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Session Overview
Date: Sunday, 08/June/2025
12:00pm
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7:30pm
Registration
Location: Board Room
12:30pm
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4:30pm
Transformer Insulation Diagnostics – Field perspective
Location: Osprey
Chair: Dr. Diego Robalino, MEGGER Group, United States of America
https://ieee-eic.org/short-courses-2025/
Electrical Insulation Forensics
Location: Caracara
Chair: Dr. Howard W Penrose, MotorDoc LLC, United States of America
https://ieee-eic.org/short-courses-2025/
Stator Core Interlaminar Insulation Testing
Location: Sandpiper
Chair: Mladen Sasic, Iris Power, Canada
https://ieee-eic.org/short-courses-2025/
4:30pm
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5:00pm
Opening & Safety
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Chair: Dr. Anna Gegenava, National Electric Coil, United States of America
4:30pm
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9:00pm
Open Bar
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
5:00pm
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6:30pm
Money as a Machine: Electrifying Tomorrow’s Grid with Bitcoin
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Presentation Description: As the global energy landscape evolves, power grids face mounting challenges, including curtailment of renewable energy, increasing peak demand, and the growing energy requirements of AI and cloud computing.
6:00pm
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9:00pm
Exhibitors
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
7:00pm
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9:00pm
Poster-1
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
Chair: Adam Balawejder, Curtiss Wright, United States of America
 

Electret Incorporated AlN Substrates for Partial Discharge Mitigation in 3.3 kV Power Module Operating at High Temperature

A. M. Juberi1, H. A. Mantooth2, C. Park1

1: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States of America; 2: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States of America



Internal defects detection in dielectric multilayer structures using THz based technique

A. BENOUDINA1,2, J. CASTELLON2, S. AGNEL2, C. PONS1, S. BLIN2, A. PENARIER2, P. NOUVEL2, A. ZENERINO1

1: Electricite De France - EDF R&D Lab Les Renardieres, Moret Loing et Orvanne, France; 2: Institut d'Electronique et des Systemes - IES, Universite de Montpellier, Montpellier, France



Dielectric Characterization of Polyimide for UWBG Power Module Packaging at High Temperature: A Numerical Study

Z. F. Mouri1, M. R. K. Shagor1, F. Haque1, S. Saha2

1: The University of Akron, United States of America; 2: The University at Buffalo, United States of America



High Impregnability of Mica Tape Made of Uncalcined Muscovite Mica Paper Containing Glass Chops

Y. Tsukamoto1, S. Mukasa1, K. Haga1, N. Andersen2, Z. Timoranský3

1: Nippon Rika Technologies Inc.; 2: Nippon Rika Inc.; 3: Nippon Rika Industries Corporation, Branch Office Austria, Austria



Electrical and dielectric characterization using a mobile and compact high-voltage test and measurement facility "MACTAM" for educational, scientific and industrial applications

S. Azer, F. Abdullatif, P. Elfers, J. Friedrichs

Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany



Estimating the Remaining Life of XLPE Building Cables through Accelerated Life Tests

Z. Ullah1,2, C. McGinn1, A. Routledge2, G. Davison2, T. Sharpe1, R. Atkinson1, B. G. Stewart1

1: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK; 2: Test Incorporated Limited, Harlow, UK



Effect of Bending-Induced Mechanical Stress on the Dielectric Response of Rectangular PAI/PEEK Insulated Winding Wire

R. Cselko, Z. A. Tamus

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary



AC/DC electric field distribuion on the insulation support cylinder surface of 750-kV tank circuit breaker under different defectes

X. Li1, D. Ding1, M. Yuan1, G. Tang1, J. Zhang1, L. Cheng2

1: Sichuan Energy Internet Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Chnegdu, China; 2: Electric Power Research Institute of Shanxi Power Grid Corporation, Shanxi, China



Analysis of the Sensitivity of the No-Load Current Measuring to Detect Turn-to-turn Short Circuits in Transformer Winding

C P. Bravo-Ortega1, F. P Espino-Cortes1, R. Ocón-Valdez2

1: ESIME Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico; 2: Facultad de Estudios Superiores Aragón, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México



Analysis of Void Defects in DC TP Cables based on Partial Discharge Measurements

C. Ryu1, H.-S. Kim1, B.-W. Lee1, H.-J. Kim2, S.-H. Yoon2

1: Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, Republic of Korea; 2: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Chanwon, Republic of Korea



Data Analysis for Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Partial Discharge Monitoring Systems using Power Line Communications

R. Kimoto, A. Hodai, L. S. Lumba, M. Hikita, M. Kozako

Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan



Enhancing Optimization Algorithms for Controlling Large-Scale Solar and Storage Participation in Awarded Energy Market Bids

E. Jorge3, A. Javier Jimenez1,2,4, D. A. Ruiz Cortés4, R. Gutiérrez Salgado2,4, M. Eguiluz Alebicto3, J. d. D. Hermosin2

1: Enel; 2: Ayesa; 3: Deblock; 4: Languages and Informatic Systems of Seville University



Analyzing the Influence of Skin Effects on PWM-Induced Partial Discharge at Elevated Temperatures and Reduced Pressures

S. A. Sufi1, K. Lee2, W. Lee2, C. Park3

1: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; 2: Michigan State University; 3: Arizona State University



Issues of Electrical Testing of Winding Wires

R. Cselko, Z. A. Tamus, L. Szekely

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary



Leveraging AI Algorithms for Automated Bidding in Electricity Markets: A Solar-Storage Hybrid Approach

A. Javier Jimenez1,4,5, E. Jorge1, M. Eguiluz Alebicto2, D. A. Ruiz Cortes5, R. Reinoso3, R. Gutiérrez Salgado4,5, J. d. D. Hermosin Ramos4

1: Enel; 2: Deblock; 3: REE Red Electrica de España Madrid, Spain; 4: Ayesa; 5: Languages and Informatic Systems of Seville University, Spain

Date: Monday, 09/June/2025
7:00am
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8:00am
Breakfast
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
7:00am
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5:00pm
Registration
Location: Board Room
8:00am
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8:10am
Opening & Safety
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Chair: Mark Winkeler, ELANTAS PDG, Inc., United States of America
8:10am
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9:30am
Exhibitors GigaWatt Presentation
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Chair: Mark Winkeler, ELANTAS PDG, Inc., United States of America
8:30am
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6:00pm
Exhibitors
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
9:30am
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10:30am
SpaceX Update
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
10:30am
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11:00am
Coffee Break
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
11:00am
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12:00pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Inna Kremza, Voith Hydro Mississauga, Canada
 
11:00am - 11:30am

Review of activities of IEEE PES EMC Materials Subcommittee

N. Frost1, A. Simard2, R. Draper3, S. Sitler4

1: Frosty's Zap Lab, LLC, United States of America; 2: Hydro Quebec, Canada; 3: Andritz, Canada; 4: GE Vernova, United States of America



11:30am - 12:00pm

Comparison of New and Old High Voltage Diamond Coil Electrical Insulation Performance for Hydroelectric Generators

A. Thomas1, M. Widdowson1, B. Maynard1, S. Muthukumaran1, R. So2, J. Floyd2, K. Hargreaves2

1: Preformed Windings, United Kingdom; 2: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Power, Distribution and Instruments Transformers
Location: Heron
Chair: Alan Sbravati, Hitachi Energy, United States of America
 
11:00am - 11:30am

Condition Assessment of Power Transformers: Tools for Correlating Dissolved Gas Analysis and Offline Electrical Testing

D. Robalino1, M. Meira2, R. Alvarez3

1: MEGGER, USA; 2: INTELYMEC (UNCPBA), Argentina; 3: IITREE UNLP, Argentina



11:30am - 12:00pm

Extended Transformer Dynamic Thermal Model for Cold Climate Operation

A. Al-Abadi1, A. Gamil2

1: HITACHI Energy, Germany; 2: HITACHI Energy, Germany

Emerging Technologies in Dielectrics and Insulation Materials
Location: Pelican
Chair: Evanne Wang, DuPont, United States of America
 
11:00am - 11:30am

Influence of Environmental Aging on the Dielectric and Conductivity Behavior of Polyimide

J. AHMAD, M. Ghaffarian Niasar

Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, The



11:30am - 12:00pm

CFD Simulations and Energy Balance of a High Voltage Gas Circuit Breaker

M. T. Dhotre1, M. Schwinne2, P. Stoller3

1: Hitachi Energy, Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland; 2: Hitachi Energy Research, Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland; 3: Hitachi Energy, Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland

12:00pm
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1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
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3:00pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Scott Cotner, US Army Corps of Engineers, United States of America
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Understanding of the abnormalities in the measurements of insulation dielectrical losses for high voltage rotating machines.

A. Khazanov

National Electric Coil, United States of America



2:00pm - 2:30pm

Impact of Thermal Cycling-Induced Groundwall Insulation De-bonding at Conductor Interface on Dielectric Strength and Voltage Endurance Performance of Turbine Generator Stator Bars

S. Sitler

GE Vernova, United States of America



2:30pm - 3:00pm

Aging of components due to partial discharge degradation components

N. Frost2, E. Frisch1, S. Reizes1

1: OFIL Systems, Israel; 2: Frosty's Zap Lab, LLC, United States of America

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: James Steele, Southwire, LLC, United States of America
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Machine Learning Applied to Thermally Aged Cable Reflectometry

S. W. Glass1, A. Kaforey2, M. Taufique1, M. Elen1, J. Farber2, K. Hasan1, J. R. Tedeschi1, L. S. Fifield1

1: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, United States of America; 2: Idaho National Laboratory, United States of America



2:00pm - 2:30pm

Automated Three-dimensional Construction and Electrical Field Calculation of Basin-type Insulators

Y. Leng, Y. Wang, X. Hong

Chongqing University, China, People's Republic of



2:30pm - 3:00pm

More than Twenty Years of Experiences with Commissioning Testing of HV & EHV Cable Systems with Near Power Frequency Withstand & Partial Discharge Testing

M. Fenger

Kinectrics Inc., Canada

Emerging Technologies in Dielectrics and Insulation Materials
Location: Pelican
Chair: Dr. Farhina Haque, The University of Akron, United States of America
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Is bistrifluoromethyl sulfide (CF3SCF3) an eco-friendly dielectric replacement gas for sulfur hexafluoride?

M. Zhang, J. He, H. Hou, B. Wang

Wuhan University, China, People's Republic of



2:00pm - 2:30pm

Best-in-Class Stator Winding Insulation System for Large Rotating Machines with Enhanced Dielectric Performance

S. U. Haq1, G. Hanna2, M. TS Moorthy3, M. Khan4, T. Toledo5

1: GE Vernova; 2: GE Vernova; 3: GE Vernova; 4: GE Vernova; 5: GE Vernova



2:30pm - 3:00pm

Parylene HT Electrets Charge Stability Analysis at High Temperatures

P. C. Saha, A. M. Juberi, O. Faruqe, C. Park

Arizona State University, United States of America

3:00pm
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3:30pm
Coffee Break
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
3:30pm
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4:30pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Mladen Sasic, Iris Power, Canada
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Optimization of Thermal Cycle Testing Setup of Bars of High-Voltage Turbo Generator

A. Nikolaev, A. Khazanov, A. Gegenava

National Electric Coil, United States of America



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Improvement in Materials for Workers on Hydro Generator Sites

M. Wantuch1, S. Bomben2, R. Draper3

1: Astro Chemical; 2: Ontario Power Generation; 3: Andritz Hydro

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: Dr. Richard Cselko, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Accelerated Water Tree Test on EPDM flat samples: methods and electrical characterization

G. Patanè1, S. Suraci1, S. Dossi2, A. Galanti2, D. Fabiani1

1: LIMES - DEI, University of Bologna, Italy; 2: Mixer Compounds, Bagnacavallo (RA), Italy



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Condition assessment of bushings using DFR

P. Werelius2, E. Ermakov1, L. Jonsson1, H. Rudegard1

1: Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Sweden; 2: Megger Sweden AB

Emerging Technologies in Dielectrics and Insulation Materials
Location: Pelican
Chair: Dr. Mahesh Tulshiram Dhotre, Hitachi Energy, Switzerland
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

The Effect of a Thermally Conductive Resin on Heat Dissipation When Applied in a Thin Film

N. Hussey, M. Winkeler, T. Q. N. Nguyen

ELANTAS PDG, Inc., United States of America



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Valence-bond based machine-learning structure‐activity relationship models to assess the performance of gaseous dielectrics in multidimensional aspects

M. Zhang, H. Hou, B. Wang

Wuhan University, China, People's Republic of

4:30pm
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6:00pm
Poster-2
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
Chair: Valeria Blaze, Manitoba Hydro, Canada
 

Long Short-Term Memory Network for Classification of Partial Discharges

I. A. Ampem, P. Basappa, M. Aguadze

Norfolk State University, United States of America



The Influence of Polarity Reversal on Leakage Current in XLPE Samples

S. Shahtaj1, P. Ratheiser2, U. Schichler2, B. Stewart1

1: University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom; 2: Graz University of Technology, Austria



Targeted inhibition of electrical tree in XLPE cables by electric field-induced rejuvenation fluid

W. Yaping1,2, Z. Kai2, Z. Xurui2

1: Northwest Minzu University; 2: Sichuan University



Convolution Neural Network in Partial Discharge Source Identification: Performance Analysis for Lab-based Data and Electric Machine

M. R. K. Shagor, Z. F. Mouri, F. Haque

The University of Akron, United States of America



Application of Comsol for TEV Sensor Detection Simulation of PD in MV Switchgears

M. Miljanovic1, M. Kearns2, B. G Stewart1

1: University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom; 2: 2EDF Energy



Dielectric Dissipation Factor (Tan delta) of liquids: how to avoid incorrect measurements

F. SCATIGGIO, G. CAMPI

A&A FRATELLI PARODI, Italy



Verification and Application of a Set of Linear Equations for Simultaneous Detection of Methane, Ethylene, and Ethane in Transformer Oil Based on Photoacoustic Spectroscopy

B. Tang1,2, W. Guan3, K. Li1, Z. Liu4, F. Ma4

1: Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing, China; 2: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; 3: North University of China, Shanxi,China; 4: State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd., Electric Power Research Institute,Anhui,China



Switch Controller Implementation for Testing a Supercritical CO2 Circuit Breaker Using Synthetic Test Circuit

M. S. A. Hossain1, S. Catania1, H. Shabani1, Z. Jin2, L. Graber2, C. Park3

1: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, United States of America; 2: Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America; 3: Arizona State University, United States of America



Experimental Investigation on Detection and Localization of AC Partial Discharge in Form Wound Stator Windings in Rotating Machines using HFCT Sensors

T. Kajiyama1, Y. Nagatani1, K. Miyazaki1, M. Hikita1, T. Kuno1, T. Iwanaga2, M. Kozako1, K. Zaizen2, T. Yamada2, Y. Inoue2, T. Okamoto2

1: kyusyu Institute of Technology, Japan; 2: TMEIC corporation



Parameter Optimization of MOSA for MVDC Circuit Breakers Based on Required Performance Using Short-Circuit Current Test-bed Simulation

I. KWON, Y. KWAK, J.-C. LEE, B. LEE

Hanyang University, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)



New Algorithm for Rotor Ground Wall Condition Assessment of Large Salient Pole Generators

J. Pedneault-Desroches1, G. Kahwati2, M. Arezki3, A.-H. Kamal4, É. David5

1: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 2: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 3: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 4: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 5: ÉTS



Electric Field Stress Reduction in High Voltage Cable Joint by Functional Capacitive Field Grading Composites

O. Faruqe1, A. M. Juberi1, S. A. Sufi1, P. C. Saha1, N. Uzelac2, C. Park1

1: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA; 2: G&W Electric Company, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA



Rotor Pole Interturn Insulation Assessment in Large Salient Pole Generators Using RSO, SFRA, Air Gap Flux, and Pole Drop Test

J. Pedneault-Desroches1, M. Arezki2, K. Al-Haddad3, É. David3

1: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 2: Hydro-Québec, Canada; 3: ÉTS



TEV Sensor-Based PD Measurements with a Focus on PRPD Patterns and FFT Analysis

M. Abbasi1, M. Lachance2, E. David1

1: Ecole de technologie superieure, Montreal, Canada; 2: OMICRON electronics Canada, Toronto, Canada

5:45pm
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7:00pm
Out_Ins_WG
Date: Tuesday, 10/June/2025
7:00am
-
8:00am
Breakfast
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
7:00am
-
5:00pm
Registration
Location: Board Room
8:00am
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9:00am
Is Renewable Energy Running Out of Wind?
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Chair: Kevin Alewine, Shermco Industries, United States of America
9:00am
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10:00am
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Dr. Aleksandr Khazanov, National Electric Coil, United States of America
 
9:00am - 9:30am

Inverter voltage endurance testing of twisted pairs according IEC 60851 with a self-developed, adjustable generator

C. Staubach1, B. Sahan1, A. Litinsky2

1: University of Applied Sciene Hannover, Germany; 2: Axalta Coating Systems, Germany



9:30am - 10:00am

On-line Partial Discharge Diagnosis on Stator Winding Insulation: Impacts of Voltage Distortion and Winding Temperature

S. Nakamura, T. Kuraishi, S. Miyazaki

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: James Steele, Southwire, LLC, United States of America
 
9:00am - 9:30am

Creepage Discharge Characteristics of Solid Liquid Interface in Subsea Cable Connectors

D. Guana1, Q. Liu1, M. Jeschke2, D. Walton2

1: The University of Manchester, UK; 2: Siemens Energy Limited, Ulverston, UK



9:30am - 10:00am

Partial Discharge Measurement Experiences on Field Maintenance and in Workshop Fault Investigations of Power Transformers and Shunt Reactors - Case Studies

M. Yanan, T. Güneş, L. Kahtalı

Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation - TEİAŞ, Turkiye

Outdoor Insulation
Location: Pelican
Chair: Valeria Blaze, Manitoba Hydro, Canada
 
9:00am - 9:30am

Assessing Induced Voltage Risks on Pipeline Insulation Due to Electrical Disturbances

S. Shahabi, J. López, K. Inman

Magna IV Engineering, Canada

10:00am
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10:30am
Coffee Break
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
10:30am
-
12:00pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Joseph Williams, Electrolock Inc., United States of America
 
10:30am - 11:00am

A Novel Approach to Roebel Bar Stator Winding Repair in a Large Hydro Pump Generator

S. Cotner

Hydroelectric Design Center, US Army Corps of Engineers



11:00am - 11:30am

Investigation of failure mechanisms of stator winding and stator core. Protocol for repair and acceptance testing of stator winding and stator core. Asset management strategy for stator assembly for machines above 100MVA.

I. Kremza1, Y. Kharchenko2

1: Voith; 2: Rio Tinto



11:30am - 12:00pm

Stator Core End Region Heating in Large Generators: A Case Study

A. Khazanov, A. Gegenava, A. Nikolaev

National Electric Coil, United States of America

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: Valeria Blaze, Manitoba Hydro, Canada
 
10:30am - 11:00am

Polarity of Measured PD Impulses - How Useful is it ?

M. Lachance1, U. Ranninger2

1: OMICRON Canada; 2: OMICRON Austria



11:00am - 11:30am

Detection of Partial Discharges Occurring in Oil-Filled Cable Joints Arranged in a Mock-up Tunnel Using a Radio Interferometer System

M. Kawada1, K. Iwasaki2

1: Tokushima University, Japan; 2: TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., Japan



11:30am - 12:00pm

Automatic Insulation Diagnosis Using the Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves due to Partial Discharges Occurring in Propulsion Coils

M. Kawada

Tokushima University, Japan

Power, Distribution and Instruments Transformers
Location: Pelican
Chair: Dr. Diego Robalino, MEGGER Group, United States of America
 
10:30am - 11:00am

Improvement of Karl Fischer Moisture Measurements During Accelerated Aging Testing of Transformer Insulating Systems

B. Greaves, A. Levin, K. Biggie, J. Beaudoin, T. Prevost

Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc., United States of America



11:00am - 11:30am

Investigating the Effects of Moisture Distribution on the Electric Field and Leakage Current of Power Transformer Bushings

M. Abouhosseini-Darzi2, E. Rahimpour1, M. Mirzaie2, A. A. Shayegani-Akmal3

1: THWS, Germany; 2: Department of Electrical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Iran; 3: University of Tehran, College of Engineering School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iran

12:00pm
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1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
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3:00pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Paul Gaberson, IEEE, United States of America
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Influence of Applied Waveforms and Pressure on Partial Discharge Characteristics in a Converter-Fed Motor Winding Model for Electric Propulsion Aircraft

T. Umemoto1, M. Sato1, Y. Tsuboi2, A. Kumada1

1: The University of Tokyo; 2: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency



2:00pm - 2:30pm

Investigation of Optimal Electrical Insulation Systems of Stator Windings for Inverter-Fed Motors

T. Iwanaga1, K. Zaizen1, T. Okamoto1, Y. Yamanaka2, K. Miyazaki3, T. Kuno3, M. Hikita3, M. Kozako3

1: TMEIC Corporation, Japan; 2: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; 3: Kyushu Institute of Technology



2:30pm - 3:00pm

PDIV Prediction and Tests on the Insulation for Aerospace Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator (EHA)Motors

D. Zhao1, L. Zhou1, W. Zhang1, S. Ma2, Y. Zhu2, P. Wang2

1: AVIC Xi'an Flight Automatic Control Research Institute; 2: Sichuan University

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: Prof. Davide Fabiani, University of Bologna, Italy
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Study on Dielectric Frequency Response Analysis of Transformer Insulation

P. Sai Ganesh, A. Porwal

Megger



2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Comprehensive Approach to DGA: Advancing Transformer Diagnostics in the Era of Modern Power Systems

G. Marius

Consulting Marius Grisaru, Israel



2:30pm - 3:00pm

Modeling Dielectric Breakdown of Voids in Ground-Wall Insulation Systems: Initial Studies

A. Mosier1, C. Stroud2, N. Frost3

1: Aaron Mosier Consulting; 2: EMC, Electric & Motor Contracting, Co.; 3: Frosty's Zap Lab, LLC

Cables, Accessories, and Power Electronics
Location: Pelican
Chair: Mark Fenger, Kinectrics Inc., Canada
 
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Effect of transverse compression on the dielectric breakdown of power cable with ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation

H. Wang, E. Wolfe, R. Duckworth

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States of America



2:00pm - 2:30pm

Life Cycle Analysis Considerations for a Resilient Energy Grid

J. Steele, W. Chatterton

Southwire, LLC, United States of America



2:30pm - 3:00pm

Degradation Characteristics of Insulation Discharge at the Interface of Moisture-Affected Cable Accessories

C. Rao, G. Zhu, Z. Liu, S. Pan, X. Wang, R. Liu

Sichuan University: Chengdu, Sichuan, CN

3:00pm
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3:30pm
Coffee Break
Location: Spoonbill & Ibis
3:30pm
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4:30pm
Rotating Machines
Location: Egret
Chair: Shannon Sitler, GE Vernova, United States of America
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Forming Slot Liner Insulation Materials into Electrical Machines: Manufacturing Considerations and Effects on Performance

U. Paracha1, E. Griffin1, S. Mishra1, D. Varsani2, R. McMahon1, S. Ademi1

1: Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick; 2: Safran Electrical and Power UK



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Overshoot and Duty Cycle Effects of Wide-Bandgap Drives on Hairpin Winding in EVs

A. Kholgh Khiz, S. Jayaram

University of Waterloo, Canada

Green Energy
Location: Heron
Chair: Mark Fenger, Kinectrics Inc., Canada
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Charge Transport in Composite Natural Ester Fluid

K. Y. Victor, A. A. Abdelmalik, Y. M. Abubakar

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Evaluation of Wind Turbine Electrical and Mechanical Defects Due to Nacelle Circulating Currents

H. W Penrose

MotorDoc LLC, United States of America

 
3:30pm
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5:30pm
Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Pelican
Chair: Samuel W. Glass, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, United States of America
 
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Thermal fault diagnostics for different transformer insulation systems

H. M. WILHELM, P. FERNANDES

VEGOOR, Brazil



4:00pm - 4:30pm

Evaluating Turn Insulation Degradation Using Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

M.-R. Djuidje Kamdoum1, H. Provencher2, E. David1, Y. Kechaf2, Y. D. Seol3

1: École de Technologie Supérieure; 2: Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Québec, Canada; 3: Hydro-Québec



4:30pm - 5:00pm

Analysis techniques for pulse sequences in medium and high voltage DC and battery energy storage systems.

Y. J. Kim

O&M Korea, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)



5:00pm - 5:30pm

Analysis of Insulation Electrical Stress in Electric Vehicle Drive Motors under Repetitive Square Wave Voltage Conditions

B. Li1, S. Chen1, M. Chen1, D. Liu1, X. Hu1, P. Wang2

1: State Key Laboratory of Engine and Powertrain System, Weichai Power Co. Ltd, Weifang Shandong, China; 2: SICHUAN UNIVERSITY, People's Republic of China

7:00pm
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7:30pm
Open Bar
Location: Pre-Function Gallery
7:30pm
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10:00pm
Banquet
Location: Ibis & Egret & Heron
Date: Wednesday, 11/June/2025
7:00am
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8:00am
Breakfast
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
8:00am
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9:00am
Harnessing AI for Electrical Insulation and Grid Resiliency: Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Emerging Methods
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
Chair: Elvis Jorge, Deblock, United Kingdom
9:00am
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10:00am
Power, Distribution and Instruments Transformers
Location: Egret
Chair: Brad Greaves, Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc., United States of America
 
9:00am - 9:30am

Physics-based thermal model of Shunt Reactors

A. Sbravati1, E. Ceron2, J. Gutierrez3

1: Hitachi Energy, United States of America; 2: Hitachi Energy, Sweden; 3: Hitachi Energy, Spain



9:30am - 10:00am

Optimization of the Safety Margins of the Major Insulation on Oil-Immersed Transformers

L. M Espino Rojas1, R. Ocón Valdez2, F. P Espino Cortés1, M C. Ortiz Villanueva1

1: ESIME Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico; 2: Facultad de Estudios Superiores Aragón Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: Dr. Anna Gegenava, National Electric Coil, United States of America
 
9:00am - 9:30am

Polarization and depolarization currents experience return on hydroelectric generators

S. Bernier1, M. Lévesque1, H. Provencher1, É. David2, A. Bertrand3

1: Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec; 2: École de Technologie Supérieure; 3: Hydro-Québec



9:30am - 10:00am

A Novel Approach to Detecting Electric Machinery Insulation Defects with Electrical and Current Signature Analysis

H. W Penrose

MotorDoc LLC, United States of America

10:00am
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10:30am
Coffee Break
Location: Pre-Function Gallery
10:30am
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12:00pm
Emerging Technologies in Dielectrics and Insulation Materials
Location: Egret
Chair: Mark Winkeler, ELANTAS PDG, Inc., United States of America
 
10:30am - 11:00am

Thermo-Chemical and Dielectric Properties of Bio-based and Eco-friendly Natural Ester Fluids: Power equipment Applications

G. DHORALI1, V. P. CHAVIDI2

1: CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BENGALURU, INDIA; 2: CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, RTL - NOIDA, INDIA



11:00am - 11:30am

Optimizing Permittivity Grading in Power Semiconductor Modules to Reduce Electric Field Stress at the Triple Junction

M. Kurimoto, S. Jayaram

University of Waterloo, Canada



11:30am - 12:00pm

Manufacturing of Experimental Coils using Sustain Epoxy, Resin Rich Mica Tape

R. Draper1, S. McCabe2, I. Bergmann3, B. Six3, W. Grubelnik3, T. Henry1, M. Ranch1

1: Andritz Hydro, Canada; 2: The Aev Group, UK; 3: Isovolta, Austria

Testing, Diagnostics, and Condition Assessment
Location: Heron
Chair: Mladen Sasic, Iris Power, Canada
 
10:30am - 11:00am

A Novel Classification Technique for Identifying Partial Discharge Sources in Rotating Machines

Y. J. Kim

O&M Korea, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)



11:00am - 11:30am

On the Practical Applications of the Polarization Index as Applied to Salient Pole Generator Field Windings

S. Cotner

Hydroelectric Design Center, US Army Corps of Engineers



11:30am - 12:00pm

In-depth Analysis of Partial Discharge Measurements Performed with Two Different Instruments on Individual Stator Coils

A. Simard1, F. Cirino2, M. Lévesque3, M. Lachance2, É. David1

1: École de Technologie Supérieure, Canada; 2: Omicron Energy, Canada; 3: Hydro-Quebec, Canada

12:00pm
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1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
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2:00pm
Best Articles Awards & Closing
Location: Egret & Heron & Pelican
2:30pm
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6:00pm
MSC1
Location: Sandpiper & Caracara & Osprey
Date: Thursday, 12/June/2025
8:00am
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5:30pm
MSC2
Location: Sandpiper & Caracara & Osprey

 
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