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Event Overview
This conference will explore practical, cost-effective approaches and methodologies that utilities can employ to reduce operating expenses in both the short and the long term, while preserving reliability performance and customer satisfaction and without unduly increasing potential liability. The focus will be on reducing the cost or increasing the value of inspections and preventative maintenance activities for overhead transmission assets as well as overhead and underground distribution assets. The conference will also address how to decrease technical losses. Presentations will be given by industry experts and leading utilities, providing practical methodologies that utilities will be able to implement both now and in the future to improve their inspection and preventative maintenance activities, reduce their operational costs or increase their value.
Themes:
- Getting the best value for your T&D Inspection and Maintenance Activities Today
- Getting the best value for your T&D Inspection and Maintenance Activities in the Future
Strategies and Methodologies for Driving T&D Line Efficiencies
We are pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for the CEATI 2019 T&D Conference. Experts are invited to submit presentation abstracts on one of the three themes described below.
IMPORTANT – Abstracts are due by 4:00pm ET, March 26, 2019. A notification of acceptance will be provided no later than April 22, 2019. Abstracts shall be evaluated based on their applicability to the subject matter and their technical merits. Proponents are encouraged to emphasize work conducted for their electric utility clients. (Approx. 300 words)
The following specific session titles were the preferred topics identified by the Transmission Line Asset Management (TLAM) and Distribution Line Asset Management (DLAM) program members.
SESSION 1: Common Practices for Getting the Best Value for Present Transmission & Distribution Facilities Inspection Activities
Description of Session for Abstracts
This session addresses overhead transmission systems and overhead and underground distribution systems.
Traditional periodic inspections performed by trained personnel are the preferred method for ensuring that assets maintain an appropriate working condition. However, having trained personnel physically inspect all the assets on a regular basis can be expensive.
This session focuses on practical strategies and methodologies that utilities currently employ to ensure that they establish the optimum balance between benefits and costs of T&D asset inspections when considering expenses, customer reliability, and safety. Presentations should describe case studies of utilities that have successfully reduced or plan to reduce inspection costs or increase benefits through changes in people, process, technology, or a combination of all/some factors.
SESSION 2: Common Practices for Getting the Best Value from your Present Transmission & Distribution Facilities Preventative Maintenance Activities
Description of Sessions for Abstracts
This session addresses overhead transmission systems and overhead and underground distribution systems.
Preventative maintenance activities performed on T&D assets can extend their life and ensure their continued value. Traditional preventative maintenance activities are time based or follow the reliability centered maintenance approach. While these approaches have stood the test of time, they can be costly for utilities.
This session focuses on practical way that utilities can reduce the costs or increase the benefits of preventative maintenance without significantly impacting customer reliability, worker safety, or public safety. Presentations in this session will describe case studies of utilities that have successfully reduced costs or increased the benefits associated with preventative maintenance activities through changes in people, process, technology, or a combination of all/some factors.
SESSION 3: New Approaches and Technologies for Improving Future Transmission & Distribution Facility Inspections
Description of Session for Abstracts
This session addresses overhead transmission systems and overhead and underground distribution systems.
Session 1 and 2 focus on what utilities are doing now and in the near future to reduce costs or increase benefits associated with facilities inspections. This session focuses on strategies that utilities could employ to improve inspection activities longer term (i.e. 5 – 10 years). Presentations will describe case studies of utilities that are planning to implement longer term strategies to improve inspection activities through changes in people, process, technology, or a combination of all/some factors.
SESSION 4: New Approaches and Technologies for Improving Future Transmission & Distribution Facility Preventative Maintenance Activities
Description of Session for Abstracts
This session addresses overhead transmission systems and overhead and underground distribution systems.
Session 1 and 2 focus on what utilities are doing now and in the near future to reduce costs or increase benefits associated with facilities inspections. This session focuses on strategies that utilities could employ to improve preventative maintenance activities long term (i.e. 5 – 10 years). Presentations will describe case studies of utilities that are planning to implement long term strategies to improve preventative maintenance activities through changes in people, process, technology, or a combination of all/some factors.
SESSION 5: Strategies and Approaches for Reducing Technical Losses in Transmission Overhead Systems & Distribution Overhead and Underground Systems
Description of Session for Abstracts
Technical losses are the energy losses experienced by the power system through its normal operation. They include line losses and transformer losses and can account for as much as 5% on a typical system. Most utilities consider the costs of technical losses to be an operational expense.
The modernized grid allows for a more accurate accounting of the technical losses than was the case in the past. With this additional information, utilities can target problem areas and reduce the technical losses and improve the bottom line.
Presentations will focus on new technology and approaches that could be used by utilities to reduce technical losses in the transmission overhead system network and the distribution system grid.
Presenter Guidelines
| Abstracts Due | March 26th, 2019 |
| Presenter acceptance / regret notifications | April 22nd 2019 |
| Deadline for draft presentations | October 15th, 2019 |
| Deadline for final presentations | November 1st, 2019 |
Presentations should adhere to the guidelines set forth by CEATI International.
Presentation Guidelines Include:
- Presentations must be submitted in Power Point format (PPT).
- Presentations will be distributed to attendees in secure electronic (PDF).
- Page numbers must be displayed in the lower right hand corner of each Power Point slide.
- Each Presenter will be allocated 25-30 minutes of presentation time, including 5-10 minutes for Q&A.
- Presenters may be asked to participate, as panelists, in an open discussion concerning the session topic as well as their specific presentation.
Please note that all participants, including presenters, are required to register to attend.
Presentation Submission Dates: The deadline for the submission of first draft Power Point Presentations is October 15, 2019.
Subsequent to submission, presenters may continue to revise presentations but must submit their revised files on flash drive at a minimum of one (1) day in advance of their scheduled presentation time.
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Attendance
This conference is an industry open event, with registration open to:
- Transmission and Distribution Managers and Supervisors
- Transmission and Distribution Engineers and Engineering Supervisors
- Asset Managers
- Consultants, Service Providers and Contractors
- Consultants and Contractors from other industries with experience and examples of their application of these themes
- Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors
- Research Facilities and Laboratories
- Academics
This event is organized in coordination with the following Utility Participants:
The Audience
Exhibition space is available for the Transmission & Distribution Conference. The event will bring manufacturers and service providers together with key decision-makers in the industry. The Conference has been organized with the support of over 60 participating utilities from across North America and beyond. The event will present an excellent opportunity for targeted networking and exposure to potential clients, including a reception with an open invitation to all exhibitors and conference attendees.
EXHIBITORS
Breaks, Meals & Reception
The conference, with all breaks and meals will taking place in the exhibition hall. This set-up provides a captive audience to showcase your company’s products and services, allowing for more face-to-face time with attendees at the event. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Each Exhibitor Registration Includes:
- Two Full Conference Registration
- Breakfast, Lunch & Breaks
- Evening Reception
- Skirted Table, Two Chairs & Waste Basket
- Discounted Additional Registrations
- Conference Proceedings Package
SPONSORS
Sponsor Benefits Can Include:
- Recognition at Opening of Event Acknowledging Your Support
- Your Materials at the Main Registration Table
- Inclusion of Your Logo and Click-Through Link on Conference Website(s)
- Post-Event Exposure
- Sponsorship of Event Meals or Breaks
- Place Your Organization’s Stand-Up Banner in the Conference Room
Accommodations
Westin Mission Hills
71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA
92270, USA
USA
Reserve: Online or +1 760-328-5955.
Preferred Rate: $159USD/ night.
Hotel Cutoff Deadline: October 4, 2019
To receive the preferred rate, please mention the special convention rate for the CEATI International Meeting. Preferred rate only available only until October 4, 2019.
Housing Warning!
Unauthorized Housing Companies Contacting Exhibitors & Attendees. It has come to our attention that unauthorized housing companies have been contacting CEATI International exhibitors and attendees via email and phone and in general, misrepresenting themselves as an official housing vendor for CEATI International. Room registrations should be made directly with the hotel as described above.
We highly caution you from engaging unauthorized companies because if/when issues arise, CEATI International management does not have the ability to provide assistance in solving them.
Professional Development Hours
Did you know that by attending a CEATI conference, you could be eligible to use your attendance towards Professional Development Hours? A Certificate of Attendance is available to all conference attendees – simply check with your local accreditation body for more details on how to apply it towards their requirements.
Women In Power
The Women In Power collaborative venture is a networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support group that spans across the entirety of the CEATI organization, including all our programs. It aims to promote engineering to women in the field and help females thrive in a male-dominated industry. In an effort to facilitate comradery and networking, this group is currently available to anyone involved in the CEATI programs or events at no added cost.
For more information about the Women In Power group, visit our website.
Please join us at our Women in Power Reception at CEATI’s Fall 2019 Conference!
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support group of inspiring professionals who are new to the electric utility industry. This group spans across the entirety of the CEATI organization, including all of our programs. The YPG will provide a focused, industry-open group and a forum for young professionals to network with their peers across the energy sector, discuss common challenges, and share experiences and strategies for positive career growth. This group will provide opportunities for collaboration and professional development, and will be open to all but aimed at those at the beginning stages of their career.
For more information about the Young Professionals group, visit our website.
Please join us at our Networking Lunch at CEATI’s 2019 Co-located Conferences!