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CIGR SEMINAR:

A PRESENTATION OF CIGR TUTORIALS

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER EQUIPMENT


CONDITION - BASED MAINTENANCE
AND LIFE - MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Monday 20 APRIL 2015

Tuesday 21 - Wednesday 22 APRIL 2015

TWO Major Industry Conferences


in...THREE days...at ONE venue!
HILTON HOTEL
SYDNEY

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CIGR SEMINAR
A presentation
of CIGR tutorials

Monday 20 APRIL 2015


CIGR tutorials provide an
overview of the detailed
information contained in
CIGR Technical
Brochures, which are
developed by a Working
Group of experts from
around the world.
Each Tutorial is developed
by the Working Group and is
normally presented by one of
the members of the Group.
A number of these detailed
tutorials will be presented in
this one day seminar.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

The seminar will provide a


unique opportunity for
attendees to gain insight into
some of the significant work
that CIGR is involved in on
a global basis, and to discuss
the work with an expert from
the Working Group.

CIGR Gold Sponsor:

CIGR Silver Sponsor:

Copper Sulphide - Long Term


Mitigation and Risk Assessment
Dr Jelena Lukic, (Serbia)

Experiences in Service with New


Insulating Liquids
Dr Russell Martin, (UK)

Risk Assessment of Defects in GIS based


on PD Diagnostics
Dr Jose Lopez-Roldan, (Australia)

HV Equipment Results and Summary


of Reliability Survey
Ankur Maheshwari, (Australia)

Transformer Procurement Process


(Guide to Specification, Design Review
& Assessing Manufacturers capabilities)
Tom Breckenridge, (UK)

Gas Monitors for Oil Filled


Equipment
Dr Michel Duval, (Canada)

TECHNICAL BROCHURES

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Please note that CIGR Technical Brochures


are available for download at no cost to
Individual or Collective Members of CIGR
from www.e-cigre.org

This seminar will be an outstanding


opportunity for asset managers,
network owners and operators,
substation engineers and equipment
specialists, and para-professionals; who
are responsible for planning, specifying,
procuring, utilising, operating and
maintaining substation equipment.

Non-members can download the CIGR


Technical Brochures for a fee or may wish to
consider joining to gain unlimited access to
Technical Brochures and over 7,000
publications (mostly free to members)
available from the e-CIGR online library.

CIGR PROGRAM

MEMBERSHIP OF CIGR

7.00 am - Registration
8.30 am - Seminar start
5.30 pm - Seminar close

Membership of CIGR is available from:


http://cigreaustralia.org.au/join

PRICE - Prices are AUD

EARLY BIRD

STANDARD

TechCon 2015 and CIGR

$ 1428

$ 1598

TechCon 2015 only

$ 1030

$ 1200

CIGR only

$ 650

$ 680

please add 10% GST

(Book & pay before 20 March) (Book & pay after 20 March)

TECHCON ASIA - PACIFIC 2015


High voltage power equipment condition - based
maintenance and life - management conference

Tuesday 21 - Wednesday 22 APRIL 2015


TechCon Asia-Pacific 2015 is designed to
provide a wide range of educational options
for delegates. The conference will feature
presentations from leaders in the industry.

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.

Masterclasses by Dr Michel Duval


internationally renowned in the field of
dissolved gas analysis (DGA) for condition
monitoring of oil-filled power equipment
such as high-voltage transformers.

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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


A panel session of industry experts,
convened by Peter Cole on HV BUSHINGS
will provide a unique opportunity for the
exchange of information and experiences
with an open forum to encourage debate.

Asset Managers, Electrical Engineers,


Maintenance Managers, Service Providers,
Business Development Manager, Electrical
Equipment Suppliers, Manufacturers,
Technicians, Consultants from the Utilities,
Mining, Petrochemical and Manufacturing
A special presentation by Dr Jelena Lukic Industries.
on SILVER SULPHIDE CORROSION.
TechConAsia-Pacific actively encourages
young engineers to participate in the
conference. It is an ideal forum to introduce
young engineers to experienced specialists
in the field of condition based maintenance
and diagnostics.

WHERE TO STAY
ENQUIRIES
tel: +61 3 8544 2301
email: fareesha.wijesinghe@wtc.com.au

Discounted rates of $299 per night have


been negotiated with the Hilton Sydney. We
advise booking online early at
www.techcon.au/registration

TechCon Asia - Pacific


hosted by TJ|H2b Analytical
Services and Wilson
Transformer Company is
renowned for its
international content,
bringing experts from
across the globe as well as
speakers from around
Australia, to Sydney to share
their knowledge and
experiences.

Now in its 16th year, this is


a technical conference
providing ongoing
professional development
to people in the industry.
TechCon Asia Pacific 2015
will be held at the Hilton
Hotel, Sydney from 21 - 22
April 2015 preceded by a
one day independent
CIGR seminar on
20 April 2015.

TechCon Asia Pacific


EXHIBITORS

TechCon Asia-Pacific 2015 Program


DAY 1 TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2015
07:00

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

DRINK RECEPTION LEVEL 3 HILTON SYDNEY

19:30

CONFERENCE DINNER DOLTONE HOUSE HYDE PARK

DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL


08:15 SESSION 5
Transformer re-clamping (Ross Willoughby, Alstom Grid, Australia)
Duvals triangle masterclass: Part II (Dr Michel Duval, IREQ, Canada)
10:45 SESSION 6
Condition monitoring techniques facilitate transformer maintenance (Paul Zhou,
Sydney Water, Australia)
Condition monitoring health index (Emmanuel Santos, Western Power, Australia)
PANEL SESSION
HV Bushings specification, application, diagnostics
Convenor: Peter Cole, Substation Plant Consultant
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Silver sulphide corrosion (Dr Jelena Lukic, Institute Nikola Tesla, Serbia)
2:00
SESSION 7
Refurbishment of a 30 MVA 220/11kV service aged power transformer (Ami Singh,
Genesis Energy, New Zealand & Dr Valery Davydov, Consultant, Australia)
On-site non- intrusive testing of circuit breakers (Thomas Renaudin, OMICRON electronics,
France)
Field studies of measuring water in power transformers (Dr Dan Martin,
University of Queensland, Australia)
Closing Address (Dave Hanson, TJ|H2b Analytical Services, USA)

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