EPRI hosts Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference.
Press Release Summary:
Scheduled for Sept 14-15, 13th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference will offer opportunity to exchange information about switching policies and procedures that contribute to safety and reliability. Event will address detailed switching procedures and associated software, programs for training, audits and incident investigation, as well as management strategies and policies. Training Seminar titled Time-Critical Decision Making and Examples will take place on Sept 13.
Original Press Release:
13th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference
Name: 13th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference
Dates: September 14-15
Additional Event: Training Seminar "Time-Critical Decision Making and Examples" on September 13
Theme: Managing Complexity for Safety and Reliability
Location: Boston Marriott Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA
For More Information: George Gela, Program Manager, ggela@epri.com
Overview
The Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference is an opportunity for managers, supervisors, and operations personnel to exchange information about switching policies and procedures that contribute to improved safety and reliability. The conference addresses a variety of issues including detailed switching procedures and associated software, programs for training, audits and incident investigation as well as management strategies and policies.
On Sunday, September 13 from 2 pm to 6 pm, there will be a seminar given by Doug Harrington of Team Formation, "Time-Critical Decision Making and Examples." The seminar will include a test and will qualify for EOP credits and CE hours. There is a separate fee of $100 for this seminar and class is limited to 50 people.
Booking details can be found at:
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/info/summary.aspx?e=a7124204-0b13-493e-b947-1f1b2c1d5f79
The preliminary program for this year's conference includes the following presentations or breakout sessions:
o Developing & Conducting Decision-Making Games for System Operators
Doug Harrington, Team Formation
o Incident Database Demonstration
Arthur Beare, Beare Ergonomics and Rudy Francin, Consolidated Edison of NY
o Utility Terminology vs. Specific Jargon
Lee Harrison, Berkshire Harrison
o Arkansas Ice Storm-Lessons Learned
Brent Carr, AECC
o Minimizing Transmission/Distribution ArcFlash Exposure
Dr. George Gela, EPRI
o Embedded Generation
Chris Cooper, Hydro One, Inc.
o Memorable Errors over 30 Years
Kevin Dunham, Chugach Electric Assoc.
o Findings of SA Studies
Dr. Erik Connors, SA Technologies
o Shift Work
Dile Brooks, Southern Company Services
o New Hampshire Ice Storm
Warren Rust, Northeast Utilities
o CenterPoint Energy on Hurricane Ike
Larry Pilcik, CenterPoint Energy
o Rack-Out Breakers
Finley Ledbetter, Group CBS
o Distribution Switching
Walter Alvarado, Consolidated Edison of NY
o NERC Requirements on Switching
Mark Lauby, NERC
o Lessons Learned from the Eastern Blackout
Dejan Sobajic, New York ISO
o Chernobyl - Lessons Learned
Jon Sirney, Western Area Power Admin.
About EPRI
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI's members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.
