Speakers & Topics

FEM-Based Analysis of Voltage Profile Across Metal Oxide Blocks of a 435 kV Arrester (in English)

Dr.-Ing Adekitan received his M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in Power Systems Engineering, and later completed his Ph.D. in the field of Lightning and Surge Protection in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Technische Universität of Ilmenau in Germany....  » READ MORE

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

Mr. Ahlrot received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. He started at Sydkraft Konsult and then worked for different consulting companies before joining E.ON Energidistribution in 2007 as Specialist in high voltage systems....  » READ MORE

Bushing Technologies & Monitoring: Best Practice for Reliable Asset Management (in English)

Mr. Ambrosone, who has over 27 years of experience in the field of online transformer monitoring, holds a degree in Analytical Instrumentation and Controls. His career began with Syprotec, then further evolved within GE, where he specialized in dissolved gas analysis using Hydran technology....  » READ MORE

Understanding Role & Advantages of Shield Wire on Overhead Distribution Lines (in English)

Prof. Andreotti, Sr Member of IEEE, received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University Federico II in Naples, Italy. He is author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications in reviewed journals as well as at international conferences....  » READ MORE

Evaluación del entorno de servicio de líneas aéreas/subestaciones y optimización del rendimiento del aislador en entornos contaminados: la visión del TSO español (in Spanish)

Bio coming soon....  » READ MORE

Seismic Requirements for Electrical Substations: Factors & Experience Driving Stringent National Standard in Chile (in English and also in Spanish)

Ms. Aravena graduated as a Structural Civil Engineer from Universidad de Chile and also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has over 30 years of professional experience in Chilean electric power transmission,...  » READ MORE

Recent Trends Impacting Deployment of Silicone Composite & Coated Ceramic Insulators: Experience & Perspective from India (in English)

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”....  » READ MORE

Interchangeability of Traditional MV Porcelain Bushings with Composite Polymeric Bushings: Latest Knowledge & Field Experience

Mr. Arrigoni has over 20 years experience in the transformer industry as well as in the bushing and accessory business. He started his career working for Siemens Power Transformers Brazil in the Mechanical Design Department for large power transformers. Subsequently, he moved to Comem Brazil in Technical Sales for components....  » READ MORE

AI Diagnostic Solution & Integration to UV Technology (in English)

Mr. Ashkenazi earned his BA in Business Management and has more than 20 years of experience in global sales and technology leadership across the energy and telecom sectors. In his current role at Ofil, he leads global promotion of advanced UV imaging technologies that help utilities detect corona discharge and arcing to improve grid reliability and operational safety....  » READ MORE

Maintenance Strategies for Ceramic & Polymeric Insulators in Very High Pollution Environments
(in Spanish)

Chair Session 9: Evaluación del entorno de servicio de líneas aéreas/subestaciones y optimización del rendimiento del aislador en entornos contaminados

Mr. Asto Soto is an Electrical Engineer, graduated in 2000 from the National University of the Center of Peru (UNCP 2000) with a Masters of Business Administration from the University Ricardo Palma....  » READ MORE

Dynamic Line Rating & Enhancing Resilience of Transmission Networks (in English)

Mr. Bakhshi has a PMP, M.Sc. in Energy Management and 16 years of experience designing and supervising overhead transmission lines up to 400 kV. He is a member of Cigre Canada and has research interests in optimizing and electrical design of overhead transmission lines....  » READ MORE

Challenges of a National Integrated Power System (in Spanish)

Mr. Bernal is a graduate of the Technological University of Panama, with a postgraduate degree in Senior Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Formulation and Evaluation, both from the Universidad Panamericana. He has thirty-nine years of professional experience, during which he has held the positions of President,...  » READ MORE

Advancing Reliability of Polymeric Insulators through μ-IPT™: A Novel Method for Evaluating Ageing Mechanisms(in English)

Mr. Darshan holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Windsor. For the past 3 years, he has been actively involved with ASAsoft, a prominent player in grid modernization and also Cleantech. During this time,...  » READ MORE

Overview of ±525kV HVDC SunZia Project: Transmission Assembly Design & Testing (in English)

Mr. Butler graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Mechanical Engineering and has an MBA from Augusta University. He has held various roles at Hubbell with experience across engineering, business development, sales, marketing, and management. He is a licensed professional engineer and active in industry groups such as ANSI,...  » READ MORE

Proactive Bushings Management: A Tool for More Reliable Power Transformers & Reactors (in English)

Mr. Cantor has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de los Andes as well as a Master’s Degree in Data Science from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. He has had more than 13 years of experience analyzing the condition of electrical substation equipment with the objective of increasing the useful life,...  » READ MORE