Speakers & Topics

Enhancing Reliability of Line Surge Arresters: Novel Approaches in System Studies (in English)

Chair Session 5: Optimizing Application of Surge Arresters to Reduce Lightning Disturbances on Overhead Lines

Mr. Giraudet received a Dipl.-Ing. Degree in Industrial and Electrical Engineering from CESI in Lyon, France in 2010. He joined Siemens, Germany as Area Sales Manager for surge arresters applications and subsequently took on additional responsibilities in business development of overhead line solutions that include application of transmission line arresters as well as polymeric insulators....  » READ MORE

Assessing & Managing Risks Linked to Operating Transmission Lines During the Energy Transition: Case Studies of Corrosion Failures of Insulators at 500 kV (in Spanish)

Mr. Gómez Torres is an Electrical Engineer who graduated from the National University of Colombia, Medellín in 2005, with a subsequent specialization in finance in 2011 and an MBA from Westfield Business School in 2020....  » READ MORE

10 Years Performance of RTV Silicone Coating in High Pollution Areas: Electric Generation and Transmission Industry in Chile (in Spanish)

Mr. González has a degree in business administration from the Andrés Bello University of Chile. He is the founder of the NTI Group, a company specialized in the application, marketing and manufacturing of products and services for the maintenance of assets of mining,...  » READ MORE

Applying RTV Coatings to Insulators in Factory Before Installation on Overhead Lines & Substations: Review of Advantages (in English)

Ms. Graziosi graduated from Politecnico di Milano with B.Sc and M.Sc. in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology. As R&D Manager for many years, she cooperates with the production team and technical office for the coating process to achieve improvements and to assist development of a fully automatic solution....  » READ MORE

Advancements in Monitoring Surge Arresters & Lightning (in English)

Dr. Grebović holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from Graz University of Technology in Austria. With a background in electrical power engineering, she specializes in high voltage engineering and system performance. Her expertise spans domains including IIoT solutions, embedded systems design, insulation coordination studies as well as development of advanced measurement systems for high voltage applications....  » READ MORE

After-Laying Testing of Very Long HV & EHV Offshore Wind Farms Export Cables (in English)

Dr. Gulski, an IEEE Fellow, received his M.Sc. in information technology from Dresden Univ. of Technology, a Ph.D. from Delft Univ. of Technology and a Doctor Habilitatus from Warsaw Univ. of Technology. A former Professor at Poznan Univ. of Technology and most recently at Lodz Univ....  » READ MORE

Implementation of Bushing Maintenance at PLN & Case Study of Bushing Failure (in English)

Mr. Gumilang received his B.A.Sc. from the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Bandung in 2005 and his M.Sc from the Dept, of Electrical Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung in 2015. He has worked for PT PLN (PERSERO) since 2006 and published several conference papers in the area of High Voltage Power Transformer Diagnostics....  » READ MORE

1. Condition Assessment of up to 70 Year Old Porcelain Cap & Pin Insulators (in English)
2. Condition-Based Maintenance of Composite Insulators Using Optimal After-Service Test Matrix (in English)

Dr. Gutman received his MSc and PhD in HV engineering from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute and has experience covering 40 years....  » READ MORE

New Test Recommendations for Metallic Screen of MV & HV Cables (in English)

Professor Haim studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Zittau earning his Doctor’s degree in 1985 in the field of MV network design and optimization. His career has covered a diverse range of assignments, from a research project for EDF to serving as a Professor in Algeria....  » READ MORE

Analyzing Insulation Performance of Transmission Lines under IEC 60815: Experience in Peru
(in English)

Mr. Haro López is an electrical engineer graduated from the National University of Engineering in Peru. He also has international diplomas in maintenance and reliability, a Master’s Degree in Electrical Energy Management and an Executive MBA from Westfield Business School....  » READ MORE

Upgrading Network in Ireland from 38 kV to 110 kV: Line Design, Standards & Lightning Performance Requirements (in English)

Dr. Hassan received his Ph.D. from the University of Galway in Ireland in 2018, where he developed novel finite element models for structural and earthquake engineering applications and published several papers in peer reviewed journals and at conferences....  » READ MORE

1. Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach for Failure Prediction of Polymeric Insulators Used on Transmission Lines (in English)
2. Tension Control Methods to Improve Transmission Line Sectioning (in Spanish)
3. Procedure for Optimal Design of Equipotential Rings for Substation Arresters (in Spanish)

Mr. Hernández, an Electrical Engineer, graduated from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos,...  » READ MORE

Study of 230 kV Compact Line Insulator Cross Arms (in English)

Mr. Hilsdorf, an Electrical Engineer with both M.Sc. and MBA degrees, has had an extensive technical background in the field of high voltage power equipment, electrical system maintenance, service and distribution. He is responsible for product technical design and performance and has also managed R&D projects....  » READ MORE

Innovations Toward Next Generation Bushings for Eco-Friendly HV Equipment (in English)

Mr. Hoang received his M.Sc. Degree in Electric Power Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Throughout his career he has been involved in R&D activities for dry high voltage cable terminations as well as consulting power utilities, heavy industries, and OEMs....  » READ MORE

Surge Protection Against Temporary Overvoltages in Microgrids (in English)

Mr. Hoffman is an Engineering Manager with Energy Systems Group, a leading energy services provider that specializes in energy efficiency, resiliency, and infrastructure modernization. His expertise spans from design and implementation to management and development of power generation, critical power and renewable energy projects for federal,...  » READ MORE