Speakers & Topics

Innovative Designs of Porcelain Long Rod Insulator Strings for HVDC Overhead Lines (in English)

Dr. Seifert obtained his Ph.D. degree from TU Branschweig in 1998. He has had over 20 years of experience in development of composite materials for high voltage insulating applications. In 2018 he joined the MR Group as Senior Expert for basic development and in 2024 became an independent consultant,...  » READ MORE

1. Identifying Quality Issues with Porcelain & Composite Station Post Insulators (in English)
2. Assessing Condition of Composite Substation Insulators Based on Service Inspection (in English)

Mr. Sidenvall received his M. Sc. in Materials Science from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. He started his career working in R&D at ABB and later moved to high voltage consulting at STRI before starting I2G along with several colleagues in 2017....  » READ MORE

Improving Calculation of Lightning Performance of Transmission Lines: Constraints on Applying Statistical Distributions of Current Parameters (in English)

Prof. Silveira received his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Doctoral Degrees in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He has worked in the Electrical Engineering Department of UFMG since 2009 and is currently an Associate Professor....  » READ MORE

1. To Install or Not to Install EGLAs: An Important Utility Decision (in English)
2. Application of RTV Coated Disk Insulators: Experience, Reliability Improvements & Observations in Australia’s Wet Tropics (in English)

Mr. Stapleton received his Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering followed by a Graduate Certificate in Electricity Supply Engineering from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane....  » READ MORE

HVDC Transmission Line Lightning Protection & Application of EGLAs (in English)

Mr. Strelec received his BSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1997. He is a registered Professional Engineer since 2003 and has more than 20 years of related experience in the electricity utility industry with Eskom. He has gained considerable experience in HV substation and overhead line design as a Project Engineer,...  » READ MORE

Assessing Influence of Nitric Acid Attack on HTV Silicone Rubber Materials: Summary of Research Findings (in English)

Mr. Strumbelj received a B.Sc. Degree from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and a M.Sc. Degree from ETH Zürich in Switzerland. Since 2016, he has worked at Pfisterer, starting as a Development Engineer in Corporate Technology....  » READ MORE

Electrical Insulation Characteristics of Aged XLPE Cable Systems (in English)

Dr. Takahashi received his M.S. and Dr. Eng. Degrees from Nagoya University in Japan. After working as an Invited Researcher at Hydro-Quebec’s IREQ facility in Varennes, Canada in 2000, he joined the Central Research Institute of Electrical Power Industry in Yokosuka, Japan, in 2001 and also served as Visiting Researcher at the University of Bologna in Italy....  » READ MORE

Technical-Economic Analysis of the Behavior of 115 KV Transmission Lines Under the Impact of Atmospheric Discharges Considering the Implementation of TLSAs (in Spanish)

Mr. Tauta Rua is an electrical engineer (National University of Colombia), he has a master’s degree in electrical engineering (Universidad de los Andes) and a master’s degree in technological innovation management (ITM)....  » READ MORE

Defining Seismic Performance Requirements Specific to HV Substation Surge Arresters: A Practical Approach (in English)

Mr. Taylor has over 38 years of experience in the electrical industry having held various engineering positions during a career with ASEA, ABB and Hitachi Energy. His work focuses on technical support and application consulting across a broad range of areas,...  » READ MORE

Comparing Sum of Current Versus Voltage Reference for Monitoring Bushings: Pros & Cons as well as Case Studies (in English)

Mr. Tostrud joined Dynamic Ratings in 2006 after working as Construction and Maintenance Supervisor for We Energies, where he led implementation of condition-based monitoring programs. In his new role, he has been instrumental in helping customers incorporate online monitoring into their condition-based maintenance programs....  » READ MORE

Topic still being finalized (in English)

Mr. Van Remmen holds a Master of Science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University at Buffalo. A professional in the field of design engineering, he has contributed to advancement of industry standards and practices. He serves as Chair of the IEEE 987 Composite Application Guide and Vice Chair of the IEEE Insulators for Overhead Line Working Group....  » READ MORE

1. Operational Experience with Composite Insulators at German TSO (in English)
2. Optimizing Maintenance of Composite insulators: Results from European Initiative (in English)

Ms. Varli received her M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University in Dortmund in Germany and started her career in 2015 at German TSO Amprion in the Department of Transmission Technology before being appointed to her present position in 2019....  » READ MORE

1. Development of a Frequency Dependent Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) EMT Model for Gapless Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters (in English)
2. Switching Overvoltage Stresses on Sheath Voltage Limiters Due to Cable Circuit Energization: Failure Investigation & Lessons Learned
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Mr. Velitsikakis received his M.Sc. in High Voltage Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in 2013 and works as senior expert in the field of Insulation Coordination and Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies for HV and EHV transmission systems....  » READ MORE

Latest Knowledge & Experience in Testing & Condition Assessment of Power Cables & Accessories (in English)

Mr. Verhoeven received an M.Sc. in Power Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology before joining KEMA in 1991 as R&D Specialist on digital protection systems for high voltage networks. Starting 1995, he worked as consultant on international projects for network design and protection before being appointed Manager of KEMA’s High Voltage Laboratory,...  » READ MORE

Measurement of Contamination for Design of HVDC Transmission Lines in Chile and Performance of Silicone-Coated Insulators (in Spanish)

Professor Rodrigo Villalobos is a Civil Electrical Engineer from the University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile (2006) and a Master 2 Professional in Electrical Power Systems at the Paris XI University in France (2008). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Concepción....  » READ MORE