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 Engineering & Operation, Accounting, Customer Billing & Finance
Annual Conference & Trade Show
and Board of Directors Meeting
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2011 Conference Agenda
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Transmission Line Section
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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| Presiding: Chairman – Don Koonce, Principal Engineer – Dominion |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
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Welcome & Introduction |
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| 8:10 a.m. |
OCAS – Radar Based Warning System for Tall Towers
According to NTSB statistics, once every 12 days in the United States an aircraft incident occurs due to an obstacle collision. 95% of these “obstacles” are utility related towers and power lines. The FAA has recently introduced and approved the use of Audio Visual Warning Systems (AVWS) as a means to mitigate these risks. This presentation will provide an overview of AVWS technology as well as look at how LG&E/Kentucky Utilities, an early adopter, is using one such system, the Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS), to protect a new 345kV transmission line that crosses more than 400 feet above the Ohio River.
Melissa McCarthy, General Manager – OCAS INC |
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| 8:40 a.m. |
Composite Fiberglass Pole Structures on Transmission
The RS Technologies’ presentation will provide an introduction to composite poles and then differentiate the RStandard Composite Utility Pole from other composite poles. The presentation will focus on how use of the RStandard pole will increase reliability, demonstrate the diversity of the modular system, simplify inventory requirements and provide a safe and environmentally responsible grid infrastructure solution.
Galen Fecht, Director, Business Development – RS Technologies (TSX: RS) |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
A Brief Overview of 2012 NESC Revisions
A revised National Electrical Safety Code will be published on August 1, 2011. This presentation will highlight significant changes to rules of the Introduction Section, the Clearance Section, and the Strength and Loading Section that will impact transmission line safety requirements.
E. Wade Shultz, P.E.; (Retired); Consultant to Alabama Power Company |
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Beverage Break - sponsored by |
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Valmont Hybrid Poles: The Perfect Match!
The presentation will review the benefits of steel and spun concrete in one structure, the R&D accomplished, and how the hybrid pole can be the right solution for the challenges utilizes face when presented with harsh soil or demanding installation environments.
Ron Albanese, P.E., Operations Support Manager, Alabama Operations – Valmont Newmark |
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| 10:45 a.m. |
Dominion's Pleasant View - Hamilton 230kV Project
Winning Project – 2011 Industry Excellence Awards Program – Transmission Category
Virginia's Loudoun County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. To meet the increased demand for electricity in western Loudoun County, Dominion Virginia Power built a new 230 kV transmission line to serve the areas west of Leesburg. The total length of the new line is 12 miles, with 2 miles installed underground with solid dielectric XLPE cable. This presentation will discuss the underground portion of the project, which is sited in an upscale neighborhood along a popular nature trail. Carla Picard will add a discussion of the extensive permitting process and community involvement for the project.
Les O’Donnell, Project Manager – Dominion
Bobby McCoy, Construction Coordinator – Dominion
David C. Witt, Engineer III – Dominion
Carla Picard, Project Communications Manager – Dominion |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Luncheon (in Trade Show Ballroom) |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Helicopters & LiDAR Surveying – Tools for Line Rating Verification
There is a lot of work ahead for transmission owners to verify their lines as constructed, will meet the designed thermal ratings. This presentation will discuss acquisition and post processing of LiDAR survey data for both line ratings and vegetation management work.
Karey Nelson, General Manager – Chesapeake Bay Helicopters
Jesse Clements, Technical Information Manager – Chesapeake Bay Helicopters
Adam Rousselle, President – Utility Risk Management Corporation |
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Vibration Monitoring & Wetland Construction
During construction of a new transmission line, 54 vibratory caissons with diameters of 28 to 56 inches were driven at distances of 8 ft to 50 ft from existing residential and commercial structures. To help prevent damage and defend against possible claims from nearby property owners, vibration and settlement monitoring was performed during all foundation installation activities. Limited structural conditions assessments were also performed before and after foundation installation. The results of the monitoring program, damage and claim history, and “lessons-learned” will be presented.
R. Heath Forbes, EI, Project Engineer –- S&ME
Brett Varner, P.E., Manager, Dev. Transmission Engineering – South Carolina Electric & Gas |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Refreshment Break - sponsored by |
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| 3:15 p.m. |
State of Non-Ceramic Insulators Confirmed Andrew Phillips – EPRI
Fabio Bologna, Overhead Transmission Program Manager – EPRI |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Assessment & Repair of Conductor and Compression Fittings
Techniques for assessing the possible damage to or condition of conductors and compression fittings on existing transmission and distribution lines will be discussed. Beyond that, if the assessment determines that a repair is required to assure future reliability, technologies and products to restore the affected conductor or compression fitting will be outlined and discussed. Use of repair products to provide extra capacity for a line upgrade will also be covered briefly.
Bob Whapham, Global Market Manager Transmission – Preformed Line Products |
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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| Friday, July 1, 2011 |
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| Presiding: Vice Chairman, Jason Payne, Sr. Engineer – Georgia Power Company |
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Business Session and Roundtable |
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
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Roundtable continued |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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