametric CAD model, all necessary

features and tooling positions are identified ‘in-office’ and uploaded onto

the Universal Shaping Station.

• The USS incorporates a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) device supplied by the FArO company that

allows CAD data to be easy translated into physical tooling positions.

• The overall process time for stator bar is reduced.

• Shaping is achieved through hydraulic and electro-mechanical

servo controls.

it works

The major stages of construction and development to date include:• Completion of the universal

tooling platforms.• Initiation of machine control

and servo systems.• Development of the CAD-to-tooling

procedure.• Development of the CMM User

Friendly Interface software.• Extensive trials, and achievement

of geometrical tolerances.

The Universal Shaping Station has been released for five different

generator designs, and will soon be implemented in a dedicated centre

located in Europe.

“this signiFicant change in our method oF manuFacturing stator bars is a real game changer in terms oF speed in our highly competitive market For stator rewinds”—John Davenport, vice President Service factory Network, Thermal Power

A complete generator stator winding

3 times Faster than the traditional method

it’s sustainable

teamTHErMAl POWEr - SErvICES

universal shaping station For ooem* generators*Other original equipment manufacturer

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InnOVATIVE PrOCESSES

The USS offers an enormous competitive advantage in the

production of air-cooled generator bars, with respect to production time, reduction of

specific parts, and the reduction of energy. The rapid and flexible set-up of the USS allows Alstom

to promote a short lead-time, with a particular focus on the replacement of stator bars in

existing in-service generators.

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it’s about

As trains, trams and metros tend to be “smarter and smarter”,

the importance of microprocessors is growing in fields such as signalling, railway network management or

interoperability. The purpose of this innovation is to allow the development

and cohabitation of vital (both for the integrity of the software and for

the safety of the passengers) functions and non-vital functions on a single

microprocessor.Using the MMU (Memory Manager

Unit) of the microprocessor allows the writing or not of data into different

parts of the memory. The innovation is that the vital segregation software controls this piece of hardware in a

way that vital data and program memory areas are not “writable”

when executing non-vital software. This guarantees that non-vital

software cannot affect vital software.

it’s new

Before the introduction of this innovation, the integration of non-vital

software functions inside vital equipment was only possible through : • The use of specific non-vital board,

introducing not useful hardwarein the equipment that increased

the recurrent cost of the equipment,reduced its “Mean Time Between

Failures” and increasedthe development complexity,

cost and delay.Or

• The not useful and costly verification & validation activities deployment at

vital level on the non-vital functions.

After the introduction of this innovation, cohabitation of non-vital

functions and vital functions was possible on a single hardware target.

it works

The solution has been implemented since 2014 in Austria, Spain, France, Australia, and Belgium on mainline

trains, equipped with ErTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) computers for signalling, maintenance and utility functions.

It will be deployed in the metro UrBALIS500 platform.

“in signalling, competitivity is essential, but saFety shall never be compromised. this innovation allows to FulFill these two targets at once”—Nicolas Moussine-Pouchkine, Development Center Director, Transport Information Solutions

30% savings on verification & validation activities on non-vital functions

it’s sustainable

teamTrANSPOrT INfOrMATION SOlUTIONS

improved architecture For vital/non-vital train soFtware Functions

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InnOVATIVE PrOCESSES

Cost Reduction: • 30% savings on verification

& validation activities on non-vital functions • Non-Vital boards and

inexpensive vital technics onnon-vital functions

• Cheaper integration of Components off the shelf

(COTS) & reused components in vital software

• Non-regression tests reduction Others:

• Shortened planning • Capability to integrate utility functions such as loggers and

debug facilities.

INNOvATIvE products and systems

INNOvATE fOr TOMOrrOW’S MArkETS The category “Innovative Products and Systems” covers innovations that are marketable commodities,

services and concepts. They bring customer value and are key to differentiating Alstom from the competition. It can be a new signalling solution which makes trains smarter, a new design for permanent magnet generator poles

improving wind turbine performance, or a new turbogenerator developed for a dedicated market.

InnOVATIVE PrODUCTS AnD SYSTEMS

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The direct-drive permanent magnet generator that equips the offshore

wind turbine Haliade™ 150-6MW is one of its main technological assets. The purpose of this innovation is to optimise the generator magnetic

circuit, as well as the manufacturing of the rotor pole, through its improved

design. The solution also helps to prevent the corrosion of magnetic

material in the aggressive environment, typical for offshore

wind.

it’s new

Poles with magnets in a “flux concentrating” arrangement are

already used, for example, in small electric motors in the automotive industry. The flux concentration is

appreciated because it leads to very compact motor designs. The proposed

magnet module design is based on splitting the pole in two, so that each

module contains two halves poles. The magnets are held in position within the module by means of

injecting a resin, which simultaneously fixes the magnets in place and

protects them.

it works

Thanks to the two halves poles layout, the magnetic flux enters on one side

into the module and exits on the other side of the same module. Therefore

there is almost no flux passing through the structural rotor rim. At the same

time, the inclined magnets cause a flux concentration effect that allows a

reduction of the active length of the generator, lowering its weight and

reducing the magnet quantity required.

First mock-ups have been built to test manufacturability and basic design

requirements, demonstrating promising results.

The reduction of magnets used in each module reduces also the amount of rare earth material

required. Furthermore, the design using no bolts and

completely encapsulating the magnets is increasing the reliability of the generator.

it’s sustainable

teamrENEWABlE POWEr – WIND

lightweight generator For oFFshore wind turbines

spaingold

Cost reduction for the generator by

about 5%

“this technology opens the way to signiFicantly more compact and light-weight generators For our oFFshore wind turbines. it is a step Forward compared to the current technology available in this market”—Stefan keller, Head of Permanent Magnet Generator Design, renewable Power

InnOVATIVE PrODUCTS AnD SYSTEMS

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it’s about

Being close to the market is definitely a “must”, when it comes to

manufacturing equipment of a very large size. This is the case with the

new 1000 MW class generator 50WT25E-144, developed by an international team, composed of

members from Switzerland, Poland, and China. Designed for critical and

supercritical power plants, manufactured by Alstom Beizhong Power (ABP) in Beijing, it targets the Chinese market in this range

of output.

it’s new

The previous generator in the Gigatop 2-pole family could only be

tendered to areas in China accessible by road or sea/river and be

manufactured in European factories. By lowering the weight of the stator (from 454 to 394 tonnes), its width

(from 4.2 to 4.0 m) and its core length (from 7.9 to 7.2 m), the team has developed a product which can be transported on the Chinese railway

and be manufactured locally in Alstom’s factory in Beijing.

it works

Alstom has been awarded with 3 customer projects (6 units): Pingwei III (2 x 1050MW), Tongchuan II (2x1000MW)

and Shentou II (2 x 1000MW) power plants.

The front-runner has already been manufactured and transported by rail

to Pingwei III power plant, in the Anhui province, at a distance of about

1000 km from Beijing.33% lead time reduction

18,4% power density increase

it’s sustainable

teamTHErMAl POWEr – STEAM

lighter 1000 mw turbogenerator For the chinese market

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“the product is meeting the needs oF the world largest steam power plant market, china”—Jens Möbius, Platform Manager Gas & Steam Turbine Generators, Thermal Power

InnOVATIVE PrODUCTS AnD SYSTEMS

The weight of the stator has been reduced by minimizing the size of

the generator. This was made possible through a successful

electrical, mechanical and ventilation and cooling optimisation without

compromising efficiency (99.03%). The innovation has

allowed a 33% lead time reduction, thanks to a complete just-in-time approach. It has also given the stator an 18.4% power

density increase (ratio power output/stator core weight, in

MW/tonne). Moreover, the team has adopted a new modular

design to improve the transportability of the generator.

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it’s about

UrBALIS Fluence is a Communication Based Train Control solution whose intelligence is based mainly on board the train. The solution implements a new “train centric” approach where

trains directly secure and control their path and spacing.

It offers operators very high capacity, reduced headway, best-in-class

operational availability and optimised lifecycle costs.

it’s new

Thanks to enlarged onboard intelligence, trains now directly

manage trackside resources needed to perform their missions. Moreover,

through direct train-to-train communication, trains optimally share track resources especially in sections

such as turn-back area. Overall system response time is therefore

largely optimized

Thanks to onboard intelligence increase, the solution is able to provide

reduced headway up to 60 seconds.

The innovation includes new system architecture and design, a new

on-board product, a new test-bench platform and also a new integrated development environment dedicated

to application development.

it works

The first functional system has been successfully tested in labs and on the

new Alstom Test Track in Valenciennes, France. Trackside

objects control, secondary detection tracking, on-board localisation, first operational train movements on real

targets and in real environment context have been demonstrated.

Lille metros in France are already equipped with the new on-board

Carbone Controller Product as prototypes. Serial production will be

launched in December 2015. It includes also an innovative Balise

Transmission Odometry Module which is the first step of the urban and mainlines signalling convergence

strategy.

UrBALIS Fluence reduces maintenance costs with less

equipment (20% less). Extensions are also easier and more

economical due to the absence of inter-sector constraints.

Moreover, UrBALIS Fluenceaims to provide 30% energy through train coasting and operational computer speed

profiles.

it’s sustainable

teamTrANSPOrT INfOrMATION SOlUTIONS

urbalis Fluence makes trains smarter

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“pure innovation to the beneFits oF train operators and passengers. through new system concepts and new technologies, urbalis Fluence will provide increased perFormances to the pure beneFits oF our customers: a major breakthrough in the automatic train control world”—Emmanuel Henry, Project Director, Transport Information Solutions

reduced headway

up to 60 seconds

up to 30% of energy potential saving

INNOvATE fOr THE ENvIrONMENTThe category “Green Innovation” rewards projects that demonstrate Alstom’s technological leadership in clean power,

transmission and transport. This is the case with a solution to retrieve a tidal turbine at a much lower cost, an innovation that dramatically improves the flexibility of a gas turbine and the substitution of gas used for the insulation in a circuit

breaker by a “green gas”, an environmentally friendly alternative.

GrEEN InnovatIon

GrEEn InnOVATIOn

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it’s about

Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is an excellent insulator which is widely

used in the electrical industry in high voltage (HV) equipment that is

necessary to transmit electricity and protect the substation. However, SF6

is also a greenhouse gas with a potentially significant impact on global warming. Until now, at high voltage,

there was no economical alternative to SF6 that featured equivalent switching

and voltage-withstand capabilities. Alstom in collaboration with the

3M Company is the first in the world to launch an environmentally friendly gas mixture that can replace SF6 for

HV applications. It is called g3 – green gas for grid.

it’s new

For the first time, an economically and technically viable substitute to SF6 for insulation and breaking application is available. This alternative results from collaboration with the 3M Company. Subsequently, Alstom leveraged its expertise to develop a family of gas

mixtures combining the new molecule with a carefully balanced percentage of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) suitable for

HV applications.This heralds the development of new ranges of gas insulated substations (GIS) and air insulated switchgear

with similar performance and footprint to existing SF6 equipment.

it works

Chemical analyses were carried out to determine its basic properties and its

stability under various temperatures. It was also tested for its reaction with other materials used in high-voltage

products.Performance tests were also

successful on 145 kV 40 kA circuit breaker prototype as well as on 145 kV GIS and instrument transformer.g3 is suitable for developing a new

generation of clean equipment from 72 kV up to ultra-high voltages.

Pilots are already under discussion with transmission utilities and first

products incorporating this new technology will be launched in 2015.

“electrical industry and utilities have been looking For an alternative to sF6 For decades. it became possible by putting together 3m’s chemical expertise & alstom grid’s expertise in electrical engineering”—Philippe Ponchon, vice President Product Marketing, Grid Products

98% Global Warming potential reduction compared to Sf6

Alstom’s g3 technology has an extremely low global warming

potential (GWP) – a 98% reduction compared to that of

SF6. It is safe to handle and has no impact on ozone depletion.

Since the announcement in August 2014, it has generated much interest from customers,

institutions, and research laboratories.

it’s sustainable

teamGrID - TECHNOlOGY rESEArCH CENTEr /

GAS-INSUlATED SUBSTATIONS

g3, green gas For grid

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it’s about

With the increasing contribution of intermittent sources of power (wind &

solar), Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Plants need to be

highly flexible to fill the gaps in supply. Consequently, the need to operate at low part load is increasing, in order to load up as soon as electricity demand requires. Typically, for such low part load operations, carbon oxide (CO)

emissions increase quite dramatically and the plant does not comply with

environmental legislation. The innovation allows the GT13E2 turbine

to be operated at low part load without these negative consequences.

it’s new

In principle, at low loads, the flames get too cold. The team has imagined

and developed a combination of three elements to keep the flame

temperature high enough to maintain the emissions at required levels.

First, a reduction of the amount of air to the combustion system, achieved

via throttling of compressor inlet mass flow. Second, a burner switch-off in

part load, developed with an upgrade of the Fuel Distribution System.

Finally, a recirculation of compressor air, via an anti-icing system, to

maintain high exhaust gas temperature for further reduction in load. With the combination of these measures the gas turbine can reliably

be operated at loads below 30%.

it works

Single elements of the package were tested in Diemen, The netherlands,

and South Humber Bank, United Kingdom, in fall 2013 and spring 2014 respectively. The validation of the full package, in load range below 30% up

to base load, took place in HKW Berlin Mitte, Germany, in September 2014.

Available for a fleet of

150 gt13e2 turbines

Operation of the GT13 E2 at loads

below 30% made reliable and compliant with legislation

The product is available for the GT13E2 fleet with approximately

150 engines in operation. This innovation will not only create

direct sales impact, but will also secure the future use of our product by making it more

competitive. On the customer side, it will lower the cost of

electricity, thanks to the increased flexibility of the

power plant.

it’s sustainable

teamTHErMAl POWEr – SErvICES

added Flexibility For the gt13e2 turbine

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“three things that make this innovation outstanding: • A smArt

combination oF known concepts to achieve a very competitive part load capability.

• A fully dedicAted cross Functional team going the extra mile to achieve the target.

• A hAppy customer aFter launch implementation”

—Andreas Bauer, Head of R&D Program Management, Gas Turbine Product line, Thermal Services

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it’s about

Tidal turbines are installed at between 40 and 80 meters underwater, which represents a challenge when they are

retrieved for repair operations, for instance. The innovation consists of a novel technique to safely and rapidly

recover a tidal turbine from the seabed. The buoyant turbine is remotely released from the subsea

support structure and freely ascends to the surface for capture by the

recovery vessel.

it’s new

The original method to recover a turbine required the use of a remotely Operated underwater Vehicle (rOV)

and deployment of a detachable winch onto the turbine. These operations

are particularly susceptible to adverse sea conditions.

The new method eliminates the use of the winch and the time consuming rOV operations. Following a series

of rigorous safety checks, the turbine is commanded to release from

the support structure. A release protocol is followed, that first

disconnects the electrical connection, and then opens the clamp using

energy stored on the turbine. Patent applications have been filed for this innovation in the UK and Europe.

it works

The free ascent recovery method was first trialled in Nov 2013 to recover

the prototype turbine for maintenance. Subsequent recoveries have also used

the method with no failed recovery attempts and a number of small

optimisations made. The ascent of the turbine has been found to be very well controlled, and is now the method that is preferred by our marine contractor.

“this innovation applies the ancient genius oF archimedes to a current problem and gives an eFFicient solution For the Future”—rognvald Sinclair, Performance Engineering Manager, Ocean Energy, renewable Power

Turbine retrieval in

less than 20 minutes with less sophisticated equipment and less susceptible to adverse weather conditions.

A reduction in sophistication and size of the recovery turbine

vessel, signifies a less specialised activity. This opens up the

market in terms of the number of vessels and crew capable of

undertaking this activity, which not only reduces operator costs, but increases the likelihood ofhaving the work done by local

marine contractors , withthe associated benefits to the

local economy.

it’s sustainable

teamrENEWABlE POWEr - OCEAN ENErGY

rapid retrieval oF a tidal turbine

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GrEEn InnOVATIOn

SMAll CHANGES, BIG IMPACTSThe innovations in the “Small but Smart” category show that sometimes the smallest changes have the biggest impacts.

Applying a green cooling technology developed for space industry to trains’ traction cases, replacing scaffolding by an integrated platform for gas turbines maintenance, or introducing a new digital operating system in a disconnector

to reduce maintenance operations are examples which definitely belong in this category.

SMALLbut smart

SMALL BUT SMArT

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it’s about

Large power plant outages must be executed safely and efficiently to keep

availability figures high. In order to achieve both goals, an

outage platform has been integrated into the wall of the noise enclosure on

the level of the turbine split-line for best results. The design now allows to

lower the 25m2 platform into open position immediately after a unit is shut down. The size and features of

the platform allow storage of all tools, fast and safe removal of insulation, instrumentation and hot gas parts

from the turbine during disassembly.

it’s new

Up until now, platforms did not exist or were susbstituted by scaffolding

(limited in size and load), time consuming to set up and leaving less space below due to the supporting

structure. In contrast, this new set up requires no installation and work can be started with the use of the station

crane and lowering the platform to the supporting beam into horizontal

position. Of course, the wall has the same acoustical properties as the existing noise enclosure and it is

gas-tight. A patent for this system was granted in 2012. A license for

marketing, sales, fabrication and installation of the platform has been

issued to one of our enclosure suppliers, as well.

it works

The idea was created and first proven to work in the Birr Test Center for the GT26. As a result, a standard solution for GT13E2 and GT26 was designed in

a joint effort with one of Alstom̀ s noise enclosure suppliers and the CT lifecycle technology team in Thermal

Services.In the meantime, two systems have

been sold for Perlis GT13E2 and Köln/niehl GT26 power plants.

The solution can be applied to new gas turbine plants as well as to the

installed gas turbine fleets. For retrofit cases into existing

enclosures, a four-day window is sufficient for the installation of the

integrated outage platform.

“innovation is anything but business as usual. this smart solution results From strong innovation spirit, Fertile imagination and creative environment. i’m glad and proud to have this open mind, drive and creativity in the thermal services r&d organisation”—Michael fischer, R&D Director, Thermal Power Services

Based on recent experiences, this innovative solution reduces

outage time and safety risk significantly, by avoiding tight spaces resulting in inefficient working practices. During a

major inspection, approximately 2 days are now saved during a

major inspection and even more in emergency cases. The platform

features further prevention of accidents, supports the lean

outage concept during the entire outage duration and motivates

our engineers with a clean, efficient outage set-up.

it’s sustainable

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integrated platForm For gas turbine maintenance

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it’s about

This innovation consists of a natural cooling system for traction application as an alternative to traditional cooling, using electro-mechanical equipment,

like motor fans and pumps. By removing such equipment, power electronics in railway traction drives

are cooled in a passive way using only the natural air convection and external

ventilation with the train speed impact.

This technology, developed in Alstom’s r&D center in Tarbes with the

collaboration of the industrial partner Calyos, offers more reliable, compact

and efficient cooling system than traditional solutions.

it’s new

This technology, based on natural cooling is valorized by the space industry where a technological solution has been developed for

satellite electronics cooling. This new cooling system is based on

the Capillary Pumped Loop technology which allows higher densities thermal flux thanks to a phase change transfer

improving reliability and power electronic components lifetime.

Alstom and Calyos are the first on the market to provide this solution.

it works

A prototype with this technology is currently tested on the Parisian subway line 1. The commercial

exploitation began in February 2013. The objective of this experimentation is to get feedback about information

on electrical, airflow and thermal data. Being very compact, this solution can

be applied to all railway platforms. Previously, the natural cooling power

system was limited to the metro.

“synergy is From the greek synergos – working together, combined action or operation”—Christophe vaysse, Sourcing Product & Strategy Director, Transport

20% reduction oF the cost of ownership for the final operator during the whole life of the product.

Final customers will benefit from 20% cost savings during the

whole product life by guaranteeing a high level of reliability and availability.

Thus, there is less maintenance due to reduced energy consumption by 20%.

Moreover this solution eliminates the noise pollution as no noise is generated by the air cooling unit.

it’s sustainable

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& COMPONENTS

green cooling system For trains

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it’s about

This is a solution to make more “intelligent” the disconnector inside the substation in order to extend its

life, and carry out its predictive maintenance. Consequently, there are

increased benefits in terms of reliability, availability, cost and

optimization of the management of the overload of the network power

(dynamic range). In the context of increased

intermittency of renewable energies, utilities are facing transmission network overloads of their high

voltage air-insulated switchgears.Thanks to digital command and

passive wireless sensors, the disconnector is capable of

communicating data on its health to the substation. This is possible through

the presence of a microprocessor which manages the information and

transmits its saved data.

it’s new

This is the first time a disconnector has been used with a digital operating

mechanism with “dynamic range” functionality, using wireless

technology embedded in the live part, in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

61850 standard digital communication system context.

The team based in noventa di Piave (Italy) has filled a Patent Cooperation

Treaty (PCT) patent.

it works

The system has been tested in a laboratory and in real scale

environment demonstrating proper functionality and achieving the

required performances.With this solution it will be possible to

anticipate any malfunctions of the switch and pre-plan the necessary

maintenance. In fact, the disconnector only requires maintenance due to its

actual level of load, with evident reduction of costs.

“an important diFFerentiation success Factor For our hv disconnectors and a Further step into integrated digital substation”—Alberto Galantini, Disconnectors Product Director, Grid

20% average reduction of maintenance costs of disconnectors

With the embedded monitoring system evaluating the load level

in real time, the wireless configuration requires less

maintenance as it only requires specific action depending on its

load level. Predictive maintenance is achieved through

this system.

it’s sustainable

GrID - AIr INSUlATED SWITCHGEAr

digital mechanism and wireless measurement system on hv disconnectors

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INNOvATION SHArED As innovation is progressively shared between companies, suppliers, customers, research centres and universities –

especially with the latest developments of digital technologies – a new category, “Open Innovation” was created this year. The innovations awarded in this category reflect this “openness”, whether they are solutions for storing energy

by coupling renewable and Grid technologies, for enabling train passengers to enjoy a large variety of onboard digital services, or for establishing a collaborative research institute.

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it’s about

Passenger experience is an innovation area where Alstom can help its rail

customers face the competition of low cost airlines, long distances buses or

carpooling services. To make rail transport the preferred mode of travel,

Transport is putting comfort, connectivity and fluidity at the heart of its strategy bringing new technologies

and services to passengers. • Improve fluidity with passenger

smartphone application to allow seat reservation, localization in

the station,etc.; • Stay connected with smart devices and interactive table allowing access

to Internet and a wide range of amenities (music and videos);

• Better comfort with augmented reality and digital curtains on smart

windows, active noise reduction system, and more.

market leverage

new technologies are emerging in the mass-market, but the challenge is to

adapt them to the rail environment like nFC authentication, Bluetooth Low Energy localization, optimized Wi-Fi

connectivity or multi-players interactive wide screens.

A demonstrator built at InnOTrAnS 2014, the biggest international

exhibition for rail transport received very positive feedback confirming this

new offering will be a key differentiator for customers. This pilot

has proven that all the components integrated together are working and such a solution is fully customizable according to the services target and

business models of the rail operators.

knowledge leverage

Strong and efficient cooperation with partners such as Alcatel, Orange

Business Services, Saint Gobain and Technofirst made this concept a reality. Sharing experiences and exchanges with these companies

specialized in design and comfort was essential to this successful result. The new collaborative approach with our customers and our suppliers opens

co-development success for our future.

Funding leverage

Some railway operators have already shown interest in this concept based

on customization and configuration of building blocks from standard

components in addition to software implementation for global integration

of the solution. The cost is about 500 k€ for the base of bill-of-material

and the co-development with customers to perform trials in

real trains.

500 people visiting the demonstrator at INNOTrANS 2014

teamTrANSPOrT – INfOrMATION SOlUTIONS

revolutionising the passenger experience with new technologies and services

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“this project was born thanks to a dedicated cross Functional team, involving various competencies From inFormation solutions, rolling stock, styling, and eFFicient cooperation with key partners. together we have aroused high interest From our customers with this demonstrator”—Benoit Carniel, Vice President R&D & Innovation, Transport

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Pumped hydro storage power plants (PSPs) are the only economically feasible means of storing large

amounts of excess energy, effectively enabling power plants to balance

supply and demand.However, power regulation is only available in turbine mode. Adding variable speed technology to PSPs

increases plant efficiency and flexibility by allowing power regulation in both

turbine and pumping mode. Coupled with improved IT systems,

variable speed technology would facilitate grid management for better

real-time balancing of supply and demand.

The eStorage project will demonstrate the feasibility of upgrading to variable speed technology and develop new IT

systems for smarter grid management.

market leverage

The key impact will be the ability to upgrade 75% of the 40 GW

European pumped hydro storage installed base to variable speed,

providing up to 10 GW of additional regulation capability with no

environmental impact. For Alstom Hydro, this project opens the way for a new market in Europe

for upgrading existing Pumped Storage Power Plants to variable

speed which can be a very significant opportunity in the near future.

knowledge leverage

The consortium consists of a multidisciplinary team, gathering key

stakeholders from the entire electricity value chain: leaders in electricity

generation and transmission with EDF and Elia, and consultants in energy

and sustainability with DnV GL, and Alstom. research activities are also

perfomed in collaboration with Imperial College London. Project

management is provided by Algoé.The project also relies on the synergy

between sectors of Alstom Hydro which provides the equipment for the

storage solution and Alstom Grid which brings the IT tools that better optimise this storage system in the

framework of smart energy networks.

Funding leverage

The total budget is 23.3 million euros with 13.3 million euros awarded in a grant by the European Commission in

the frame of the FP7 Cooperation program on energy.

“estorage opens the way For a new signiFicant market For alstom in europe to upgrade existing psp to variable speed, provide a direct business opportunity oF several hundred thousands oF euros and last but not least, place alstom as an opinion leader in the energy storage community in europe”—Olivier Teller, Product Director, renewable Power Hydro 625

tonnes/yrCO2 emissions savings

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estorage to improve management oF renewable energies

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The creation of this collaborative research center aims at developing a new generation of long distance and low carbon electricity transmission networks. These supergrids will use high-voltage direct and alternating

current (up to a million volts) designed for the large-scale transmission of

energy from renewable sources, many of them off-shore, that are far from

the centres of consumption. The development of technologies based on power electronics and modular storage means will make it possible to manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy and to ensure the stability and

safety of the grid.

market leverage

The programs launched by the Institute will cover research in

innovative technologies essential to further develop supergrids: network architecture, operation and control,

breaking, isolation and measurement, power conversion, cables and lines and resources for stabilization and storage.

They will contribute to important worldwide objectives such as securing

energy supplies and protecting the environment. The SuperGrid aims to interconnect all European countries

with large renewable energy resources, wind offshore from

northern Europe as well as Solar from southern Europe and the Sahara.

The supergrid market is estimated at €15 billion per year over the next

20 years for transmission and €7 billion per year for rail traction chains and hydroelectric pumping

stations related markets.

knowledge leverage

The research programs conducted in the frame of the SuperGrid Institute, headquartered in Villeurbanne near

Lyon, bring together industrial companies and academic public partners with complementary

expertise in the spirit of scientific collaboration. The mission of this

institute is part of a large research project on technologies for future transmission networks and mass storage of electric power that will improve energy management and

favour renewable energy integration.

Funding leverage

The project financing has been secured for the first 9 years through partners commitment and French government

funding (86M€) which has been approved by the European

Commission. Initiated by Alstom, the SuperGrid Institute was created by

partners from the electricity sector in France, which included: Alstom (Grid, Transport, renewable), nexans, rTE, EDF, public institutions: Ecole Centrale

Lyon, InSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Grenoble Institute of

Technology, Supelec and the Université Paris Sud, together with CnrS,

Ampère Laboratory (Lyon), CrEMHyG (Grenoble), Grenoble Electrical

Engineering Laboraroty and Laboratory of Signals and Systems

(L2S) (Gif-sur-Yvette).

“it is a totally new model oF collaboration with high expectations related to the globalisation oF energy inFrastructure. it involves alstom, private and public partners in a combined eFFort oF long term research engagement, with the support oF the French government”—Stephan Lelaidier, Vice President R&D, Grid

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a supergrid institute to develop innovative energy transmission networks

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