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2008 PCIC Conference Technical Program

 This list of papers is to be presented at the 2008 IEEE-PCIC Conference in Cincinnati. 
It is best to check the website or the final mailer for any last minute changes.

GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION I –

PAVILLION-CAPRICE, (HILTON)

8:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.  Presiding – Lanny Floyd

 

PCIC – 2008 – 1          The Evolution of a “Hybrid” System by Integrating the Best Concepts from the NEC®, CEC® and IEC®

                                                    Marty Cole                                        Hubbell Canada                   

                                                    Tim Driscoll                                       Shell Canada Ltd.

                                                    Ken Martin                                        Brodwell Industrial Sales Ltd            

                                                    George Morlidge                              Fluor Canada Ltd.

                                                    Rob Roberton                                   Shell Canada Limited

PCIC – 2008 – 2           The Three-Phase Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter System - A Novel Approach to Prevent Electrocution

                                                    Paul Hamer                                        Chevron Energy Technology

PCIC – 2008 – 3           DEATH BY GROUNDING

                                                    Donald Zipse                                    Electrical Forensics LLC

 

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION II –

HALL OF MIRRORS, (HILTON)

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Presiding – Jim Rozsits

PCIC – 2008 – 4          Arc Flash Incident Energy Reduction Using Zone Selective Interlocking

                                                    Donna Hodgson                              Shell Exploration and Production Co.

                                                    David Shipp                                      Eaton Electrical

PCIC – 2008 – 5          CT SATURATION CALCULATIONS - ARE THEY APPLICABLE IN THE MODERN WORLD? – PART III,  LOW-RATIO, HIGH-CURRENT CT/MICROPROCESSOR RELAY COMPARISONS AT A HIGH-CURRENT TESTING LABORATORY

                                                    Roy Cosse                                         Chevron

                                                    James Bowen                                    Powell Electrical Systems Inc.           

                                                    Donald Dunn                                    Aramco Services Company               

                                                    Robert Spiewak                                Dashiell LLC        

 

PCIC – 2008 – 6           THE NIOSH “Prevention through Design” Initiative APPLIED to Electrical Hazards in Construction

                                                    Danny Liggett                                  DuPont

                                                    H Landis Floyd                                 DuPont

 

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION I –

PAVILLION-CAPRICE, (HILTON)

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.   Presiding – Dave Stewart

PCIC – 2008 – 7           Lessons Learned from Generator Tripping Events at Industrial Facilities

                                                    Charles Mozina                                Beckwith Electric

PCIC – 2008 – 8           Transient Voltage Aspects of Grounding

                                                    Tom Brinner                                      PM&D Engineering, Inc.   

                                                    Robert Durham                                 D2 Tech  Solutions, Inc.

PCIC – 2008 – 9           Flammable Mixture Analysis for Hazardous Area Classification

                                                    Allan Bozek                                       EngWorks Inc.    

                                                    Vince Rowe                                       Marex Canada Limited

 

REFINING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 – REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION I –

PAVILLION, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Janet Flores

PCIC – 2008 –10          A Motor Primer - Part 7

                                                    Gary Donner                                     Operation Technology Inc.               

                                                    Patrick McCarty                               Baldor Reliance

                                                    Timothy Paschall                             Baldor Reliance

PCIC – 2008 – 11         Electrical Process Seal Requirements in North American   Electrical Codes

                                                    Tim Driscoll                                       Shell Canada Ltd.

                                                    Marty Cole                                        Hubbell Canada   

                                                    Rene Leduc                                       Marex Canada Limited

 

PCIC – 2008 – 12         API 546 3RD EDITION – MAKING SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES BETTER

                                                    Bill Lockley                                       Lockley Engineering

                                                    Mark Chisholm                                 GE

                                                    Travis Griffith                                   GE Oil & Gas

                                                    Barry Wood                                      Chevron

                                                    Gabe D’Alleva                                  ExxonMobil

 

CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 – CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION I –

ROSEWOOD, (Hilton)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.         Presiding – Roger Lawrence

 

PCIC – 2008 – 13         Understanding the Design of Stators and Rotors of Squirrel Cage Induction Motors

                                                    Howard Barr                                      Emerson Electric

                                                    Austin Bonnett                                Emerson Electric Retired

                                                    Chuck Yung                                      Electric Apparatus Service Association

                                       

PCIC – 2008 – 14         Experimental Evaluation of a High-Speed Permanent-Magnet Machine

                                                    Daniel M Saban                                Direct Drive Systems

                                                    Cassandra Bailey                             Direct Drive Systems

                                                    Delvis Gonzalez-Lopez                    Direct Drive Systems

                                                    Ladislau Luca                                   Direct Drive Systems

 

PCIC – 2008 – 15        A COMPARISON BETWEEN INDUCTION & SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS FOR APPLICATIONS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

                                                    Rami Dabbousi                                 Saudi Arabian Oil Company

                                                    Djordje Savinovic                            ABB Products

                                                    Yngve Anundsson                          ABB Products

 

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION I –

REGENCY EF, (HYATT)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Richard Paes

PCIC – 2008 – 16         Why neutral -Grounding Resistors Need Continuous Monitoring

                                                    Donald Selkirk                                  Startco Engineering Ltd.

                                                    Kenneth Crawford                           DuPont 

                                                    Merv Savostianik                             Startco Engineering Ltd.

PCIC – 2008 – 17         INDUCTION MOTOR VIBRATIONS IN VIEW OF THE API 541- 4th EDITION

                                                    Rajendra Mistry                               Siemens Energy & Automation

                                                    William Finley                                   Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

                                                    Scott Kreitzer                                    Siemens Energy & Automation

                                                    Merv Savostianik                             Startco Engineering Ltd.

PCIC – 2008 – 18         Thermal Protection of Undocumented AC Motors

                                                    Mark Zeller                                        Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories,

                                                    Ed Lebenhaft                                    Schweitzer Eng Labs, Inc.

 

ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 – ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION –

CONTINENTAL, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.  Presiding – Dave Gunnels

PCIC – 2008 – 19         Advances in Industrial Substation Design using Three Winding Power Transformers

                                                    Doug Brooks                                    Bantrel Co.           

                                                    Don Morency                                   Suncor

                                                    Pascal Tang                                      Northern Transformers

PCIC – 2008 – 20         Comparison of AC to DC Rectifier Topologies Operating on Various Power Distribution Networks

                                                    Rick Hoadley                                    Rockwell Automation         

                                                    Sheldon Kennedy                            Niagara Transformer Corporation                    

                                                    Gary Skibinski                                   Rockwell Automation

PCIC – 2008 – 21         Oil Field HARMONIC CONCERNS RESULTING FROM HIGH IMPEDANCE SOURCES, Multiple POWER CONVERTERS AND LONG CABLES

                                                    Paul Buddingh                                  Universal Dynamics Ltd.   

                                                    Valentina Dabic                                BC Hydro

                                                    Harry Groten                                     Nexen, Inc.

 

MARINE TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 – MARINE TECHNICAL SESSION –

ROOKWOOD, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.  Presiding – Don Voltz / Rudy Bright

PCIC – 2008 – 22          Meeting New Marine Harmonic Standards

                                                    Anthony Hoevenaars                     Mirus International Inc.

                                                    Ian Evans                                          Harmonic Solutions Co. Uk

                                                    Andy Lawson                                   Parkburn Precision Handling Systems            

PCIC – 2008 – 23          THE SHIP POWER ELECTRONIC REVOLUTION: ISSUES AND ANSWERS

                                                    Terry Ericsen                     Office of Naval Research

PCIC – 2008 – 24          Diesel ENGINE Generation APPLICATIONS on SHIPS AND MOORED fLOATING FACILITIES.

                                                    Donald Voltz                                     BP Exploration & Production, Inc.

                                                    Moni Islam                                        Northrop Grumman Ship System      

                                                    Chris Chaney                                    Mustang Engineering, L.P.

 

CHEMICAL II TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION II –

CONTINENTAL, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Dennis Bogh

 

PCIC – 2008 – 25         Stator Insulation System Evaluation and Improvement for Medium Voltage Adjustable Speed Drive Applications

                                                    William Chen                                    TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

                                                    George Gao                                       TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

                                                    Craig A Mouton                               ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

 

PCIC – 2008 – 26         Better, Faster, and More Economical Integrated Protective Relaying and Control using Digital Bits and Logic

                                                    John J Novak Jr.                               The DOW Chemical Company

                                                    Richard D Kirby                               Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

 

PCIC – 2008 – 27         High-Speed Transfer of Two 4 kV Motor Bus Sources Using a Digital Motor Bus Transfer System

                                                    Gregory T Orr                                   Eastman Chemical Company

                                                    Scott Cooper                                     Beckwith Electric Co. Inc.

 

REFINING II TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION II –

REGENCY EF, (HYATT)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Gabe D’Alleva

PCIC – 2008 – 28         Cost-Efficient Applications of Bus Transfer Schemes Utilizing Microprocessor Based Relaying Technology

                                                    Ron Beltran                                       GE Multilin           

                                                    Hyder Docarmo                                GE MULTILIN

                                                    Michael Eaton                                  Petro-Canada Oil Sands Eng

                                                    Mike Noonan                                    Petro-Canada Oil Sands Eng

PCIC – 2008 – 29          PWM Inverters PRODUCING torsional components in AC Motors

                                                    Russel Kerkman                               Rockwell Automation                         

                                                    Jeff Theisen                                      Rockwell Automation

                                                    Kirti Shah                                          Tesoro Corporation

PCIC – 2008 – 30          LARGE ELECTRICAL DRIVES – SETTING TRENDS FOR OIL & GAS APPLICATIONS

                                                    Horst Kuemmlee                               Siemens

                                                    Philip Wearon                                   Shell Global Solutions International

                                                    Fritz Kleiner                                       Siemens

 

TRANSPORTATION II TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION II –

BUCKEYE AB, (HYATT)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – David Heine

 

PCIC – 2008 – 31          Electronic Motor Circuit Protectors

                                                    Terry Schiazza                                  Schneider Electric

                                                    Alan Schmidt                                    Schneider Electric

 

PCIC – 2008 – 32          ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE APPLICATIONS AS RELATED TO THE OIL SANDS PROCESS

                                                    Bill Livoti                                           Baldor Dodge Reliance                      

                                                    Mark Throckmorton                        Shell Canada

                                                    Rick Paes                                           Rockwell Automation

 

PCIC – 2008 – 33          ELECTRIC GUT TRACING - AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PIPELINE HEATING

                                                    Franco Chakkalakal                          Tyco Thermal controls

                                                    Ronald Sweigart                               DuPont

                                                    Jeff Pulter                                          Marathon Ashland Petroleum

                                                    Gustavo Saldarriaga                        Tyco Thermal Controls

 

PRODUCTION II TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION II –

ROOKWOOD, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Larry Saunders

PCIC – 2008 – 34          Alarm & Paging Acoustics on Offshore Installations

                                                    Bret Cadmus                                     GAI-Tronics Corp.              

                                                    Christopher Chaney                        Mustang Engineering, L.P.

                                                    Hans Forschner, Sr.                         Navcon Engineering Network

PCIC – 2008 – 35        Innovative Heating and Power/Control Solutions for Offshore Wells with Wax/Paraffin Issues

                                                    Greg McQueen                                 Tyco Thermal Controls

                                                    David Parman                                   Tyco Thermal Controls      

                                                    Pete Reindl                                        Advance Power Electronics ABB Inc

PCIC – 2008 – 36          Optimal System Reliability: The Way Forward

                                                    Roger Lawrence                               RGLSolutions

                                                    Donald Dunn                                    Aramco Services Company

 

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SESSION –

PAVILLION, (HILTON)

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.   Presiding – Estellito Rangel Jr.

PCIC – 2008 – 37          PURGED & PRESSURIZED MOTORS MADE TO IEC/NEC/CEC ZONE 1 (EX P) & TO NEC/CEC DIVISION 1 (TYPE X): ARE THEY THE SAME?

                                                    Bharat Mistry                                   GE Consumer & Industrial

                                                    William Lawrence                             FM Approvals LLC

 

PCIC – 2008 – 38          A Comparison of International Wiring and Grounding Systems with North American Methods

                                                    John Gardner                                    Appleton Electric Company

                                                    Joe Alanis                                         Bechtel Corporation

PCIC – 2008 – 39         Enhanced Communication between field devices and automation systems in hazardous locations

                                                    Andre Fritsch                                   R. STAHL Schaltgeraete GmbH

                                                    Robert Seitz                                       ASRC EnergyServices

 

SAFETY TECHNICAL SESSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – SAFETY TECHNICAL SESSION –

PAVILLION, (HILTON)

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.   Presiding – Jim Bowen

PCIC – 2008 – 40          Comparative Study of Arc Modeling and Arc Flash Incident Energy Exposures

                                                    PK Sen                                               Colorado School of Mines

                                                    Ravel Ammerman                             Colorado School of Mines

                                                    Tammy Gammon                               Consultant

                                                    John Nelson                                      NEI Electric Power Engineering

 

PCIC – 2008 – 41           SAFETY FIRST: DETECTION OF DOWNED CONDUCTORS & ARCING ON OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION LINES

                                                    Mark Adamiak                                  GE Multilin

 

PCIC – 2008 – 42           The Importance and Process of Auditing an Electrical Safety Program

                                                    John Aeiker                                       DuPont 

                                                    Shahid Jamil                                      Imperial Oil

                                                    Daryld Ray Crow                              DRC Consulting, Ltd.

 


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