2012 Conference Agenda

Monday, March 26


1:00 P.M.
(Optional) Training
1. Network Engineering (Software Analysis Based) - Percival

  • Fundamentals of relay characteristics
  • Fundamentals of system design
2. Performing Protector Maintenance (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) - Verelst

5:00 P.M.
Conference Registration & Vendor Reception (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) - Harborside Center



Tuesday, March 27


7:00 A.M.
Breakfast and Conference Registration - Ballroom DEF

8:00 A.M.
Introduction/Welcome - Ballroom ABC
- Mark Teaken/Mark Fulkner, Eaton Corporation

8:20 A.M.
Keynote Presentation

9:00 A.M.
Presentation 1: Communications
- Linton Williams - Progress Energy

10:00 A.M.
Break

10:20 A.M.
Presentation 2: Managing a Regulatory Mandated Get-Well Program
- Charlie Fijnvandraat, NSTAR

11:10 A.M.
Presentation 3: Real World Arc Flash Solutions
- Shane Powell, Alabama Power

12:00 P.M.
Lunch - Ballroom DEF

1:00 P.M.
Past and Present Vault and Network System Design - Ballroom ABC
- Multiple Utilities

1:45 P.M.
Roundtable Discussions 1

2:30 P.M.
Break

2:45 P.M.Presentation #4:

3:45 P.M.
Breakout Track #1: Relaying Basics - Ballroom ABC
Breakout Track #2: Maintenance Basics - Verelist/Percival

5:00 P.M.
Vendor Exhibits - Harborside Center
(5:00 - 7:00 PM)



Wednesday, March 28


7:00 A.M.
Breakfast - Ballroom DEF

8:00 A.M.
Roundtable Discussion 2 - Ballroom ABC

9:45 A.M.
Break

10:00 A.M.
Savannah Network Rebuild
- Georgia Power

11:00 A.M.
Utility Demographics and System Overview
- Georgia Power

11:45 A.M.
Lunch - Ballroom DEF

12:45 P.M.
Georgia Power Vault Tour

3:00 P.M.
Optional Event: Savannah Trolley Tour
(3:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Optional



Thursday, March 29


7:00 A.M.
Breakfast - Ballroom DEF

8:00 A.M.
Network Engineering, Real Life Explained by Basics - Ballroom ABC
- Dave Smith, P.E., Engineering Consultant

10:00 A.M.
Closing
- Mark Teaken, Eaton Corporation