We are proudly offering 3 very special Short-Courses to our attendees. They will happen on Sunday afternoon, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Since the sessions will happen in parallel, you can only attend one of the sessions.
Attending the short-courses will give you the chance to accumulate continuing education credits, from the IEEE Credentialing Program.

How are continuing education credits calculated?

Continuing education credits are calculated based on strictly instructional hours (without breaks) and all educational content must fall within IEEE’s fields of interest (STEM topics). Each learning event must be at least one hour in length to qualify for credits.

– 1 hour of instructional hours = 0.1 CEU/1 PDH
– 10 hours of instructional hours = 1 CEU/10 PDH

See following the short-courses description!

Presenter:

Joël Pedneault-Desroches

  • BS, MSc, PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering
  • Generator specialist Engineer with Hydro-Québec
  • IEEE Senior Member

Generator winding failure, case studies, and repair methods

Sunday Afternoon – 1/2 day course

Abstract

Decision criteria for evaluating viability of a repair based on damage location, severity, and winding operation voltages will be presented and discussed based on many years of experience on hydro-generators repairs. Case studies of generator winding failure will be addressed and insulation repair methods without the need to remove the bars will be presented: evaluation of unbalanced currents, viability of a repair, acceptance tests and monitoring. Finally, it will be shown that it is possible to return a generator back to service after a major stator winding failure or damage with adapted repair methods using mitigation of risk technique.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Engineers and scientists involved with large generators i.e., form wound coil and Roebel bars.
  • Professionals interested in acquiring know-how on planning and executing a stator winding repair.
  • Asset managers and decision makers willing to learn about the potential of repairs instead of major overall or replacement.

 

Key Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the methodology to evaluate the viability of a generator winding repair (with focus on hydro-generators).
  • Learn about repair methods for generator windings (coils and bars).
  • Know the tests and acceptance criteria to assess the quality of the repair.

 

Duration and Price:

  • 3.5 – 4 hours
  • $ 50.00

Presenter: 

Luiz Cheim

  • BS, MSc, PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • Senior Principal R&D Engineer with Hitachi Energy
  • IEEE Senior Member
  • Cigre Distinguished Member
  • MIT Certification on AI Implications for Business Strategy.

Machine Learning Algorithms in the Power Industry

 

Sunday Afternoon -1/2 day course

Abstract:

Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning are important Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can be applied in a large variety of problems by engineers and scientists. This short course will present the foundations of these techniques, as well as illustrate a few real-world examples of their application in the power industry, notably in the power transformers business. The examples emphasize the semi-automated nature of those algorithms that can be extended to a variety of problems in different fields.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Engineers and scientists involved with data collection and analytical tools.
  • Professionals interested in acquiring basic know-how on the use of AI/Machine Learning tools in their fields of expertise.
  • Asset managers and decision makers willing to learn about the potential of such algorithms.

 

Key Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations of AI/Machine Learning algorithms.
  • Learn about the application of such algorithms in the power industry, and their potential to be used in their own areas of interest.
  • Learn about public domain platforms and libraries that can be easily accessed and modified to suit their own needs.

 

Duration and Price:

  • 3.5 – 4 hours
  • $ 50.00

Presenters: 

Diego Robalino

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University
  • Global Industry Director – Utilities Transformers at Megger
  • IEEE Senior Member and Member of CIGRE
  • General Chairman for the IEEE EIC in 2020 and 2022
  • certified Project Management Professional with PMI.

Nick Perjanik

  • Chemistry degree and MBA from California State University
  • Ph.D. in Applied Management from Walden University
  • Director of Lab Operations for AVO Diagnostic Services
  • IEEE Member
  • Active with ASTM, IEC, and Cigre

The integration of Liquid Insulation Diagnostics and Field Condition Assessment of Power Transformers

 

Sunday Afternoon -1/2 day course

Abstract:

Exploring the nuances of liquid insulation provides a profound insight into the internal dynamics of a power transformer. Functioning not only as an insulator but also as a cooling medium, liquid insulation serves as a remarkable carrier of information. This course delves into the realms of quality and Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) of liquid insulation, guiding participants through the intricacies of proper sampling and the comprehensive interpretation of results.
However, the persistent question within the industry remains: “What comes next?” The subsequent steps involve a spectrum ranging from more frequent sampling to the implementation of online monitoring, or even the strategic decision to de-energize the transformer for specific offline tests.
This course aims to bridge the gap between laboratory assessments and field testing, offering attendees a tailored exploration of this integration.

Who Should Attend?

  • All those involved with transformer FAT, SAT and field condition assessment.
  • Consultants who are directly involved with life extension of power transformers.
  • Asset managers and decision makers willing to understand more deeply the topic.

 

Key Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Assess the condition of transformer liquid insulation.
  • Understand the different methods to evaluate the condition of the insulation.
  • Understand the new approach to evaluate DGA in transformer liquid insulation.
  • Visualize potential options to act based on a complete liquid insulation laboratory report.

 

Duration and Price:

  • 3.5 – 4 hours
  • $ 50.00