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CIGR SEMINAR
A presentation
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7.00 am - Registration
8.30 am - Seminar start
5.30 pm - Seminar close
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HIGHLIGHTS
EXHIBITION
Ample time has been allocated for
delegates to engage with exhibitors who
will be showcasing the latest products
and services in the industry.
TechCon Worldwide
Conferences and Expos are
annual events devoted to the
discussion of
technology developments
and solutions which
improve key high voltage
maintenance programs and
asset management
strategies for the aging
electrical grid
infrastructure.
NETWORKING EVENTS
Drinks Reception, Tuesday 21 April.
Relax with your fellow delegates and
exhibitors and make new contacts over
drinks and canaps on the exhibition floor.
Conference Dinner, Tuesday 21 April.
An evening event with entertainment,
networking and fun at Sydneys most
prestigious event space Doltone House,
Hyde Park in the heart of the CBD.
WHERE TO STAY
ENQUIRIES
tel: +61 3 8544 2301
email: fareesha.wijesinghe@wtc.com.au
REGISTRATION
08:00 SESSION 1
Welcome Address (Robert Wilson, Wilson Transformer Company Pty Ltd, Australia)
Keynote Address (Prof Alex Baitch, BES (Aust) Pty Ltd, Australia)
The role of communications in the smart grid (John McDonald, GE Energy, USA)
Life assessment of power transformers (Carlos Gamez, TX Monitor, Australia)
10:30 SESSION 2
Duvals triangle masterclass: Part 1 (Dr Michel Duval, IREQ, Canada)
Condition monitoring of metal-clad switchgear (Karl Haubner, Doble Engineering, Australia)
New demands on vacuum interrupters in tap-changer applications (Bengt-Olof Stenestam,
ABB, Sweden)
Power transformer insulation diagnostics (Thomas Prevost, OMICRON electronics, USA)
2:00
SESSION 3
Effect of transformer materials on stray gas generation (Linnea Bergeld, Nynas, Singapore)
Field experience and reliability tests for the new easy dry condenser bushing
(Daniel Egger, ABB HV Components, Switzerland)
Comprehensive approach to current transformer field diagnostics (Dr Diego Robalino,
Megger, USA)
3:50
SESSION 4
Field testing of HV assets (Dr Mario Jochim, HIGHVOLT, Germany)
Bushing monitoring the missing link (Terry Snow, Dynamic Ratings, USA)
Intelligent sensor networks for transformer health monitoring (Dr Oleg Roizman,
IntellPower P/L, Australia)
17:30
19:30