Arora, Neelesh

CEO, Epsilon Asia Group, India

Arora, Neelesh

CEO, Epsilon Asia Group, India

Biography

Climate Change-Resilient Insulators: Design Optimization for Increased Transmission System Reliability

Mr. Arora is an expert in standardization and deployment of RTV high voltage insulator coatings for AC/DC applications up to 1200 kV and has contributed to introduction and adoption of this technology across India. He is co-author of the CIGRÉ WG B2.69 ‘Coatings for Power Networks’ and has also been nominated by India to IEC 36/63432 “RTV Coatings for outdoor insulators”. He has participated in over 150 RTV projects and this extensive field experience has given him expert knowledge of coating processes and related best practices. He has also authored many papers and lectured widely on this subject and served as a consultant to utilities. He is Indian Member to IEC 36 ‘RTV Coating on Insulators’ (PT 63432) and sits on the Bureau of Indian Standards ‘ETD-06 Insulator & Insulator Accessories’.