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GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATIONS: A TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

July 11-12, 2012 Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL

TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST ATTENDEES Well-organized event. Manager - Substation, Valard Construction LP Excellent speakers and case studies. Very valuable information. Senior Project Engineer, Colorado Springs Utilities

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GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATIONS: A TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

July 11-12, 2012

OVERVIEW
Gas-insulated substations (GIS) offer many advantages over traditional substation designs. Utilizing sulfur hexaflouride (SF6) to insulate between the active and non-active components of a substation can dramatically reduce the clearance distances and provide greater design flexibility in congested urban areas where space is at a premium. The flexibility of GIS substations provides the ability to design and build high-capacity substations underground, in existing buildings, or in other untraditional substation locations. Further, GIS technology allows greater flexibility in substation design, permitting expansion, and modification of existing air-insulated substation through the integration of GIS components. Additionally, GIS substations require less maintenance and repair than traditional substations and are less subject to environmental harms such as inclement weather, snow, pollution, dust, and wind. By enclosing gas-insulated substations, utilities can reduce noise and safety concerns while improving community aesthetics. Featuring a tour of an urban GIS substation, this technical symposium will provide an overview of GIS technology and detail current design trends and maintenance solutions for gas-insulated substations. Experts will cover physical design fundamentals, engineering considerations, testing, and startup of GIS substations, as well as SF6 management, current maintenance trends, and case studies of recent GIS projects. Special attention will be paid to business considerations involved in selecting, designing, and constructing gasinsulated substations.

IACET
EUCI has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards, which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this program. Requirements for Successful Completion of Program Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit. Instructional Methods PowerPoint presentations will be used in this conference.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Detail GIS technology and applications for substation design and modification Compare GIS to traditional AIS substation Discuss business considerations involved in GIS substation design Identify engineering considerations involved in GIS design, construction, and maintenance Illustrate potential GIS configurations, including indoor and underground projects Review gas-insulated line technology and applications for GIS substations and AIS modifications Discuss specification and startup of GIS substations Differentiate aesthetics and space requirements of AIS and GIS substations Develop strategies for safe handling and monitoring of SF6 Review case studies of recently completed GIS projects and evaluate improvements in distribution reliability and aesthetics

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Distribution executives and managers Substation and distribution engineers Project managers involved in substation design, modification, and installation Utility asset managers Construction firms involved in GIS projects Transmission and distribution planners Utility environmental managers

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GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATIONS: A TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

July 11-12, 2012

PROGRAM AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 8:00 8:30 a.m. 8:30 10:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Introduction to and Overview of Gas-Insulated Substations This session will provide an introduction to the basics and technical capabilities of gasinsulated substations, including case studies of recently completed projects. Topics will include: Design circuit breaker, switches, interconnecting bus, CTs, VTs, terminations SF6 for interruption and insulation environmental concerns History and reliability advantages/disadvantages One-lines and arrangement options, indoor vs. outdoor Details of components Installation and test Operation local control cabinet, interlocking, gas monitoring, viewports Maintenance and diagnostics Standards and bid process Special considerations particles, very fast transients, internal moisture, internal arcs Examples of GIS substation projects o Southern California Edison Rancho Vista Substation 550 and 245-kV greenfield indoor with air terminations o ITC Transmission St. Antoine Substation 115-kV: in situ replacement o Scotia Substation 115-kv 63-kA emergency installation in tight space Conclusions Phil Bolin, Senior Advisor - Power Systems Group, Mitsubishi Electric Hari Cheema, Substation Division Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Dave Giegel, P.E., Quality & Advisory Manager - Substation Division, Mitsubishi Electric Networking Break Benefits of Digital GIS Monitoring Solutions GIS digital monitoring solutions allow utilities to better survey the behavior of GIS substations during their lifetimes, and they are also used to optimize the operation and maintenance. They are now applicable for SF6 management, CB monitoring, partial discharge analysis, and default localization. This presentation will highlight the state-ofthe-art monitoring solutions and their benefits to users. Amaud Ficheux, Alstom Grid

10:15 10:45 a.m. 10:45 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. GIS Substations from the Constructors Perspective Featuring ComEds Madison GIS and other urban GIS substation installations, this session will provide attendees with an understanding of the constraints and challenges faced when installing a GIS substation in an urban environment. In addition to review of best practices and lessons learned from recent projects, this presentation will discuss the constructors expectations of the owner and engineer to ensure a successful project. Matt Mikeska, Vice President, M.J. Electric (a Quanta Services Company) Jerry Sluzewicz, M. J. Electric Superintendent of Substation Construction, M.J. Electric Tom Nagy, Vice President Midwest Region, M. J. Electric 12:45 1:30 p.m. GIS Substations from the General Constructors Perspective This presentation will highlight challenges for GIS construction from the general contractors perspective and address how obstacles are overcome in urban environments. Karl Miller, Executive Manager - Power Group, Kenny Construction Boxed Luncheon and Bus Trip to ComEd Substation
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1:30 2:00 p.m.

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July 11-12, 2012

PROGRAM AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 (CONTINUED) 2:00 4:30 p.m. Utility Case Study: Educational Tour of ComEds Madison Street GIS Substation After numerous outages and failures of its distribution system in the late 1990s, ComEd began to overhaul its distribution system in downtown Chicago. Completed in 2004, the 138-kV Madison GIS substation was designed to improve both reliability and aesthetics in Chicagos West Loop neighborhood. During this educational tour, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the design, construction, and operation of an urban GIS substation. Designed to build upon the mornings classroom sessions, this working tour will provide more in-depth discussion with the manufacturer, utility, and construction and engineering firms involved in the stations development. Safety considerations for GIS substations Urban construction considerations Meeting city and local community requirements Aesthetics and architectural design Gregory W. Hitzke, P.E. , Equipment Specialist - Circuit Breakers, GIS, ComEd Matt Mikeska, Vice President, M.J. Electric Phil Bolin, Senior Advisor - Power Systems Group, Mitsubishi Electric 4:30 5:00 p.m. 5:00 6:00 p.m. Return to Hotel via Bus Networking Reception Sponsored by Sargent & Lundy and Kenny Construction

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to drive new business through this events powerful audience? Becoming a sponsor or exhibitor is an excellent opportunity to raise your profile before a manageably-sized group of executives who make the key purchasing decisions for their businesses. There are a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available that can be customized to fit your budget and marketing objectives, including: Platinum, gold, or VIP sponsor Workshop sponsor Networking break host Luncheon host Tabletop exhibit Breakfast host Custom sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact Joel Sharrer at 720-9881215 or jsharrer@euci.com for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 8:00 8:30 a.m. 8:30 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Engineering Considerations for Gas-Insulated Substations There are many issues to be considered when deciding if GIS is the best choice for a substation, as well as when developing the project design and specifications. Topics include: Space requirements Design codes and standards Electrical characteristics Indoor and outdoor installations Fire protection and maintenance issues Connections and interfaces Equipment installation and removal Frank Shainauskas, Director of Engineering - Power Delivery Services, Sargent & Lundy, LLC

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GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATIONS: A TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

July 11-12, 2012

PROGRAM AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 (CONTINUED) 9:30 10:15 a.m. GIS Substation Design Optimization and Evaluations of AIS and GIS Alternatives This presentation will address the means by which comprehensive assessments of AIS and GIS alternatives are performed by our customers. Key topics include: Overview of the AIS, GIS assessment process Myth Busters: addressing common perceptions about GIS Creating optimal AIS designs Creating optimal GIS designs Creating optimal interfaces between the GIS and AIS portions of the substation Including life-cycle costs (LCC) in AIS, GIS analyses Case studies of AIS, GIS assessments Bob Reymers, Key Account Manager, ABB Networking Break Sponsored by ABB Utility Case Study: Recent GIS Projects at United Illuminating: Commissioning and Maintenance The United Illuminating Company (UI) is a New Haven-based regional electric transmission and distribution company. UI is engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity and related services to 325,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas of Connecticut. UI has recently completed the construction of a 115-kV GIS in the City of New Haven. Seven major electric transmission lines, which provide important links in the regions electric grid, converge at the switching station. The existing station was built between 1966 and 1975. The age of the equipment, configuration of the station, and changing industry standards all contribute to the significant need to modernize the station facilities. UI has installed a four-diameter (12-bay) breaker and one-half GIS switching station to accommodate the junction of seven electric transmission lines while keeping the existing switching station in service. Topics related to this project will include an overview of the siting, need justification, specification/engineering, design, and construction of the GIS. George Becker, Manager - Transmission and Substation Engineering, United Illuminating Projects: Glendale Water & Power Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is a municipal utility serving 88,000 electric customers in the community of Glendale, California. GWP has recently completed two large-scale GIS substation installations as part of its distribution reliability improvement program. The 69-kV GIS station installed at GWPs Grayson Power Plant, the largest of its kind in North America, reduced the footprint of the station by 4,600 square feet and improved outdated distribution infrastructure. GWPs Glorietta substation now provides three times the capacity in the same footprint of an old AIS substation, serving approximately 6,000 customers, resulting in greater reliability and lower losses. This presentation will cover lessons learned from GWPs recent projects and detail its experiences with: Business considerations in selecting GIS vs. traditional AIS substations Aesthetic concerns and improvements Reliability improvements SF6 management Henry Abrari, Principal Electrical Engineer, Glendale Water & Power Conference Adjourns

10:15 10:45 a.m. 10:45 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Utility Case Study: Lessons Learned from GIS Substation

12:30 p.m.

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GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATIONS: A TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

July 11-12, 2012

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
George Becker, Manager - Transmission and Substation Engineering, United Illuminating Mr. Becker has 25 years of power systems engineering, design, and operations experience. Throughout his 25 years of industry experience, Mr. Beckers responsibilities have included the creation of substation conceptual designs and equipment specifications of air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear, project management and engineering supervision, preparation of construction project design drawings, specifications and cost estimates, equipment specifications, bid analysis and procurement, factory witness testing of major equipment, and facility commissioning. Mr. Becker is a Senior Member of the IEEE and the vice chairman of the GasInsulated Substations Subcommittee of the IEEE Substation Committee. He is also chairman of the Working Group charged with developing C37.122.2 IEEE Guide for the Application of Medium-Voltage Gas-Insulated Substations 1kV to 52kV and chairman of the Working Group to revise C37.123 IEEE Guide to Specifications for High-Voltage Gas-Insulated Substations Rated Above 52kV. Phil Bolin, Senior Advisor - Power Systems Group, Mitsubishi Electric Mr. Bolin holds 16 patents and is the author of more than 20 technical papers. He was elected as an IEEE Fellow for his outstanding and long-term technical contributions in the field of gas-insulated transmission bus and substations. Mr. Bolin was a key participant in EPA meetings that resulted in the decision to ask for only voluntary SF6 emissions abatement strategies by the electric power industry. He was also one of the authors of the CIGRE SF6 Recycling Guide that established the scientific basis for the reuse of SF6 in electric power equipment. Mr. Bolin is the chair of the IEEE working group involved in harmonizing IEEE and IEC GIS standards. Arnaud Ficheux, Alstom Grid Arnaud Ficheux has 15 years of experience in GIS technology of Alstom Grid. He is working in the GIS research and development department of Aix-les-Bains in France, dealing with technical support, innovation, and standardization. He is a member of IEEE and CIGRE, participating in the development of GIS standards in IEEEs Substation Committee. He is also the chairman of the IEEE Working Group for the revision of IEEE C37.122.6 Recommended Practice for the Interface of New Gas-Insulated Equipment in Existing Gas-Insulated Substations. He is also a member of CIGRE Working Group B3/B1-27 on Factors for investment decision GIL vs. Cables. Arnaud is active in qualification of products for different users in the world and has a good knowledge and understanding of their requirements. He is keen on promoting GIS technology through his participation to various GIS users groups, conferences, and seminars. Gregory W. Hitzke, P.E., Equipment Specialist - Circuit Breakers, GIS, ComEd Karl Miller, P. E., Executive Manager - Power Group, Kenny Construction Company Mr. Miller has 27 years combined experience in engineering and construction. He joined Kenny Construction in 2000 to initiate the Power Group and expand its construction services and client base nationwide. Mr. Miller is responsible for executive oversight and management of all Power Group programs and projects, budgeting, profit and loss, safety programs, business development and client relationships. Prior to his current role at Kenny, Mr. Miller worked in the mechanical services industry managing construction and design/engineering operations. He worked for 14 years at Black and Veatch Engineers and held several management positions, including engineering manager. While at Black and Veatch, he managed engineering and development of power plants in the United States, Taiwan, and mainland China, and was lead mechanical engineer in the development of a diesel generator facility in El Salvador. Mr. Miller has a BSME degree from Kansas State University and is a registered engineer in eight states. Matt Mikeska, Vice President, M.J. Electric (a Quanta Services company) Mr. Mikeska is the vice president of business development for M. J. Electric (MJE), a Quanta Services company (NYSE: PWR). He has been in the energy industry for 18 years, with experience in both natural gas and power market segments. With MJE, Mr. Mikeska is integrally involved with strategic planning, operational oversight, and executive level account management. Prior to joining MJE in 2007, Mr. Mikeska served in multiple management positions with Progress Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy Florida, and North Carolina Natural Gas. Mr. Mikeska holds an MBA from Duke University and BA degrees in both economics and environmental sciences from the University of Virginia (UVA). He was also a four-year varsity letterman in football at UVA. Robert Reymers, Key Account Manager, ABB Robert M. Reymers received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has extensive experience in strategic planning and management consulting, power systems analysis, and control and protection system design. Mr. Reymers is a senior account manager for ABB Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, where Phil Bolin, Senior Advisor, he develops large substation and service projects for selected customers. Frank Shainauskas, Director of Engineering - Power Delivery Services, Sargent & Lundy, LLC Mitsubishi Electric Mr. Shainauskas has more than 40 years of experience in the design of HV and EHV substations. At Sargent & Lundy, he provides Phil holds designers. He also technical oversight to a staff of more than 300 engineers and16 patents and serves as a substation engineering consultant for many of S&Ls projects. His recent projects have is the author of more than gas-insulated substations. Mr. Shainauskas has included 345-kV, 138-kV, and 69-kV also designed numerous air-insulated substations at voltages up through 765 kV. Mr. Shainauskas is one of the primary instructors 20 technical papers. He for S&Ls Substation Engineering Course, which has been held biannually since 1994. He has a BSCE from Illinois Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer. elected as an IEEE was

Power Systems Group,

Fellow for his outstanding and long-term technical contributions in the field of
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PROCEEDINGS
A copy of the conference proceedings will be distributed to attendees at the event. If you are unable to attend or would like to purchase additional copies, flash drives are available two weeks after the conference is complete. The cost per flash drive is US $295 (add US $50 for international shipments). Flash drives include visual presentations only. Upon receipt of order and payment, the flash drive will be shipped to you via regular USPS mail.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REMEMBER: EVERY FOURTH REGISTRANT IS FREE For instant registration, call 303-770-8800 or fax the registration form to 303-741-0849. Register Three; Send Fourth Free! Any organization wishing to send multiple attendees to this course may send one FREE for every three delegates registered. Please note that all registrations must be made at the same time to qualify. All cancellations received on or before June 8, 2012, will be subject to a US $195 processing fee. Written cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event or publication. This credit will be good for six months. In case of event cancellation, Electric Utility Consultants liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800. EUCI reserves the right to alter this program without prior notice.

EVENT LOCATION
A room block has been reserved at Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile, 198 E. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611, for the nights of July 1011, 2012. Room rates are $169, plus applicable tax. Call 312-664-1100 for reservations and mention the EUCI course to get the group rate. Make your reservations prior to June 19, 2012. There are a limited number of rooms available at the group rate. Please make your reservations early.

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