DOWN TO EARTH CONFERENCE 2018...Engineers Australia, will host the fifth Australian Down to Earth...

A conference dedicated to EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION, facilitating the open exchange of information for novices and professionals, asset owners and suppliers.

DOWN TO EARTH CONFERENCE 2018NOVEMBER 27-28, 2018 · CROWN MELBOURNE

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

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DOWN TO EARTH CONFERENCE 2018

DOWN TO EARTH CONFERENCE 2018CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

The DTEC 2018 organising committee, with the support of the Electrical Branches of the Victorian and Newcastle Division of Engineers Australia, will host the fifth Australian Down to Earth Conference (DTEC) on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th November 2018 at Crown Melbourne.

The DTEC 2016 was held in the Hunter Valley and was an extremely successful event with strong attendance reflecting the ongoing technical and policy interest in all matters earthing and lightning related.

This fifth conference continues the DTEC tradition as the premier earthing conference in the Oceanic region, providing opportunities for:

• Earthing and lightning protection specialists to present their recent experiences and the latest advances.

• Opportunity to discuss recent developments in national and international standards.

• Electrical contractors to share installation, maintenance and testing practices.

• Engineers to publish peer-reviewed technical papers.

• Asset owners, regulators, educators, and interested engineers to increase awareness of issues significant in the field and discuss how they are being handled.

• Earthing practitioners, past earthing course attendees and people new to the field to get together and share experiences.

• Suppliers and consultants to showcase their capabilities and products.

The technical programme will consist of two components:

• Presentation of peer reviewed technical papers addressing recent advances in earthing and lightning protection related fields. Suitably accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings and in a technical journal pending approval of the conference.

• Presentation using a less formal approach to cover recent experiences such as technically challenging installations/designs, applications of tools/methods, report on any incidents of wider interest, provide updates on research topics, and introduce any new tools/materials.

Please join us at the Crown Melbourne for DTEC 2018, November 27-28.

CONTACT DETAILSFor more information on the conference visit www.DTEC2018.com.

For any questions regarding the conference please email [email protected].

To keep up-to-date on the latest news regarding DTEC, please follow our LinkedIn page at

https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtoearthconference/

"As the Conference Chair I am very excited to invite you to bring your contentious issues for the soapbox. See you in Melbourne!" Bill Tocher

NOVEMBER 27 - 28, 2018•CROWN MELBOURNE www.DTEC2018.com | 2

Welcome Reception and Registration6.00pm - 9.00pm

MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

TUESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

CONFERENCE TIMETABLE


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Key Learnings from an Earthing Related Electrical Fatality - Mr Matthew Bale

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If you like it, put a grading ring around itMr William Wang

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How do you earth portable generators to Australian Stan-dards? - Mr Benton Greive

9.30am- Distribution Authority’s response to 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission - Mr Brodie Stephenson

Effect of Site Grading on Sub-station Grounding SafetyMr Eduardo Ramirez-Bettoni

Line Worker Safety Overview – Grounding and PPEMr Keith Wallace

10.00am- Advantages of Phasor and Vector Oriented Testing Mr Eduardo Ramirez-Bettoni

On the interconnection of earthing systems in Victoria.Mr Bill Tocher

Optimal Test Current Frequency for Earthing MeasurementsDr Ahmed El-Rasheed

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Design Guidelines to Address Transferred EPR at Distribution Transformers - Mr Garth Brown

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Telecommunications Sepa-ration Mr Nick Smith

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Mitigating lightning threats to UG mines with gas drainageDr Franco D’Alessandro

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Solar Farm Earthing DesignMr James Derricott

11.30am-Earthing analysis using network model Mr Peter Woloszyn

Distribution Earthing Case Study Mr Denan Kurejsepi

AS1768 Risk AssessmentDr Darren Woodhouse

Wind Farm Earthing Systems & Fault Current DistributionMr Tom Bammann

12.00pm-Standard Distribution Earthing Design Mr Frank Pontes

Current Splits – Calculation vs Measurement Mr Stephen Palmer

Earth enhancing compounds Types, performance, testing, ...Dr Franco D’Alessandro

Challenges with Earthing Design for Utility Scale SolarMr Josh Bowman

1.30pm-

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... Safety Gumboots for Con-struction Staff as PPE ... Mr Don Zeman

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Rail electrical safety, earthing and the return circuit.Mr Lachlan McKerrow

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The application of VLDs in Victorian TractionMr Lee McMillan

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Measurements at Large Grounding SystemsMr Florian Predl

2.00pm-The Impact of VOSL and GD on RCBAMs Emma King

Rail Traction Performance System EarthingMr Jason Styles

Introducing a new Australian Low Voltage DC Light Rail Earthing Standard Ms Fay Nunn

Mutual Earth Resistance AnalysisMr Akshay Bijarnia

2.30pm-Coincidence Probability in Earthing System Risk Assess-mentsMr Brent Pawlik

Systematic Design Approach ... for Elevated Structures supporting DC RailwayMr Andreas Novianto

The North West Rail Link and lightning Mr Neal Hook

Methodology for testing Wind Turbines Earth SystemsDr Ahmed El-Rasheed

3.00pm-Risk Based Approach to Substa-tion Earthing for SAPNMr Michael Brown

Earthing System Decoupling – Where To Watch Out!Mr Bill Tocher

Earthing Separation in Rail EnvironmentsMr James Derricott

Safety in Earthing System TestingMr Chris Shaw

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REFCL Practical Considerations for Isolation Transformer Earth-ing Systems - Mr Cedric Joyce

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Earthing and Negative Return Systems in Melbourne RailwayMr George Marulli

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Plen

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Dr Darren Woodhouse

4.30pm-Managing electrical power distribution to reduce extreme bushfire risk - Dr Bill Carman

Interfacing between Corrosion Protection and Earthing SafetyMr Torry Hanson

The Future of the IndustryMr Stephen Palmer

7.00pm - Conference Dinner 5.00pm - Post Conference Drinks

WEDNESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER


REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS

Please complete this form and send to The Conference Secretary at [email protected].

To apply, complete this form and email to: [email protected] registration will be confirmed in writing and will become effective once invoice has been paid.

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REGISTRATION FEES (All Prices include GST)

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Two Days (inc. welcome reception, conference dinner, morning tea & lunch, proceedings, presentations and papers) $1,180

Earlybird (register and pay before 19th October 2018, inc. as above) $925

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ACCOMMODATION

The conference organisers have negotiated special room rates for conference delegates.

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LOCATION

The Crown Promenade is located adjacent to the Crown Complex in the heart of Melbourne at Southbank, on the corner of Queensbridge St and Whiteman St, just 1.1kms from the National Gallery of Victoria and 2.1kms from Queen Victoria Market. An abundance of public transport options are available in the immediate vicinity.

DIRECTIONS FROM MELBOURNE CBD

Proceed south on Elizabeth St until Flinders St, and turn right. Turn left into Queens Bridge St and you’ll soon see the Crown Promenade once you get past the Yarra River.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

There are easy transport options available from Melbourne Airport to Spencer St Station, which is just a stone’s throw from the hotel. The Skybus from the airport departs every five minutes and will get you there in about 25 minutes. If you’d prefer to travel this short journey in luxury style, limos and other luxurious vehicles are available from $59.

CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATIONS

Conference: If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. Where no substitute is available a fee of $110 (inc GST) will be deducted from your registration fee for cancellations received in writing at least 30 days prior to the event.

A 50% refund will be given if cancellations are received in writing between 30 and 14 days prior to the event. Thereafter no refunds will be made, but conference documentation will be sent by mail following the event.

Hotel Bookings: Crown have offered a 10% discount to conference attendees off the fluctuating daily rate. Instructions on accessing the special rate are available post conference registration. Hotel cancellations will be subject to the hotel’s cancellation policy.

PROGRAM CHANGES

The program of papers and speakers may be subject to change. Please refer to the DTEC website for program updates at http://www.dtec2018.com.

REGISTRATION

To register for the conference and/or as an exhibitor, please use the forms included in this booklet.

Registration forms can be emailed to …

Down To Earth Conference 2018 Email: [email protected].

SPONSORSHIP

Please direct enquiries for sponsorship and exhibition oportunities to [email protected].

INFORMATION

Please refer to the DTEC website at http://www.dtec2018.com

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Visit www.dtec2018.com or contact the conference secretary at [email protected] to find out more.

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