TECH-IT 2024
The Instrument Transformers Division of IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association) announces the fifth International Conference on Instrument Transformers, TECH-IT 2024, to take place on 6 – 7 February 2024 at Hotel Novotel, Juhu, Mumbai, India.
TECH-IT 2024 offers a unique opportunity to present your technical work, views and experiences in the areas of technological development and efficient use of ITs offering smarter solutions. The technical experts of the IT industry will be present at this prestigious technical conference.
Objective
The main objective of this conference is to discuss and present to the stakeholders the technological exchange on safe and reliable power systems wherever instrument transformers are concerned.
Time Lines for Papers
| Full-Text Paper Submission: | 15th May 2022 |
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| Notification of Acceptance/Rejection/ Revision with comments | 25th May 2022 |
| Final Paper Submission | 25th June 2022 |
| Paper Acceptance with comments | 20th July 2022 |
English will be the working language for this Conference. The Technical Committee will maintain a suitable balance between contributions from industry, government and academia.
The Conference would provide wider reach to the authors to present their contribution to the electrical & allied Industry and get due recognition. The papers presented in the conference shall be evaluated by experts with decades of rich experience.
Cohost Opportunity
Attractive cohost opportunities to brand globally and multiply brand visibility:
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| Exhibition | INR 1,00,000 | USD 2,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Theme “Instrument Transformers for Safe & Reliable Power Systems”
Topics of Presentations
Papers will be presented through following sessions.:
- Design, Processing, Manufacturing, Testing & Validation
- Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis
- New Trends & Emerging Technologies
- Testing
- LV/MV Instrument Transformers
- AMI and Cyber Security
- RDSS and way forward
- Roll outs and road blocks
- Smart Grid - utility perspective
- AMI - empowering stakeholders
- Metering applications beyond billing
- Business model for AMI implementation
- Smart Metering journey towards Net Zero
- Communication, infrastructure and technology
- Convergence of energies - renewable Integration
- Regulation / standards challenges and way forward
- Empowering consumers - through digitization & IOT
- Data analytics & management - expected outcome
- Learning from Smart Grid implementation - Indian journey so far
- Making utilities sustainable (through technological, financial, social, environmental and managerial aspects)
Conference Structure
INSULEC–2024 Program schedule (1 - 2 February 2024)
Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, India
Day 1: 23rd November 2023
Session I: Sustainability and reliability through new solutions applications, and specifications
New products and processes, developments, and challenges in applications like mobile substations, unitized substations, renewable energy, etc. (VSR, PST Statcom T/f, Subdivided T/f, GIS T/f, Traction T/f, Rolling Stock Applications)
Specifications and trends in new applications (Renewables, Wind, Solar, Micro Grid, Green Hydrogen etc.)
Standardization: Specs across customers, challenges in implementing CEA transformer manual
Reduce failures – improve reliability through specification reinforcement, robust design/manufacturing and discuss ways to tackle alarming failure rates in renewable applications.
Design and development of distribution transformers for smart grid and the technical challenges
Special design considerations for collector transformers for Solar and Wind park pooling sub- stations and optimisation strategy
Session II: Best practices in manufacturing, quality & testing
New trends in manufacturing to improve quality and productivity
New insights on tests such as DGA, SFRA, partial discharges and localisation techniques, modern moisture measurement methods such as FDS and PDP, and diagnostic testing.
Experience sharing on online/ virtual FAT and new trends to further improve effectiveness
Evaluation of the contribution of Short Circuit testing towards reliability improvement
Best practices in manufacturing, quality and testing such as long-term corrosion protection and painting life, MTBF statistics and bid evaluations, digitalization of documents etc.
Artificial Intelligence in Power Transformer manufacturing and statistical approach for quality
Day 2: 24th November 2023
Session III: Challenges in transportation, storage, installation, & commissioning
New trends in site testing for effective diagnosis
Special challenges in safe and reliable transportation (road/ rail/ barge) of power transformers from factory to the foundation (road surveys, lashing points, unloading, best practices in impact measurement etc.).
Reliable and safe storage (long term and short term) practices of power transformers till commissioning
Criticality during installation and commissioning process and special care during installation of accessories and components at site
Reduce non-usability- monitoring, storage, site tests etc
Improving reliability through operation, maintenance, repair and refurbishment
Session IV: Reliable O&M practices & life cycle management
New trends in site testing for effective diagnosis
Latest advancements in online monitoring and condition assessment techniques to improve effectiveness
Environment, health and fire safety standards for sub-stations
Reduce & reuse through uprating existing unit, universal spares, high temperature insulation/ester oils to extend insulation life/overload, mobile substations, and reclaimed oil
Challenges and improvements in asset health indexing and RLA (Residual life assessment)
Modern trends in asset management, O&M practices, site dryout and online filtration techniques
Life cycle-based sustainability standards and guidelines as per ISO standards
Transformer failures data by CEA
Challenges of refurbishment/retrofit of large rating transformers on existing substation
Sustainable disposal practices
Session V: Emerging trends in transformer input material and accessories
New development and trends in all input material such as insulation, conductors, magnetic and structural steel etc & oils (Esters/ mineral)
New development and trends in transformer accessories viz. bushings. tap changers, monitoring instruments, pressure relays, fibre optics etc.
New testing trends and certification of material such as BIS certification for new CRGO grades 0.2mm thick laser scribed material
New trends in OLTC for distribution applications
Carbon footprint of transformers and design of transformers to reduce the carbon footprint and improve environmental impact
Design criteria, materials and additional testing requirements for enhanced reliability and sustainability of transformers
New trends and experiences in sealing methods
Standardization and improved aesthetics of transformer tank
Session VI: Innovation and futuristic trends in the industry - Futuristic Transformers for 2030
Disruptive technologies for power transformers
Use of existing units for reverse power flow for renewable application
New and advanced dielectric design concepts and techniques, compact units using high temperature insulation, dead front bushings instead of cable box etc
Advances in transformer analytics, Thermo- Hydraulic Network (THN), Modelling & Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study.
Design of dry type transformers using emerging materials such as self-healing insulation, non- conducting heat pipes, carbon nano tube etc.
Designs to withstand system-generated stresses: Switching transients, harmonics, emergency overloading, reverse - flow, frequent short-circuits, response of transformers to VFTO
Onsite assembly of new transformers, assembly to site transformers
IoT based sensor applications
Day 3: 25th November 2023
New ideas in startup domain for transformer industry:
Technical presentations from Startups focusing on cutting-edge technologies and novel engineering approaches to enhance the performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability of the power transformers by combining digitalization, materials science, and intelligent design. Experience the startup ideas to redefine the capabilities of power transformers in the modern energy landscape.
Key areas of innovation
Smart grid ready transformers
High efficiency transformers
Compact and lightweight designs
Environmentally friendly solutions
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Concluding and Valedictory Session
At the end of the three-day event, the chairman will wrap up the main insights, outcomes, and next steps from the intensive sessions.
Conference Structure
INSULEC–2024 Program schedule (1 - 2 February 2024)
Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, India
Session I: Sustainability and reliability through new solutions applications, and specifications
New products and processes, developments, and challenges in applications like mobile substations, unitized substations, renewable energy, etc. (VSR, PST Statcom T/f, Subdivided T/f, GIS T/f, Traction T/f, Rolling Stock Applications)
Specifications and trends in new applications (Renewables, Wind, Solar, Micro Grid, Green Hydrogen etc.)
Standardization: Specs across customers, challenges in implementing CEA transformer manual
Reduce failures – improve reliability through specification reinforcement, robust design/manufacturing and discuss ways to tackle alarming failure rates in renewable applications.
Design and development of distribution transformers for smart grid and the technical challenges
Special design considerations for collector transformers for Solar and Wind park pooling sub- stations and optimisation strategy
Session II: Best practices in manufacturing, quality & testing
New trends in manufacturing to improve quality and productivity
New insights on tests such as DGA, SFRA, partial discharges and localisation techniques, modern moisture measurement methods such as FDS and PDP, and diagnostic testing.
Experience sharing on online/ virtual FAT and new trends to further improve effectiveness
Evaluation of the contribution of Short Circuit testing towards reliability improvement
Best practices in manufacturing, quality and testing such as long-term corrosion protection and painting life, MTBF statistics and bid evaluations, digitalization of documents etc.
Artificial Intelligence in Power Transformer manufacturing and statistical approach for quality
Session III: Challenges in transportation, storage, installation, & commissioning
New trends in site testing for effective diagnosis
Special challenges in safe and reliable transportation (road/ rail/ barge) of power transformers from factory to the foundation (road surveys, lashing points, unloading, best practices in impact measurement etc.).
Reliable and safe storage (long term and short term) practices of power transformers till commissioning
Criticality during installation and commissioning process and special care during installation of accessories and components at site
Reduce non-usability- monitoring, storage, site tests etc
Improving reliability through operation, maintenance, repair and refurbishment
Session IV: Reliable O&M practices & life cycle management
New trends in site testing for effective diagnosis
Latest advancements in online monitoring and condition assessment techniques to improve effectiveness
Environment, health and fire safety standards for sub-stations
Reduce & reuse through uprating existing unit, universal spares, high temperature insulation/ester oils to extend insulation life/overload, mobile substations, and reclaimed oil
Challenges and improvements in asset health indexing and RLA (Residual life assessment)
Modern trends in asset management, O&M practices, site dryout and online filtration techniques
Life cycle-based sustainability standards and guidelines as per ISO standards
Transformer failures data by CEA
Challenges of refurbishment/retrofit of large rating transformers on existing substation
Sustainable disposal practices
Session V: Emerging trends in transformer input material and accessories
New development and trends in all input material such as insulation, conductors, magnetic and structural steel etc & oils (Esters/ mineral)
New development and trends in transformer accessories viz. bushings. tap changers, monitoring instruments, pressure relays, fibre optics etc.
New testing trends and certification of material such as BIS certification for new CRGO grades 0.2mm thick laser scribed material
New trends in OLTC for distribution applications
Carbon footprint of transformers and design of transformers to reduce the carbon footprint and improve environmental impact
Design criteria, materials and additional testing requirements for enhanced reliability and sustainability of transformers
New trends and experiences in sealing methods
Standardization and improved aesthetics of transformer tank
Session VI: Innovation and futuristic trends in the industry - Futuristic Transformers for 2030
Disruptive technologies for power transformers
Use of existing units for reverse power flow for renewable application
New and advanced dielectric design concepts and techniques, compact units using high temperature insulation, dead front bushings instead of cable box etc
Advances in transformer analytics, Thermo- Hydraulic Network (THN), Modelling & Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study.
Design of dry type transformers using emerging materials such as self-healing insulation, non- conducting heat pipes, carbon nano tube etc.
Designs to withstand system-generated stresses: Switching transients, harmonics, emergency overloading, reverse - flow, frequent short-circuits, response of transformers to VFTO
Onsite assembly of new transformers, assembly to site transformers
IoT based sensor applications
New ideas in startup domain for transformer industry:
Technical presentations from Startups focusing on cutting-edge technologies and novel engineering approaches to enhance the performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability of the power transformers by combining digitalization, materials science, and intelligent design. Experience the startup ideas to redefine the capabilities of power transformers in the modern energy landscape.
Key areas of innovation
Smart grid ready transformers
High efficiency transformers
Compact and lightweight designs
Environmentally friendly solutions
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Concluding and Valedictory Session
At the end of the three-day event, the chairman will wrap up the main insights, outcomes, and next steps from the intensive sessions.
Invitation For Papers
The Conference Committee invites papers for presentation at the conference on above mentioned and related topics.
The submitted papers will be forwarded to the Scrutiny Committee. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their synopsis.
Important
The papers presented in part or full previously in any seminar or conference or published in any Journal are not acceptable. The authors are required to give a clear and firm declaration to this effect (in our standard format provided by us). Papers should not carry name of any particular brand or promotional material of anyfirm.
For participation at the conference, only one representing author will be allowed to register as complimentary delegate. Other authors or Co-authors will have to register as normal delegate by paying the delegate fee. Please also note that this is a non-residential conference.
Time Lines for Papers
| Submission of Synopsis: | 15th August 2023 |
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| Intimation to Authors regarding acceptance of Synopsis | 15th September 2023 |
| Last Date for receipt of Camera Ready paper | 30th November 2023 |
| Intimation to Authors on acceptance of paper for presentation | 15th December 2023 |
Download sample paper and guidelines to author
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Category
Platinum
Gold
Silver
INR (Excluding GST)
INR 4,00,000
INR 2,50,000
INR 1,50, 000
Available slots of sponsorships
2
2
3
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Sponsor description |
Complimentary Delegates |
Advt. in Bound Volume |
Logo display |
Running video |
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Platinum |
6 |
2 Full Pages |
Backdrop, bound volume, Thank you sponsor standee |
2 min corporate video during lunch break |
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Gold |
4 |
2 Full Pages |
Backdrop, bound volume, Thank you sponsor standee |
Nil |
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Silver |
2 |
1 Full Page |
Backdrop, bound volume, Thank you sponsor standee |
Nil |
Important
Papers presented previously in any Seminar/Conference or published in any Journal in India are not acceptable. The authors are required to give a declaration to this effect. While the Principal Author would be exempted from payment of any participation fee, all co-authors will have to register as delegates by paying the delegate fee.
Trade names or Brand name(s) of any particular product or service are not to be highlighted or promoted in any form. While critical reviews and analysis may be included, the paper should not be critical of any product, process, service, technology or performance in particular.
Best Paper Awards
To motivate presentation of quality papers, two best papers will be recognized through cash awards. A panel of experts would judge the papers on various parameters, such as:
- Novelty of subject (disclosure of new methods, process, design philosophy. etc.)
- Activity undertaken (Amount of original work, experimentation, practical case studies, R&D work, etc.)
- Any future activities suggested
- Clarity, method of written text and presentation skills
- Relevance to theme
Delegate Fee
| Category | Delegate Fee |
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| Non – IEEMA Member | INR 15000 + 18 % GST |
| IEEMA Member | INR 12000 + 18 % GST |
| Utility Officials/ Academia/ Student | INR 7500 + 18 % GST |
| International Participants | USD 300 |
Note:-Bulk discount (up to 10%) in case of 5 delegate nominations from single organisation and 15% in case of more than 10 delegate nominations from single organisation
Delegate fee includes conference lunch, dinner and delegate kit.
Time Lines for Papers
| Submission of Synopsis: | 15th August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Intimation to Authors regarding acceptance of Synopsis | 15th September 2023 |
| Last Date for receipt of Camera Ready paper | 30th November 2023 |
| Intimation to Authors on acceptance of paper for presentation | 15th December 2023 |
English will be the working language for this Conference. The Technical Committee will maintain a suitable balance between contributions from industry, government and academia.
The Conference would provide wider reach to the authors to present their contribution to the electrical & allied Industry and get due recognition. The papers presented in the conference shall be evaluated by experts with decades of rich experience.
Time Lines for Papers
| Abstract/Full-Text Paper Submission: | 15th May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Notification of Acceptance/Rejection/ Revision with comments | 25th May 2022 |
| Final Paper Submission | 25th June 2022 |
| Paper Acceptance with comments | 20th July 2022 |
English will be the working language for this Conference. The Technical Committee will maintain a suitable balance between contributions from industry, government and academia.
The Conference would provide wider reach to the authors to present their contribution to the electrical & allied Industry and get due recognition. The papers presented in the conference shall be evaluated by experts with decades of rich experience.
Co-Host Benefits:
| Benefits | Diamond | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Number of complimentary Delegates | 4 | 2 |
| 1-2 minutes non-commercial video to play during Lunch & Tea/Coffee breaks | Yes | --- |
| Display of Standee/ brought by Co-host at Registration area | Yes | Yes |
| Logo in Promo Mailers | Yes | --- |
| Conference Backdrop/Banners | Yes | Yes |
| Brochures for distribution at registration desk | Yes | Yes |
| Thank you Co-Host at the Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Area Logo on kits | Yes | Yes |
| Advertisement on Bound Volume | Full | Half |
| Company MD/ CEO Interview in Bound volume | 1 Page | --- |
Key Note Speakers & Topics
Day-1: 5th November, 2020
Mr. S.K Ray Mohapatra
Chief Engineer - PSETD Division, Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
Topic: CEA standard specification of EHV transformer & Shunt reactor
Day-2: 6th November, 2020
Mr. Shrikant B. Potnis
Chief Executive Officer, Easun MR Tap Changers Pvt. Ltd.
Topic: OLTC selections, failure modes, causes and prevention
Day-3: 7th November, 2020
Mr. Stephen Heberer
Vice President System, Altanova Group
Topic: Theory of Partial discharge, methods for low PD by design, material and manufacturing processes in oil filled transformer and reactors, with latest trends in monitoring and diagnostics
Glimpses of Past Edition
Glimpse of Metering India Last Edition
Co-host
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Committee
Organising Committee
1. Ms Sonal Gariba - Chairman Ravin Group
2. Mr Shashi Amin - Mentor Apar
3. Mr Reshu Madan Sterlite Power
4. Mr Paresh Panchal Universal Cables
5. Mr Sudipto Basumallick KEC International
6. Mr Sagar Gupta Pasondia Cables
7. Mr Deepak Gupta JRD Cables
8. Mr Balachandran Dharman R R Global
9. Mr Sarangarajan Viswanathan Polycab
10. Mr Saurabh Bansal KEC International
Technical Committee
1. Ms Rajani Pande- Chairman KEC International
2. Mr Yogendra Tiwari - Mentor Universal Cable
3. Mr Shailesh Patel ERDA
4. Dr Nageshwar Rao Ex CPRI
5. Mr Natique Quamar KEC International
6. Mr S S Buva Finolex
7. Mr Kamal Khanna Sterlite Power
8. Mr Bharat Sehgal Polycab
9. Mr Rajesh Gulati Sterlite Power
10. Mr C S Mohanty Universal Cable
11. Mr Kapil Wadekar Siemens
12. Mr Pranav Vasani Finolex J Power
13. Mr Yogesh Vaidya Ravin Cables
Advisory Committee
1. Mr. P Ramachandran Sr. Consultant
2. Mr. Virendra Lakhaini Sr. Consultant
3. Mr. M Vijayakumaran Prime Meiden Limited
4. Mr. B N De Bhowmick Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
5. Mr. B P Soni Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited
Contact Us
For more details, please contact.
For Sponsorship/ General Enquiries & More details of the conference: Mr. Uttam Kumar | Organising Secretary, e-TRAFOTECH Conference 2020
About Us
The Indian electrical industry is represented by Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA), which was established in 1948, comprising of all segments of electricity from source to socket i.e. generation, transmission, distribution to last mile connectivity/ usage and allied components & accessories. IEEMA members are also active in new energy space like EV components/ E-Mobility, Battery storage, Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen value chain etc. More than 90% of the installed electrical equipment in the country have been contributed by IEEMA members. Combined turnover of the members is in excess of USO 50 bn exporting goods of over USD 10 bn.
Recognised as the first point of reference for anything pertaining to Power and Electrical Equipment, IEEMA plays a primary role to facilitate creation of a conducive environment for the growth of electrical industry by providing key services like Policy Advocacy. The Government officials laud IEEMA for its data backed representations. It also continues to represent the interests of its members, in consonance with National interest.
A prominent size and space is occupied by the Electrical Equipment and Machinery in the Capital Goods Sector, which is more than 45 percent of the entire Capital Goods Sector. The industry is 6.8% of the manufacturing sector in terms of value and 1.07% of the NOP. It also provides direct and indirect employment to 1.5 million people and over 5 million across the entire value chain.
For Sponsorship Mr. Vivek Arora
For Delegate registration Mr. Saad Kumar
For Sponsorship/ General Enquiries & More details of the conference: Mr. Uttam Kumar | Organising Secretary, e-TRAFOTECH Conference 2020
Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) is the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India.
Founded in 1948, IEEMA has a pan India presence with its corporate office at New Delhi, registered office at Mumbai and regional offices at Kolkata and Bangalore. IEEMA has its State representatives at Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Srinagar, Guwahati, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Gujarat and Hyderabad
IEEMA members encompasses of complete value chain in power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. Its membership base ranges from public sector enterprises, multinational companies to small, medium and large companies. IEEMA members have contributed to more than 95% of the power equipment installed in India. The Indian electrical equipment industry size in 2019-20 was in excess of USD 50 billion with exports of USD 6 billion. The industry provides direct and indirect employment to over 1.5 million people, and to over 5 million across the entire value chain.