About this Event
This meeting is to provide a high-level overview of the ongoing activities in CIGRE related to Study Committee A3 (Transmission & Distribution Equipment) and B3 (Substations and Electrical Installations) led by UK Regular Members Matthew Iles and Tony Chen. There will be presentations on a variety of topics including challenges with new SF6 alternatives, network expansion and other topics pertinent to our industry.
The second goal of this session is to provide an open platform for suppliers and users to present their respective plans and exchange their perspective on the transitioning away from SF6 and management of existing SF6 assets. This is happening with increasing level of supply chain constraints, challenges with new products and non-standard requirements, and a lack of experienced personnel to deliver.
We are aiming to use this event to look across the challenges faced by the entire sector and identify common themes for our CIGRE members. All of which leading to this big question of how CIGRE as an organisation can better support the solution development to tackle these problems.
Meeting Location
The University of Manchester, Nancy Rothwell Building (formerly Engineering Building A), Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9PL. Meeting room: Nancy Rothwell_3A.029
Fees
There is a small charge of £10+VAT per person/day to secure your place to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided each day.
There is also a seperate charge of £30+ VAT for the Networking Dinner. The Dinner will take place at the Hyatt Regency, 18th Floor Lounge, with its outstanding panoramic views across Manchester City Centre to one side and to the peak district on the other.
Places to Stay
Visitors to the University of Manchester can get discounted rates at the Hyatt Regency. Visit https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/manrm-hyatt-regency-manchester . Click on ‘Book Now’; in ‘Special Rate’ choose ‘Corporate Code’. The code is 138884.
Otherwise, there are a range of Hotels to choose from at walking distance from the University.
Meeting Compliance
Please note that when registering you will be asked to confirm that you understand CIGRE’s Meeting Compliance Regulations (this is a mandatory requirement). To review a summary of these regulations click the following link:
https://www.cigre.org/userfiles/files/About/CIGRE_Compliance_Regulations_Guidelines.pdf
