1. 1 October 22, 2012 Milwaukee, WI Transformers Committee Newcomers Orientation

2. 2 Don Platts Vice-Chair, IEEE Transformers Committee October 22, 2012 Milwaukee, WI Transformers Committee Newcomers Orientation

3. 3 l Overview of IEEE/PES Committees l Scope of Responsibilities l Organization of Subcommittees l Meeting arrangements l What can YOU do? l How to find relevant information Agenda

4. 4 TECHNICAL COMMITTEES  Electric Machinery  Energy Development & Power Generation  Insulated Conductors  Nuclear Power Engineering  Power System Analysis, Computing and Economics  Power System Communications  Power System Instrumentation and Measurements  Power System Relaying  Stationary Battery  Substations  Surge Protective Devices  Switchgear  Transformers  Transmission & Distribution OTHER COMMITTEES  Emerging Technologies Coordinating  Organization and Procedures  Policy Development Coordinating  Standards Coordinating  Technical Activities and Awards  Technical Sessions IEEE PES Committees

5. 5 Sponsorship and development of standards, recommended practices, guidelines and policies as well as preparation of position papers and/or documents, technical conferences and/or sessions on matters related to the items below: Generation, Transmission and Distribution Transformers Voltage Regulators (step and induction regulators) Reactors and Grounding Transformers HVDC Converter Transformers and Smoothing Reactors Power Semiconductor Rectifier Transformers Instrument Transformers (voltage and current transformers) Insulation and Dielectric Problems Relating to Transformers Outdoor Apparatus Bushings Insulating Fluids Phase Angle Regulating Transformers Underground & Submersible Transformers and Network Protectors Main Scope of the Transformers Committee

6. 6 What do we do? l Development Standards Sponsor and develop standards, recommended practices, guidelines and policies under the established guideline of IEEE-SA for as well as preparation of position papers and/or documents, technical conferences l Coordination of Technical Subject Matters Coordination with other technical committees, societies, groups and associations concerned with various aspects of items listed in the scope of the Committee – including promoting harmonization with international standards organizations such as IEC l Continuing Education Tutorial presentations on current state of the art in the industry, on new issues requiring attention in Standards documents, and on significant work in the Committee l Reviewing Technical Papers Responsible for the review of technical papers within the scope of the Committee scope, and encouraging members and participants to advance the knowledge of the industry by writing and publishing technical papers

7. 7 IEEE/PES Transformers Committee - Activity Organization Chart Chair: Bill Chiu Vice Chair: Don PlattsSecretary: Steve Antosz Standards Coordinator: Bill BartleyTreasurer: Greg Anderson Recognition & Awards J Ed Smith Standards Bill Bartley Administrative Bill Chiu Meetings Planning Greg Anderson Performance Characteristics Ed teNyenhuis Insulating Fluids Sue McNelly Dielectric Test Loren Wagenaar Insulation Life Bruce Forsyth Bushings Peter Zhao Power Transformers Tom Lundquist Instrument Transformers Russ McTaggert Dry Type Transformers Chuck Johnson Distribution Transformers Steve Shull HVDC Converter Trnsfs & Reactors Mike Sharp UG Transfs & NW Protectors Carl Niemann

8. 8 Committee Meetings l Two meetings per year l Spring (March/April) l Fall (October) l Location l Various - generally in North America (US, Mexico and Canada) l Attendance l ~ 500 Committee Members and guests l ~ 60-80 spouses/companions l from North America, Europe, Asia and other areas attend each meeting l Meeting Schedule....Available via wireless smartphone platforms (Blackberry, Android, iPhone/iPad) l Blackberry www.persourceconnect.com/ieee/download iPhone/iPad http://itunes.com/apps/IEEETransformersCommitteeMobileApplication Android https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persource.android.econferencewww.persourceconnect.com/ieee/download http://itunes.com/apps/IEEETransformersCommitteeMobileApplication https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persource.android.econference

9. 9 l Sunday l Reception – catch up with old friends and meet new people l Monday l Morning Newcomers Orientation l AM Main Committee Meeting l AM WG/TF meetings l Luncheon - The Standards Development Process l PM WG/TF meetings l Tuesday l AM WG/TF meetings l Awards Luncheon l PM WG/TF meetings l Wednesday l SC Meetings AM/PM l Evening Social Event l Thursday l AM 2 Technical Tutorials l AM Main Committee Meeting Review l PM Optional Technical Tours - (Sunday thru Thursday, Check Schedule) Meeting Arrangements How It is Organized

10. 10 Which Meetings Can I Attend? l Sunday Reception... l Attendee Breakfasts... l Any Scheduled Meeting - except those noted as “Closed Meeting” Membership is not required for attendees l Any Event You Have Registered For -- Technical Tours, Committee Luncheons, Social Dinner

11. 11 What’s In It for Me? FOR THE PARTICIPANT l Attend and participate in world- class meetings l Participate in the Standards Development process l Learn from the experts during technical sessions and tutorials l Share your experience and knowledge l Access to Committee and PES web-based information l Stay up-to-date with technological advances l Industry recognition for your contributions FOR THE EMPLOYER l Cost effective access to the latest information on transformer technology l Opportunity to significantly influence industry standards through employee participation in standards development l Provide employees with top-notch ongoing training through tutorials and technical sessions l Contribute to employees professional development and morale l Access to Industry trends, problems, solutions, contacts

12. 12 What Can You Do? l Join the activities that you are interested in l Working Groups / Task Forces / Subcommittees l Participate in these activities by volunteering for work l Write drafts l Review what others wrote l Provide comments and discuss issues l Present solutions instead of just complaints l Join IEEE Standards Association and participate in balloting process (http://standards.ieee.org/db/balloting/ballotform.html)http://standards.ieee.org/db/balloting/ballotform.html l Work together with a group of dedicated professionals to serve our industry

13. 13 l Learn l Industry trends l Issues that impact your work l Solutions to those issues l Practice / Implement l What you learn l Simplify / Standardize l Build a strong NETWORK of industry experts - and good friends too! What Can You Do?

14. 14 What Can You Do? l Technical Papers l Write them l Review them l Attend presentations l Tutorials, Symposiums, Special Technical Sessions l Present your developmental work to your peers l Learn and apply to your day-to-day work. Earn CEUs

15. 15 Get Familiar with our Website: www.transformerscommittee.org

16. 16 Welcome Aboard!! We’re Glad You’re Here ! Make some new friends, and… Let’s Get to Work ! Questions / Comments?

17. 17 Visit our website www.transformerscommittee.org For a complete copy of this presentation Meeting Schedule... Available via wireless smartphone platforms Blackberry www.persourceconnect.com/ieee/download www.persourceconnect.com/ieee/download iPhone/iPad http://itunes.com/apps/IEEETransformersCommitteeMobileApplication Android https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persource.android.econference http://itunes.com/apps/IEEETransformersCommitteeMobileApplication https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persource.android.econference

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