IEEE S.F. Bay Area Council e-GRID's
BayAreaTech

THURSDAY September 18, 2008
OEB Industry Applications Chapter
Speaker: Dave Brucker, Senior Regional Power Systems Engineer, Cooper Power Systems
Time: No-host social at 5:30 PM; Presentation at 6:15 PM; Dinner at 7:15 PM; Presentation continues at 8:00 PM
Cost: $20 for IEEE members; $25 for non-members
Place: Marie Callender’s Restaurant, The Garden Room; 2090 Diamond Blvd, Concord (near the Concord Hilton Hotel)
RSVP: by email to Gregg Boltz, gboltz@brwncald.com, 925-210-2571
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0809-oeb-ias.pdf

In order to maintain the high standard of living that we as members of todayâ??s society enjoy, we are challenged to find ways to more resourcefully utilize utility assets â?? extend, if possible, their life; minimize the collateral damage to our environment from unexpected failures; and, increase their operating efficiency.? Electrical transformers, both transmission and distribution, are a case in point.? They populate electric utilities, provide the lifeblood to our infrastructure and industries, and, like the rest of us, they arenâ??t getting any younger.? Natural ester fluids, in this case soy oil, provide an elixir of life for these aging assets.? These fluids also provide for a cleaner environment, safer operating conditions, longer asset life, and equipment overloadability.

This presentation offers an overview of the technical situation in the present day transformer business with a special emphasis on the use of biodegradable natural ester fluids in distribution and power transformers.? Design and application economics are discussed with particular emphasis on environmental, fire safety and operating experience.