Speakers & Topics

Improving Calculation of Lightning Performance of Transmission Lines: Constraints on Applying Statistical Distributions of Current Parameters (in English)

Prof. Silveira received his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Doctoral Degrees in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He has worked in the Electrical Engineering Department of UFMG since 2009 and is currently an Associate Professor....  » READ MORE

1. To Install or Not to Install EGLAs: An Important Utility Decision (in English)
2. Application of RTV Coated Disk Insulators: Experience, Reliability Improvements & Observations in Australia’s Wet Tropics (in English)

Mr. Stapleton received his Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering followed by a Graduate Certificate in Electricity Supply Engineering from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane....  » READ MORE

HVDC Transmission Line Lightning Protection & Application of EGLAs (in English)

Mr. Strelec received his BSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1997. He is a registered Professional Engineer since 2003 and has more than 20 years of related experience in the electricity utility industry with Eskom. He has gained considerable experience in HV substation and overhead line design as a Project Engineer,...  » READ MORE

Electrical Insulation Characteristics of Aged XLPE Cable Systems (in English)

Dr. Takahashi received his M.S. and Dr. Eng. Degrees from Nagoya University in Japan. After working as an Invited Researcher at Hydro-Quebec’s IREQ facility in Varennes, Canada in 2000, he joined the Central Research Institute of Electrical Power Industry in Yokosuka, Japan, in 2001 and also served as Visiting Researcher at the University of Bologna in Italy....  » READ MORE

Technical-Economic Analysis of the Behavior of 115 KV Transmission Lines Under the Impact of Atmospheric Discharges Considering the Implementation of TLSAs (in 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)....  » READ MORE

Comparing Sum of Current Versus Voltage Reference for Monitoring Bushings: Pros & Cons as well as Case Studies (in English)

Mr. Tostrud joined Dynamic Ratings in 2006 after working as Construction and Maintenance Supervisor for We Energies, where he led implementation of condition-based monitoring programs. In his new role, he has been instrumental in helping customers incorporate online monitoring into their condition-based maintenance programs....  » READ MORE

1. Operational Experience with Composite Insulators at German TSO (in English)
2. Optimizing Maintenance of Composite insulators: Results from European Initiative (in English)

Ms. Varli received her M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University in Dortmund in Germany and started her career in 2015 at German TSO Amprion in the Department of Transmission Technology before being appointed to her present position in 2019....  » READ MORE

1. Development of a Frequency Dependent Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) EMT Model for Gapless Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters (in English)
2. Switching Overvoltage Stresses on Sheath Voltage Limiters Due to Cable Circuit Energization: Failure Investigation & Lessons Learned
(in English)

Mr. Velitsikakis received his M.Sc. in High Voltage Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in 2013 and works as senior expert in the field of Insulation Coordination and Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies for HV and EHV transmission systems....  » READ MORE

Measurement of Contamination for Design of HVDC Transmission Lines in Chile and Performance of Silicone-Coated Insulators (in Spanish)

Professor Rodrigo Villalobos is a Civil Electrical Engineer from the University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile (2006) and a Master 2 Professional in Electrical Power Systems at the Paris XI University in France (2008). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Concepción....  » READ MORE

Techniques to Improve Transmission Lines Performance: Analysis & Experience with Conventional & Non-Conventional Approaches (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

Fingerprinting & Characterization of RTV Silicone Coatings for Insulators: Overview of Standards, Methods & Latest Experience (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, identification and characterization of different materials (insulating liquids,...  » READ MORE

1. Challenges Building New Parallel & Also Retrofitting Aged Transmission System (in English)
2. Experience in Sweden Applying AI as Predictive Maintenance Tool for Electrical Power Systems (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

Comparing Online & Offline Measurement Techniques to Detect Faulty Surge Arresters (in English)

Mr. Zinck has years of practical field experience implementing innovative measurement technologies on power grid infrastructure across China and South-East Asia. He has written numerous scientific papers and presented at international conferences on topics focusing on protecting overhead lines against lightning....  » READ MORE

Pollution Mapping & Testing to Assist Decisions on Application of HV Insulator Coatings: Experience in MENA Region (in English)

Mr. Znaidi has spent more than 35 years carrying out field and laboratory testing programs on different Insulator materials and types under severe service conditions, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. This has included designing naturally polluted insulator test stations In Tunisia,...  » READ MORE