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2018 ProgramCIGRE Canada ConfEREnCE

October 15-18, 2018 Westin Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Adapting the Grid to the Customer of the Future

2 CIGRE Canada Conference Calgary, AB October 15-18, 2018

General InformatIon

Welcome Message from Conference Chair ........................................................... 3

Welcome Message from Technical Committee Chairs ........................................... 4

Committees ........................................................................................................... 5

Social Events & Award Presentation ...................................................................... 6

WIE Luncheon ....................................................................................................... 7

Instructions for Presenters .................................................................................... 7

ProGram overvIew

Conference Schedule ............................................................................................. 8

Technical Tours ................................................................................................. 9-10

CIGRE Workshops ........................................................................................... 11-12

Keynote Panel ...................................................................................................... 13

CEO Panel ............................................................................................................ 13

Customer Panel ................................................................................................... 14

Business Workshop Panel .................................................................................... 14

Sponsor Panel ...................................................................................................... 15

Speaker Biographies ....................................................................................... 16-18

Student Posters ................................................................................................... 19

Regular Program ............................................................................................ 20-21

Technical Tutorials .......................................................................................... 22-23

Conference Venue, Floorplan, WiFi Access ......................................................... 24

Exhibitor Floorplan .............................................................................................. 25

2018 Sponsors and Exhibitors ........................................................................ 26-27

Sponsors ................................................................................................. Back Cover

Table of Contents

3CIGRE Canada Conference Calgary, AB October 15-18, 2018

On behalf of the CIGRE Canadian National Committee and AltaLink, I would like to welcome you to the 13th annual CIGRE Canada conference in Calgary, Alberta. AltaLink is proud and excited to host the largest annual event in Canada for the third time, promoting collaboration in the power industry and CIGRE’s international breadth of expertise in the advancement of solutions for power systems. Building on the success of past events, I look forward to you being able to learn and share knowledge and experiences, network with your industry colleagues, and help define the future in a rapidly changing industry. While you’re not involved in the conference, the local organizing committee

also encourages you to find time to explore the city of Calgary and take some time out west in our fabulous Canadian Rockies.

The theme of the 2018 conference is “Adapting the Grid to the Customer of the Future”. Customers expect electricity that is reliable, resilient, with a reduced carbon footprint, and at reasonable and predictable cost. Customers are looking for choices in how they meet their energy needs and greater access to information to make these choices. These expectations combined with the unparalleled development of distributed energy resources and other disruptive technologies that are alternatives to the grid require us to challenge our historical paradigms. We need to find ways to leverage the existing aging assets and ensure security. The grid is more important than ever to facilitate the future. The conference aims to bring out multiple views and potential solutions to enable this future. An exciting, diverse and packed program has been prepared for this conference, including both business and technical elements. We are excited to offer a dedicated half-day focused on perspectives from industry through a CEO panel, direct perspectives from customers, and a discussion on disruptive technology. There will be approximately 60 technical papers presented covering topics ranging from integration of distributed energy resources to applications of technology to manage aging infrastructure. In support of furthering diversity and youth we are hosting our 3rd annual Women in Engineering luncheon and completing a student paper competition from several young engineers from across the country.

The conference will offer you many opportunities to exchange ideas and innovations to strengthen our power system, collectively. Please take advantage of all the events planned. I look forward to meeting you in Calgary and I welcome you to Cigre Canada and the 13th Annual Conference. Please enjoy our Western Hospitality.

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Mike Bartel, PEngVP Asset Management, AltaLinkPresident, Cigre Canada

Welcome message from Conference Chair


Welcome message from Technical Committee Chairs

On behalf of the Technical Committees, we are pleased to welcome you to the 2018 CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems, which is the 13th edition of this prestigious event.

This year, our conference theme is “Adapting the Grid to the Customer of the Future”, and our focus covers a broad range of technical and industry topics, from power grid modernization and innovative technology to cyber security and energy markets.

The statistics for our 2018 conference in Calgary are outstanding. 98 abstracts were received from various countries worldwide, including Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and USA. From these abstract submissions, 42 technical papers were selected for oral presentations which are grouped into the following nine sessions:

1. Protection, Control and Automation2. Power Grid Evolution3. Asset Lifecycle Management4. Grid Resilience and Security5. Transformer Monitoring and Diagnostics6. Energy Policy and Market Mechanisms7. System Modelling and Studies8. Operation Excellence and Grid Efficiency9. Innovative Designs and Applications

In addition to the 42 technical presentations, 17 student posters are dedicated to an informative Student Poster Session. A Best Student Paper Award will be granted during the conference banquet to the author(s) of the winning student contribution based on the combined quality of abstract, paper, and poster presentation.

For all the authors, their conference papers will be published in the online CIGRE library www.e-cigre.org.

Our conference program will be supplemented by workshops, panel sessions, technical tours and tutorials. Furthermore, Cigre Canada Study Committees will report their activities and progress; and a special WIE Luncheon will be held to celebrate and promote “Women In Engineering”.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the 80 technical committee members from the industry, research centers and universities, for the international exposure given to our Call for Papers. We are grateful for their time, efforts and expertise contributed during the evaluation process. Also, special thanks to the session chairs for their commitment to the success of the conference program, and to the authors for their significant contributions that make the technical program highly relevant to participants.

Daniel Wong, P. Eng., LSMIEEETechnical Committee Co-Chair Senior Specialist, Protection &

Control, AltaLink

Colin Clark, P. Eng.Technical Committee Co-Chair

Principal Engineer, Major Equipment and FACTS, AltaLink


Committees

Alberto Oscar Tesmec S.p.A ItalyAnand Goel Hydro One (retired) CanadaAndy Kneubuhler Catch Engineering CanadaAngela Corsi Alberta Utilities Commission CanadaBasile L Agba Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaBehzad Kordi University of Manitoba CanadaBogdan Kasztenny Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories CanadaBrent Maksymiw Sask Power CanadaBrian Sparling Dynamic Ratings CanadaClaude Rajotte Hydro-Québec CanadaCory Akins AltaLink CanadaDaniel Gent Canadian Electricity Association CanadaDavid Elizondo Quanta Technology USADavid Jacobson Manitoba Hydro CanadaDavid Mildenberger AltaLink CanadaDavid Olan BC Hydro CanadaDebashish Datta Ray Bhabha Atomic Research Centre IndiaDerek Oliver University of Manitoba CanadaDipendra Rai BC Hydro CanadaEd Burt BC Hydro CanadaFarnoosh Rahmatian Nugrid Power CanadaFrancisc Zavoda Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaFred Ritter Alberta Electric System Operator (retired) CanadaGalen Lam Alberta Electric System Operator CanadaGreg Smelich Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories USAHamid Zareipour University of Calgary CanadaHany Soloumah Siemens CanadaJanos Toth Enginomix Consulting CanadaJason Wong Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories CanadaJean-François Allan Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaJerry Wen BC Hydro CanadaJoanne Phillips Alberta Utilities Commission CanadaJoao Silva Sequeira Instituto Superior Técnico PortugalJohn Kehler Alberta Electric System Operator (retired) CanadaJohn Martin Alberta Electric System Operator Canada

John McNichol Independent Consultant CanadaJorge Hollman BC Hydro CanadaKamyar Moghadam Siemens CanadaKankar Bhattacharya University of Waterloo CanadaKen Pratt PSC Consulting USALei Wang Powertech Labs CanadaMarc Brunet-Watson PSC Consulting USAMark Apuzzo Enmax CanadaMark Stemmle Nexans Deutschland GmbH GermanyMohamed Ryadi EDF R&D FranceMylavarapu Ramamoorty KL University IndiaNeil Brausen Alberta Electric System Operator CanadaNicolas Pouliot Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaNormann Fischer Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories USAPatrick Picher Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaPierre Van Dyke Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaRama Vinnakota BC Hydro CanadaRandy Kimura AltaLink CanadaRodger Renwick AltaLink CanadaRon Strem Alberta Electric System Operator CanadaRonaldo Antonio Companhia Paulista de Forca e Luz Brazil RoncolattoRuss Forrester AltaLink CanadaSami Abdulsalam Alberta Electric System Operator CanadaSerge Montambault Hydro-Québec (IREQ) CanadaSteve Heidt Alberta Electric System Operator CanadaSteven Pai BC Hydro CanadaSudhakar Cherukupalli BC Hydro CanadaSyed M Islam Curtin University AustraliaTarlochan Sidhu University of Western Ontario CanadaThamir Murad Siemens CanadaTom Sgouros Brown University USAXicai Zhao NARI Relays ChinaZbigniew Kieloch Manitoba Hydro Canada

InternatIonal tecHnIcal commIttee

Mike Bartel General Co-ChairRick Spyker General Co-ChairDaniel Wong Technical Committee Co-ChairColin Clark Technical Committee Co-ChairRichard Boulton Program Co-ChairNaser Mahmood Program Co-ChairKim Jordan Local Arrangement Co-ChairStacey Rodgers Local Arrangement Co-ChairScott Schreiner Communications ChairSarah Elder Member at Large

Suzanne Lafrenière CIGRE Canada CoordinatorSteven Desrochers Event Manager

orGanIzInG commIttee

Andy Knight University of CalgaryArden Spachynski ATCO ElectricBrent Thesen EnmaxDan Shield AESODarren McCrank EpcorKen Chao EnmaxRichard Bahry Fortis AlbertaRobert Baker TeshmontRon Zieber TransAltaThomas Hartman ATCO ElectricTony Rutkunas AltaLinkWilsun Xu University of Alberta

local tecHnIcal commIttee


In recognition of the outstanding contributions by students for the 2018 CIGRE Canada Conference, a Best Student Paper Award will be presented during the conference banquet to the author(s) of a student paper, based on the quality of its abstract submitted at the first stage of the selection process, the full paper, and the Student Poster Session.

2018 cIGre canada conference Best stUdent PaPer awardThis award consists of a personalized certificate and a cash award in the amount of $1,000.

Sponsored by

award Presentation

welcome recePtIonMonday, October 15, 2018 l 18:00 – 20:00Westin Calgary (Essence Room) Casual DressGet the conference off to a great start by networking with your colleagues over a glass of wine and collecting your registration materials.

cocktaIl recePtIon Tuesday, October 16, 2018 l 16:30 – 18:30Westin Calgary (Lakeview/Mayfair/South Foyer) Business CasualEnjoy a beverage and take in the Student Poster Session while networking with the exhibitors and your colleagues before the banquet.

BanqUetTuesday October 16, 2018 l 19:00 – 22:00Westin Calgary (Britannia/Belaire) Business CasualThe conference banquet is an evening of fine dining and stimulating conversation, providing an opportunity to salute the work accomplished during the conference. Network with participants and enjoy the entertainment provided by The Dueling Pianos Show in a night that is sure to impress. The Best Student Paper Award will be presented during the banquet.

Social Events


CIGRE Canada Women in Engineering is pleased to host a panel discussion during the WIE Luncheon on Tuesday, 2018 October 16.

The topics of diversity and inclusion are prevalent in the media, coffee shops and hallways of government lately, and many groups are speaking-up. What is happening in the engineering sector? Do we share the same concerns as activist groups, other professions, and leading Canadian corporations?

This panel will discuss the issues and to share their experiences and successes. Our panelists are:

• Johanne Picard-Thompson, AltaLink Senior VP, Corporate Services• Miranda Keating Erickson, AESO Vice-President, Markets• Shane Mailey, Manitoba Hydro Vice-President Transmission

WIE Luncheon

Plenary, Panel and Parallel tecHnIcal sessIonsAll presenters must check into the Speaker Ready Room (Banff Room) at least 12 hours prior to their scheduled presentation to confirm that the latest presentation has been uploaded. A technician will be available to assist you with any compatibility or formatting issues. It is advisable to provide a USB key to upload your PowerPoint presentation file if needed. All presentations should be in PowerPoint Windows format or PDF format.

Opening Hours – Westin FoyerMonday, Oct 15, 2018 12:00 – 17:00 Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 06:30 – 20:00 Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018 06:30 – 12:00

Presenters are asked to arrive at their session room at least 30 minutes before the session starts. Take time to familiarize yourself with the setup. There will be technicians available on site that can assist you as needed. Please follow the instructions given by the Session Chair.

stUdent Poster sessIon The Student Poster Session will be held on Tuesday, October 18 from 16:30 to 18:30, during the cocktail reception in Lakeview and Mayfair rooms.

The assigned poster boards will be identified by the sequential poster number followed by the submitted abstract number (Poster ## - Abs ##).

The principal author of the paper will be present beside their poster throughout the session to discuss the poster material and answer any related questions. A panel will be reviewing the presentation of the subject material and delivery of the topic by the author for selection of the Best Student Paper Award.

Student Authors: Posters can be set up that day between 16:00 and 16:30 with the provided push pins. Staff will be available to help locate poster boards and provide assistance, if required. Please remove your poster after the session between 18:30 to 19:00.

Instructions for Presenters


exHIBItor trade sHow oPenInG HoUrs (mayfaIr, lakevIew & endrooms)

Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00

Conference Schedule

Monday, October 15

06:30 - 08:00 Conference Registration

08:00 - 09:15Workshop 1 - DER:

Introduction& Presentation (1/3) Workshop 2 - GMD:

Introduction& Presentation (1/2)09:15 - 09:30 Network Break

09:30 - 09:45Workshop 1 - DER:Presentation (2/3)09:45 - 10:15 Network Break

10:15 -10:30

Workshop 2 - GMD:Presentation (2/2)

& Wrap Up

10:30 - 10:45 Network Break

10:45 - 12:00Workshop 1 - DER:Presentation (3/3)

& Wrap Up

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:45Workshop 3 - SDS:

Introduction& Presentation (1/2)

Technical Tour 1

Tour of TransAlta’s Horseshoe

Hydro Facility

Technical Tour 2

Tour of AltaLink’s

500 kV HVDC Facility


15:15 - 17:00Workshop 3 - SDS:Presentation (2/2)

& Wrap Up


18:00 - 20:00 Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 16

06:30 - 08:00 Registration and Breakfast (Served until 07:45)

08:00 - 08:30 Opening Remarks

08:30 - 09:00 Key Note Speech

09:00 - 10:00 CEO Panel: Future State of Industry - Grid Modernization

10:00 - 10:15 Network Break*

10:15 - 11:15 Customer Panel: Services and Delivery

11:15 -12:15 Business Workshop: Electric Industry Disruptors

12:15 - 14:00 Lunch*Women in

Engineering Luncheon

14:00 - 15:45Technical Papers:

Protection, Control & Automation

Technical Papers: Power Grid Evolution

Technical Papers: Asset Lifecycle Management


16:30 - 19:00 Cocktail ReceptionStudent Poster Session

19:00 - 22:00 Conference BanquetEntertainment & Awards

Wednesday, October 17

06:30 - 8:00 Registration and STAMPEDE Breakfast (Served until 07:45)

08:00 - 09:00 Sponsor Panel: Adapting the Grid to the Future - Models, Technology and Customers


09:30 - 10:30Technical Papers: Grid Resilience &

Security (1/2)

Technical Papers:Energy Policy &

Market Mechanisms

Cigre Canada Study Committee Reports

(1/2)


11:00 - 12:00Technical Papers: Grid Resilience &

Security (2/2)

Technical Papers:System Modelling

& Studies

Cigre Canada Study Committee Reports

(2/2)

12:00 - 13:15 Lunch*

13:15 - 15:00

Technical Papers: Transformer Monitoring & Diagnotics

Technical Papers: Operation Excellence

& Grid Efficiency

Technical Papers: Innovative Designs

& Applications


15:30 - 16:00 Conference Wrap Up:Draws / Summary / Thank You

Thursday, October 18

06:30 - 08:00 Registration and Breakfast

08:00 - 10:00 Technical Tutorial: ABB (1/2)

Technical Tutorial: GE (1/2)

Technical Tutorial: Siemens (1/2)


10:30 - 12:00 Technical Tutorial: ABB (2/2)

Technical Tutorial: GE (2/2)

Technical Tutorial: Siemens (2/2)

Room Legend & Notes

Bonavista Bow Valley

Eau Clair Lakeview/Mayfair/South Foyer

Offsite Mayfair

Essence Lakeview

Britannia/Belair**

* Exhibitor trade show open ** Meals to be held in Britannia/Belair


Technical Tours

Hydro Plant toUr – HorsesHoe Hydro facIlIty toUrMonday, October 15, 2018 l 13:00 – 17:00

Learn about the history of electricity in the Calgary area in an operating museum. Commissioned in 1911, the Horseshoe facility was built to service the booming city of Calgary – population had increased from 4,000 to 40,000 residents in the decade preceding the construction. After more than 100 years of operation, the four original generators are still providing power to the Alberta grid. Location of the Horseshoe hydro facility is in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and the short drive from Calgary is scenic and enjoyable.

Schedule:

13:00 Hydro Orientation (to be held in Westin Hotel, Calgary)13:30 Bus departs from Westin Hotel to Horseshoe Plant, Alberta14:30 Arrival at Horseshoe Generating Plant14:30 Tour of Headworks15:00 Powerhouse tour16:00 Bus departs from Horseshoe Plant, Alberta17:00 Arrival at Westin Hotel, Calgary

Safety: Inside the facility, dress code requirements are long sleeve shirt or coat and closed-toed shoes suitable for walking. Tour participants need to be able to walk up/down stairs. Hard hats, safety glasses and ear plugs will be provided for the tour.

Availability: Number of participants is limited to a maximum of 45, on a first come first serve basis.


Technical Tours

Hvdc statIon toUr – watl Hvdc lInk toUr: crossInGs converter statIonMonday, October 15, 2018 l 13:00 – 16:45

Join us on a tour of the Crossings HVDC converter station, just East of Calgary. The WATL HVDC Link was the first link to transmit DC Power across the province of Alberta. Commissioned in 2015, the link has been in service for 3 years. Learn the basics of HVDC in the site orientation and how it supports the Alberta bulk electric system. This 500 kV DC monopole has a 1000 MW capacity and can transmit approximately 2/3rds the power demands of Calgary, a city of 1.3 million people.

Schedule:

13:00 Gather at Westin Hotel, Downtown Calgary13:15 Depart for Crossings on buses14:00 Sign in at converter station14:15 Site orientation and HVDC Basics14:45 Tour control building and outdoor yards in buses15:45 Gather for group photo16:00 Depart for Calgary16:45 Arrive at Westin Hotel, Downtown Calgary

Safety: At the facility, dress code requirements are long sleeve shirt or coat and closed-toed shoes suitable for walking. Tour participants need to be able to walk up/down stairs. A PPE-free zone tour will be provided by AltaLink HVDC Operations team.

Availability: Number of participants is limited to a maximum of 45, on a first come first serve basis.


CIgrE Workshops

worksHoP 1: der dIstrIBUted enerGy resoUrces (der) In alBerta canadaMonday, October 15, 2018 l 08:00 – 12:00Coordinator: Daniel Wong of AltaLink

The number of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) continues to grow in Alberta, Canada. This phenomenon is definitely global and spreading fast. Within our Electric Utility communities, we need to understand the characteristics and impacts of DER and their interconnections with the power grid. More importantly, we must manage the challenges of integrating DER in our power system and transform these challenges into new opportunities.

There are three presentations in this DER Workshop:

Presentation 1: Secondary DER Voltage Concerns and Mitigation Presenters: Wayne Parent of FortisAlberta and Peter Zhou of FortisAlberta

This presentation covers the following highlights:

• Background on existing MG connections to FortisAlberta• MG voltage related issues• Mitigation options adopted in historical investigations• In-line Power Regulator (IPR) Performance and Case Study

Presentation 2: DER Impacts to Urban Utilities Presenter: Chris Chapelsky of Epcor


• Impact Study Initiative• Photo Voltaic (PV) Strategy• Customer Energy Storage (ES)• Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging & Loading Presentation 3: Challenges, Possible Solutions and AltaLink’s Approach in DER Integration Presenter: Daniel Wong of AltaLink


• DER Integration - Transmission Challenges• Protection Requirements• Single Contingency and Fault Clearing• AltaLink’s Approach in DER Integration


CIgrE Workshops

worksHoP 2: Gmd GeomaGnetIc dIstUrBancesMonday, October 15, 2018 l 08:00 – 12:00Coordinator: Colin Clark of AltaLink

Space weather interactions with the earth can result in a number of impacts on the electrical network and associated equipment. The often referred to Hydro Quebec geomagnetic storm in 1989 was a catalyst for further research. The research and studies today depict a stark contrast to industry perceptions less than a decade ago. This workshop will cover recent research into how space weather interacts with the earth and the corresponding effects on the power system and related system studies.

NERC Standard TPL-007 defines the requirements for how utilities should address the impacts of space weather on the power grid. The published benchmark event and scaling factors are a subject of debate. In 2018 NERC recognized that as GMD research and earth modelling evolves, specific Canadian revisions may be required to incorporate alternative benchmark GMD events in Canada appropriate for the geographical region. While the specific NERC TPL-007 standard is not a workshop topic, this recent work highlights the subject relevancy in Canada.

There are two presentations in this DER Workshop:

Presentation 1: GMD Theory and Research Presenter: Prof. Ian Mann and Dr. Stavros Dimitrakoudis from University of Alberta


• Types of space weather• Impacts on earth and magnetic coupling between the earth and the sun• Probability of major storms• Latest research on GMD and future study topics Presentation 2: Power System and Impacts Presenters: Rob Baker and Jaryn Vaile from Teshmont


• Background on impacts of GMD on the power system• GIC modelling considerations (limitations, common mistakes and best approach)• Sample study results, system impacts and wider system implications• Sample transformer results• Potential areas for future work or improvements

worksHoP 3: sds standards aPPlIcaBle to dIGItal sUBstatIonsMonday, October 15, 2018 l 13:00 – 17:00Coordinator: Randy Kimura of AltaLink

Digital substation technology is evolving rapidly, creating challenges in the selection, implementation, and ongoing support of the associated equipment and systems. Numerous organizations bring together experts from around the world to collaborate on standards to support digital substation initiatives. This workshop is an introduction to the industry standards applicable to the life cycle of a digital substation – from equipment selection to the design, engineering and operation of digital substations. A wide range of standards are introduced from the older, widely adopted standards (e.g. DNP3) to the newest releases (e.g. digital interfaces for instrument transformers) to standards being developed.

Presenter: Randy Kimura and Thomas Man, AltaLink

This workshop covers industry standards including the following highlights:

• An introduction to standards development with an explanation of the workings of an international standards organization and a user group technical committee.

• Applicable equipment selection standards for the evaluation of reliability, cyber security capabilities, EMI immunity and environmental type tests.• Standards for the design of digital substation architectures addressing networking architectures, time synchronization, and communications.

The discussion includes standards supporting external interfaces and communications (e.g. substation to control center).• Engineering focused standards to support programmable logic, data modelling, and interoperability. The discussion extends beyond

protection and SCADA data modelling to include condition monitoring, FACTS, and DER.


08:30 – 09:00 tUesday, octoBer 16, 2018Britannia/Belaire Conference Room – Conference Level

Film cameras, telephone land lines, and Walkmans… Is the transmission grid in danger of becoming irrelevant?Scott Thon, President & CEO AltaLink – A Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company

PresentatIon sUmmaryHistory is full of stories of industry moving too late to capitalize on a change in society’s behavior. Whether it was the growth of digital cameras, cellular telephones, or digital music, the common characteristic was that some business got left behind when technology and customer choice moved more quickly than they were able to respond. Today, many people look at the transmission system as the next casualty in changing customer attitudes. Join Scott Thon as he discusses how transmission needs to stay ahead of the curve by enabling customer choice, embracing technology and driving the transition to renewable energy.

Keynote Panel

PresentatIon sUmmaryIn 2030, Alberta is scheduled to retire its coal fleet and achieve 30% renewable energy production. For the first 130 years of society’s electrification, the transmission system has moved energy from centrally located, large-scale generation to consumers. In 2030, generation sources will be more diverse and the transmission grid will need to match that diversity. Tomorrow’s customers will demand reliability, affordability, customer choice, customer control, and user-friendly technology to power their futures. Listen to and learn from some of Canada’s experts from generation, planning and grid operations and to learn how other jurisdictions have evolved and what we can and should expect from the transmission system of the future.


The role of The grid in 2030 – What is The role of Electric Utilities in The Future?David Erickson, President & CEO, Alberta Electric System Operator Gianna Manes, President & CEO, ENMAX Sergio Marchi, President & CEO, Canadian Electricity Association

Moderator: Scott Thon, President & CEO, AltaLink

CEo Panel

David Erickson Gianna Manes

Sergio Marchi Scott Thon


PresentatIon sUmmary

The electricity sector stands to be significantly disrupted by a number of technologies. This will both create opportunities and pose challenges.

This highly interactive panel discussion will focus on several key questions:• What are the technologies that may disrupt the electric utility industry? • How large will the disruption likely be? When will it occur?• What factors may alter the impact and timing?• What will be the best way to respond?

This thought provoking and, perhaps controversial, panel discussion is intended to help the audience gain valuable insights into the future of the electricity industry and how best to maneuver through a period of significant disruption.


a disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry or a ground-breaking product that creates a completely new industryFrançois Blouin, Director Innovation, ATCO Electricity Global Business Adam French, Manager Telecommunications, Protection & Control, BC Hydro Anouk Kendall, President, Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)

Moderator: Richard Boulton, Director, Engineering & Technology, AltaLink

Business Workshop Panel

PresentatIon sUmmaryThe goal of the Customer Panel is to have each participant articulate what they value in respect to power system performance, utility interactions, design or operating impacts.


Evolving Customer Expectations for the gridDarcy Wagner, Manager, Hydro Operations, TransAlta Corporation Nicolas Leblanc, Chief Electrical Engineer, Shell Canada Products Jeffrey Ip, Manager, Operational Engineering, AltaLink

Moderator: Cayla Saby, Director, Customer Services, AltaLink

Customer Panel

Darcy Wagner Nicolas Leblanc

Jeffrey Ip Cayla Saby

François Blouin Adam French

Anouk Kendall Richard Boulton



Electricity customers are looking for choices and greater access to information when determining how to meet their energy needs. These expectations combined with the unparalleled increase of distributed energy resources and other disruptive technologies that are alternatives to the grid require us to challenge our historical paradigms.

08:00 – 09:00 wednesday, octoBer 17, 2018Britannia/Belaire Conference Room – Conference Level

adapting the grid to the Future - models, Technology and CustomersRichard Wunderlich, Consultancy Head Digital Grid, Siemens Canada Kevin Cheung, GM of Operational Technologies, PSC North America Rick Nicholson, Global Digital Strategy & Marketing, Grid Automation, ABB

Moderator: Mike Bartel, VP Asset Management, AltaLink

Sponsor Panel

Richard Wunderlich Kevin Cheung Rick Nicholson Mike Bartel


Speaker Biographies

scott tHonMr. Thon has served as AltaLink’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2002. For over 30 years he has held a variety of senior positions in the electricity industry, from operations and engineering to market design and financial management.

Mr. Thon is the Chair of Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust. Mr. Thon sits on the not-for-profit boards of Alberta Blue Cross and the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Mr. Thon is the immediate Past-Chair of the Canadian Electricity Association’s Board of Directors and maintains a seat on the Board. Mr. Thon participates on the City of Calgary’s 2026 Olympic Bid Advisory Council after having acted as Vice-Chair for the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee in 2017. Mr. Thon is also a trustee with the Canadian Athletic Foundation.

In 2017, Mr. Thon was recognized by Business in Calgary magazine with their Leaders award. In 2013, Bow Valley College awarded Mr. Thon their Distinguished Citizen Award honouring his commitment to the College. In 2011, Mr. Thon was recognized by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for his business and community leadership with the Sherrold Moore Award. In 2005, The Government of Alberta presented Mr. Thon with the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition of outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta.

Mr. Thon is a registered Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program from the University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business. In 2015, Mr. Thon completed the Institute of Corporate Director’s Directors Education Program receiving his ICD.D designation.

davId erIcksonDavid Erickson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in July 2009. Mr. Erickson has previously served as the AESO’s Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Before joining the AESO, Mr. Erickson was the CFO for the former Transmission Administrator of Alberta. During his time with the Transmission Administrator, he was responsible for executive leadership of the Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Information Technology departments. Mr. Erickson played an integral role during the integration of the former Power Pool and Transmission Administrator of Alberta organizations, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.

Mr. Erickson has many years of international financial management and accounting experience in the electricity and energy sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems from the University of Calgary, and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, and the Institute of Corporate Directors where he received his ICD.D designation in 2014.

GIanna manesGianna Manes, President & CEO of ENMAX Corporation, has three decades of experience in the energy industry. She spent the first part of her career in the gas pipeline business in Houston, Texas before transitioning to the electricity industry. Gianna has experience in a number of electricity markets across the United States, Europe and Alberta, Canada.

Before joining ENMAX in Calgary in 2012 as President & CEO, Gianna served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for Duke Energy, a large North American power company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Gianna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Louisiana State University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston, and completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. She also holds the ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management.

Gianna currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Keyera Corp. and the Canadian Electricity Association. In 2014, she served as Co-Chair of the Calgary and Area United Way campaign and served on its Board of Directors from 2015-2018.

Gianna has been recognized for her leadership and accomplishments throughout her career: as Electricity Human Resources Canada’s CEO of the Year in 2013, one of Alberta Venture’s Top 50 Most Influential People in 2015 and twice-recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network .

serGIo marcHIThe Honourable Sergio Marchi was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) in February 2015. As President of CEA, Mr. Marchi acts as spokesperson on issues of national concern to the electric utility industry.

The Honourable Sergio Marchi was elected as a Toronto City Councillor in 1982, and was subsequently elected as the Member of Parliament representing the Toronto riding of York West in 1984. During his time in the federal government, he served as Cabinet Minister in three key portfolios: International Trade; Environment; and Citizenship and Immigration.

After voluntarily leaving the political arena in 1999, Mr. Marchi was appointed Canadian Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN) Agencies in Geneva, where he served for five years. In 2003, he was nominated by the Canadian government and the UN Secretary General to serve as Commissioner on the UN Global Commission on International Migration, a position he held until 2005.

Prior to joining CEA, Mr. Marchi held a number of positions in the private sector, and was a frequent public speaker and commentator on international issues, including global migration, international economy, trade, and investment.

Mr. Marchi is also a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Mr. Marchi graduated from York University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Planning. He is married, with two children.


Speaker Biographies

darcy waGnerDarcy Wagner leads TransAlta’s Canadian hydro operations, with 28 operating facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Darcy is accountable for the overall hydro generation business, ensuring the safe, reliable operation and maintenance as well as managing the longer-term business plans.

Since joining TransAlta in 2004, Darcy has worked throughout the business across North America in increasing levels of responsibility, including roles in Project Management, Major Maintenance, Business Improvement and Operations. Prior to his current role, Darcy was Director, Project Management Office (PMO) and Major Projects, accountable for capital governance and delivery of major capital projects. Prior to TransAlta, he worked for a large international engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm on the design, construction and commissioning of power plants.

nIcolas leBlancNicolas Leblanc received his Bachelor’s of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2006. He is with Shell Canada Products in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada since 2007 with current role as Chief Electrical Engineer. He is a 12-year Senior Member of the IEEE, participating in the Industry Applications and Power Engineering Societies. He is the International Subcommittee Chair for the IEEE IAS PCIC. He also sits on the Electrical Sub Council for the Alberta Safety Codes Council since 2017 representing Oil and Gas Processing Facilities.

Jeffrey IPJeffrey Ip is the Manager, Operational Engineering at AltaLink. He graduated from Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta in 2006, before joining AltaLink in 2008 in the Projects group. With a short stint in the Revenue Metering group, he worked as a Project Manager completing Capital Maintenance projects working his way to become the Manager of that group, delivering on the portfolio of projects. Those roles saw Jeff support AltaLink’s customers through planned coordination of Maintenance activities, to now, where he helps to ensure a smooth reliable supply of power from the Operations side.

cayla saByCayla Saby is the Director, Customer Services at AltaLink. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Calgary in 2005 at which time she began her career with AltaLink. Cayla started as a customer account representative and has held roles with progressive responsibility within the customer service organization since then. Cayla currently supports customers who are building new connections to the transmission grid, and had spent the previous five years leading the development of AltaLink’s customer service program for existing customers. Cayla also represents AltaLink on the Canadian Electricity Association Customer Council.

françoIs BloUInFrançois joined ATCO in April 2016 to lead the innovation practice in the Electricity Global business unit where his focus is on utility of the future business models, new disruptive products and services. Key priorities include electrification of transportation, net zero housing and communities, energy orchestration and data platforms. François

received his Electrical Engineering degree from Laval University and has been engaged in the field of Information Communications Technology and Innovation for over 25 years including 17 years at Bell-Northern Research and Nortel where he co-authored a book entitled Essentials of Real-time Networking, and has authored more than 75 internal technical reports, customer consulting reports, and external conference papers. François was Awarded “Prolific Inventor” for contributing to Nortel’s intellectual property with twenty combined patents and filings in the area of high performance networking, wireless technologies, real-time system design, quality of experience (QoE) & user-centered design methodologies. Prior to Joining ATCO, François was the Director of Corporate Architecture & Innovation at VIA Rail Canada, supporting executive management in strategy formulation and digital business-technology process improvements. François created and led VIA Rail innovation program, VIA innovation lab, leveraging ideation and experimentation to continually offer new, validated product fit to evolving customer needs.

adam frencH Adam French is a senior leader in the utility industry currently responsible for Telecommunications and Grid Protection & Control planning and asset management within the Integrated Planning group at BC Hydro, a fully integrated electric utility serving the province of British Columbia and it’s 4.3 million citizens. In this role, Adam leads the development of grid telecommunications strategy, including a 1.8-million-unit IPv6 smart metering network and a SONET and MPLS backbone built on a combination of fiber optic links and 170+ microwave sites. Adam also lead the asset management of the protection and control systems that support the 60KV-500KV transmission grid. Prior to working at BC Hydro, Adam was a service architect and developed new telecommunications services at TELUS.

anoUk kendallAnouk was appointed President of Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) in 2003 and is one of North America’s leading authorities on decentralised energy. She has helmed DEC through two transformational phases in 2007 and 2013 in response to changing industry and member needs. Her continuous engagement with members and industry partners has contributed to the development of a national network of over 10,000 DE stakeholders. Through the design and implementation of innovation to commercialization programs, she has ensured that DEC annually impacts over 50 small to medium sized business in Canada. The current focus of her innovation efforts are related to smart energy grids and automation innovations in the heat and power sector with an emphasis on behind the fence energy generation.

She has hover 20 years of experience in the energy and the environment fields with a unique combination of industry, government, academic and non-profit sectors. She lived and worked in the UK for 7 years where she conducted post-graduate research into bioenergy at the University of Leeds. She also served as the Senior Energy Conservation Officer at Leeds City Council following the UK’s Home Energy Conservation Act (1995). Anouk holds several board professional positions including: Peer Reviewer for the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and Municipalities for Climate innovation Program (MCIP) at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Member of the Board for the Green Building Technology Access Centre (GBTAC) Southern Alberta Institute for Technology (SAIT),


Fellow of the Alberta Energy futures Lab, Advisor on the Renewable Energy Committee at Calgary Economic Development, Advisor on the Renewable Energy and Conservation Committee at Lakeland College, and Member of the Marketing Committee of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. She was born and currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. She holds a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Calgary.

rIcHard BoUltonFor almost 30 years, Richard has worked in the electrical power industry in Alberta and worldwide. As AltaLink’s Director of Engineering and Technology, Richard leads a team of experts who bring innovation to Alberta’s largest transmission system that supplies more than three million Albertans with the energy they need. In his role, Richard is tasked with developing the grid of the future and considering how to best employ emerging technology to meet AltaLink’s customers’ needs.

Richard’s past experience in both the transmission and the independent power industries has supported AltaLink as it has built a transmission system ready to enable Alberta’s transition to increased renewable energy sources while continuing to deliver value for Albertans.

Born in Northern Alberta, Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta and is a member of APEGA. In his spare time, Richard enjoys travelling with his family.

rIcHard wUnderlIcHRichard Wunderlich is the Canadian Head of Power Technologies International (Siemens PTI), the consultancy of the Energy Management Division. He has been employed by Siemens for more than 25 years. He is responsible for enabling the capacity of the consultancy in Canada in four core portfolio elements that include the Energy Business Advisory, Power Systems Consulting, Power Systems Software and the Power Academy for training.

Richard is focused on the contributions that Siemens can provide to utilities through transformation to the “Utility of the Future” and the engineering requirements of the “Grid of the Future”. His perspectives on integrated processes and customer service provide fresh approaches to supporting the new paradigm of electricity utilities in a greening economy and smart energy world.

Since joining Siemens, Richard’s roles have included various industry sectors, and a posting in Germany. He has held responsibilities in account management, business development, customer service, marketing, program management and corporate functions.

In Energy, Richard has had responsibility for North American market development with Siemens IT Solutions and Services. He plays a key role in extending Canadian capability and global domain knowledge creation. Examples include launching R&D to develop and launch new offerings in Customer Care, Smart Meter Integration & Enablement, Strategic Grid Management, Generation Fleet Optimization, Distributed Energy Management, and most recently the consultancy practice in Canada as part of Siemens global operations.

Richard participates in various industry associations. Currently he is active as the “Past Chair” of the National Electricity Roundtable and additionally provides advisory support for the Smart Grid Innovation Network, Canadian Smart Grid Action Network, the

Canadian Electricity Association, the Ontario Energy Association Corporate Partners Committee, and the MaRS Advance Energy Centre. Previously, he has been on the Advisory Board of the National Smart Micro Grid Network.

He is a graduate of the University of McMaster, holding a Bachelors of Commerce degree focused on Marketing and Economics.

kevIn cHeUnGKevin Cheung is the General Manager at PSC for North America Operational Technologies and Markets. His background starts with 10 years working for GE’s e-terra line of systems, specifically SCADA/EMS/DMS systems on the development and delivery sides of the house. Then he built a cloud based Frequency Regulation management platform for Viridity Energy to accept market signals in real time, control client assets and return telemetry. He also helped a French firm Cosmo Tech with their Asset Investment Optimization platform via technical sales. All of these previous activities helped prepare Kevin to deliver specialist power systems consulting to North American customer via PSC.

rIck nIcHolson Rick Nicholson has over 30 years of experience with the intersection of business and technology in the energy and utility industry. He is a recognized and highly respected expert in the alignment of business and technology strategies and the successful deployment of technology to enable business process improvement. Rick has worked with clients in North America, Europe and Asia. His career has included positions with market research, consulting and technology firms where his responsibilities included business development, marketing, strategy, competitive analysis and project delivery. He is currently responsible for global digital strategy and marketing for ABB’s Grid Automation business unit. Rick is a contributing writer and blogger for a variety of energy industry publications, is a regular speaker at industry conferences, has been quoted in mainstream business publications and has been interviewed on national television news programs.

mIke BartelMike is the Vice President of Asset Management at AltaLink, Canada’s first independent transmission company. With more than $8 Billion in assets, including 13,500 km of transmission lines and 300 substations, AltaLink is Alberta’s largest electric transmission owner and operator providing transmission service to more than 85 per cent of Albertans.

As a registered professional engineer in Alberta, Mike has more than 28 years of experience in the electricity and power industry including leadership roles within engineering, asset management, major maintenance, strategic planning, project development and operations in both the transmission and generation sides of the electricity sector. Mike was elected and has held the role of President of Cigre Canada since 2014.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Calgary. He has also completed an Executive MBA and is a registered Professional Engineer in both Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Speaker Biographies


Student Poster Session – Tuesday, October 16

Abstract Student Paper Title Submitted By Affiliation

16:30 - 19:00

Poster 01 - Abs 13 Synchronous Machine Models for Dynamic Phasor Simulations Harshani Konara U of M

Poster 02 - Abs 25 A N4SID Based Estimator for Identifying the Parameters and Sources of Forced Oscillations Mohammad Mansouri U of C

Poster 03 - Abs 32 Effect of Power System Stabilizers on the Spatial Distribution of Transient Energy in Power Systems Riley St. Hilaire U of M

Poster 04 - Abs 43 Assessing Capacity Value of Wind in Alberta Sarah Awara U of C

Poster 05 - Abs 48 Reliability and Lifecycle Analysis of Sodium Nickel and Lithium-Ion Battery Systems Konstantinos Stamatis U of M

Poster 06 - Abs 50 Tapping LCC-HVDC Systems with Modular Multilevel Converters Dalu Liu U of A

Poster 07 - Abs 54 Small Scale Distributed Energy Resource Technologies Within the Northern Context Geoffrey Cartwright Yukon College

Poster 08 - Abs 59 Determining Key Performance Indicators and Contra-Performance Indicators for Asset Management Assessments Steven Howell U of M

Poster 09 - Abs 60 Improving Aging Power Plant Reliability with Vacuum Generator Circuit Breakers Mirza Danish Baig U of C

Poster 10 - Abs 61 Distribution-Connected Battery Energy Storage Systems; Interconnection, Electrical Balance of Plant, and Safety Issues Mohsen Zadeh U of W

Poster 11 - Abs 63 Investigating the Feasibility of Dynamic Thermal Line Rating using Historical Weather Patterns Leanne Dawson U of C

Poster 12 - Abs 66 Control and Operation of a Modular Multilevel Converter with Embedded Battery Energy Storage Nuwan Herath U of M

Poster 13 - Abs 69 DC-Fault Behavior and STATCOM Operation Under DC Faults of a Hybrid Cascaded Modular Multilevel Converter in HVDC Applications Xianghua Shi U of M

Poster 14 - Abs 72 Impact of Increased Penetration of Photovoltaic Distributed Generation on Power Quality in Weak Low Voltage Distribution Networks Muhammad Rashid U of C

Poster 15 - Abs 74 Studying Correlation of Insulation Loss of Life with Dissolved Gasses for Oil Immersed Power Transformers Ehsan Abbasi U of C

Poster 16 - Abs 86 Coordinated Control of PV Solar Farms and DFIG-Based Wind Farms for Improved Frequency Regulation in Large Power Grids Mohammad Akbari Western University

Poster 17 - Abs 91 Assessing Confidence Level in Synchrophasor-Based Fault Location Results Using Goodness of Fit Metrics Matin Rahmatian UBC

19:00 - 22:00 Conference Banquet Entertainment & Awards

Student Posters

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Define “Protection” and “Protection System”• Desirable Protection Attributes• Art and Science of Protection• Primary Equipment and Components

Common protection methods• Types of Protection

◦ Overcurrent (50, 51, 67) ◦ Differential ◦ Voltage ◦ Frequency ◦ Power ◦ Distance (Impedance) and pilot schemes

• Power vs Protection Engineer views• Typical Bulk Power System• Protection Zones• Instrument Transformers

◦ Current Transformers ◦ Voltage Transformers

• Switchgear• Substation Types

Considerations for setting protection relays• What information is required to apply Protection

◦ One Line Diagrams ◦ 3-line diagrams ◦ Trip/Control circuit diagrams ◦ System Grounding ◦ Short circuit studies

x Information needed for short circuit, load flow and voltage studies

• Per Unit basics• Modeling faults• Symmetrical components

Highlight of special applications• Current Transformer (i.e. CT) performance and

saturation• Data capture for commissioning, testing and trouble

shooting• Arc flash

08:00 –12:00 tHUrsday, octoBer 18, 2018Mayfair Conference Room – Conference Level

Protection 101: Power System Protection FundamentalsPresented by: GE Staff

gE Technical Tutorial



This seminar includes presentations regarding recent development on FACTS and HVDC technologies. The latest SVC Light (STATCOM) and HVDC Light technologies will be presented including project examples, market trends, research and development.

08:00 –12:00 tHUrsday, octoBer 18, 2018Bonavista Conference Room – Conference Level

FaCTS & HVDC TechnologyPresented by: ABB Staff

aBB Technical Tutorial


This seminar includes presentations on the latest in transformer online monitoring. Power transformers are typically the single largest capital investment in a substation and monitoring can be leveraged to meet different objectives. Monitoring can encompass something as simple as an oil level gauge or as complex as a full digitalized analytic system. Advancements in transformer monitoring technologies and the integration of various monitoring solutions will be presented.

40min (15 minutes for Q&A): Introduction, reasons why monitoring is important, ageing of insulation, transformer failure rates, consequences of failures, etc.

70min (15 min for Q&A): Overview about most common transformer monitoring sensors: H2, DGA, bushings, tap changer, partial discharge and temperature

20min break

70min (15 min for Q&A): Introduction of monitoring systems, hardware, visualization demo, knowledge modules, communication infrastructure, etc.

40min (15 min for Q&A): Assessment software, integration into asset management systems

08:00 –12:00 tHUrsday, octoBer 18, 2018Lakeview Conference Room – Conference Level

Transformer monitoring advancementsPresented by: Thomas Schneider and Yuri Rossini, Siemens

Siemens Technical Tutorial


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The Westin Calgary 320 4th Avenue SW. Calgary, AB T2P 2S6 Phone: (403) 266-1611

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23: PTI Manitoba 24: T&D Products Ltd 25: T&D Products Ltd 26: Reinhausen Canada 27: Utility Collaboration Centre 28: Energo Group Canada 29: Tundra Process Solution 30: Delta Star 31: Sediver 32: ABB Canada 33: ABB Canada

34: ABB Canada 35: Mindcore Technologies 36: Mindcore Technologies 37: Prometek 38: PowerNet Measurement & Control Ltd 39: Teshmont 40: Ampacimon 42: DIgSILENT Americas LLC 44: Camlin Power 45: iS5 Communications

12: Preformed Line Products 13: OPAL-RT Technologies 14: Siemens Canada 15: Siemens Canada 16: Trench Limited 17: Valard Group of Companies 18: NovaTech 19: Oz Optics 20: Kinectrics 21: RTDS Technologies 22: IPS - Energy USA

1: TransGrid Solutions 2: Cantega Technologies 3: OMICRON electronics 4: SUBNET Solutions 5: SUBNET Solutions 6: Qualitrol 7: Fabrimet 8: METSCO Energy Solutions Inc. 9: 3M Canada 10: PSC 11: Manitoba Hydro International

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3M CANADA300 Tartan DriveLondon, OntarioCanada N5V 4M9(519) 451-25003mcanada.caBOOTH 9

ABB800 Blvd HymusVille St-Laurent, QuebecCanada H4S 0B5(514) 467-1207abb.com/caBOOTHS 32-33-34

ALTALINK2611 3rd Ave SECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2A 7W7(403) 267-4480altalink.ca

AMPACIMON2450 Atlanta Hwy, suite 102Cumming, GeorgiaUnited States 30040(919) 208-6221ampacimon.comBOOTH 40

BURNS & MCDONNELL CANADA LTD.Suite 100, 115 Quarry Park Road SECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2C 5G9(403) 776-8749burnsmcd.com

CAMLIN POWER INC1765 N. Elston Ave Unit 105Chicago, IllinoisUnited States 60642(773) 598-4126camlingroup.comBOOTH 44

CANTEGA TECHNOLOGIES11603 165 StreetEdmonton, AlbertaCanada T5M 3Z1(780) 448-9700cantega.comBOOTH 2

DELTA STAR INC.860 Lucien BeaudinSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QuebecCanada J2X 5V5(434) 845-0921deltastar.comBOOTH 30

DIGSILENT AMERICAS LLC120-611 South Congress AveAustin, TexasUnited States 78704(737) 484-1035digsilentamericas.comBOOTH 42

ENERGO GROUP CANADA1110 - 1 Street SWCalgary, AlbertaCanada T2R 0V1(403) 512-0811egcanada.caBOOTH 28

FABRIMET INC.4375 St-Joseph Blvd.Drummondville, QuebecCanada J2B1T8(819) 472-1164fabrimet.comBOOTH 7

IPS-ENERGY USA5 N Baldwin St #5Bargersville, IndianaUnited States 46106(317) 422-4096ips-energy.comBOOTH 22

IS5 COMMUNICATIONS1-1815 Meyerside DriveMississauga, OntarioCanada L5T1G3(905) 670-0004is5com.comBOOTH 45

KINECTRICS800 Kippling Ave Unit 2Toronto, OntarioCanada M8Z 5G5(416) 207-6000kinectrics.comBOOTH 20

MANITOBA HYDRO INTERNATIONAL211 Commerce Dr.Winnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3P 1A3(204) 480-5200mhi.caBOOTH 11

METSCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS1206 20 Ave SWCalgary, AlbertaCanada T2G 1M8(403) 878-2505metsco.caBOOTH 8

MINDCORE TECHNOLOGIES1845 Jean-MonetTerrebonne, QuebecCanada J6X 4L7(450) 477-5959mindcoretech.comBOOTHS 35-36

NOVATECH11425 Cronhill DriveOwings MillsMarylandUnited States 21117(410) 753-8392novatechweb.comBOOTH 8

OMICRON ELECTRONICS2001 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite 104Toronto, OntarioCanada M2J 4Z8(713) 830-4660omicronenergy.comBOOTH 3

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES1751 rue Richardson suite 2525Montreal, QuebecCanada H3K 1G6(514) 966-2743opal-rt.comBOOTH 13

OZ OPTICS219 Westbrook RdOttawa, OntarioCanada K0A 1L0(613) 831-0981ozoptics.comBOOTH 19

2018 Sponsors and Exhibitors


POWERNET MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL LTD3B-2116 25 ave NECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2E 6Z4(403) 571-4735powernet-mcl.comBOOTH 38

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS1711 Bishop StreetCambridge, OntarioCanada N1T 1N5(519) 740-6666preformed.caBOOTH 12

PROMETEK1005 Ave NordiqueQuebec, QuebecCanada G1C 0C7(418) 750-0665prometek.netBOOTH 37

PSC2425 Quebec Street #302Vancouver, British ColumbiaCanada V5T 4L6(425) 242-4979pscconsulting.comBOOTH 10

PTI MANITOBA INC.101 Rockman StreetWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3T 0L7(204) 474-5704partnertechnologies.comBOOTH 23

QUALITROL1385 Fairport RoadFairport, New YorkUnited States 14450(585) 643-3743qualitrolcorp.comBOOTH 6

REINHAUSEN CANADA, INC.3755 Place JavaBrossard, QuebecCanada J4Y0E4(514) 370-5377reinhausen.comBOOTH 26

RTDS TECHNOLOGIES100-150 Innovation DriveWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3T 2E1(204) 594-9711rtds.comBOOTH 21

SNC-LAVALIN195 The West MallToronto, OntarioCanada M9C 5K1(416) 252-5315snclavalin.com

SEDIVER CANADA INC.172 MerissiSt-Laurent, QuebecCanada H4T 1S4(514) 739-3385sediver.comBOOTH 31

SIEMENS CANADA LIMITED1577 North Service Road EastOakville, OntarioCanada L6H 0H6(289) 681-3547siemens.caBOOTHS 14-15

SUBNET SOLUTIONS110-916 42 Ave SECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2G 1Z2(403) 270-8885subnet.comBOOTHS 4-5

T&D PRODUCTS LTD2303 Wentworth Villas SWCalgary, AlbertaCanada T3H 0K8(403) 835-4994tanddproducts.comBOOTHS 24-25

TESHMONT CONSULTANTS LP1190 Wavereley StreetWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3T 0P4(204) 992-1412teshmont.comBOOTH 39

THE VALARD GROUP OF COMPANIES401 W Georgia StVancouver, British ColumbiaCanada V6B 5A1(604) 398-6048valard.comBOOTH 17

TRANSGRID SOLUTIONS100-78 Innovation DriveWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3T 6C2(204) 989-4855transgridsolutions.comBOOTH 1

TRENCH LIMITED71 Maybrook DriveScarborough, OntarioCanada M1V 4B6(647) 925-9744trenchgroup.comBOOTH 16

TUNDRA PROCESS SOLUTIONS LTD.3200 118 Ave. SECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2Z 3X1(403) 404-1008tundrasolutions.caBOOTH 29

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