Monday / Lunes, Oct 20
Plenary Session
A Resilient Solution for High-Lightning Areas: Implementing Dual Arrester Systems
Best Practices for Manufacturing EHV Polymer Insulators
CIGRE and the Energy Transition
Cocktail & Canapé Reception in Exhibition Area (until 19:30)
Design Solutions for Contaminated Environments: Comparative Testing of High Creepage versus Resistive Glaze Porcelain
Development of a Frequency Dependent Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) EMT Model for Gapless Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters
Discurso de bienvenida / Welcome
Evolution of Polymer Insulators: Experience in Canada
Failures of High Voltage Insulators: The Various Characteristics Involved
Guidelines for Specification, Selection & Lifetime Management of Multi-Column High-Energy Surge Arresters for HVAC & HVDC Systems
Harmonization of IEC & IEEE Surge Arrester Test Standards: Current Status
Knowledge & Experience in On-Site Commissioning Testing of High-Voltage Cable Systems
Looking to the Future of Electrical Insulators: History, Present Situation & What is Still to Come
Multiscale Surface Characterization of Composite Polymer Insulator Surfaces
New Generation of Hollow Composite Insulators: Meeting Environmental & Sustainability Aspects
Opening Remarks
Optimizing Specification of RTV Coated Insulators Based on Practical Applications
Power Systems Integrated Planning for a Sustainable Energy Transition
Presentation of 2024 & 2025 Claude de Tourreil Memorial Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Field of Electrical Insulators
Research on Uneven Current Distribution Characteristics of HV Direct Current Circuit Breakers Over Life Cycle
Revision of IEC 61109 on Composite Suspension & Tension Insulators: Impact on Insulator Selection, Specification & Testing
Smart Insulators Technical Update Since the Introduction in 2018
Technology & Application of Medium Voltage Spark Free Arresters
Temporary Overvoltages in Microgrids
The Global Silicone Shortage and its Aftermath
Upgrading Network in Ireland from 38 kV to 110 kV: Line Design, Standards & Lightning Performance Requirements
Tuesday / Martes, Oct 21
Sesión Plenaria
¿Cómo evaluar y gestionar riesgos en líneas de transmisión en el marco de la transición energética? Caso práctico de falla por corrosión de aislador de porcelana en línea de transmisión de 500 kV
Análisis de descargas atmosféricas en líneas de transmisión: Experiencia en ISA Intercolombia
Análisis de métodos de control de tensión para la mejora en la conmutación de líneas de transmisión
Análisis técnico-económico del comportamiento de líneas de transmisión a 115 kV ante el impacto de descargas atmosféricas considerando la implementación de TLSA
Aumento de la confiabilidad de las líneas aéreas de transmisión mediante la aplicación de descargadores de sobretensión: experiencia en América Latina
Cómo lidiar con la variabilidad de la densidad de las descargas de rayos: experiencia en la protección de líneas de transmisión en la Península de Yucatán en México
Descripción general del proyecto SunZia de ±525 kV HVDC: Diseño y pruebas del conjunto de transmisión
Diseño de aislamiento para líneas de transmisión de extra alta tensión con altitudes de hasta 5000 msnm: Un camino de retos y aprendizaje
Evaluación comparativa de sistemas de monitoreo de pararrayos: Rendimiento en laboratorio y campo
Experiencias en medición de contaminación para diseño de líneas HVDC en Chile y desempeño de aisladores recubiertos de silicona
Gestión de activos: evaluacíon de ailadores antiguos
Gestión proactiva de bujes: una herramienta para transformadores y reactores de potencia más confiables
Influencia de las aves en el aislamiento de lineas de transmisión
Lecciones de dos décadas de experiencia en la puesta en servicio y pruebas de cables de alimentación de alta tensión
Máxima Protección para Áreas con Alta Intensidad de Descargas por Rayo: Implementación de Pararrayos Duales
Mejorar la confiabilidad mientras se protege la vida silvestre y los activos de servicios públicos
Procedimiento para el diseño óptimo de anillos equipotenciales para apartarrayos tipo subestación
Requisitos sísmicos para subestaciones eléctricas: factores y experiencia que impulsan un estándar nacional riguroso en Chile
Retos del sistema integrado nacional a la movilidad eléctrica
Un Enfoque Basado en Inteligencia Artificial Para la Predicción de Fallas de Aisladores Poliméricos Utilizados en Líneas de Transmisión
Session 1: Issues & Challenges in Today’s Asset Management
Asset Management: Evaluating Old Insulators
Bushings Technologies & Monitoring: Best Practice for Reliable Asset Management
Challenges Building New Parallel & Also Retrofitting Aged Transmission System Transmission Line Design: Experience at TSO in Sweden
Challenges Facing Asset Managers in Power Utility Industry: Technologies, Trends & Strategies
Condition Assessment of up to 70-Year-Old Porcelain Cap & Pin Insulators
Dynamic Line Rating & Enhancing Resilience of Transmission Networks
Improving Reliability While Protecting Wildlife & Utility Assets
Improving Resilience of Overhead Lines to Extreme Events & Wildfires
Issues in Asset Management Decision to Replace Transmission Line Insulators at End-of-Life
Maintenance of Composite Insulators: Utility Perspective & European Initiative
Understanding Role & Advantages of Shield Wire on Overhead Distribution Lines
Session 2: Increasing Confidence in Transmission Line & Substation Insulators (Part 1)
Condition-Based Maintenance of Composite Insulators Using Optimal After-Service Test Matrix
Design & Testing of a 230 kV MICA – Molded Insulator Cross-arm Assembly – for the Brazilian Transmission System
Evaluating Porcelain Insulator Designs for Seismic Testing
Experience of Swedish TSO & DSO with Composite Line Insulators: Fault Examples & Consequences on Purchasing Policy
Long-Term Hydrophobic Recovery of HTV Silicone Rubber Insulators: Influence of Repeated Pollutant Exposure
Operational Experience with Composite Insulators at German TSO
Preconditioning Methods & Options for Pollution Testing of Hydrophobic Insulators
Testing & Condition Monitoring of Post Insulators for AC & DC Applications: AIS Smart Disconnectors
Session 3: Application of RTV Silicone Coatings to HV Insulators: Latest Experience, Standards & Guidelines for Assessing End-of-Life
Advantages of Factory Coated Insulators Before Installation on Overhead Lines & Substations
Application of RTV-Coated Disc Insulators: Experience & Reliability Improvements from Australia’s Wet Tropics
Applying RTV Coatings in Polluted Service Environments: 30 Years Experience & Lessons Learned
Applying RTV Coatings: An Introduction to HV Insulator Coating Application Methods
Failures & Precautions in the Application of RTV Coatings in the Field: Experience in Brazil
Fingerprinting & Characterization of RTV Silicone Coatings for Insulators: Overview of Standards, Methods & Latest Experience
Manufacturing & Qualifying RTV Coated Insulators: Application on C8-2550 Ceramic Posts for Dry-Type HVDC Air-Core Reactors
Recent Trends Impacting Deployment of Polymer and RTV-Coated Ceramic Insulators: Experience & Perspective from India
RTV Silicone Coatings: CIGRE/IEC Synergism & Work to Support Standardization
Silicone Coated Insulators FAQ Between Field Experience & Testing
Session 4: Advances & State-of-the-Art in Testing & Condition Monitoring of Surge Arresters & Bushings
A Practical Approach to Defining Seismic Performance Requirements Specific to HV Substation Surge Arresters
A Qualitative Approach for Laboratory Evaluation of Polymeric Surge Arresters Exposed to Internal Humidity
Advancements in Monitoring Surge Arresters & Lightning
Comparative Evaluation of Surge Arrester Monitoring Systems: Laboratory & Field Performance
Comparing Sum of Current Versus Voltage Reference for Monitoring Bushings: Pros & Cons as well as Case Studies
Development of Surge Arrester Testing Technology: Experience in China
FEM-Based Analysis of Voltage Profile Across Metal Oxide Blocks of a 435 kV Arrester
Life Management for Transformer Bushings: Strategies & Benefits
Mitigating Risk Through Transient Protection of Transformer Bushings When Using Online Monitoring
Surge Arrester Application Guide: Upcoming Changes & Additions Under IEC TC37 MT10
Session 5: Optimizing Application of Surge Arresters to Reduce Lightning Disturbances on Overhead Lines
Application of EGLA Type Line Arresters: Experience in France
Dealing with Variability of Lightning Discharge Density: Experience Protecting Transmission lines in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Enhancing the Reliability Assessment of Line Surge Arresters: A Stress–Strength Approach for System Studies
Gapped MOV Surge Arrester Technology: A Review of Performance Advantages
Improving Calculation of Lightning Performance of Transmission Lines: Constraints on Applying Statistical Distributions of Current Parameters
Improving Lightning Performance of 230 kV Transmission Line Using Line Arresters Instead of Overhead Ground Wire: Experience in Western Canada
ISA Intercolombia’s Experience in Analyzing Lightning Incidence on Overhead Transmission Lines
Optimizing & Validating EGLA Placement Design: Performance Review on 150 kV Transmission Line
Simplified Models of Lightning & Grounding Issues
Strategic Placement of Transmission Line Arresters Based on Historical Lightning Data: Experience in Mauritius
Structure & Performance of Externally Gapped Line Arresters for Multiple Voltage Levels
Techniques to Improve Transmission Lines Performance: Analysis & Experience with Conventional & Non-Conventional Approaches
To EGLA or Not to EGLA? An Important Utility Question
Wednesday / Miércoles, Oct 22
Session 2: Increasing Confidence in Transmission Line & Substation Insulators (Part 2)
AC & DC Insulator Contamination Maps Toward Outdoor Insulation Coordination: Experience Worldwide
Advancing Reliability of Polymeric Insulators through μ-IPT™: A Novel Method for Evaluating Ageing Mechanisms
Assessing Influence of Nitric Acid Attack on HTV Silicone Rubber Materials: Summary of Research Findings
Correlating Site Pollution Severity When Assessing Natural Ageing & Pollution Performance: Original Versus Newly Relocated Koeberg Insulator Pollution Test Station
Crimping History and Quality Control for Polymer Insulators
Evaluation of Replacing Steel Cross-Arms with Insulated Cross-Arms Along Entire Transmission Lines: Case Study in Brazil
Field Ageing Behaviour of Long Rods Analysed According Cigré TB 306
Impact of Stacked Sheds on EHV Polymer Insulators
Innovative Designs of Porcelain Long Rod Insulator Strings for HVDC Overhead Lines
Insights into Surface Contamination of Line Insulators: Latest Developments
Maintenance of Composite Insulators: Utility Perspective & European Initiative
Overview of ±525kV HVDC SunZia Project: Transmission Assembly Design & Testing
Pollution Mapping of Power Networks: Experience in Brazil
Quality of Station Post Insulators
Seismic Requirements for Electrical Substations: Factors & Experience Driving Stringent National Standard in Chile
Service Inspections & Status Assessment of Composite Station Post Insulators
Understanding Impact & How Best to Manage Biofouling on HV Bushings
Velocity of Pollution Deposition Under Urban Winter Conditions
Session 6: Optimizing Selection, Application & Testing of MV & HV Bushings
Addressing Challenges of Polymeric Insulators Used with Transformer Bushings: Experience in TNB Grid Systems
Application of Dry-Type High Voltage Condenser Bushings for AC & DC Transmission Grids of the Future
Comparing Pollution Flashover Behavior of Bushings & Insulators of Same Design
Implementation of Bushing Maintenance at PLN & Case Study of Bushing Failure
Innovations Toward Next Generation Bushings for Eco-Friendly HV Equipment
Interchangeability of Traditional MV Porcelain Bushings with Composite Polymeric Bushings: Latest Knowledge & Field Experience
Proactive Bushings Management: A Tool for More Reliable Power Transformers & Reactors
Seismic Solutions & Testing for Oil-to-Air & Air-to-Air Bushings
Transformer Bushing Life Management: Strategies & Benefits
Session 7: Latest Knowledge & Experience in Testing & Condition Assessment of Power Cables & Accessories
Cable Testing & Diagnosis: State-of-the-Art, Standards & Technological Developments
Challenges Designing an Underground High Voltage AC Transmission Line in Brazil’s Largest City: Tools & Methodologies Used
Evaluating PD Behavior of Long-Term VLF & DAC Testing on Refractive & Geometric Stress Control of MV Cable Joints
Experience in Superimposed Impulse Voltage Testing of HVDC Cables Using Coupling Capacitor
HV & EHV Underground Transmission Lines using Non-destructive Method HDD-: Natural Soil Thermal Resistivity (Ampacity Calculation) & Asset Management (Corrective Maintenance)
Impact of Water-Barrier Structures on Insulation Performance of Aged XLPE Cables & Factors Determining Insulation Performance
Innovative Way to Install Cables in Pipe / Cable in Pipe Installation Using Water: Projects in Europe
Latest Developments in IEEE Standardization for Cable Terminations & Joints
Latest Knowledge & Experience in Testing & Condition Assessment of Power Cables & Accessories
Lessons from Two Decades of Experience Commissioning Testing HV Power Cables
New Test Recommendations for Metallic Screen of MV & HV Cables
Practical Condition Assessment of Underground Cables Through Monitoring Failure Statistics in High-Voltage Underground Systems: Experience in Brazil
Site Acceptance Testing of Off-shore Wind Farm Export Cables up to 275 kV
Site Acceptance Testing of Off-shore Wind Farm Inter-array Cables up to 66 kV
Statistics & Experience with VLF Withstand Testing & PD Diagnostics of MV Cable Networks
Switching Overvoltage Stresses on Sheath Voltage Limiters Due to Cable Circuit Energization: Failure Investigation & Lessons Learned
Session 8: Application of Artificial Intelligence & Optimizing Inspection of Overhead Lines & Components
AI Diagnostic Solution & Integration to UV Technology
Applying Artificial Intelligence to Assess the Condition of Polymeric Insulators in Zones of High Contamination
Applying IoT Devices, AI & Machine Learning to Predict Failures on Remote Transmission Lines
Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach for Failure Prediction of Polymeric Insulators Used on Transmission Lines
Experience in Sweden Applying AI as Predictive Maintenance Tool for Electrical Power Systems
How New Digital Technologies for Inspecting Overhead Lines Offer Improvements over Traditional Methods: Case Histories from within Latin America & Elsewhere
New Insulator Diagnostic Device for HV Transmission Lines: Experience in Korea
Session 9: Evaluación del entorno de servicio de líneas aéreas/subestaciones y optimización del rendimiento del aislador en entornos contaminados
¿Cómo afectan las configuraciones en I y V al rendimiento de los manguitos de zinc en aisladores de vidrio y porcelana instalados en regiones con alta contaminación marina?
¿Cual aislador tiene el mejor desempeño técnico-económico en zonas de extrema contaminación?: 40 años de experiencia
10 años de desempeño de recubrimiento de silicona RTV en zonas de alta contaminación: Industria de generación y transmisión eléctrica en Chile
Análisis del desempeño del aislamiento en ambientes de alta contaminación: caso de la línea L5006 de 500 kV en Perú
Estrategias de mantenimiento de aisladores cerámicos y poliméricos en ambientes de muy alta polución
Evaluación de desempeño de aisladores de vidrio recubiertos de silicona RTV en ambientes de muy alta polución en el Perú
Evolución histórica del aislamiento en Red Eléctrica: Evaluación de la tecnología y aplicación en campo
Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a la investigación de aisladores poliméricos en condiciones de polución
La importancia de identificar el tipo y nivel de contaminación para definir el aislamiento ideal para líneas de transmisión
Manejo integral de la corrosión para el aislamiento de líneas de transmisión de alta tensión instaladas en regiones con alta contaminación corrosiva
Metodología para el desarrollo de proveedores, alternativa para enfrentar los desafíos que enfrenta el mercado a nivel mundial: caso de éxito trabajos con tensión TCT
Monitorización de aisladores en LAT: Experiencia y resultados
Pruebas en laboratorio para diagnosticar la condición de estado de aisladores compuestos expuestos en zonas de extremada contaminación
