10th Australian High Voltage Conference - Overview

The 10th Australian High Voltage Conference, scheduled for July 2024 in Brisbane at Rydges South Bank, promises to be an essential event for professionals engaged with high voltage (HV) systems across various sectors such as mining, industrial plants, oil and gas, and utilities.

It will address the imminent adoption of a modified version of IEC 61936-1, superseding AS 2067, marking a significant industry shift. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical changes and their broader implications.

The conference will showcase the latest technologies, research, and case studies in HV design, testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance and arc flash safety. Discussions will encompass a wide range of HV components and equipment, including substations, cables, transformers, and switchgear. Emphasising sustainability and reliability, the event will explore challenges in HV equipment maintenance and propose forward-thinking solutions through adherence to standards, regulations, and strategic maintenance programs.

Who Should Attend

› Substation engineers and technicians
› Generation, transmission engineers and technicians
› HV engineers, technicians and auditors
› Electrical engineers, technicians and electricians
› Maintenance engineers and asset managers
› Plant, project and design engineers
› Industrial organisations with HV electrical distribution
› Engineering and safety managers

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2024 Keynote Speakers

	Alex Baitch  FTSE, HonFIEAust, CPEng Principal at BES (Aust) Pty Ltd Chairman Standards Committee EL-043 High Voltage Installations Member IEC Advisory Committee on Transmission and Distribution Former National President Engineers Australia (2014) Honorary Professorial Fellow University of Wollongong
	Brett Cleaves Director Engineering at Streamlined Energy 20 Years specialising in arc flash safety in both high and low voltage industry sectors Industry member of working Group EL-001-25 Key contributor in the arc flash hazard and control revisions for AS/NZS 4836:2023 Author of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety Body of Knowledge chapter on Arc Fault Safety

 

2024 Conference Sponsors

 

2024 Technical Topics

• HV Installations – Review of Responsibilities and Standards Professor Alex Baitch, Principal BES (Aust) Pty, Ltd
• Evolution of Arc Fault Standards: Insights into Changes, Ongoing Developments, and Implications for the HV Industry Brett Cleaves, Director Engineering, Streamlined Energy
• The Power of Oil for Assessing Condition of HV Equipment Antony Giacomin, Chemical Engineer, TJ|H2b Analytical Services Pty Ltd
• The Psychology of HV Systems Management Dale West, HV Specialist, PMV
• Overloading Transformers, Including Battery Applications Michael L O’Brien: Senior Expert Transformers, GE Vernova Grid Solution
• Insights from On Load Tap Changer Case Studies Gordon Noble, Director, Tap Changer Services Pty Ltd 
• Using Failure Investigations as a Tool to Improve Condition Monitoring of HV Assets Kerry Williams, Director - Principal Engineer, K-BIK Power Pty Ltd
• Preparing for Australia's Mandatory Sustainability Reporting Standards: A Comparative Case Study of Transformer Oil Environmental Impact Philippe Reboul, Managing Director, Molekulis Pty Ltd
• Navigating Electrical Safety Legislation and Standards Nick Jarvinen, Technical Executive, WSP
• Condition Assessment and Predicting the Remaining Life of Cable Assets Brad Monaghan, Head of Technical Services and Thomas Whyte, Senior Engineer , EA Technology
• Connection of Green Hydrogen Plants to the Grid Jason Mayer Principal Electrical Engineer, Aurecon
• Operating Natural Ester Dielectric Fluid Filled Transformers - Best Practice for Storage, Handling, Testing, and Maintenance Kin Yu Lam Regional Application Engineering Leader, Power Systems, South East Asia & Pacific, Cargill & Mathew Mathiasen Transformer Lead, Powertech
• Mitigating Risks: Insights from Testing 3000 Cables Jackson Hill Principal, Live HV
• Application of Robotics in the Electrical Industry Professor Alex Baitch, Principal BES (Aust) Pty, Ltd
• Arc Fault Incidents and Practical Steps for Prevention Brett Cleaves, Director Engineering, Streamlined Energy
• Guide to HVDC Cable Rating Calculations Jayson Patrick Technical Director, Electrotechnik

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*Early Bird registration closes 14.06.2024

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To express your interest in attending, sponsoring or presenting at this event, contact  Conference Manager Arna Eru via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Sponsorship Packages

Are you a vendor working in high voltage? This conference will provide you with the opportunity to build your business network of engineering and technical professionals. It will give you the mechanism to increase your turnover through access to a clearly defined target market. Why waste valuable marketing resources trying to reach the right people, when they will be at your fingertips?

For more information on sponsorship opportunities download the Conference Prospectus.