Speakers & Topics

1. Using Line Surge Arresters to Convert Top Phases Into Virtual Shield Wires (in English)
2. Measuring Tower-Footing Parameters for Backflashover Assessment:
Update from CIGRE WG C4.69 (in English)

Prof. Visacro is an international expert in lightning, grounding and lightning performance of transmission lines. As a researcher, he has contributed to measurement/detection of lightning parameters as well as to experimental tests and modelling of lightning response to grounding electrodes,...  » READ MORE

Laboratory versus Field Ageing of High-Voltage Insulation Materials: A Multi-Technique Approach to Condition Assessment and Remaining-Life Prediction (in English)

Dr. Vrsaljko received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees from the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology. She joined KONČAR Electrical Engineering Institute in 2002 with her main areas of expertise being research,...  » READ MORE

Findings on Extensive Research on the High Current Impulse Withstand Capability of Surge Arrester (in English)

Wang Lulu, a senior engineer, works at the Lightning Protection Research Institute of China Electric Power Research Institute Co., LTD. She mainly engages in the design, selection and performance verification of surge arresters and other protective equipment. ...  » READ MORE

1. IEC TC36: Upcoming Changes to Standards for Composite & Ceramic Insulators (in English)
2. Assessing Residual Life of Porcelain Insulators: Effective Test Methods (in English)

Dr. Windmar received a Ph.D. degree in high voltage engineering from Uppsala University in Sweden in 1994. His professional experience includes extensive work in such areas as insulators (production,...  » READ MORE

Co-Chair: Plenary Session
Chair Session 4: Manufacturing Equipment & Technologies

Mr. Zimmerman earned his BSc and MBA degrees from McGill University in Montreal. He has over 30 years experience covering international developments in design, manufacturing, testing and application of electrical insulation and surge protection. As Publisher of INMR since 1993, he has edited over 1000 technical articles and papers by industry experts....  » READ MORE

Residual Performance of Naturally-Aged RTV-Coatings: Diagnostics Based on Leakage Current & Dielectric Loss Factor (in English)

Mr. Znaidi has had a long career at STEG, the power grid operator in Tunisia, where he was responsible for setting up insulator test stations across the country. Through this work he has become an expert on the comparative performance of different insulator types and designs in severe service environments....  » READ MORE

From Innovative Cable System Design to Service Experience: Building the Future Grid (in English)

Dr. Zuijderduin has 20 years of experience in high-voltage cable systems. He graduated from Delft University of Technology with a degree in High Voltage Power Systems and subsequently completed his PhD at the same university, focusing on the integration of superconducting cable systems into the Dutch high-voltage grid....  » READ MORE