Speakers & Topics

Comprehensive Analysis of Lightning-Induced Faults & SOTF Protection Malfunctions in 220 kV Transmission Lines: Case Study of Chaglla Hydroelectric Plant (in Spanish)

Mr. Medina is an electrical engineer graduated from the Continental University in Peru, with a Master’s Degree in Maintenance Management from the National University of Callao, Peru. He has specialized the maintenance management of substations,...  » READ MORE

1.Insulators With Best Technical-Economic Performance in Areas of Extreme Pollution Based on 40 Years of Experience (in Spanish)
2. Laboratory Tests to Diagnose Condition of Composite Insulators Operating in Areas of Extreme Contamination (in Spanish)

Mr. Moreno is an electrical engineer graduated from the National University of Engineering in Peru,...  » READ MORE

Testing & Condition Monitoring of Post Insulators for AC & DC Applications: AIS Smart Disconnectors (in English)

Mr. Nosilati is an Electrical Engineer, graduated at the University of Padova with a Masters thesis in collaboration with the Helsinki University of Technology. He started his work experience in 2009 as R&D Test Engineer in Areva and he is currently the Technology Leader of air-insulated disconnectors in GE Grid Solutions....  » READ MORE

Online Bushing Monitoring Systems & Review of Updated IEEE Guide (in English)

Dr. Patel has many years of experience in transformers and transformer accessories such as bushings, including their online monitoring, forensics and diagnostics. She has also researched on how 24/7 monitoring of assets could be performed with a substation inspection robot. Poorvi has been a member of the PES of the IEEE since 2007 and is actively involved in the work of the IEEE/PES Transformers Committee....  » READ MORE

AC & DC Insulator Contamination Maps Toward Outdoor Insulation Coordination: Experience Worldwide (in English)

Dr. Pigini received a Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Milan. He worked for more than 35 years at CESI, first as a researcher, then as Research Manager and finally as Division Director, responsible for a number of aspects of HV electrical system,...  » READ MORE

Increasing Reliability of Overhead Transmission Lines through Application of Line Surge Arresters: Experience in Latin America
(in Spanish)

Mr. Porras graduated from the National University of Colombia in 1996 and earned his Master’s Degree in Engineering in 2015. He currently works on the planning and evaluation of the maintenance of the electrical assets of ISA INTERCHILE and ISA BOLIVIA....  » READ MORE

Optimizing & Validating EGLA Placement Design: Performance Review on 150 kV Transmission Line (in English)

Mr. Priatmadja received his B.A.Sc. from the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang in 2010 and his M.Sc from the Dept, of Electrical Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung in 2019. He has worked for PT PLN (PERSERO) since 2010 and published several conference papers in the area of High Voltage and has 12 years of experience in research and maintenance of transmission systems....  » READ MORE

Statistics & Experience with VLF Withstand Testing & PD Diagnostics of MV Cable Networks (in English)

Mr. Putter received his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in 2007. In his thesis “Investigation of Water Treeing – Electrical Treeing Transition in Polymeric Insulation of Service Aged Power Cables“, he investigated methods to determine the condition of service aged cables using several diagnostic techniques....  » READ MORE

Experience at Swedish DSOs with Composite Line Insulators: Examples of Faults & Impact on Purchasing Policy (in English)

Mr. Radosavljevic obtained his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade and, after working in different positions in the former Yugoslavia, has spent the past 20 years within the Swedish power industry....  » READ MORE

1. Preconditioning Methods & Options for Pollution Testing of Hydrophobic Insulators (in English)
2. Precautions to be Taken in Field Application of RTV Silicone Coatings: Brazilian Experience with Failures (in English)
3. Pollution Mapping of Power Networks: Experience in Brazil(in English)

Mr. Mello studied Electrical Engineering at Rio de Janeiro Federal University where he obtained his Masters Degree....  » READ MORE

Dealing with Variability of Lightning Discharges Density: Experience Protecting Transmission Lines in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula(in English and also in Spanish)

Dr. Ramírez Pacheco received his Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technological Institute of Puebla, his Master of Science Degree from the National Polytechnic Institute and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland....  » READ MORE

Insulation Design for EHV Transmission Lines at Altitudes of 5000m: Challenges & Lessons Learned (in Spanish)

Ms. Rendón is an electrical engineer from the National University of Colombia, she is a Management Specialist from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and has a Master in Renewable Energy and Energy Sustainability from the University of Barcelona. She has 15 years of experience in the design of energy transmission lines,...  » READ MORE

Improving Lightning Performance of 230 kV Transmission Line Using Lightning Arresters Instead of Overhead Ground Wire: Experience in Western Canada (in English)

Mr. Ribon graduated from Western University in London, Ontario with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has over 15 years of experience managing and designing overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines....  » READ MORE

Revision of IEC 61109 on Composite Suspension & Tension Insulators: Impact on Insulator Selection, Specification & Testing (in English)

Mr. Robben, an expert in design of composite insulators and surge arresters, received his Dipl.-Ing. degree in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Berlin in Germany in 2010. He has been working for Siemens AG since 2011 and is currently responsible for development and engineering of composite insulators,...  » READ MORE

Challenges Facing Asset Managers in the Power Utility Industry: Technologies, Trends & Strategies (in English)

Dr. Ross is Director at the Institute for Science & Development, Ede and Professor at HAN University of Applied Sciences. He is also Asset Management Research Strategist for the transmission grid operator in the Netherlands and parts of Germany....  » READ MORE