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Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaJune 21-25, 2015

Offered by the Office of Professional Development North Carolina State University | Raleigh, North Carolina

84th ANNUAL NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC METER SCHOOL & CONFERENCE

Office of Professional Development

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Table of Contents

General Information ..........................................................................3

Registration & Fees ..........................................................................4

Cancellation & Substitution .........................................................5

Meter Calibration ................................................................................5

Banquet ....................................................................................................5

Accommodations ...............................................................................5

Mission & Steering Committee ................................................6

About the Tracks ..................................................................................7

Conference Schedule ...............................................................8-19

Manufacturer Programming Session .................................20

2015 Program Committee .........................................................21

2014 Hosting Firms ........................................................................22

Hall of Fame .......................................................................................23

Notes ............................................................................................... 24-27

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General Information

Purpose and Mission The North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of metering in a school environment. The basic principles and continuing education credits (CEUs) are provided for metering personnel with interest in single phase or polyphase equipment.

You’ll gain a valuable exposure to metering applications and the processing of information gathered from metering, presented in advanced and management levels of instruction. Advanced and management level attendees will take away knowledge of problems, resources, and solutions helping to meet the changing environment of the electric industry.

Metering and utility personnel can increase their knowledge of substations and distribution equipment through two tracks. Information will be presented from utility experience as well as vendor perspectives.

Annually, the North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference brings together meter personnel from the electric utility industry to present important information on common problems, standard practices, procedures, and new technologies. The school is open to any and all persons interested in this opportunity.

Continuing Education Units The successful completion of the single phase or polyphase track entitles participants to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measurement designed to record an individual’s non-credit continuing education accomplishments permanently in increments of 1 CEU per 10 contact hours of instruction. A minimum of 90% attendance is required. Requests for a transcript must be made in writing by individual program participants to the Office of the Vice Provost for Continuing Education, NC State University, McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education, Campus Box 7401, Raleigh, NC 27695-7401. The request must include the participant’s date of birth and NC State personal ID number. The cost for a transcript is $10.00 made payable to NC State University. You may also request and pay for your transcript through your student log-in at continuingeducation.ncsu.edu.

Attention: Professional Engineers The North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference is an approved sponsor of continuing professional competency activities for qualifying North Carolina Professional Engineers and Registered Land Surveyors. Upon course completion, each participant may receive 18 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Note: These PDHs are only for participants with a North Carolina Professional Engineering license.

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General Information

About the 84th ConferenceThe 84th Annual North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference is coordinated by the Office of Professional Development and will take place June 21-25, 2015. All events will be held at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, SC.

The program committee attempts each year to design the advanced and management tracks so that individuals find it worthwhile and profitable to attend. The conference includes discussions and presentations on metering practices, new equipment, and new developments.

The single phase and polyphase tracks require a calculator with scientific functions. Individuals planning to attend the single phase or polyphase track are also encouraged to bring a copy of the Handbook for Electricity Metering to the school. For information on this publication contact EEI, 202.508.5000.

Registration & Fees Registration for the school & conference will be held in the lobby of the Hilton, Myrtle Beach, SC, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21; from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and 23, and 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24.

Early bird registration fee: $399 through May 31 After May 31 and walk-in fee: $499

Discount: Send payment and registration form by May 31 and save $100 from the $499 registration fee. (See registration insert for details.)

The registration fee includes breaks and lunches on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, as well as the banquet on Wednesday evening. Additional adult banquet tickets are available at $50 each. For youth, ages 15-18, tickets are available at $25 each. Children under the age of 14 are welcome at no charge.

Single Day: A single day registration fee is available at $299 per person per day (includes lunch on that day, except Thursday).

More For more information or to register online, visit the conference Information: website at http://go.ncsu.edu/ncems

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this course, please contact the Office of Professional Development at 919.515.2261 or email [email protected] to discuss your needs at least 2 weeks in advance of the program.

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Cancellation & SubstitutionIf your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time prior to June 19 by calling our office or upon arrival at the conference. In the event that you need to cancel your registration, you may do so with a full refund if you inform us in writing (fax acceptable) before May 29. Cancellations received from June 1 – 12 will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee. No reimbursement will be made for cancellations made after June 16 or if you fail to attend the event. Non-paid no shows who registered by phone, fax, Internet or mail will be billed.

Reference Standard Calibration CheckAn added benefit is being offered to you during the conference at no additional charge. After registering, and while attending the conference, please stop by the Atlantic Parlor room reserved by Radian Research/ WECO to have your reference standard(s) tested against a Radian NIST traceable 0.01% Reference Standard. You will receive a printed and/or electronic “Report of Calibration” which provides the accuracy of your standard at all common loading conditions.

If you think you are up to the challenge, test your meter calibration knowledge by taking a fun quiz. In addition, receive a packet explaining the importance of regular calibration of your equipment.

BanquetA banquet for conference participants and their guests will be held on Wednesday evening, June 24, at the Hilton. The banquet is included in the registration fee. Guest tickets are available at $50 each. Youth tickets for those ages 15-18 are available for $25 each. Tickets for children up to age 14 are available at no fee. Dress is casual. A social will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the banquet at 7:00 p.m.

Accommodations Headquarters for the 2015 North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference will be:

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort 10000 Beach Club Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

A block of rooms has been set aside at the Hilton for attendees. The special rate is $135/night plus tax (single or double). The Meter School rate will be available until May 23 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Parking has been reduced to $4/day for participants.

To reserve a room online visit go.ncsu.edu/ncems. If you prefer, you may call 1.800.876.0010 and mention code EMS to receive the special NC Electric Meter School rate.

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General Information

COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON VICE CHAIR CHAIRPERSON(S)

Single Phase Clare Bargerstock Bob Wilcox Mike Byrd

Polyphase Chuck Robertson Benja Wilson Jimmy Grubbs

Advanced Tony Horton Rusty Mutschink

Management Dean Williams Kenneth McCraw

Substations (Basic) Curtis Craig Bob Wilcox Substations (Advanced) Bob Wilcox Curtis Craig

Facilities Tony Horton Connie McElroy-Bacon Jimmy Green

Hall of Fame Bob Kelly Tony Horton

Mfrs./Hospitality Craig Shoaf Bob Kelly Randy Riley Jeff Lewis

Banquet/Entertainment Connie McElroy-Bacon James Williamson

Members at Large Sean Dempsey Garey Edwards John Maclaga

Steering Committee Mission Statement To represent the planning committee as a working group with a mission to guide the School, its programs, and its activities in a way deemed appropriate by the planning committee and in the best interest of the North Carolina Electric Meter School & Conference.

Steering Committee

Chairperson: Jimmy Green

Vice Chairperson: Mike Byrd

Secretary/Treasurer: Connie McElroy-Bacon

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SINGLE PHASEThe single phase track is designed for the entry-level person. Classes are designed to provide a basis for understanding metering principles, power and to complement the student’s metering skills gained on the job. Sessions offered cover overviews of a power system, basic math, AC and DC theory, meter testing safety and all areas related to single phase meters. The classes are designed to prepare students for the next level of classes relating to polyphase meters.

POLYPHASE The polyphase track is designed for the purpose of providing attendees with an overview of the basic information needed to understand polyphase metering. This session covers selection, installation, and maintaining polyphase meters. The session provides training on programming polyphase meters. Students also will receive training in the selection, use, and maintenance of current and voltage transformers.

ADVANCED The advanced track includes topics on complex metering theory and concepts, high-end metering applications, power quality, remote metering communication methods and other advanced metering applications, tools and equipment. Individuals that have previous metering experience or education should attend this session.

MANAGEMENTThe management track provides information about the newest technologies, current industry trends, day to day operational issues, as well as updates on new technology implementation projects. This track is ideal for professionals and managers who want to learn more about the metering industry, where it is headed and current challenges.

BASIC SUBSTATION & DISTRIBUTION PRINCIPLES This track is designed to provide entry-level knowledge of substations and distribution systems. It is ideal for substation personnel with less than two years’ experience or meter technicians who work occasionally in substations. Classes cover the fundamentals of substation construction, proper grounding, electrical layout, and the purpose for typical equipment in a substation. Examples include: safety, station power transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, capacitors, switches, voltage regulators, basic communications, metering, and other miscellaneous components found in most substations. Classes are also offered to cover distribution system operation and the various types of equipment used.

ADVANCED SUBSTATION & DISTRIBUTION CONCEPTS This track is geared towards experienced substation and meter technicians as well as supervisors and managers who maintain, repair, and/or oversee the daily operation of substations. Classes cover advanced calibration, maintenance and repair of station equipment as well as troubleshooting techniques of station components. Included are classes on remote communication controls. SCADA, grounding, oil testing, welding, relays, voltage reduction, security protocols, lightning protection, IEEE and OSHA requirements, AMI equipment, infrared, and high frequency testing. Classes are also offered to cover various distribution system operation methods and techniques, and various types of equipment used.

Conference Tracks

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

12:00 p.m. Begin Vendor Set-up – Hilton, Palisades Ballroom

5:00–7:00 p.m. Registration – Hilton Lobby

6:00–7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception – Hilton, Palisades Ballroom

Monday, June 22, 2015

General SessionPresiding: James Green, Brunswick EMC

9:00 a.m. Welcome to the School James Green, Brunswick EMC

Presentation of Colors Carolina Forest High School ROTC

Opening Comments Connie McElroy-Bacon, Conference Manager,

NC State University

9:30 a.m. Welcome from NC State University Continuing Education Alice Warren, Vice Provost for Continuing Education, McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education, NC State University

9:45 a.m. Duke Energy Industry View Lee Mazzocchi, Senior Vice President, Duke Energy

10:45 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. Emergency Burn Care Richard Iannacone, Augusta Burn Center

12:00 a.m. Lunch

Presiding: James Green, Brunswick EMC

1:00 p.m. Physical and Cyber Security Scott Mossbrooks, N-Dimension Solutions and Chuck Sathrum, Embedded Logix

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Single Phase, Polyphase, Advanced, Basic Substation & Distribution, and Advanced Substation & Distribution Sessions Begin

2:45 p.m. Management Session Visit Vendors

4:15 p.m. Networking Social in the Exhibit Hall

Conference Schedule

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Track Sessions Begin

SINGLE PHASE

Presiding: Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative

2:45 p.m. From the Generator to the Customer and the Effects on Metering Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative


POLYPHASE

Presiding: Chuck Robertson, South Carolina Electric & Gas

2:45 p.m. Introduction to Polyphase Metering Chris Prince, GE Energy


ADVANCED

Presiding: Tony Horton, Duke Energy

2:45 p.m. Metering Terminology Jeff Lorow, Ametek Power

Instruments


MANAGEMENT

2:45 p.m. Visit Vendors


SUBSTATION & DISTRIBUTION BASIC

Presiding: Curtis Craig, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative

2:45 p.m. What is a Substation? Don Seay, GE Energy


SUBSTATION & DISTRIBUTION ADVANCED

Presiding: Bob Wilcox, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

2:45 p.m. Substation Safety with Arc Flash Mitigation Eddie Jones, Schneider Electric


Monday (continued)

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Conference Schedule

SINGLE PHASE

Presiding: Lee Bigham, ITEC

8:00 a.m. Basic Meter Math Jack Pyburn, Elster

9:00 a.m. DC Theory Bill Hardy, Power

Measurements

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Basic AC Theory Steve Hudson, Powermetrix

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Reann Jackson, Radian

1:00 p.m. Watthour Meter Principles and Components Tom Van Valkenburgh, Watthour Engineering

2:00 p.m. Watthour Meter Configurations Chris Prince, GE Energy

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Single Phase Meter Safety Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative; Jimmy Grubbs, South Carolina Electric & Gas (Retired); Bob Wilcox, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

4:15 p.m. Adjourn/Networking Social in the Exhibit Hall

POLYPHASE

Presiding: Mike Byrd, ElectriCities of NC

8:00 a.m. Three Phase Theory Steve Hudson, Powermetrix

9:00 a.m. Transformer Banking Clare Bargerstock Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative; John Cochran, ITEC

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Practical Use of Vectors in Metering Carl Chermak, GE Energy

11:00 a.m. Instrument Transformer Basics Frank Lopez, GE Energy

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Trey Brown, HD Supply


2:15 p.m. Meter Mounting Devices–Right Equipment for the Right Job Greg Tyre, The Durham Company

3:30 p.m. Break

3:45 p.m. Metering US Service Types Bill Hardy, Power Measurements


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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ADVANCED

Presiding: Joel Valley, Fayetteville PWC

8:00 a.m. Safety Topics Tom Lawton, TESCO

8:45 a.m. Basics of Grounding Chris Prince, GE Energy

9:30 a.m. Troubleshooting with Phasors Carl Chermak, GE Energy

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Transformer Loss/Line Loss Calculation Scott Laster, Schneider Electric

11:15 a.m. Four Quadrant/ Bi-Directional Metering Mike Bearden, Landis+Gyr

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Brad Kusant, Itron

1:00 p.m. Mythbusting in Metering Steve Hudson, Powermetrix

1:45 p.m. Metering Best Practices Kevin Hawk, Reliable Meter Service

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Site Verification – Protocols and Tools for Complex Metering Installations Tom Lawton, TESCO



MANAGEMENT

Presiding: Dean Williams, Duke Energy (Retired)

8:00 a.m. Distribution Automation/AMI Convergence Drue Merkle, Elster

8:45 a.m. Utility AMI Panel–Lessons Learned from AMI Deployments Oliver Price, Rappahannock Electric Coop; Jimmy Green, Brunswick EMC; Tim Overbee, Duke Energy; David Deschamp, City of Wilson; Kevin Clark,Blue Ridge EMC

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. AMI Gone Wrong! How to Educate Your Customers on AMI Nick Hendricks, City of Kings Mountain

11:15 a.m. “Hot Socket” Inspection and Best Practices Robert Kiessling, Brooks Utility Products

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Kenneth McCraw, Duke Energy

1:00 p.m. Panel Discussion – Dealing with Customers’ Concerns About Smart Meters and Opt-Out Strategies Eric Sharp, Itron; Tim Overbee,Duke Energy; Oliver Price, Rappahannock Electric Coop; Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Coop; Tom Lawton, TESCO

Tuesday (continued)

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MANAGEMENT (continued)

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Benefits of a Remote Disconnect Switch Tina Pampanelli, Itron

3:30 p.m. Considerations in Calculating Total Cost of Ownership of Technoogy Upgrades Jason Morris, GE Energy



Presiding: Mike Gaston, WESCO

8:00 a.m. Substation Grounding & Bonding Mickey Wilson, Harger Lightning & Grounding

8:45 a.m. Basics of Distribution & Power Transformers Donald Seay, GE Energy; Chuck Simmons, Duke Energy

9:30 a.m. Sweep Frequency Response Testing Transformers Wes Schrom, Carolina Dielectric

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Transformer Winding Diagnostics: Winding Resistance Measurements Dinesh Chhajer, Megger

11:15 a.m. A Systematic Approach to Current Transformer Field Testing Using IEEE Recommendations Dinesh Chhajer, Megger

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Justin Parton, NTS

1:00 p.m. Voltage Regulators and Controls Roger Munay, Eaton Cooper Power Systems

1:45 p.m. Analyzing Your Regulator Data Plate Chris Morgan, TMS

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Basics of Circuit Breakers Don Seay, GE Energy

3:30 p.m. Basics of Capacitors Don Seay, GE Energy


Tuesday (continued)

Conference Schedule

Tuesday (continued)

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Presiding: Bobbie Dillow, Schneider Electric

8:00 a.m. Hows and Whys of Animal Mitigation Products in Substations Stephen Parker, TE Connectivity

8:45 a.m. Solar Farms Impact on Substations and Distribution System, a Case Study Bruce Magruder,McGavran Engineering PC

9:30 a.m. Distribution Transformer Monitoring of Vault Transformer Installations with Flood Water, Gas Vapor, Door, and Fan Switching Scott Bucklew, GridSense and Rick Teigland, Florida Power & Light

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Transformer Monitoring & Diagnostics Mark Cheatham, GE Energy

11:15 a.m. Transformer Differential Protection Paul Smith, GE Energy

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Jennifer Eberhart, WESCO

1:00 p.m. Real Experience Using Power Quality Data to Improve Electrical Distribution Reliability Scott Laster, Schneider Electric

1:45 p.m. Recent Advances in Distribution SCADA Bassem Maurice, Schneider Electric

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Metering is Our Friend (Don’t Forget About the Metering During Maintenance/Outages) Mitch Reeves, Duke Energy Indiana

3:30 p.m. Asset Management/Testing of Overhead Transmission and Distribution Lines David Purpura, Kinectrics


Tuesday (continued)Tuesday (continued)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Conference Schedule

SINGLE PHASE

Presiding: Chad Guyer, HD Supply

8:00 a.m. Basics of Metrology and Reference Standards Pete Dack, Radian

9:00 a.m. Introduction to Instrument Transformers Greg Tyre, Durham Company

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Visit Vendors

11:00 a.m. Programming Workshop for Single Phase Meters Brad Kusant, Itron

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Dee Byrd, Irby Utilities

1:00 p.m. Programming Workshop for Single Phase Meters(continued) Scott Finley, NTS; Mike Osterhout, Landis+Gyr

2:00 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. Programming Workshop for Single Phase Meters (continued) Chris Prince, GE Energy

3:15 p.m. Programming Workshop for Single Phase Meters (continued) Dan Riddle, Elster

4:15 p.m. Adjourn

6:00 p.m. Networking Social

7:00 p.m. Banquet

POLYPHASE

Presiding: Jimmy Grubbs, South Carolina Electric & Gas (Retired)

8:00 a.m. ANSI Meter Forms Chris Prince, GE Energy

9:00 a.m. Meter Testing 101 Tom Lawton, TESCO

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Programming Polyphase Meters – Session 1 Vendor Rooms: Itron, GE Energy, Elster, Landis+Gyr

11:00 a.m. Programming Polyphase Meters – Session 2 Vendor Rooms: Itron, GE Energy, Elster, Landis+Gyr

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Paul Keadle, NTS

1:00 p.m. Using the Meter’s Self Diagnostics and Alternate Displays to Verify Installation Wiring, Phase Sequencing, and Proper Operation of the Meter Mike Osterhout, Landis+Gyr

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POLYPHASE (continued)

2:00 p.m. How to Set-Up a Meter Test Bob Whitmore, Radian

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Field Testing Primary Level Distribution Metering Rusty Mutschink, Central Electric Power Cooperative

4:15 p.m. Adjourn


7:00 p.m. Banquet

ADVANCED

Presiding: Jack Pyburn, Elster

8:00 a.m. Defining a Smart Meter Mike Pasquino, Itron

8:45 a.m. Introduction to Smart Grid Sean Dempsey, WESCO

9:30 a.m. 21st Century Power Measurement Bill Hardy, Power Measurements

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Power Quality in Metering Steve Hudson, Powermetrix

11:15 a.m. “Hot Socket” Inspection and Best Practices Robert Kiessling, Brooks Utility Products

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Brady Hidell, WESCO

1:00 p.m. Customer Perceptions of New AMI Meters and What Meter Services Can Do to Help or Hinder the Cause Tom Lawton, TESCO

1:45 p.m. Proper Selection of Instrument Transformers Frank Lopez, GE Energy/ITI

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Measuring and Proving Meter Test Accuracy Tom Van Valkenburgh, Watthour Engineering

3:30 p.m. Meter Communications Tina Pampanelli, Itron

4:15 p.m. Adjourn


7:00 p.m. Banquet

MANAGEMENT

Presiding: Barb Gauteier, HD Supply

8:00 a.m. Prepay Panel Discussion James Green, Brunswick EMC; Oliver Price, Rappahannock Electric Coop

8:45 a.m. Metering of Renewable Energy (Panel Discussion) Brad Kusant, Itron; Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Coop; John Cochran, ITEC; Larry Medlin,Duke Energy; Bruce Magruder, McGavran Engineering; Rusty Mutschink, Central Electric Coop

Wednesday (continued)

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MANAGEMENT (continued)

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Impact of Microgrids to the Utility System Tom Fenimore, Duke Energy

11:15 a.m. Protecting the Grid John Kretchmar, Spartan Utility Sales

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Phil Dudley, Brooks Utility Products

1:00 p.m. Change Management Sean Dempsey, WESCO

1:45 p.m. Dayton P&L’s Case Study for High Accuracy CTs Mike Russ, Dayton Power & Light

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. ANSI Standards Review Bill Hardy, Power Measurements

3:30 p.m. UL Certification Standards for Metering Victor Sitton, GE Energy

4:15 p.m. Adjourn


7:00 p.m. Banquet


Presiding: Thom Froehilich, WR Daniel

8:00 a.m. Connectors – Improve System Reliability Richard Pelletier, Travis Pattern

8:45 a.m. Connectors – Mythbusters Richard Pelletier, Travis Pattern

9:30 a.m. IR – Electrical Connections Ed Kochanek, Flir Systems, Inc

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Why Meters in Substations(What They Do, Why They Are Needed, Sometimes) Mitch Reeves, Duke Energy Indiana

11:15 a.m. Primary Metering Units Frank Lopez, GE Energy

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Del Weers, ITEC

1:00 p.m. Relaying Zones of Protection Paul Smith, GE Energy

1:45 p.m. Overcurrent Protection Basics Roger Munay, Eaton Cooper Power Systems

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Reclosures and Fuses Roger Munay, Eaton Cooper Power Systems

3:30 p.m. Feeder Protection Fundamentals – a Look at Standards for Feeder Protection Mike Kleman, ABB

4:15 p.m. Adjourn


Conference Schedule

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7:00 p.m. Banquet


Presiding: Scott Mossbrooks, N-Dimension Solutions

8:00 a.m. Wireless Technologies Impact on the Network’s Data Rate Tom Dancy, GE Energy

8:45 a.m. Securing Substation Communications Stef Budai, Eaton Cooper Power Systems

9:30 a.m. Importance of Distribution Network Monitoring Scott Bucklew, Gridsense

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Relay Retrofit-Economics and Solutions Alan Grightmire, Schneider Electric

11:15 a.m. Transformer Condition Assessment Mark Cheatham, GE Energy

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presiding: Joel Valley, Fayetteville PWC

1:00 p.m. Advanced Condition Assessment of Transformers Using Dielectric Frequency Response Technique Dinesh Chhajer, Megger

1:45 p.m. Distribution Feeder Coordination Paul Smith, GE Energy

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Catching Bushings Before They Fail with Dielectric Frequency Response Wes Schrom, Carolina Dielectric

3:30 p.m. Distribution Single-Phase Tripping and Reclosing: Overcoming Obstactles with Programmable Recloser Controls Greg Hataway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

4:15 p.m. Adjourn


7:00 p.m. Banquet


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Thursday, June 25, 2013

SINGLE PHASE

Presiding: Eric Bush, NTS

8:00 a.m. Safely Setting and Disconnecting Self Contained Meters Phil Dudley, Brooks

9:00 a.m. Time-of-Use and Load Profile Steve Wright, Itron

10:00 a.m. Polyphase Introduction Randy Riley, Landis+Gyr

10:45 a.m. Break

11:15 a.m. All Sessions Combine into General Session

POLYPHASE

Presiding: Kevin Wilkinson, WESCO

8:00 a.m. Extended Range Metering Randy Riley, Landis+Gyr

9:00 a.m. Reactive and Apparent KVA Carl Chermak, GE Energy Management

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Demand and TOU Metering Jack Pyburn, Elster


ADVANCED

Combined Session (See Advanced/Management Session Agenda)

ADVANCED/MANAGEMENT COMBINED SESSION

Presiding: Keith McAteer, GE Energy Management

8:00 a.m. Panel Discussion, Meter Technicians Where Do We Go From Here? What Will the Meter Tech of Tomorrow Look Like? Tony Horton, Duke Energy; Rusty Mutschink, Central Electric Coop; Jimmy Green, Brunswich EMC; Clare Bargerstock, Northern Virginia Electric Coop

9:00 a.m. Benefits of a Managed Service Bryan Seal, Itron

10:00 a.m. Revenue Protection Kirk Hatch and Chuck Hunter, Duke Energy

11:00 a.m. Break



Presiding: Bo Lewis, Powertech

8:00 a.m. Battery 101 Yves LaVoie, Primax

8:45 a.m. Charger 101 Yves LaVoie, Primax

9:30 a.m. Benefits of Pro-active Substation Testing Mike Petty, TMS

Conference Schedule

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SUBSTATION & DISTRIBUTION BASIC (continued)

10:15 a.m. General Substation Inspection Guidelines Don Seay, GE Energy Management

11:00 a.m. Break



Presiding: Jeff Lewis, Powertech

8:00 a.m. Distributed Generation on Distribution Feeders-Challenges and Solutions Mike Kleman, ABB8:45 a.m. Flatten Voltage Profile and Minimize VAR Flow to Improve Bottom Line Stef Budai, Eaton Cooper Power Systems

9:30 a.m. Selection of Slip-over Current Transformers for Substation Applications John Cochran, Instrument Transformer Equipment Corp

10:15 a.m. Case Study: Converting a Sub Transmission Line into an Automated Loop Feeder Bob Wilcox, Rappahannock Electric Coop: Andre Smit, Siemens

11:00 a.m. Break


Thursday (continued)

General SessionPresiding: James Green, Brunswick EMC

11:15 a.m. Traffic Safety Trooper Donald Pearson, North Carolina Highway Patrol

12:00 p.m. Participant Feedback on the School

Closing Comments

Adjourn

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23

8:00 a.m. MinMax ________________________________________________ Savannah Palms ________________________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

10:00 a.m. Wesco _________________________________________________ Savannah Palms ________________________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Itron ___________________________________________________ Savannah Palms Harris Institute ___________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

3:00 p.m. GE Energy ______________________________________________ Savannah Palms ________________________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

8:00 a.m. Inner-Tite _______________________________________________ Savannah Palms Powermetrix _____________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

10:00 a.m. Itron Programming Session _______________________________ Savannah Palms GE Energy Programming Session __________________________ Palmetto Palms Elster Programming Session ________________________________Atlantic View II Landis+Gyr Programming Session _____________________________Palisades H ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Schneider (Ion Metering Training Session) __________________ Savannah Palms Harris Institute ___________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

3:00 p.m. Tesco __________________________________________________ Savannah Palms ________________________________________________________ Palmetto Palms _________________________________________________________Atlantic View II ____________________________________________________________Coco Verde

5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Manufacturer Programming Session

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2015 Program Committee

Conference Support

Bargerstock, Clare ........... Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, Manassas, VA

Barker, Lou ...................... Synergy Systems, Inc., Shelby Township, Ml

Bingham, Lee .................. ITEC, Charlotte, NC Township, MI

Brayden, Bill .................... Solid State Instruments/Division of Brayden Automation, Loveland, CO

Byrd, Dee .......................... IRBY, Winston-Salem, NC

Byrd, Mike ........................ ElectriCities, Raleigh, NC

Clark, Kevin ..................... Blue Ridge Electric, Lenoir, NC

Cochran, John P. .............. ITEC, Charlotte, NC

Craig, Curtis .................... Shenandoah Valley Electric, Mt. Crawford, VA

Dempsey, Sean ............... Wesco Distribution, Raleigh, NC

Dillow, Bobbi ................... Schneider Electric, Wytheville, VA

Dudley, Philip ................... Brooks Utility Product Group, Cumming, GA

Edwards, Garey .............. City of High Point, High Point, NC

Froehlich, Thom .............. W.R. Daniel & Associates, Inc., Mooresville, NC

Green, Jimmy .................. Brunswick EMC, Shallotte, NC

Griffith, Marty ................. Mcgard, LLC, Canton, GA

Grubbs, Jimmy ................ SCE&G (Retired), Columbia, SC

Horton, Tony .................... Duke Energy, New Hill, NC

Hudson, Steve ................. Powermetrix, Knoxville, TN

Kelly, Bob E. ..................... RW Chapman (Retired), Raleigh, NC

Kusant, Brad..................... Itron, Stockton, NJ

Lewis, Bo ......................... Powertech, Waxhaw, NC

Lewis, Jeff ...................... PowerTech LLC, Waxhaw, NC

Magruder, Bruce ............. McGavran Engineering PC, Charlotte, NC

McCraw, Kenneth ............ Duke Energy, Charlotte, NC

McElroy-Bacon, Connie .. NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Mossbrooks , Scott ......... N-Dimension Solutions, Flowery Branch, GA

Mutschink, Rusty ............. Central Electric Power Cooperative, Columbia, SC

Plexico, Ben ...................... Harvey Plexico Inc., Columbia, SC

Prince, Christopher .......... GE Digital Energy, Roswell, GA

Pyburn, Jack ..................... Elster, Lawrencewille, GA

Riley, Randy ...................... Landis+Gyr, Gastonia, NC

Robertson, Chuck ........... SCE&G, North Charleston, SC

Sathrum, Chuck ............... Embedded Logix, Inc., Raleigh NC

Seay, Donald .................... GE Energy Management, Cary, NC

Shoaf, Craig ..................... NTS, Raleigh, NC

Singh, Nand ...................... Minmax Technologies, Inc., Dallas, TX

Trye, Greg ......................... The Durham Company, Lebanon, MO

Valley, Joel ....................... Fayetteville PWC, Fayetteville, NC

Waters, Larry ................... GE Energy Management, Johns Creek, GA

Weers, Del ...................... ITEC (Retired), Matthews, NC

White, Vernon L. .............. Powermetrix, Knoxville, TN

Whitmore, Bob................. Radian Research, Inc., Lafayette, IN

Wilcox, Bob ...................... Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Fredericksburg, VA

Williams, Dean ................ Duke Energy (Retired), Myrtle Beach, SC

Wilson, Benja ................... Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative, Lexington, SC

Wilson, Robert ................. Ensales, Inc., Unicoi, TN

ABB

Aclara

American Meter Program Services

Ametek Power Instruments

Arteche

Atlantic Power Sales

Beckwith Electric Co., Inc.

Bellwether Management Solutions

Brayden Automation Corp.

Brooks Utility

CMG Promos Inc.

Comverge, Inc.

Cooper Power Systems

Delta Star, Inc.

DeWalch

Durham Company

Eastern Utility Services

Echelon Corporation

Electro Industries/Gaugetech

Elster Solutions

Ensales, Inc.

FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.

Florida Transformer, Inc.

GE Energy

GEC Durham

Gridsense

Harger Lightning & Grounding

Harris Institute of Technical Training

Harvey-Plexico, Inc.

HD Supply Utilities

Highfield Manufacturing Company

Hubbell Power Systems

ICMI

Inner-Tite Corp.

Irby

ITEC

Itron

Landis+Gyr

Luthan Meter

Marwell Corp.

Megger

Metering Sales and Service

Milbank Mfg.

MinMax Technologies

National Transformer

OMICRON

Power Consulting Engineers

Powermetrix/Power Source

Powersolve

PowerTech

R.W Chapman & Co.

Radian Research, Inc.

Reliable Meter Service

Ritz USA

SATEC Inc.

Schneider Electric

Sensus USA

Shealy Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.

Shallco, Inc.Shealy Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.

Spinlab Utility Instrumentation

SPX Transformer Solutions

Sterling Security Systems

SUSI Adapters

Synergy Systems Inc.

Technology of Energy

TESCO

TestMet Inc.

TransData Inc.

Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc.

TSTM

Uticom Systems, Inc.

Utilismart Corporation

Utility Lines, Inc.

Vanguard Utility Service, Inc.

Varentec

Vision Metering

Wesco

W.R. Daniel and Associates

Zepolla Innovations LLC

2014 Hosting Firms Included

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1981 Ed Ruggles, NC State University (Deceased) Bert W. Blake, CP&L (Deceased) Edwin W. Winkler, NC State University, (Deceased) William A. Keller, Duncan Electric (Deceased) George B. Hoadley, NC State University (Deceased)

1982 William J. Perry, CP&L (Deceased) Donald Eggleston, Duke Power (Retired)

1983 Herbert B. Adams, VEPCO (Deceased) Walter Hodde, Sangamo Weston (Retired) Norman R. Bell, NC State University (Deceased)

1984 Brian C. Fetner, SCE&G (Deceased) D.K. Woodard, General Electric (Retired)

1985 Vernon E. Bobo, Duke Power (Retired) Edward Kennedy, Santee Cooper (Retired) C.L. McKenzie, CP&L (Retired)

1986 No Inductees

1987 Rick Anderson, P.E., Fayetteville Public Works David B. Stansel, NC State University (Deceased)

1988 Richard P. Dorton, VEPCO (Retired) Lee Monroe, Duke Power (Retired)

1989 Robert W. Cox, General Electric (Retired) Lloyd Jordan, General Electric (Deceased)

1990 Bob Kelly, R.W. Chapman (Retired) Ed Manning, NC State University (Deceased)

1991 Earl Garthright, VA/NC Power (Deceased) J.J. Perry, Jr., J.J. Perry Company (Deceased) Connie McElroy-Bacon, NC State University

1992 No Inductees

1993 John Sutton, P.E., NC State University (Retired) Ralph West, Duke Power (Retired)

1994 Jack Tanner, Tanner & Tanner, Inc. (Deceased)

1995 No Inductees

1996 Luther Herman, NC State University (Retired) Donald Stanley, City of Wilson (Retired)

1997 David A. Springs, P.E., Central Electric Power Cooperative

Joyce Tanner, Tanner & Tanner, Inc. (Retired)

1998 No Inductees

1999 Jimmy Grubbs, SCE&G (Retired) Gene Schickedanz, Durham Co. (Retired)

2000 Randy Riley, Landis+Gyr Larry Waters, General Electric (Retired)

2001 John Carr, UTEC (Retired) Dean Williams, Duke Energy (Retired)

2002 Clare Bargerstock, NOVEC Del Weers, ITEC

2003 Tony Horton, Progress Energy Carolinas

2004 Brooks Kirby, City of Morganton

2005 Cindy S. Allen, NC State University (Retired)

2006 Tom Van Valkenburgh, Watthour Engineering

2007 Jeff Lewis, PowerTech, LLC Bob Wilcox, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

2008 Craig Shoaf, National Transformer Sales

2009 Greg Tyre, The Durham Company

2010 Scott Mossbrooks, N-Dimension Solutions

2011 Brian Giusani, Audio Visual Services Coastal Kenneth McCraw, Duke Energy

2012 John Cochran, ITEC James Green, Brunswick EMC

2013 No Inductees

2014 No Inductees

Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame award is given for outstanding contributions and dedicated services, which ensure the continued success of the North Carolina Meter School.

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