
7th International Colloquium
"Transformer Research and Asset Management"
ICTRAM 2026
May 6 - 9, 2026, Cavtat, Croatia
Conference Agenda
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Agenda Overview |
| 1:00pm - 7:00pm |
Arrival and Registration Location: Registration desk |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Tutorial 1: Limitations in Operation of High Voltage Equipment Resulting of Frequent Temporary Overvoltage’s Location: Main Hall CIGRE JWG A3/A2/A1/B1.44
Convener: Bartosz Rusek |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Tutorial 2: Mechanical Properties of Insulating Materials and Insulated Conductors for Oil Insulated Power Transformers Location: Main Hall CIGRE WG D1.65
Convener: Lars Schmidt |
| 4:15pm - 5:45pm |
Tutorial 3: Dynamic Thermal Behaviour of Power Transformers Location: Main Hall CIGRE WG A2.60
Convener: Tim Gradnik |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Exhibition 1: Technology Sponsor Event: Get-Together at MR Stand |
| 7:30pm - 8:00pm |
Welcome Coctail |
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
Dinner |
| 8:30am - 8:50am |
Opening Session Location: Main Hall |
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| 9:00am - 11:00am |
M&S-Oral Location: Main Hall Design of transformers for very fast transient overvoltages Empirical Representation of Transformer Branch Impedance Frequency Dependency Interaction of Power Transformers and 145 kV GIS Disconnectors: Experimental Study on the Propagation of Very Fast Transient Overvoltages Optimization of the Electrical Insulation Between Grounded Rod and Winding An Investigation on the effect of frequency dependent inductance calculation on high frequency modeling of transformer winding Electromagnetic Modelling of a Phase-Shifting Transformer Based on DC Hysteresis Measurements Thermo-Hydraulic Network Models: Accuracy and Performance under Operational Scenarios Numerical Analysis of Clamping Element Pressure on Power Transformer Core Sheets Numerical Vibroacoustic Analysis of a Large Transformer Tank Including Structural and Noise Optimization |
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| 11:00am - 11:15am |
Coffee Break |
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| 11:15am - 12:45pm |
M&S-Poster Analysing the Effects of Non-standard Overvoltages on the Internal Electrical Stresses along the Transformer Windings An Accurate Detailed Model for Transformer Disc Windings Suitable for Medium Frequency Range AI Solutions for Transformer Tank Cover Optimization Thermal Network Modeling of Transformer Windings for Accurate Hotspot Prediction Analytical Modeling of Oil Circulation and Nanoparticle Impact on Transformer Temperature Rise DC bias currents in HVDC transformers GEOMAGNETICALLY INDUCED CURRENTS AND INFLUENCE ON POWER TRANSFORMER SATURATION Advanced Scalable WebApp Approach for Automated Simulation of Transformer Components Using Python Numerical Modeling and Direct Solver Development for Calculation of Power Transformer Core Clamping System Assembly Adaptive Cross Approximation for Efficient Modeling of Frequency-Dependent Resistance in Multiple-Conductor Systems Circulating Currents in Transformer Clamping System The Influence of Hysteresis Modeling on the Calculation of Magnetic Fields Computation of the Turn-by-Turn Inductance Matrix of Transformer Windings by Using Cylindrical Multipole Expansion The Abilities of TDSF and FDSF in Analyzing Voltage Distribution in Different Types of Disc Windings of Power Transformers Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Random Fatigue of Welded Connections Based on the Dirlik Method Challenges regarding Factory Acceptance Test of large unit of Variable Shunt Reactor The Impact of New Liquid Dielectric in Power Transformer on the Location and Detection of Partial Discharge Using UHF Sensors Assessment of transformer insulation by decision trees using a combinational weighting model Boundary Element and Optimisation-Based Methodology for Transformer Insulation Design |
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| 12:45pm - 2:15pm |
Lunch |
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| 2:15pm - 4:15pm |
MC&NT-Oral Location: Main Hall Thermal Aspects of Insulating Liquids for Transformers: Overview of the NewLifT Project Use of re-refined oils in new transformers – pioneering project in Spain Forecasting dissolved gas analysis in power transformers using machine learning approaches Paper Bulging in Conductors for Power Transformer application Thermal Fault Identification in Transformer Bushings Using Online Monitoring and Offline Testing Reference Temperature Challenges in Transformers with Alternative Insulation and Cooling Systems Use of machine learning to calculate the compressed height of power transformers windings Closed-Form Analytical Inductive Transformer Model for Electromagnetic Transient Response During Line Discharge Repeated Flashover Test: Influencing Parameter Analysis |
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| 4:15pm - 4:30pm |
Coffee Break |
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| 4:30pm - 5:15pm |
Exhibition 2: Silver Sponsor SE panel: Stronger Together Building a Resilient and Sustainable Transformer Supply Chain Through Collaboration |
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| 5:15pm - 5:45pm |
MC&NT-Poster Considerations on transformer life determined by deterioration of insulating structure materials Voltage Transformer Accuracy Performance Calculation Methods Internal Fault Testing at the Voltage Part of a Combined Power Voltage Transformer Exploring Intermediate Results of Dynamic Thermal-Hydraulic Network Model Influencing Characteristic Temperatures inside Liquid Immersed Transformers Seismic Stability of the Technical System Cast Resin Transformer Smarter Transformers, Stronger Grid: POWERGRID’s Digital Condition Monitoring Journey Enhancement of Tan-delta Values of Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP) Transformer Bushings by Various Techniques – CASE STUDY Arresting of oil leakage in different locations of Transformers/Reactor using thrifty techniques - Case study |
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| 5:45pm - 7:15pm |
Exhibition 3: Bronze Sponsor Event: Get-together at HAEFELY stand |
Exhibition 4: Exhibition |
| 7:15pm - 8:00pm |
Golden sponsor presentation: Presentation of Golden Sponsor KONČAR ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY Inc. Location: Main Hall |
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| 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
Golden Sponsor's Dinner |
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| 9:00am - 11:00am |
TLM-Oral Location: Main Hall Condition Assessment of Power Transformers based on UHF PD Measurement Full Scale Internal Arcing Test in 60MVA Power Transformer: Test Results Analysis and Simulation Experimental Evaluation of Magnetically Induced Losses Based on Temperature Measurements FORMATION AND REMOVAL OF SILVER SULPHIDE ON OLTC CONTACTS: FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, PRACTICAL APPROACHES AND MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE Sprayed Metal for Effecting Leaking Transformer Repairs (SMELTeR) Unusual x-wax formation in distribution transformer – Case study Nonlinear Aging Behavior of Power Transformers under Increasing Load Predicting Transformer Resonance and Failure Risks via Natural Frequency Analysis New Approach for differentiated Health Index for Substation Assets |
| 11:00am - 11:15am |
Coffee Break |
| 11:15am - 12:45pm |
TLM-Poster Smart Bushing Surveillance for a Safer Power Grid Real-Time Monitoring of Station Service Voltage Transformer (SSVT) Challenges in Temperature Rise Testing of Station Service Voltage Transformers with Medium-Voltage Secondary Windings Identification of Electrical Faults in a Transformer Winding using Unsupervised Dimensionality Reduction and Classification Algorithms Non-standard, high frequency power system transients Dynamic Thermal Rating of Power Transformers – Concepts, Standards, and Applications Artificial Intelligence and Classical Methods in DGA Interpretation - Use Case on a Real Transformer Defect Cold Start Approval of Natural Ester Liquid Filled Power Transformer BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE TESTING AS A MULTI-PARAMETER DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM FOR TRANSFORMER RISK ASSESSMENT Additives and Oxidation in Ester-Based Insulating Liquids – Requirements and Analysis Moisture Associated Dielectric Characteristics of Synthetic Ester-Filled Transformers Under Variable Load Conditions Direct Temperature Measurement Techniques for Heat Run Test of Dry-Type Transformers Extracting Key Thermal Parameters Beyond Top Liquid and Average Winding Temperature Rise from Standard Heat Run Test Resilience through Repair: Enhancing Grid Reliability via On-Site Restoration of EHV Transformers and Reactors Influence of background noise on noise measurement accuracy of reactor energized by test transformer Analysis of temperature measurement systems of a power transformer in the transmission grid Online centralized supervision of distributing transformers Experience with Remote Service Solutions for Transformer Asset Management Monitoring Principles of OLTCs in Power Transformers Transformers Bushings: Capacitance Differences Between Factory Acceptance Tests and Onsite Tests A Techno Economic Model for Evaluating Low Loss Power Transformers |
| 12:45pm - 2:30pm |
Lunch |
| 2:30pm - 7:00pm |
Excursion to Dubrovnik |
| 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
Gala Dinner |
| 7:00am - 11:00am |
Departure |