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4th Annual Grounding and Lightning Workshop

GLTF Workshop

CEATI’s 4th Annual Grounding and Lightning Workshop
October 22-23, 2012 – Two Full Day Sessions
Vancouver, BC

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Workshop Description

The 4th Annual Grounding and Lightning Workshop brings together grounding and lightning experts, providing an excellent opportunity for networking with consultants, manufacturers and representatives from leading electric utilities.

Organized with the support of the CEATI Grounding and Lightning Task Force (GLTF), this workshop is a forum for the exchange of information related to grounding and lightning concerns, with a focus on technical presentations, training and the exchange of ideas and experiences for the benefit of the industry.

The workshop will present an overview of grounding and lightning topics in a series of presentations from the industry experts.

The Symposium Will Feature Presentations on the Following Topics:

Grounding

  • Grounding System Integrity Testing
  • Ground system testing with Smart Ground Test Set
  • Gas Insulated Switchgear Grounding
  • Induced Voltage on Fences
  • Potential Transfer from Transmission Tower Antennas to the Distribution Neutral

Lightning

  • Lightning Arrester Testing
  • Long Flashover Arresters
  • Arresters on 230 kV Lines

Training

  • Substation Grounding System Testing
  • Sigma Lightning Protection Software
  • Design and Maintenance of Station Ground Systems

Who Should Attend?

  • Engineers
  • Engineering Managers
  • Manufacturers
  • Consultants
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • University Professors
CEATI encourages your organization to actively participate as this will be an excellent forum for both knowledge transfer and networking for electric utility industry representatives at all levels.