At a training polygon branch of OJSC "IDGC of Volga" - "Penzaenergo" from 19 to 23 September were international competitions crews servicing power transmission lines of 110 kV or above the national power systems of the CIS member states. The event was attended by over 100 representatives from nine electric power companies. Host and organizer of the event made OJSC "IDGC Holding".
Previously, the competition of professional skill were in the RAO "UES of Russia", ie were not international. However, since 2002, they began to include representatives from the CIS countries as observers. And the decision to make this event an international became apparent. In 2004, the first organized international competition on the subject of distribution networks, which are now held annually.
At the opening ceremony of the International competitions attended by representatives of Electric Power Council of CIS member states, OJSC "IDC Holding", the Government and the Legislative Assembly of the Penza region. In his welcoming remarks to participants and guests of the competition General Director of OJSC "IDGC Holding" Nikolai Shvets stressed the importance of the participation of the electricity industry in such large-scale professional competition. "Every day a difficult situation in the industry requires employees to the distribution grid complex of our countries the maximum application of force, professional knowledge and practical skills. Therefore, this level of competition - it's a great opportunity for productive sharing of best practices with its subsequent introduction into operational practices, not only IDGC Holding, but also in all the power of the CIS. I am sure that in future professional and friendly relations of our countries power industry will be strengthened. "
After the official part the guests were taken on a tour. The territory of Penza the training range - an effective platform for improving professional skills of Power distribution grid complex, fully complies with international standards. The guests visited the equipment for the transmission of practical steps, the administrative office of the jury, provided with modern equipment and communications, space for training teams to undergo phases of competition and for recreation. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the CIS Electric Energy Council Eugene Misha said: "In traditionally considered to be dangerous industries - in the power, skill and readiness of personnel is an essential prerequisite for trouble-free and safe operation. Practical lessons on power grid facilities make the learning process more understandable and effective. This ultimately affects the level of training. On this test site can be carried out training and competition for all types of jobs that normally serve networkers: it works on the substation equipment, work on lines with voltage of 6 to 220 kilovolts. In previous years, Penza ground has already hosted events profmasterstva. I hope that in future we will carry out such activities the level here. "
For the first time in this kind of competition was a round-table discussion on "Technological cooperation and resource to address the massive technological failures in power grids under the influence of natural factors." Nikolai Shvets said that to ensure the reliability of the power of the Commonwealth is extremely important to consolidate the knowledge and experience of staff of national power grid companies in organizing and conducting rescue and recovery operations in the electric grid. The result of the "round table" were the decisions and recommendations that will form the basis of detailed discussion between experts Electricity Distribution Systems of the Commonwealth. Eugene Misha thanked the General Director of OJSC "IDGC Holding" Nikolay Shvets for the opportunity to discuss important for the country's power topics of Independent States.
Here in the training range in the opening day of competition began work exhibition of equipment for power generation. Guests and participants of the competition met with the production companies of Russia and CIS countries.
At the end of the opening ceremony the guests laid a "Walk of Power" in the production department of Penza, planting trees, arborvitae, symbolizing the indestructible power friendship. Thus was the start of the second (fall) phase of environmental programs, "Electricity Distribution Complex - for the environment."
Next to each tree planted soon appeared plaque with the name of the country party competition. As the Genera Director l of OJSC "IDGC Holding" Nikolay Shvets, "recognizing a special responsibility to preserve the natural wealth of Russia, tens of thousands of employees of IDC / RAC, their families and friends, and partners of the Group companies, representatives of public organizations and religious associations, federal and regional legislative and executive power and administration were involved in planting trees. All combined target setting "Save energy forests." The program, designed to restore the disrupted abnormal weather phenomena natural balance, has proved its social significance and relevance among the general public and will be continued. "
After the official part of the team began to undergo phases. Participants were challenged to. At the competition the team competed in conditions as close to real. The intense battle for victory between the teams was conducted on a daily basis. As the team passed the stages of non-linear, the winner of the competition became known only at the end.
Competitors have tried to show his skills on the first day of competition. The team made sure of Tajikistan in the third stage, destroying the fire protection zone in the power line at a precipice and falling to the ground wire, gaining 187.5 points out of 200 possible. Brigade Kyrgyzskoy Republic passed the stage perfectly for the release of the victim of electric current and provide first aid to him, demonstrating well-coordinated and highly professional actions. At this stage the team showed good skills in the Republic of Uzbekistan, earning nine extra points and a team of Ukraine, also got extra points. At the stage of the connection wire loop anchors made of metal supports good Belarus team, gaining 196 points out of 200 possible.
There is much to learn from Russian energy. During all days of competition at each stage of the Russian Federation, the team showed a master class to all the participants, has worked professionally and accurately. No extra action, coordinated work, mutual understanding among team members and strict adherence to safety regulations brought the team victory by a wide margin of rivals - Russia's energy got 1267 points. The second place team won with a score of Kyrgyzskoy 1097.5 points. Bronze went to a team of Belarus, which earned 1038 points.
At the closing ceremony of the event, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the CIS Electric Energy Council Eugene Misha: "Energy Systems of Russia and the CIS is inherently meet the general standards, because they were created in those years when our country was united - in the Soviet Union - he said - and maintain this It shall be specialists who can work in a single standard. And their level of training can be assessed by conducting such competitions. During the week we've seen at the site conducted a fierce struggle. Exceptional professionalism of each team made hard work of the jury. But the best are selected. These were interesting and highly professional competition. "
In addition to the prizes, the winners were determined in several categories.Traditionally been awarded the best refereeing. There has also been the best team at each stage. The decision of the main judging panel in the "winning team of the first stage," the team was awarded the Republic of Tajikistan. Team-winner of the second, third and sixth stages of the team became the Russian Federation.Luchschie in the fourth and fifth stage - Energy of the Republic of Belarus.
The best judges are judging panel of the second stage. This Judge David Imnadze (Georgia), Felix Han (Uzbekistan) and the referee Damir Useinova stage (the Kirghiz Republic). The best team leaders in the opinion of the judges was Andrew Barhatkin (Russian Federation).
In addition, the team of the Russian Federation was named the "Best Master (Andrey Kurin)," the best producer of works "(Cyril Turitsyn)," the best team member "(Sergei Volkov)," a competitor, which showed the best result at the first stage " (Vladimir Skvortsov). The youngest member of the competition was Andrew Olenich of Ukraine, and by a senior - Iskander tank (Tajikistan). A special prize of the second phase was an expert team of Uzbekistan.
Certificate of Merit for the most active in organizing competitions were recognized members Orgokmiteta competition. Thanks for the professional, objective and timely coverage of international competitions and received a temporary press center, which consisted of representatives from departments of public relations of all the branches of OJSC "IDGC of Volga", and the branch of OJSC "IDGC of Center and Volga Region" - "Nizhnovenergo".
Electricity is one of the key links between the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The development and expansion of national power relations - a priority. Past trials have become an important event for all teams, regardless of employee location. The event was a landmark in itself, because of the quality of work crews on maintenance of transmission lines depends not only on smooth functioning of the power grid facilities, but also life and health.