IEEE PCIC 2007
Fifty-Fourth Annual Technical Conference of the 
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 17 - 19, 2007

2007 Technical Program and Sessions
(last updated on 10 September, 2007)

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 - GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION I

8:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Presiding – Kim Eastwood

 

PCIC-2007-1

An Update on the Spreadsheet Electrical Reliability Model

 

John Propst - Shell (Retired)

Zhenfu Dong - Burns & McDonnell

Don Koval - University of Alberta

Abstract

 

PCIC-2007-2

ARC FLASH HAZARD INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS – A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE STANDARDS: IEEE 1584 AND NFPA 70E

 

Pankaj Sen - Colorado School of Mines

Ravel Ammerman - Colorado School of Mines

John Nelson - NEI Electric Power Engineering Inc

Abstract

 

PCIC-2007-3

WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

 

Marcus Durham U of Tulsa / THEWAY Corp

Robert Durham  D2 Tech Solutions, Inc.

Abstract

 

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 - GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSION II

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

 

PCIC-2007-4

HIGH RESISTANCE GROUNDING – AVOIDING UNNECESSARY PITFALLS

 

John Dickin                          Dickin Engineering Inc.

Tim Morin                             Petro Canada

Robert Hanna                       RPM Engineering Ltd.

David Murray                        Schneider Electric

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-5 

Installation and Application Considerations of Arc Resistant Medium Voltage Control Equipment

 

John Kay                              Rockwell Automation Canada Inc           

Paul Sullivan                         DuPont

Mike Wactor                         Powell Electrical Mfg. Co.

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-6 

FURTHER PROGRESS ON IEC 60034-18-42:  A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION OF MOTOR INSULATION FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE INVERTER DUTY APPLICATIONS

Dennis Bogh                         GE

Greg Stone                           Iris Power Engineering

Meredith Stranges                 General Electric Canada

 Abstract

 

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION I

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Presiding – Art Neubauer

 

PCIC-2007-7

Understanding Vertical Motor Bearing Systems and minimizing their failures

 

Austin Bonnett                    Emerson Electric Retired

Howard Barr                       Emerson Electric

Charles Yung                      EASA

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-8   

THE INFLUENCE OF MAGNETIC RETAINING RINGS ON AC MOTORS FOR BOOSTING TORQUE AND REDUCING STARTING CURRENT

 

Javier Portos                         TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

Paul Gaynor                         ExxonMobil Research & Engineering

Russell King                         TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-9   

RAILROAD TRACKS AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR ELECTRICAL IGNITION - A PRIMER ON SAFE ELECTRICAL DESIGN OF RAIL LINES AND SPURS IN HAZARDOUS CLASSIFIED AREAS

 

Daniel Doan                       DuPont

H Landis Floyd                   DuPont

Jeffrey Fannon                    DuPont

Abstract

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 - REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION I

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

 

PCIC-2007-10

A Motor Primer Part 6

 

Gary Donner                                    Shell (Retired)

Bryan Oakes                                   Baldor-Reliance

Stuart Raynor                                  Baldor-Reliance

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-11

Navigating the test requirements of API 541 4th edition

 

Timothy Paschall                             Baldor-Reliance

Gary Donner                                    Shell (Retired)

Bryan Oakes                                   Baldor-Reliance

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-12   

NAVIGATING MOTOR STANDARDS FOR THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY: How to select and apply the right standard for your motor applications and projects

 

Tim Rahill                                       Baldor-Reliance

Michael Fousha                              Chevron

Abstract

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 - CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION I

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Presiding – Donald G. Dunn

 

PCIC-2007-13

Advantages of using High Efficiency Motors such as NEMA Premium around the worlD

William Finley                            Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

William Veerkamp                      The Dow Chemical Company

Doug Gehring                             Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

Phillip Hanna                             The Dow Chemical Company, Inc.

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-14

SEALED WINDING CONFORMANCE TESTING AND RECENT REVISIONS TO NEMA MG-1   

 

Meredith Stranges                           GE Consumer & Industrial

Bharat Mistry                                  GE Consumer & Industrial

Ramtin Omranipour                          GE Consumer & Industrial

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-15   

Field Evaluation of Slip Dependent Thermal Model for Motors with High-Inertia Starting Problems

 

Ed Lebenhaft                                   Schweitzer Eng Labs, Inc.

Abstract

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 - PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION I

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

 

PCIC-2007-16

DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF A VOLTAGE RIDE-THRU SOLUTION FOR VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES IN OIL FIELD APPLICATIONS

 

Daniel Carnovale                              Eaton

Juan Biternas                                  Chevron Texaco

Thomas Dionise                               Eaton

David Shipp                                     Eaton Electrical

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-17   

REDUCTION OF ARC-FLASH HAZARDS IN LOW VOLTAGE MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLIES

 

John Jennings                                 Eaton Electrical

Gary Donner                                    Shell (Retired)

Robert Morris                                  Eaton Corporation

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-18   

Hazardous Area Lighting, Technology, Temperature Considerations, New Protection Methods and Illumination

Michael King                                   Cooper Crouse Hinds

Dae Hur                                          Phillips Lighting

Bob Wisniewski                               Cooper Crouse Hinds

Abstract

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 - ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Presiding – Sheldon Kennedy

 

PCIC-2007-19

TRANSFORMER WINDING CONNECTIONS FOR PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

 

Xiaodong Liang                                Schlumberger Canada Ltd.

William Jackson                              Schlumberger

Ryan Laughy                                   Schlumberger

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-20

MULTIPLE HARMONIC FILTERS INSTALLED OVER 6 PHASES OF EXPANSION IN A 170 MW PLANT

 

Bernd Schmidtke                             Universal Dynamics

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-21

EFFECTS OF LAYOUT ON CURRENT DISTRIBUTION IN PARALLELED THYRISTORS OF VERY HIGH  CURRENT RECTIFIERS

 

Ricardo Fuentes                              Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Luis Neira                                        Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico

Abstract

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 - MARINE TECHNICAL SESSION

8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Presiding – Don Voltz

PCIC-2007-22

ENGINEERING "TOTAL ELECTRIC SHIP"

Terry Ericsen                                            Office of Naval Research

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-23 

Shore Power Standards for Ships

Kevin Peterson                                 P2S Engineering, Inc.

Ben Chavdarian                                Port of Long Beach

Moni Islam                                       Northrop Grumman Corporation

Christopher Cayanan                         P2S Engineering, Inc

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-24 

TODAY’S MARINE VESSEL REQUIRE MORE ELECTRIC POWER AND HIGHER VOLTAGES - SAFE MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR IS NEEDED

Steven Liggio                                    Point Eight Power Inc.

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION II

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

 

PCIC-2007-25

The Conflicts and Solutions to Complying With the 2005 Grounding Revisions     of the National Electrical Code for Cathodically Protected Facilities

         Eddie Guidry                                   Fluor Enterprises, Inc.

Whitt Trimble                                   Fluor Enterprises, Inc.

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-26

DESIGN OF HIGH-SPEEED, DIRECT-CONNECTED, PERMANENT-MAGNET MOTORS AND GENERATORS FOR THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Cassandra Bailey                             Direct Drive Systems

Daniel M. Saban                              Direct Drive Systems

Paulo Guedes-Pinto                         Direct Drive Systems

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-27

AN OVERVIEW OF COLD APPLIED TECHNOLOGY FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE ACCESSORIES

William L. Taylor                              3M

Joe Whitehouse                               3M

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - REFINING TECHNICAL SESSION II

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

 

PCIC-2007-28

CT SATURATION CALCULATIONS - ARE THEY APPLICABLE IN THE MODERN WORLD? – PART II, PROPOSED RESPONSIBILITIES

Donald Dunn                                   Aramco Service Company

Roy Cosse                                      Powell Electrical Systems, Inc

Robert Spiewak                                PolAmex, Inc.

David T. Rollay, P.E.                        Rockwell Automation

Terence Hazel                                  Schneider Electric France

Stanley Zocholl                                Schweitzer Engineering

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-29   

ZONE BASED PROTECTION FOR LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS, ZONE SELECTIVE INTERLOCKING, BUS DIFFERENTIAL AND THE SINGLE PROCESSOR CONCEPT

Marcelo Valdes                               GE

Ted Hill                                           GE

Thomas Papallo                               GE

Bill Premerlani                                 GE

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-30

Medium Voltage Cable Predictive Diagnostics Technique

Bruce Broussard                              IMCORP

Gary Hartshorn                                Equistar Chemicals

Benjamin Lanz                                IMCORP

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSION II

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

 

PCIC-2007-31

CONSIDERATIONS IN MEDIUM VOLTAGE REDUCED VOLTAGE STARTING, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Lawrence B. Farr                              Eaton Electrical

Thomas Farr                                    Eaton Electrical

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-32   

Predicting shaft proximity probe track runout on aPI motors and generators

Mark DeBlock                                   GE Canada

James Mcdonnell                              GE Canada

Barry Wood                                      Chevron Energy Technology Co

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-33

RATED STARTING PERFORMANCE OF SOLID-POLE SALIENT SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS FROM REDUCED VOLTAGE FACTORY TESTS

 Waqas Arshad                      ABB Corporate Research

 Christer Danielsson               ABB Corporate Research

 Heinz Lendenmann               ABB Corporate Research

 Holger Persson                     ABB Automation Technologies AB

 Johan Hagg                          ABB Automation Technologies AB

 John Dulas                           ABB, Inc.

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSION II

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

 

PCIC-2007-34

Natural Ester Transformer Fluids: Safety, Reliability, & Environmental Performance

David Stockton                                Cooper Power Systems

John Bland                                      BP Texas City Refinery

Jim Wilson                                      Jacobs

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-35

From Front-end to Final Testing: Detailed Heat Tracing Designs from Plant 3-D Models

Darryl Smith                                    Fluor Canada Ltd.

Peter Baen                                      Thermon

David Duval                                     Thermon  Canada

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-36

INNOVATIVE NEW TOOLS FOR AUTOMATING SAFE CHARTS AS REQUIRED FOR API RP 14C

Charles Fialkowski                           Siemens Energy & Automation

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SESSION

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Presiding - Terence Hazel

 

PCIC-2007-37

NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Peter Thurnherr                                Thuba AG

Gerhard Schwarz                             Cooper Crouse Hinds

Heribert Oberhem                            Bayer Industry Services

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-38

ASYNCHRONOUS SOLID ROTORS AS HIGH-SPEED DRIVES IN THE MEGAWATT RANGE

Hartmut Walter                                Siemens AG

Axel Möhle                                      Siemens AG

Maria Bade                                     Siemens AG

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-39 

LARGE MOTORS TO IEC ZONE 2 AND NEX/CEC DIVISON 2 - ARE THEY THE SAME?

Bharat Mistry                                  GE Industrial Systems

Travis Griffith                                   GE Oil & Gas

Abstract

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - SAFETY TECHNICAL SESSION

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

 

PCIC-2007-40

A Summary of Arc Flash Hazard Assessments and Safety Improvements

Daniel Doan                                    DuPont

Jennifer Slivka                                 DuPont

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-41

Hazard/Risk Analysis - What is it?

Danny Liggett                                  DuPont

Abstract

 

PCIC - 2007-42

Human Factors in Electrical Safety

Shahid Jamil                                   Imperial Oil Limited

Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffe                  CapSchell, Inc.

H Landis Floyd                                DuPont Inc.

Anne Golding                                  CapSchell, Inc.

Abstract