Sponsored by the IEEE Standards Association

HERMANN KOCH

For leadership in and contributions to the development, standardization, and global impact of gas-insulating technology for substations (GIS) and high-voltage lines (GIL)

Hermann Koch’s dedication to advancing gas-insulating switchgear (GIS) and line (GIL) technology for the power industry is enabling the safe transmission of high electric power over greater distances and into space-constrained environments where overhead power lines are not viable. Working with Siemens AG, Koch developed new insulating gas mixtures for high-voltage systems, adopted pipeline laying technology to electrical systems, and was responsible for the installation of the first GIL system using these new techniques in 2001. Koch has helped increase global access to GIS and GIL technology by promoting improved standardization efforts between the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and IEEE. He influenced IEEE to develop standards for high- and medium-voltage GIS and GIL and promoted IEC positions while a member of the IEEE Standards Activities Board.

An IEEE Fellow, Koch is a principle expert with the Energy Management Division at Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany.

TAGLINE: Innovations and standardization efforts have advanced gas-insulated technologies for power transmission to provide a safe and efficient alternative to overhead power lines.