MAIN EMPLOYMENTS
1) University of Roma “La Sapienza” (2003 – 2008),
2) TERNA Rete Elettrica Nazionale (the Italian Transmission System Operator - since 2008).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Insulation materials:
Extruded polymers for both AC and DC high voltage cables (XLPE, EPR, semiconductive compounds). Impregnated materials for HVDC cables (paper-oil impregnation). Glass, porcelain, EPDM and silicon rubbers (HTV silicones, LSR silicones and RTV silicones) materials for high voltage insulator applications. PVC and EPR compounds dielectrics for low voltage cables.
Laboratory tests (type and routine tests on AC and DC high voltage components):
Power cables. Insulators. Bushings. Air core reactors. DC smoothing reactors. Resistors. Surge arresters. Valve thyristors. Permittivity and volume resistivity measurements on dielectric materials.
Laboratory experiences on high voltage tests:
Lightning, switching and non-conventional impulsive voltage shapes. AC and DC voltage tests. Voltage polarity reversal tests. Partial discharges and space charges tests (on insulating solid materials). Temperature rise tests. Artificial pollution tests. Mechanical tests (on insulators and cables). Single and combined electrical and thermal accelerated ageing tests. Forensic analysis on AC and DC power cables.
In-field measurements:
Cable fault locations. Insulator leakage currents. Partial discharges. Static electric fields. AC low frequency electric and magnetic fields. Electromagnetic interferences (from 10 kHz to 5 GHz). Audible noise. DC field nearby submarine HVDC electrode systems.
Overhead AC and DC lines design:
Insulation coordination (internal and external clearances and insulator leakages). Corona losses. Radio and TV interferences. Audible noise. Electric and magnetic fields. Lightning protection. Thermal rating and corona design of conductors. Pole and electrode DC lines protection systems.
Underground and submarine cables specification:
Test specifications for HVDC pole and electrode cables and high voltage AC cables. Installation specifications. Design and test specifications of fiber optic cables. On-line diagnostic methods. Fault locator specifications. Pole and electrode DC lines protection systems. Forensic analysis specifications.
HVDC converter stations specification:
Test specifications of station components: AC and DC filters, resistors, capacitors, air reactors, high voltage radio interference filters, AC and DC wall bushing, AC and DC station insulators, valves and converters (LCC and VSC), DC smoothing reactors, surge arresters, DC voltage dividers, DC current transducers, switchgears. Insulation coordination (internal and external clearances and insulator leakages). Component reliability. Static and low frequency electric fields. Radio interferences. Lightning protection. Harmonic analysis and inference.
HVDC electrode specification:
Test specifications. Corrosion evaluation on metallic structures nearby HVDC electrodes.
Maintenance methods for HVDC systems:
Insulators. Power cables. HVDC filters. Circuit breakers. Switchgears. Current and voltage transformers. Radio interference filters. Air core reactors. Resistors. Capacitor banks. Surge arresters. Converter bridges. Wall bushings. Current transducers. Voltage dividers. Neutral transfer circuit breakers. Cable terminations. DC smoothing reactors.
Specific areas of experience:
Contamination physics of insulators. Degradation of insulating materials under electrical and thermal stresses. AC and DC insulator withstand voltage models. AC and DC insulators and cables ageing models. Residual Useful Life (RUL) and reliability of high voltage components through Wiener stochastics processes. Statistical methods for data processing and inference. Statistics of the extremes. The statistical enlargement law.
Participation in studies, design and realizations of relevant projects:
SAPEI HVDC Intertie, Colombia – Panama HVDC Intertie, Piemont – Savoie HVDC Intertie (Italy – France intertie), Italy – Montenegro HVDC Intertie, SACOI 3 HVDC Intertie, Sorgente - Rizziconi (Messina 2) HVAC Intertie, Tyrrehenian HVDC Intertie, Adriatic HVDC Intertie, Italy – Tunisia HVDC Intertie.
Participation in research projects:
Insulators, DC MIND and extruded cables, HVDC systems.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
1. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “Behaviour of EPR high voltage cable models under switching impulse stress”, proceedings of XIII International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering ISH 2003, Delft, The Netherlands, August 25 – 29, 2003.
2. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “EPR insulated cables stressed by lightning and switching impulsive voltages”, proceedings of V International World Energy System Conference IWESC 2004, Oradea, Romania, May 17 – 19, 2004.
3. R. Lamedica, G. Maranzano, M. Marzinotto, A. Prudenzi, “Power quality disturbances in power supply system of the subway of Rome”, proceedings of IEEE-PES General Meeting 2004, Denver, Colorado, USA, June 6 – 10, 2004.
4. A. Capasso, R. Lamedica, M. Marzinotto, A. Prudenzi, “Cable lines feeding electrical traction system: harmonic pollution”, proceedings of SPEEDAM 2004, Capri, Italy, June 16 – 18, 2004.
5. R. Lamedica, M. Marzinotto, A. Prudenzi, “Harmonic amplitude and harmonic phase angle monitored in an electrified subway system during rush-hours traffic”, proceedings of IASTED International Conference on Applied Simulation and Modeling ASM 2004, Rhodes, Greece, June 28 – 30, 2004,.
6. A. Capasso, R. Lamedica, G. Maranzano, M. Marzinotto, A. Prudenzi, “Statistical analysis of transient events monitored in an electrified subway system”, proceedings of 8th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems PMAPS 2004, Ames, Iowa, USA, September 12 – 16, 2004.
7. G.L. Amicucci, F. Fiamingo, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, G. B. Lo Piparo, Z. Flisowski, “Protection against lightning overvoltages of electrical and electronic systems: evaluation of the protection distance of an SPD”, proceedings of 27th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP 2004, Avignon, France, September 13–16, 2004.
8. A. Galati, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Sensitivity of impulsive dielectric strength for the probabilistic coordination of cable lines insulation”, proceedings of Nordic Insulation Symposium NORDIS 05, Trondheim, Norway, 13-15 June, 2005.
9. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, P. Schiaffino, “Statistical approach to the insulation coordination of medium and high voltage cable lines”, proceedings of IEEE Power Tech 2005, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 27-30, 2005.
10. M. Marzinotto, “On the application of the enlargement law to cable lines”, proceedings of IEEE Power Tech 2005, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 27-30, 2005.
11. A. Galati, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Weibull parameters estimation from uncensored test data contaminated with outliers”, proceedings of XIV International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering ISH 2005, Beijing, China, August 25–29, 2005.
12. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “EPR lifetime under impulsive voltage stress”, proceedings of IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2005, Nashville, Tennessee, October 16– 19, 2005.
13. F. Fiamingo, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, Z. Flisowski, G.B. Lo Piparo, “Evaluation of SPD protection distance in low voltage systems”, published on special issue on “Lightning” of the Journal of Electrostatics, Vol. 65, Issues 5-6, Pages 363-370, May 2006.
14. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Robust estimation of Gaussian distribution parameters from breakdown tests data on air insulation”, proceedings of 9th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems PMAPS, Stockholm, Sweden, June 11-15, 2006.
15. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “Considerations about the application of the “Enlargement Law” to dielectric strength data relevant to power cables”, proceedings of VI International World Energy System Conference IWESC 2006, Torino, Italy, July 10 – 12, 2006.
16. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “Influenza della lunghezza di posa dei cavi di media e alta tensione sulla distribuzione statistica delle tensioni di scarica impulsive”, atti del 101° Convegno Nazionale AEIT, Capri, Italia, 16-20 Settembre, 2006.
17. M. Marzinotto, “Coordinamento dell’isolamento dei cavi elettrici a dielettrico estruso”, Tesi di Dottorato di Ricerca, Ed. Padis – pub. n° 1148369693_31587, 376 pagine, (pubblicata anche presso la Biblioteca Nazionale di Firenze e presso la Biblioteca Nazionale di Roma) Settembre 2006.
18. A. Borghetti, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, C. A. Nucci, M. Paolone, “Insulation coordination of MV cables against lightning-induced overvoltages generated by LEMP-coupled overhead lines”, proceedings of 28th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP 2006, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18 – 22, 2006.
19. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, Z. Flisowski, “Isolation transformer response at differential and common mode voltage transients”, proceedings of XVI International Conference on Electromagnetic Disturbances EMD 2006, Kaunas, Lithuania, September 27-29, 2006.
20. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “Impulsive strength of power cables with different XLPE compounds”, proceedings of IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2006, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, October 15 – 18, 2006.
21. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “Comparison of breakdown performances of extruded cables via the enlargement law”, proceedings of IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2006, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, October 15 – 18, 2006.
22. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, P. Schiaffino, “AC strength test data of unaged and water tank aged XLPE compounds for transmission and distribution power cables”, proceedings of 19th International Conference on Electricity Distribution CIRED 2007, Vienna, Austria, May 21 – 24, 2007.
23. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Propagation of transients in extruded MV and HV cables considering typical thickness and resistivity values of commercial semiconductive compounds”, proceedings of the International Power System Transients Conference IPST 2007, Lyon, France, June 4-7, 2007.
24. M. Marzinotto “Experimental Validation of the Volume Effect in the Statistical Enlargement Law for Cable Lines”, proceedings of the Nordic Insulation Symposium NORDIS 07, Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 11-13, 2007.
25. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “The Enlargement Law as a Tool for Comparing the Breakdown Performances of Power Cables: the Role Played by Conductor Radius and Insulation Thickness”, proceedings of the Nordic Insulation Symposium NORDIS 07, Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 11-13, 2007.
26. A. Kern, G. Dikta, Z. Flisowski, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Probability and frequency of damage of electrical and electronic systems due to indirect lightning flashes”, IEEE Power Tech 2007, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 1-5, 2007.
27. M. Marzinotto, “Relationship between Impinging and Stressing Overvoltages Statistical Distributions in Power Cable Lines”, IEEE Power Tech 2007, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 1-5, 2007.
28. M. Paolone, F. Napolitano, A. Borghetti, C. A. Nucci, M. Marzinotto, F. Fiamingo, C. Mazzetti, H. Dellago, “Models of wind-turbine main shaft bearings for the development of specific lightning protection systems”, IEEE Power Tech 2007, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 1-5, 2007.
29. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “The Effect of Conductor Radius and Insulation Thickness in the Application of the Enlargement Law for Comparing Power Cable Breakdown Performances”, International Conference on Solid Dielectrics ICSD 2007, Winchester, UK, July 8-13, 2007.
30. C. Mazzetti, M. Marzinotto, B. Kuca, Z. Flisowski, “Some considerations on the equivalent area evaluation for downward and upward flashes to the structure”, XVII International Conference on Electromagnetic Disturbances EMD 2007, Białystok, Poland, September 19-21, 2007.
31. M. Marzinotto, C. Santulli, C. Mazzetti, “Dielectric properties of oil palm-natural rubber biocomposites”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2007, Vancouver, Canada, October 14 – 17, 2007.
32. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, M. Pompili, C. Santulli, P. Schiaffino, “Investigation on thermal endurance of PVC compounds for low voltage cable insulation”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2007, Vancouver, Canada, October 14 – 17, 2007.
33. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “A new approach to the statistical enlargement law for comparing the breakdown performances of power cables – Part 1: theory”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol.14, No.5, October 2007.
34. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “A new approach to the statistical enlargement law for comparing the breakdown performances of power cables – Part 2: application”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol.15, No.3, June 2008.
35. M. Marzinotto, G.B. Lo Piparo, C. Mazzetti, “A new model for the frequency of failure evaluation in electrical and electronic systems due to nearby flashes”, 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP 2008, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23 – 26, 2008.
36. A. Iliceto, M. Marzinotto, S. Malgarotti, I. Valadè, “Voltage level selection for HVDC interconnections: methodology description and a practical application”, AEIT Workshop - HVDC Transmission: Technology, State of the Art and Practical Experiences, Roma, Italy, November 27, 2008.
37. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “Crossing quantities: how to compare electrical strength performances of insulation compounds for power cables”, Energy, Vol. 34, pp. 245-253, ELSEVIER Editions, 2009.
38. C. Santulli, M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, S. Thomas, “Influence of Content and Diameter of Fibres and Chemical Treatment on the Dielectric Properties of Oil Palm Fibres - Rubber Composites”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol.16, No. 2, pp 77-88, 2009.
39. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, “Overvoltage attenuation in power cable lines – a simplified estimation method” Electrical Power System Research (EPSR), Vol. 80, Issue 5, pp. 506-513, ELSEVIER Editions, May 2010.
40. M. Marzinotto, C. Mazzetti, G.B. Lo Piparo, “Assessment of frequency of surges due to lightning surges transmitted by line”, 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP 2010, Cagliari, Italy, September 12 – 16, 2010.
41. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “The application of the enlargement law to HVDC cable lines”, proceedings of IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2010, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, October 17 – 20, 2010.
42. F. Napolitano, M. Paolone, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci, A. Cristofolini, C. Mazzetti, F. Fiamingo, M. Marzinotto, “Models of Wind-Turbine Main Shaft Bearings for the Development of Specific Lightning Protection Systems”, IEEE Transactions of Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol.53, No.1, pp. 99-107, January 2011.
43. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A deeper insight into the application of the enlargement law to HVDC cable lines”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2011, Cancun, Mexico, October 16 – 19, 2011.
44. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A procedure for space charge measurements in full-size HVDC extruded cables”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2011, Cancun, Mexico, October 16 – 19, 2011.
45. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “Lightning and switching impulse levels selection for long DC cable lines” IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2011, Cancun, Mexico, October 16 – 19, 2011.
46. M. Marzinotto, F. Fiamingo, C. Mazzetti, G.B. Lo Piparo, “Quality of the supplied electric service: a tool to evaluate the need of protection against lightning surge”, Electrical Power System Research (EPSR), Vol. 85, pp. 75 – 81, ELSEVIER Editions, 2012.
47. G. Mazzanti, M. Landini, E. Kandia, C. Biserni, M. Marzinotto, “Innovative calculation methods of the magnetic field from single and double-circuit twisted three-phase cables widely used in MV and LV installations”, Versita – Central European Journal of Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, pp. 212-223, 2012.
48. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Parametric sensitivity analysis of the innovative enlargement law for extruded HVDC cables”, CIGRE General Session 2012, Paris, France, August 26 – 31, 2012.
49. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A procedure for space charge measurements in full-size HVDC extruded cables in order to access the electric field in the insulation wall”, CIGRE General Session 2012, Paris, France, August 26 – 31, 2012.
50. M.R. Guarniere, A. Iliceto, M. Marzinotto, R. Niccolai, “HVDC link SA.CO.I.: operational experience and future developments”, MEDPOWER 2012 – 8th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion, Cagliari, Italy, October 1st – 3rd, 2012.
51. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, C. Mazzetti, “A deeper insight into impulse levels selection for long DC extruded cable lines” IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2012, Montreal, Canada, October 15 – 18, 2012.
52. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Some hints at the combined effects of loading cycles and electrothermal stress on HVDC extruded cable reliability in the long term prequalification test”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2012, Montreal, Canada, October 15 – 18, 2012.
53. M. Bauart, M. Marzinotto, "Fault Location on Long Submarine Power Cables", communication at the IEEE Insulated Conductor Committee IEEE-ICC Fall 2012 Meeting, St Petersburg, FL, Sub-Committee "C11D Submarine Cables", November 14, 2012.
54. E.A. Cherney, R.S. Gorur, M. Marzinotto, A. El-Hag, L. Meyer, J-M. George, S. Li, I. Ramirez, “RTV Silicone Rubber Pre-coated Ceramic Insulators for Transmission Lines” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 20, No.1, pp, 237-244, January 2013.
55. M. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, "Effects of load cycles on AC extruded cable reliability: is a reduced pre-qualification test always the right choice?", IEEE International Conference on Solid Dielectrics, ICSD 2013, Bologna, Italy, June 30th - July 4th, 2013.
56. M. Marzinotto, J-M George, S. Prat, G. Lavecchia, M. R. Guarniere, A. Posati, M. Rebolini, " DC-toughened glass insulators pre-coated with RTV silicone rubber – field returns from aged samples installed on HVDC lines", IEEE International Conference on Solid Dielectrics, ICSD 2013, Bologna, Italy, June 30th - July 4th, 2013.
57. M. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, "More insight into the Effects of Load Cycles and Electrothermal Stress on HVDC Extruded Cable Reliability in the Prequalification Test", IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 21-25, 2013.
58. M. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, Extruded cables for high voltage direct current transmission - Advances in research and development, ISBN: 978-1-118-09666-6, 384 pages, IEEE Series/Wiley, New York, July 2013.
59. G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, “More insight into the extension of pre-qualification test for HV and EHV AC extruded cable systems”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2013, Shenzen, China, October 20 – 23, 2013.
60. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Reliability of HVDC cables: the role played by the enlargement law”, invited paper at JiCable HVDC 2013, Perpignan, France, November 18 – 20, 2013.
61. E.A. Cherney, M. Marzinotto, R.S. Gorur, I. Ramirez, S. Li, A. El-Hag, A. Tzimas, “End-of-life and replacement strategies for RTV silicone rubber coatings” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 21, No.1, pp. 253-261, February 2014.
62. M. Bawart, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A Deeper Insight into Fault Location on Long Submarine Power Cables”, Paper B1-201, CIGRE General Session 2014, Paris, France, August 24 – 29, 2014.
63. A. Morandi, G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, “Feasibility of High Voltage DC superconducting cables with extruded warm dielectric”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2014, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, October 19 – 22, 2014.
64. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Merging the electro-thermal life model for power cables with the statistical volume enlargement law”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2014, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, October 19 – 22, 2014.
65. J-M. George, S. Prat, C. Lumb, F. Virlogeux, I. Gutman, J. Lundengård, M. Marzinotto “Field experience and laboratory investigation of glass insulators having a factory-applied silicone rubber coating”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 21, No.6, pp, 2594-2601, December 2014.
66. M. Bawart, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A Deeper Insight into Fault Location on Long Submarine Power Cables”, e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Vol. 131, No.8, pp. 355-360, December 2014.
67. G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, “Improved Life Modeling for the Insulation of Smart Grid Components”, IEEE Smart Grid Newsletters, January 2015.
68. G. Mazzanti, G. Chen, J.C. Fothergill, N. Hozumi, J. Li, M. Marzinotto, F. Mauseth, P. Morshuis, C. Reed, A. Tzimas, K. Wu, “A protocol for space charge measurements in full-size HVDC extruded cables”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 22, No.1, pp, 21-34, February 2015.
69. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “The Statistical Enlargement Law for HVDC Cable Lines - Part 1: Theory and Application to the Enlargement in Length”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 22, No.1, pp, 192-201, February 2015.
70. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “The Statistical Enlargement Law for HVDC Cable Lines - Part 2: Application to the Enlargement over Cable Radius”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 22, No.1, pp, 202-210, February 2015.
71. E.A. Cherney, S. M. Rowland, A. Krivda, S. H. Jayaram, R.S. Gorur, S. Li, M. Marzinotto, R. A. Ghunem, I. Ramirez, “DC Inclined-Plane Tracking and Erosion Test of Insulating Materials”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 22, No.1, pp, 211-217, February 2015.
72. F. Palone, M. Marzinotto, M. Rebolini, S. Gentili, G. M. Giannuzzi, M. Schembari, S. Lauria, “Impact of renewable generation on commutation failures in multi-infeed HVDC systems: a real case study”, ACDC 2015 – 11th International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission, Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, UK, February10 – 12, 2015.
73. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “The Practical Impact of the Enlargement Law on the Electrothermal Life Model for Power Cable lines”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 31, No.1, pp, 14-22, March-April 2015.
74. E.A. Cherney, A. C. Baker, B. Freimark, R. S. Gorur, Z. Lodi, M. Marzinotto, I. Ramirez, G.A. Stewart, “Evaluation of and Replacement Strategies for Aged High Voltage Toughened Glass Suspension Insulators ”, IEEE Overhead Lines Subcommittee Working Group on Insulator Performance and Applications, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 30, No.3, pp. 1145-1152, June 2015.
75. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, U. Vercellotti, H. Jahn, “On the way to compare the polarity reversal withstand capability of HVDC mass-impregnated and extruded cable systems”, JiCable 2015, Versailles, France, Paper A10.6, June 21 – 25, 2015.
76. M. Bawart, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Challenge of Fault Location on Long Submarine Power Cables”, JiCable 2015, Versailles, France, Paper B3.5, June 21 – 25, 2015.
77. A. Pigini, R. Cortina, M. Marzinotto, G. Lagrotteria, “Pollution Tests On Composite Insulators: The Italian Experience”, 19th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Pilsen, Czech Republic, August, 23 – 28, 2015.
78. G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, A. Battaglia, “A First Step Towards Predicting the Life of HVDC Cables Subjected to Load Cycles and Voltage Polarity Reversal”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2015, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, October 18 – 21, 2015.
79. ,M. Marzinotto, E. A. Cherney, G. Mazzanti, “RTV Pre-coated Cap-and-pin Toughened Glass Insulators - A Wide Experience in the Italian Overhead Transmission System”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2015, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, October 18 – 21, 2015.
80. M. Marzinotto, M. Rebolini, A. Iliceto, D. Cirio, M. Gallanti, E. Ciapessoni, “HVDC and European Research - Italy in the foreground”, AEIT Italian Assosation of Electrotechnics, Electronics, Automation, Informatics and Telecommunications, Issue 10-2015, pp. 36-43, October 2015 (in Italian).
81. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “The Feasibility of Cable Sheath Fault Detection by Monitoring Sheath-to-Ground Currents at the Ends of Cross-Bonding Sections”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Application, Vol. 51, No.6, pp, 5376-5384, December 2015.
82. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Combination of Probabilistic Electro-Thermal Life Model and Discrete Enlargement Law for Power Cable Accessories”, IEEE-ICD 1st International Conference on Dielectrics, Montpellier, France, June 3 – 7, 2016.
83. F. Palone, M. Forteleoni, M. Marzinotto, M. Rebolini, M. Bernardi, M. Maccioni, A. Geri, S. Lauria, “Evaluation of lightning performances of 132 kV overhead lines in Northern Italy: comparison of different LLS data and lightning parameters”, CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Bologna, Italy, June 27 – 29, 2016.
84. M. Bawart, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “Diagnosis and Location of Faults in Submarine Power Cables”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 32, No.4, pp, 24-37, July-August 2016.
85. M. Marzinotto, M. Albertini, L. Benard, F. Charles, P. Hondaâ, M. Mammeri, M. Pazienza, K. Tardy, “Cable system qualification process for the Italy - France HVDC intertie”, Paper B1-109, CIGRE General Session 2016, Paris, France, August 22 – 26, 2016.
86. P. Berardi, M. Forteleoni, M. Marzinotto, A. Piccinin, A. Posati, M. Rebolini, “Design, testing and installation of innovative 380 kV Dutton–Rosental towers”, Paper B2-309, CIGRE General Session 2016, Paris, France, August 22 – 26, 2016.
87. G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, “Relationship Between the Expressions for Electrical Resistivity and the Field Profiles in HVDC Cable Insulation”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2016, Eaton Chelsea, Toronto, Canada, October 16 – 19, 2016.
88. CIGRE Technical Brochure 675 General Guidelines for HVDC Electrode Design, WG B4.61, ISBN: 978-2-85873-378-1, January 2017.
89. IEEE P1732™ Recommended Practice for Space Charge Measurements On High Voltage Direct Current Extruded Cables for Rated Voltages up to 550 kV, Copyright © 2016 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5997, USA, ISBN: 978-1-5044-3597-0, March 23, 2017.
90. M. Marzinotto, F. Palone, M. Rebolini, “Temporary overvoltages in ungrounded neutral HVDC - VSC systems: a question of uncertainties”, Presentation at HVDC international workshop - Venice, March 28-30, 2017.
91. G. Mazzanti, M. Marzinotto, “Advanced Electro-Thermal Life and Reliability Model for High Voltage Cable Systems Including Accessories”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 33, No.3, pp, 17-25, May-June 2017.
92. A. Pigini, R. Cortina, M. Marzinotto, G. Lagrotteria, “Line insulator performance in presence of ice and snow”, 20th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Buenos Aires, Argentina, August, 27 – September 1, 2017.
93. F. Palone, M. Marzinotto, L. Buono, “Temporary overvoltage mitigation in symmetrical monopole VSC-MMC HVDC links”, AEIT 2017 International Annual Conference - Infrastructures for Energy and ICT: Opportunities for Fostering Innovation, Cagliari, Italy, September 20-22, 2017.
94. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, E. A. Cherney, G. Pirovano, “A testing procedure for RTV pre-coated glass cap-and-pin and composite insulators sampled from field”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2017, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, October 22 – 25, 2017.
95. M. Marzinotto, "Line & Station Insulators in Transmission Systems: A Question of Confidence", 2017 INMR World Congress, Sitges-Barcelona, Spain, November 5 - 8, 2017.
96. A. Iaria, M.R. Rapizza, M. Marzinotto, “Control functions for a radially operated three-terminal VSC-HVDC system - The SA.CO.I. HVDC case”, 19th ICIT International Conference on Industrial Technology, Lyon, France, February 20-22, 2018.
97. M. Forteleoni, P. Berardi, V.P. Licciardi, M. Marzinotto, "Development, design and installation of a new naturally polluted insulator testing station", SEERC 2018, South East European Regional CIGRE Conference, Kyiv, Ucraine, June 12 - 13, 2018.
98. A. Bareggi, S. Franchi Bononi, G. Pozzati, S. Chinosi, M. Marzinotto, L. Guizzo, G. Lavecchia, G. Mazzanti, “Current and future applications of HPTE insulated cables systems”, Paper B1-307, CIGRE General Session 2018, Paris, France, August 26 – 31, 2018.
99. E. Ciapessoni, D. Cirio, A. Pitto, M. Marzinotto, R Zaottini, G. Garzi, T. Murao, “Support of VSC-HVDC to the restoration of weakly connected systems: the Sardinia case”, Paper B4-108, CIGRE General Session 2018, Paris, France, August 26 – 31, 2018.
100. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, M. Nervi, "Ground/sea return with electrode systems for HVDC transmission", IJEPES International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Elsevier, Vol. 100, pp. 222-230, September 2018.
101. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, E. A. Cherney, G. Pirovano, “An Innovative Procedure for Testing RTV and Composite Insulators Sampled from Service in Search for Diagnostic Quantities”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 34, No. 5, pp, 27-38, September-October 2018.
102. M. Marzinotto, “Achieving Confidence in Line & Substation Insulators”, INMR, Online Publication on www.inmr.com, October 12, 2018.
103. IEEE 1523-2018 - IEEE Guide for the Application, Maintenance, and Evaluation of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Silicone Rubber Coatings for Outdoor Ceramic Insulators Copyright © 2018 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5997, USA, ISBN: 978-1-5044-5335-6, October 30, 2018.
104. A. Bareggi, P. Boffi, S. Chinosi, S. Franchi Bononi, L. Guizzo, G. Lavecchia, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, G. Pozzati, “Current and future applications of HPTE insulated cables systems”, CIGRE Science & Engineering, No. 15, pp. 34-44, February 2019.
105. M. Marzinotto, G. Pelliccione, "Comparing frequency-dependent and distributed parameter with lumped losses power cable line models for cable insulation coordination against overvoltages", IET Science, Measurement & Technology, (DOI: 10.1049/iet-smt.2018.5118), Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 115-122, March 2019.
106. M. Marzinotto, A. Battaglia, G. Mazzanti, “Space charges and life models for lifetime inference of HVDC cables under voltage polarity reversal”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2019, May 9-10, 2019, Florence, Italy.
107. L. Buono, F.M. Gatta, A. Geri, S. Lauria, M. Maccioni, M. Marzinotto, F. Palone, M. Rebolini, “Possible technical solutions for the new SardiniaCorsica-Italy link”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2019, May 9-10, 2019, Florence, Italy.
108. T. Baffa Scirocco, A. Battaglia, G. Bruno, L. Buono, E.M. Carlini, R. De Zan, E. Di Bartolomeo, R. Gnudi, M. Marzinotto, L. Michi, F. Palone, M. Pazienza, G. Pecoraro, F. Pede, C. Pisani, “Analysis of the plant and operational requirements for the design of a flexible and new generation LCC HVDC system: the Sa.Co.I 3 technology case”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2019, May 9-10, 2019, Florence, Italy.
109. M. Mazzanti, J. Castellon, G. Chen, J. Fothergill, M. Fu, N. Hozumi, J.H. Lee, J. Li, M. Marzinotto, F. Mauseth, P. Morshuis, C. Reed, I. Troia, A. Tzimas, K. Wu, “The Insulation of HVDC Extruded Cable System Joints - Part 1: Review of Materials, Design and Testing Procedure”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 964-972, June 2019.
110. G. Mazzanti, J. Castellon, G. Chen, J. Fothergill, M. Fu, N. Hozumi, J.H. Lee, J. Li, M. Marzinotto, F. Mauseth, P. Morshuis, C. Reed, I. Troia, A. Tzimas, K. Wu, “The Insulation of HVDC Extruded Cable System Joints - Part 2: Proposal of a New AC Voltage PD Measurement” Protocol for Quality Control during Routine Tests, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 973-980, June 2019.
111. M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, A. Panara, “Broadening the application of the quick flashover test for RTV pre-coated glass cap-and-pin insulators sampled from service in the Italian transmission grid”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2019, Richland, Washington, USA, October 20 – 23, 2019.
112. A. Battaglia, M. Marzinotto, G. Mazzanti, “A Deeper Insight in Predicting the Effect of Voltage Polarity Reversal on HVDC Cables”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena IEEE–CEIDP 2019, Richland, Washington, USA, October 20 – 23, 2019.
113. M. Marzinotto, G. Rocchetti, G. Campopiano, E. Moal, G. Pelliccione, J. Seifert, “A campaign for the ageing evaluation of station hollow core composite insulators after a number of years of service”, Paper A3-207, CIGRE 2020 e-session, August 24 – September 3, 2020.
114. M. Marzinotto, J, M. George, G. Pirovano, “Field experience and laboratory results on the application of RTV coating on HVDC lines”, Paper B2-208, CIGRE 2020 e-session, August 24 – September 3, 2020.
115. M. Marzinotto, P. Molfino, M. Nervi, “On the Measurement of Fields produced by Sea Return Electrodes for HVDC Transmission”, EMC EUROPE 2020 (International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility), Rome, Italy, September 7 – 11, 2020.
116. A. Battaglia, L. Buono, M. Marzinotto, F. Palone, S. Patti, “LCC and beyond: the new SaCoI link”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2021, May 27-28, 2021.
117. P. Molfino, M. Nervi, M. Marzinotto, “On the materials for reversible HVDC sea electrodes: a comparison aimed at their correct selection”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2021, May 27-28, 2021.
118. S. Memari, X. Bourgeat, M. Pazienza, C. Remy, R. De Zan, M. Marzinotto, “A new milestone in pan-European network leveraging on shared infrastructures”, AEIT HVDC International Conference 2021, May 27-28, 2021.
MEMBERSHIPS
o IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), (Student member 1997-2000, Member 2001-2008, Senior Member since 2009).
o IEEE-DEIS (IEEE-Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society) (Student member 1997-2000, Member 2001-2008, Senior Member since 2009).
o IEEE-PES (IEEE-Power Engineering Society) (Student member 1997-2000, Member 2001-2008, Senior Member since 2009).
o EPRI (electrical Power Research Institute) as reference for the technological transfer (METT) for TERNA
o CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems) Secretary of the Italian SC B4 “HVDC and Power Electronics”.
BOOK
Co-author with Prof. Giovanni Mazzanti of the University of Bologna the book "Extruded cables for high voltage direct current transmission - Advances in research and development", ISBN: 978-1-118-59043-0, IEEE Series/Wiley, New York, July 2013.
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
o Member of the IEEE Technical Committee “Outdoor Insulation” of the IEEE Electrical Insulation Society (DEIS).
o Member of the IEEE Technical Committee “HVDC cable system” of the IEEE Electrical Insulation Society (DEIS)
o IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee): TC 99 “System engineering and erection of electrical power installations in systems with nominal voltages above 1 kV a.c. and 1,5 kV d.c., particularly concerning safety aspects”, TC 115 “High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission for DC voltages above 100 kV”,
o CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization): TC 36A “Bushings”, TC 99X “Power installations exceeding 1kV AC (1,5 kV DC)”,
o CEI (Italian Electrotechnical Committee) CT 36 “Isolatori”, CT 36A “Isolatori passanti”, CT 99-28 “Impianti elettrici di potenza con tensioni nominali superiori a 1 kV in corrente alternata (1,5 kV in corrente continua)”, CT 304 “Interferenze elettromagnetiche”
o Chairman of the Working Group IEC 36/535/NP in charge to write a technical standard on "RTV silicone rubber coated insulators for outdoor applications"
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian Register of Engineers – Province of Latina Section since September 2001. Member n° 1270.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ASSIGNMENT
Member of the Implementation Working Group on High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) within the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan)