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2009 PCIC CONFERENCE TECHNICAL PROGRAM – PRELIMINARY

This list of technical papers will be presented at the 2009 IEEE-PCIC Conference.
Any last minute changes to the final program can be found on the PCIC 2009 Anaheim Conference website.

GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday September 14, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Hilton – California C/D      Presiding – Jim Rozsits

PCIC-2009-01
Energy Transfers within Arcing Faults in Electrical Equipment
 
Dr. David Sweeting
Sweeting Consulting

PCIC-2009-02
Arc Flash Energy Mitigation by Fast Energy Capture
 
George Roscoe
Tom Papallo
Marcelo Valdes, PE
GE Consumer and Industrial
GE Consumer and Industrial
GE Consumer and Industrial

PCIC-2009-03
Consideration For Generation in an Islanded Operation
 
E. Roy Hamilton
John Undrill
Paul S. Hamer
Scott Manson
Chevron ETC
John Undrill LLC
Chevron Energy Technology Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc

GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION II
Monday September 14, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California C/D      Presiding – John Nelson

PCIC-2009-04
Revisions to IEEE 1068: Standard for the Repair of AC Electric Motors in Process Industries
 
Travis Griffith
Austin Bonnett
Bill Lockley
Chuck Yung
GE Oil & Gas
Emerson Electric (Retired)
Lockley Engineering
EASA

PCIC-2009-05
A User’s Guide to Factory Testing of Large Motors: What Should Your Witness Expect?
 
Dennis L. Bogh
Donald G. Dunn
Meredith K.W. Stranges
Nick Stranges
GE Energy
Aramco Services Company
GE Energy
GE Energy

PCIC-2009-06
Recent Problems Experienced with Motor and Generator Windings
 
G.C. Stone
M. Sasic
D. Dunn
I. Culbert
Iris Power LP
Iris Power LP
Aramco Services Company
Iris Power LP

ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday September 14, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California A       Presiding – Sheldon Kennedy

PCIC-2009-07
DC Arc Models and Incident Energy Calculations
 
Ravel F. Ammerman, PhD
Tammy Gammon, PhD, PE
P.K. Sen, PhD, PE
John P. Nelson, PE
Colorado School of Mines
John Matthews & Associates
Colorado School of Mines
NEI Electric Power Eng.

PCIC-2009-08
Reducing Arc Flash Risk with the Application of Protective Relays
 
Ray Luna
Brian Cassidy, P.E.
Jesus Franco
GE Multilin
Bayer Material Science
Bayer Material Science

PCIC-2009-09
Quantifying the Energy Efficiency of Motors Fed By Adjustable Frequency Inverters
 
Michael J. Melfi
Baldor Electric

MARINE TECHNICAL SESSION I
Monday September 14, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California B      Presiding – Don Voltz

PCIC-2009-10
IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Initiative
 
Yuri Khersonsky
Narain Hingorani
Kevin L. Peterson, P.E.
Consultants
Consultants
P2S Engineering, Inc

PCIC-2009-11
The Effects of System Voltage on Electric Machine Design
 
Chris Heron
Daniel Saban, P.E.
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co.
Direct Drive Systems

PCIC-2009-12
Preventing AC Drive Failures Due to Commutation Notches on a Drilling Rig
 
A.H. Hoevenaars, P.Eng.
I. C. Evans
B. Desai
Mirus International Inc.
Harmonic Solutions Co. UK
National Oilwell Varco

CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION I
Tuesday September 15, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Hilton – Pacific B      Presiding – Roger Lawrence

PCIC-2009-13
A New More Reliable Solution for Cooling Tower Fan Drives
 
Robbie McElveen
Keith Lyles
Bill Martin
Wayne Wasserman
Baldor Electric Company
BP Products North America Inc
Baldor Electric Company
Baldor Electric Company

PCIC-2009-14
Use of Thermal Network on Determining the Temperature Distribution Inside Electric Motors in Steady State and Dynamic Conditions
 
Renato Yabiku, P.E.
Rafael Fialho, P.E.
Luis Teran, P.E.
Marcilio Ramos, P.E.
Nelson Kawasaki, P.E.
GEVISA GE Motors
GEVISA GE Motors
GEVISA GE Motors
GEVISA GE Motors
GEVISA GE Motors

PCIC-2009-15
Ensuring Availability of a Large Adjustable Speed Drive for Process Gas Compressor Application Rated 11 kV, 15.5 MW (20778hp)
 
Frieder Endrejat
Dr. Robert Hanna, Ph. D
John Shultz
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd
RPM Engineering Ltd
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc

PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION I
Tuesday September 15, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilton – California D       Presiding – Larry Saunders

PCIC-2009-16
Impact of Utility Available Fault Current on Arc Flash Calculations
 
Ilanchezhian Balasubramanian, P.E.
Aidan M. Graham, P.E.
Eaton Electrical

Eaton Electrical

PCIC-2009-17
Power Transmission to Distant Offshore Facilities
 
Zaki Al-Haiki
Ahmed Shaikh-Nasse
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Saudi Arabian Oil Company

PCIC-2009-18
Developing & Installing Substations for Oil & Gas Facilities in Very Cold and Remote Locations
 
Ulf Andersson, PE
Duane C. Jubert, PE
Tracey Evers, MSEE
ABB Inc.
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
ABB Inc.

REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION I
Tuesday September 15, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilton – California C       Presiding – Gabe D'Alleva/Kirti Shah

PCIC-2009-19
Introduction to IEEE 841-2009 for Severe Duty TEFC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors- up to 370 kW (500 HP)
 
David C. Rains
Daleep C. Mohla
Gabe F. D’Alleva
John Malinowski
AREVA T&D
DCM Consulting
ExxonMobil Corporation
Baldor Electric Company

PCIC-2009-20
Why Wait? System-Wide Benefits from Custom Overcurrent Relay Characteristics
 
Dennis J. Hill, P.E.
Larry W. Bruehler, P.E.
Christopher J. Bohrer, P.E.
URS - Washington Division
URS - Washington Division
URS - Washington Division

PCIC-2009-21
A Motor Primer – Part 8
 
Timothy Wayne Paschall
Gary Donner, P.E.
Jim Kelley
Royce M. King
Baldor Electric
O.T.I.
Baldor Electric
ConocoPhillips

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION I
Tuesday September 15, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilton – California A       Presiding – Richard Paes

PCIC-2009-22
Key Elements to Consider when Developing Electrical Equipment Isolation and Switching Procedures
 
Shahid Jamil, M.Sc; P.Eng.
John D. Aeiker, PE, CSP
Imperial Oil Limited
E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

PCIC-2009-23
Beyond IEEE Std 115 & API 546: Test Procedures For High-Speed, Multi-Megawatt Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machines
 
Daniel M. Saban, PE PhD
Cassandra Bailey
Klaus Brun, PhD
Delvis Gonzalez-Lopez, PhD
Direct Drive Systems
Direct Drive Systems
Southwest Research Institute
Direct Drive Systems

PCIC-2009-24
Designing More Efficient Large Industrial Induction Motors by Utilizing the Advantages of Adjustable Speed Drives
 
Harry Li
Radu Curiac
Siemens Energy & Automation
Siemens Energy & Automation

CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION II
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Hilton – California C      Presiding – Dennis Bogh

PCIC-2009-25
Core Loss Testing: A Good Procedure Gone Astray?
 
Chuck Yung
Travis Griffith
EASA
GE Oil & Gas

PCIC-2009-26
Camera Systems in Hazardous (Classified) Locations to Monitor and Control the Separation of Liquid Waste Products in Chemical Plants
 
Ingo Emde
Wolfgang Berner
Klaus Mertens
R. STAHL HMI Systems GmbH
R. STAHL Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience AG

PCIC-2009-27
Solid State Lighting for Industrial Locations
 
Michael Neary
Michael Quijano
Cooper Crouse-Hinds
Future Lighting Solutions

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SESSION
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Hilton – Pacific B      Presiding – Estellito Rangel Junior

PCIC-2009-28
Low-Voltage Circuit Protection in Hazardous Locations - A Comparison of Codes and Standards within IEC, CEC and NEC
 
Wolfgang Berner
Scott Basinger, P.Eng.
Tim Driscoll, P.Eng.
Ken Martin, C.E.T.
Juergen Poidl
Mark Throckmorton, P.Eng.
R. STAHL Inc (USA)
Eaton Corporation (Canada)
Shell Global Solutions (Canada)
Brodwell Industrial Sales Ltd. (Canada)
R. STAHL Schaltgeraete GmbH (Germany)
Shell Global Solutions (Canada)

PCIC-2009-29
A Multifunction Energy Saving Device With a Novel Poweroff Control Strategy for Beam Pumping Motors
 
Luo Yingli
Cui Xueshen
Zhao Haisen
Zhang Deqin
Luo Yu
Wang Yilong
North China Electric Power University (China)
North China Electric Power University (China)
North China Electric Power University (China)
North China Electric Power University (China)
North China Electric Power University (China)
Huadianzhixing Technology Development Corp. Ltd. (China)

PCIC-2009-30
CT Saturation Calculations - Are They Applicable in the Modern World? - Part IV: CT Sizing as per IEC Standards and the Benefits of Non Conventional Instrument Transformers
 
Pierre Bertrand
Dr. Michael Mendik
Terence Hazel
Pascal Tantin
Schneider Electric (France)
ABB Inc. (USA)
Schneider Electric (France)
EDF R&D (France)

PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION II
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilton – California B       Presiding – Larry Saunders

PCIC-2009-31
Directives for Offshore Service Containers
 
Estellito Rangel Jr.
Lino A. de André
Petrobras
DeAndré Engenharia

PCIC-2009-32
Benchmarking Electric Motors Before They Fail
 
Austin Bonnett
Chuck Yung
Emerson Electric (Retired)
EASA

PCIC-2009-33
Enhanced Oil Recovery of Shallow Wells with Heavy Oil: A Case Study in Electro Thermal Heating of California Oil Wells
 
Greg McQueen, PE, PMP
David Parman, P. Eng.
Heath Williams
Tyco Thermal Controls
Tyco Thermal Controls
E & B Natural Resources

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION II
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilton – California A       Presiding – Richard Paes

PCIC-2009-34
Ground Fault Protection for MV Bus Connected Generators
 
Dale Finney
Hyder DoCarmo
Roy E. Cossé, Jr.
Masoud Hajiaghajani
GE Multilin
OMICRON electronics
Chevron
Chevron

PCIC-2009-35
Oil Whirl Rotordynamic Instability Phenomenon – Diagnosis and Cure in Large Induction Motors
 
Sumit Singhal
Rajendra Mistry, P.E.
Siemens Energy & Automation
Siemens Energy & Automation

PCIC-2009-36
Comparative Analyses of Standards Temperature Rise Test Methods for Induction Machines
 
Glauco Cisz, MS
Fredemar Rüncos, Dr. Eng.
Stephen Waite, BS
WEG
WEG
WEG Electric

MARINE TECHNICAL SESSION II
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California B      Presiding – Rudy Bright

PCIC-2009-37
“The Second Electronic Revolution” (It's All About Control)
 
Terry Ericsen
Office of Naval Research

PCIC-2009-38
Fire Rated Cable Technology Testing Methods and Installation Practices
 
Robert Konnik
Mark Throckmorton, P.Eng.
Gilad Shoshani
RSCC Group
Shell Canada
RSCC Group

PCIC-2009-39
The Benefits of Polymeric Armored Cables
 
Carroll Lindler
Paul Cinquemani
Chris Averill
Prysmian Power Cables & Systems
Prysmian Power Cables & Systems
Prysmian Power Cables & Systems

REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION II
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California A      Presiding – Kirti Shah

PCIC-2009-40
Improving Substation Reliability and Availability
 
Robert M. Spiewak, P.E.
Dominik Pieniazek, P.E.
Jerry Pittman, P.E.
Floyd Weisse, P.E.
Daniel Wilson
Dashiell, LLC
Dashiell, LLC
Valero Energy Corp.
Dashiell, LLC
Valero Port Arthur Refinery

PCIC-2009-41
Protection at the Speed of Light: Arc-Flash Protection Combining Arc Flash Sensing and Arc-Resistant Technologies
 
John A. Kay, CET
Juha Arvola
Lauri Kumpulainen
Rockwell Automation Canada
VAMP
VAMP

PCIC-2009-42
Protecting Essential Refining Operations Using Blast-Resistant Electrical Equipment Shelters
 
David Cole
Raymond H. Bennett, P.E., PhD
Deron Austin
Matthew T. Edel, P.E.
Lectrus Corporation
Baker Engineering & Risk Inc.
Lectrus Corporation
Baker Engineering & Risk Inc.

SAFETY TECHNICAL SESSION
Wednesday September 16, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton – California C       Presiding – Kevin Lippert

PCIC-2009-43
Predicting Let-Through Arc-Flash Energy for Current-Limiting Circuit Breakers
 
Tom Papallo
Marcelo Valdes, PE
George Roscoe
GE Consumer & Industrial
GE Consumer & Industrial
GE Consumer & Industrial

PCIC-2009-44
Higher Withstand MCC for Better Selective Coordination
 
Rajiv Kumar, P.E.
Douglas Reed, P.E.
Robert Morris
Samuel Terry, P.E.
Eaton Corporation
MWH Americas
Eaton Corporation
Eaton Corporation

PCIC-2009-45
Potential Impact of ANSI Z10 and CSA Z1000 on Reducing Electric Shock and Arc Flash Injuries
 
H. Landis Floyd, II, PE, CSP, CMRP
DuPont


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