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Tutorials

The IEEE-IAS-PCIC 2024 Tutorial Subcommittee is sponsoring six half-day tutorials on Thursday, September 19, 2024.  Included in your tutorial registration fee are breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and light refreshments during breaks. 

IEEE Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available for attending tutorials at an additional nominal fee if needed to maintain your State professional engineering registration.

Attending tutorials is an excellent opportunity to interact with leading Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)  whether to learn new technology or refresh your knowledge.  The tutorials and associated means and breaks also provide a networking opportunity to meet the instructor and other tutorial attendees. 

First time attendees registered for the entire conference are eligible to attend one tutorial for the reduced rate of $50.00.  A second tutorial can be attended by paying full registration cost. This must be indicated on the registration form and completed prior to September 1, 2024, or the full tutorial fee will apply. 

NOTE: Pre-registration for tutorials is necessary as it allows the presenter to prepare sufficient handout materials. If space permits, conference attendees not pre-registered can attend tutorials by paying full price at the registration desk (handout material may be subject to availability).

2024 Tutorials

Tutorial # 1: “Protection and Control in Distribution Switchgear using Current and Voltage Sensors.”

                            Lead Presenter – Dr. Harsh Karandikar

Tutorial # 2: “Electric Motors of Petroleum and Chemical Process Industry: What to look for to maintain

                     the designed life of form wound insulation system.”

                      Lead presenter – Bharat Mistry

Tutorial # 3:  “Application of Medium Voltage Breakers”

                      Lead presenter – Peter C. Pietramala

Tutorial # 4: “Lessons learned in Circuit Breaker & Switchgear Retrofitting over the past 40 years.”

                       Lead {Presenter – John Webb

Tutorial # 5:  “Cybersecurity Protection for the Electrical Infrastructure”

                       Lead Presenter – Keith Waters

Tutorial # 6:  “State of the art technologies for liquid immersed Power Transformer Online Monitoring”

                          Lead presenter - Hakim Dulac

 

Tutorials for 2024 PCIC

Tutorial # 1: “Protection and Control in Distribution Switchgear using Current and Voltage Sensors.”

Abstract: In the past decade, there has been a noticeable growth in the use of low-power instrument transformers (LPITs aka Sensors) based on the Rogowski coil principle for current and resistive or capacitive voltage divider principles for voltage. These advanced technologies have been utilized in various applications from primary to secondary distribution in both outdoor and indoor applications. LPIT provides an advanced alternative to using conventional instrument transformers in electrical distribution solution systems for measurement, power quality, and protection applications. This tutorial will cover an evaluation of the performance of both design philosophies. It will deal with the standardization of the LPIT technology with a focus on the benefits connected with the latest standards from the IEC 61869 family. Finally, we will cover the integration of this technology into distribution switchgear and the significant resulting added value in terms of safety, sustainability and performance.

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Tutorial # 2: Electric Motors of Petroleum and Chemical Process Industry: What to look for to maintain the designed life of form wound insulation system.”

Abstract:  The form wound stator insulation system is the heart of electric motors used in the Petroleum and Chemical Process Industry. Many medium and high voltage motors in operation do not have replacements on hand in case of failure. Typically, replacement motors have long lead times, and so the cost of lost production significantly exceeds the cost of the replacement motor. A rewind option could be available as the most cost effective. However, it would be prudent to have an early intervention program that employs OEM recommended preventive practices coupled with predictive analytics to prevent unplanned failures. These practices are critical to achieve the expected design life and protect operating return on the asset investment.

The instructors would like to share their experiences and expertise using various proven diagnostic test methods and techniques either on-line or off-line. Case studies will be presented demonstrating how to prevent such failures by monitoring and maintaining the health of insulation system. Best manufacturing practices be also discussed and shared. A few techniques to be mentioned such as: IR (insulation resistance), PI (polarisation index), PD (partial discharge), Power factor tip up/Tan-delta, Key Parameters to monitor and many more.


Tutorial # 3:  “Application of Medium Voltage Breakers”

Abstract:  “Provide a basic, but comprehensive overview of Medium Voltage circuit breaker general designs, ratings, design factors, and application in a number of typical systems”. 

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Tutorial # 4: “Lessons learned in Circuit Breaker & Switchgear Retrofitting over the past 40 years.”  

Abstract:  “Since the early 1980’s retrofitting low voltage and medium voltage circuit breakers has been a popular and (mostly) successful method to extend the useful life of switchgear by upgrading critical components of, or entire withdrawable circuit breakers.  Over this time period, there has been significant growth in the technology, methods, scope and the supporting standards to enhance the quality and reliability of circuit breaker and switchgear retrofitting”. 

This tutorial will address the following topics:

  1. The common types of circuit breaker retrofitting projects over time

  2. The economic justification for retrofitting vs. switchgear replacement

  3. The early origins of retrofitting and the methods employed in the design and testing.

  4. Some of the issues and failures of early retrofitting

  5. The development of IEEE C37.59 to address these issues

  6. Improvements in the MV retrofitting process including “Roll-in-Replacement” breakers

  7. Low Voltage circuit breaker retrofitting

  8. New(er) developments in switchgear life extension

  9. What the future of retrofitting looks like

  10. Common misconceptions surrounding retrofitting


Tutorial # 5:  “Cybersecurity Protection for the Electrical Infrastructure”

Abstract:  Cybersecurity is a major topic within the public, government regulatory agencies, as well as private Industry. This tutorial will focus on the industry issues related to cybersecurity and protecting themselves from attacks on their operational technology (OT) systems. The participants will gain insight on where to go for information on cybersecurity threats and protections along with the examples of product evaluations and risk assessments. Industrial manufacturers are expanding their use of electrical infrastructure equipment connected to the internet as well as software controls. The types of equipment most seen in this growth area are circuit protection with external network communication, lighting control systems, building management systems, and automation/control systems used in various building systems such as HVAC. A review of these various systems and the standards and methods used to protect them will focus on circuit protection and automation/control solutions. Understanding the impact on an industrial manufacturers’ personal safety as well as the financial impacts caused by cyber-attacks is needed by those involved with the installation of network connected electrical infrastructure. Cybersecurity requirements in electrical infrastructure codes and standards along with how to meet them will be reviewed. Information will be provided on diverse types of industries that have been subject to cyber-attacks and how they have affected these end users including the cost impact both from lost production and loss of reputation. Multiple case studies on a new and existing industrial building will provide examples of how the previous information will be used and formatted for consulting engineers, industrial users, electrical contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). When the tutorial is complete the participant will understand the cybersecurity standards utilized for product development as well as how cybersecurity risk assessments are conducted and reported.

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Tutorial # 6:  “State of the art technologies for liquid  immersed Power Transformer Online Monitoring”

Abstract:  Power transformers owner and users are moving from a time-based maintenance to a conditioned based maintenance. In order to proceed with this maintenance method change, online data is needed from the transformer parameters. This tutorial reviews the currently used technologies for power transformer online monitoring, as included in the latest IEEE and CIGRE guides and technical brochures. The tutorial will discuss the most used monitoring parameters for online transformer monitoring. This includes Oil temperature, Calculated winding temperature, Direct winding temperature (Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors), Transformer cooling control, Transformer cooling efficiency, Load tap changer (LTC), Level, static pressure, rapid pressure changes, Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), HV and LV bushings, Moisture in oil, Partial Discharge (PD) and Geomagnetic Induced Current (GIC).

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