Power Transformers - Natural Ester Retro-filling, Oil Testing & Management.

Content Overview: Philip

Reasons to retrofill- fire safety, improved asset aging profile, enhanced load capacity & environmental footprint.
The retro fill process - considerations.
Ongoing condition assessment with annual oil analysis. Testing and interpretation of results to evaluate the condition of the liquid and solid insulation. Appropriate actions available to further investigate & manage faults.

Presenting this Masterclass we will have Philip Reilly

Philip Reilly

All the way from New South Wales, Philip has worked with transformers for 10 years incuding at TJ|H2b Analytical Services P/L laboratory, TxMonitor and Ampcontrol Transformers. Now working for Cargill Bioindustrial, Philip's area of interests include, transformer oil analysis, thermography, visual inspection & electrical testing. Also the application of filtration to mineral oil & use of ester fluids as part of transformer life extension programs. Prior to moving to Australia in 2021, he worked for a few companies including a key role in Shell Oil in Europe to improve processes across Shell's Chemical and engineering division. Philip has a BSc & MSc in Biochemistry.

Ken Budin

Content Overview: Ken

“Key elements of strategic transformer life-time management”. The presentation will outline key strategies for transformer life time management including approaches to manage the major influencers of premature ageing and failure.

Ken is an experienced engineer, manager and public speaker with almost 40 years’ broad experience in the high voltage industry, specialising in the life-time management of power transformers. Ken has an established track record of business development and strategic growth in the area of transformer installation, repairs, maintenance and diagnostic testing. From 1998-2015 he worked with Wilson Transformer Company Pty Ltd in Glen Waverley as Services Manager, building a team of over 70 field staff across Australia. He was a
founding director of TJ|H2b Analytical Services P/L laboratory in Glen Waverley, VIC from 2001 to 2015

Ken is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has been a member of CIGRE Australian Panel A2, Power Transformers, for over 12 years .He is also a member of IEEE and frequently writes technical papers for industry magazines. He started and organised 16 TechCon Asia-Pacific events, an annual conference held in Australia specialising in HV asset
diagnostic and life-time management, and has spoken at conferences, seminars and events in Australia, SE Asia, Europe and USA.

Come along to this event to gain a better understanding of Transformers and understand step to enhance the life cycle of your transformer with practices both current and future.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved with Asset Management. SIRF Masterclasses are for any SIRF Member interested in the topic of the day, are looking to hear more from an expert in that field or are looking to share discussions with their peers on the subject and others in the industry. Chances are good that if you’ve read this far, this event is for you!

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All SIRF events are designed to provide a safe environment for open discussion with peers on the topic of interest they are working on, in and around. Masterclass Events are one of SIRF's signature formats, and you must come prepared to learn and discuss! They will start with a detailed presentation by a speaker, and always have roundtable discussion on the topic to promote peer-to-peer learning and networking.

This event is included free in SIRF Roundtables membership

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

Connection info will be emailed prior to the event (business emails only)

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Chris Bush 0400 109 861 info@sirfrt.com