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EESA Technical Seminar
Hosted by: Electric Energy Society of Australia – Qld Chapter
You’re invited to an EESA Fundamental Series presentation.
Introduction to EESA Fundamentals Series
EESA Queensland is continuing with this technical program to
provide training for engineers new to the electric energy industry.
The program now includes introductory presentations covering
essential topics in design, technology and construction. This is an
opportunity for students and engineers new to the industry to build
their knowledge of high voltage power systems. Experienced
engineers seeking a refresher and CPD are also welcome to attend.
DATE:
Tuesday
15th November 2016
Topic: Introduction to High Voltage
Circuit Breakers
TIME:
3.30pm to 5.00pm
This presentation is part of the EESA Fundamentals Series of
technical talks, covering essential topics in electric energy for
industry professions. Mira Gorna from ABB Australia will be talking
about high voltage circuit breakers.
VENUE:
ABB Australia
Level 9
757 Ann street
Fortitude Valley, Qld.
The circuit breaker is the most important switchgear component. It
must be able to break and make the normal load current, but
above all be able to interrupt short circuit currents due to faults in
the system
CONTACT:
This presentation will provide an overview of HV circuit breakers
including:
Anthony Bordignon
I Am Events
Ph: 07 3834 3333
1. Theory:
general
interruption
requirements,
main
components, three pole versus one pole operation, live tank
versus dead tank circuit breakers
2. Design: SF6 interrupter design – puffer and auto puffer
principles, operating mechanisms, composite insulators
3. Applications: circuit breaker selection criteria, standard and
special applications, introduction to controlled switching
4. IEC Standards for HV circuit breakers
EESA Technical Seminar
Hosted by: Electric Energy Society of Australia – Qld Chapter
Presenter: Mira Gorna – ABB Australia
DATE:
Tuesday
15th November 2016
TIME:
3.30pm to 5.00pm
VENUE:
ABB Australia
Level 9
757 Ann street
Fortitude Valley, Qld.
CONTACT:
Anthony Bordignon
I Am Events
Ph: 07 3834 3333
Mira holds an MSc in Electrical
Engineering. She also has postgraduate training specialising in
vocational teaching. During her professional career she has worked
in mining, vocational education, distribution and transmission
switchgear industry. Since 2006 Mira has been working as a sales
manager of HV switchgear at the ABB Australia Power Grids.
COST: EESA & EA members and current students are free
(Student ID is required)
Non members: $30.00
Join EESA and pay the member fee. Annual Membership Fee $88.00
incl. GST.
CPD POINTS: By attending this technical presentation 1.5 of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points will be available
for Engineers Australia members.
TO REGISTER: Please click on this link to register online:
TBA
By Thursday 10th November 2016.
If you are unable to complete the registration online, please contact
Anthony on Phone: 07 3834 3333 or via email:
[email protected]