Speakers & Topics

Field Experience with Alligator Cracking of Polymeric Transformer Bushings (in English)

Mr. Kannan holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Western Michigan University and a Masters of Power Engineering from Tenaga Nasional University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer as well as Chartered Electrical Engineer (IET UK) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s Transmission Division and represents the Malaysia National Committee in CIGRE WG A2....  » READ MORE

Risk-Based Assessment of Clearance Violations in Line Rating (in English)

Mr. Tannemaat has a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with experience ranging from system-level aspects to detailed component engineering in transmission grids. His main areas of interest are Insulation Coordination, Earthing, and Measurement & Sensing Systems. After working as an Asset Specialist for substation equipment at the Dutch TSO,...  » READ MORE

Lightning Performance of O/H Transmission lines: Predicted Vs. Observed (in English & Spanish)

Mr. Tauta Rua is an electrical engineer (National University of Colombia), he has a master’s degree in electrical engineering (Universidad de los Andes) and a master’s degree in technological innovation management (ITM). He has more than 16 years of experience in the different stages of the life cycle of energy transmission and distribution infrastructure,...  » READ MORE

1. Continuous Monitoring of Transient Overvoltages: Experience in Dutch Transmission System (in English)
2. Lightning Performance Analysis of Standardized 110 kV & 150 kV Substations Based on Modular Design (in English)

Konstantinos (Kostas) Velitsikakis is a Senior Expert in Insulation Coordination and Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies with over 15 years of experience in High and Extra High Voltage power systems....  » READ MORE

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. sc. Dijana Vrsaljko holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology. At KONČAR – Electrical Engineering Institute since 2002, she is lead researcher for materials in the BU Laboratory Center,...  » READ MORE

High Current Impulse Withstand of Surge Arresters: Research Findings (in English)

Wang Lulu holds a master’s degree from Wuhan University. She is a senior engineer at the Lightning Protection Research Institute of China Electric Power Research Institute Co., Ltd. and a member of IEC China working Group and the IEC/TC37 60099-11 working group. Her main research areas include the design,...  » 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