Speakers & Topics

Experience with Laboratory Superimposed Impulse Voltage Testing of New HVDC Cable Systems Using Coupling Capacitor

Dr. Filipovic-Grcic received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. He joined Končar – Electrical Engineering Institute in 2004 and his main experience has been in the areas of laboratory and on-site testing and R&D of bushings and instrument transformers....  » READ MORE

Examining the Evolution of Line Surge Arrester Technology

Mr. Freeman graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering before joining Hubbell Power Systems as a Design Engineer for high voltage surge arresters. He maintained design responsibility for various arrester products including line surge arresters and later transitioned to the Application Engineering team in 2015,...  » READ MORE

Seismic Qualification of Surge Arresters through Shake Table Testing: Importance of Considering Support Structure

Mr. Fuentes R. is a Seismic/Structural Engineer with over a decade of experience in the design and review of electrical equipment. He has expertise in compliance with international seismic codes such as IEEE693-2005, IEEE693-2018, IEC62271-207, IEC62271-300, ETGI-1.020, and others. He utilizes his knowledge of static and dynamic analysis as well as shake-table tests to ensure high standards of safety and reliability....  » READ MORE

Advances in Condenser Core Transformer Bushing Technology & Qualification Methods

Ms. Gargano earned an M.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic University in Milan Italy. After 7 years as an R&D engineer in power electronics, she gained a decade of experience in HV bushings design, in the process contributing to development of new products and technologies....  » READ MORE

Advancing MOV Block Technology: Improving Performance, Stability, & Protection

Mr. Ge holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Semiconductor Physics from Northwest University and has been engaged in the industry since 1985. He has worked in various capacities at China XD Group and has 37 years of experience in the research and development of metal oxide varistors....  » READ MORE

1. Insulators and Pollution
2. Standards: What Now, What’s Next

Mr. George received his Electrical Eng. Degree from the HEI School in France and joined Sediver as Research Engineer in 1986. After working as Production Manager for the Composite Insulator Division and Quality Mgr. and Technical Dir. for North America, he is now Scientific Director,...  » READ MORE

Performance of Current Limiting Gaps for Effective Lightning Mitigation

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

Testing & Diagnosis of Long Length Power Cables of On/Offshore Wind Farms

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

1. Evaluation of Recovery of Hydrophobicity of Composite Insulators: Test Methods Available
2. Progress in IEC Standardization of Test Methods for Pollution Testing of Composite Insulators
3. Advanced Pollution Modelling for Insulators: Verification by Direct Measurements & Service Experience

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