DAY 1:

9:00AM
Energy Efficiency and Electric Motors
Isabelle Saint-Laurent, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada

The NEMA Premium standard for electric motors will be briefly described. Participants will be introduced to the motor section of Natural Resources Canada's new EnerGuide for Industry web site, including purchasing energy-efficient motors, and energy-saving tips for motor maintenance and operation. Choosing the most energy-saving motor for your application is made easy with the new CanMOST (Canadian Motor Selection Tool) software, which also calculates your energy costs and savings. CanMOST will show you that choosing the highest-efficiency motor is sometimes not your best choice.

9:45AM
Motor Driven Systems: Total Cost of Ownership
Alex Fleming, Demand Side Energy
Electric motors drive 60-80% of industry’s electricity costs. Attention paid to motor maintenance, efficiency, inventory practices and purchasing standards will yield substantial savings in the long run. See why many leading industrial companies have approached their electric motors needs using a total cost of ownership approach that identifies, manages and reduces motor related costs. Hear how important partnerships produce a working model that improves uptime; reduces failures and inventory burdens; and helps industry take control of their motordriven system performance.

10:30AM -- COFFEE BREAK

10:45AM
ON-LINE Motor Testing
Jim Mugford, President,
Kadon Electro Mechanical Services Ltd.

This presentation will focus on how electric motor owners can use on-line motor testing technology to save both time and money by reducing unexpected periods of motor downtime for repairs and by removing the need to power down the circuit to evaluate the motor's health. Delegates will also be informed on how to establish a Motor Management program to enhance motor efficiency and reliability, as well as reduce plant downtime.

Topic will include:
On-line testing of motors using current signature analysis can be used to detect:
- Rotor defects
- Stator problems
- Bearing problems
- Air Gap problems

On-line Power Analysis is used to determine:
- Power Quality
- Power Circuit

Off-line Static testing to evaluate:
- Stator condition
- Rotor health
- Air Gap anomalies
- Power Circuit faults
- Motor Insultation health

12:00 NOON -- LUNCHEON

1:15 AM
Session 1: Motor and Drive installation Issues
Paul Wright, Siemens Canada
This seminar will provide basic motor theory as applied to operating motors with Variable Frequency Drives, as well as the issues of VFDs with motors. Several examples of issues with the proper application of motors and VFDs will be discussed and some recommended solutions to ensure a successful application.

3:00PM -- REFRESHMENT BREAK

3:15PM
Overview Of Motor Protection Strategies and Technologies
Jakov Vico, GE MultilinThe basic aim of motor protection is to permit motors to operate up to, but not to exceed, their thermal and mechanical limits for overloads and other abnormal operation conditions, and to provide maximum sensitivity for faults. Microprocessor relays offer advanced functions which include protection, metering, monitoring, control, communication and other functions. This session will provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of motor protection techniques.

4:30PM -- WRAP-UP

DAY 2:

9:00AM
Infrared Thermography on Rotating Equipment - Keys for Success
Greg Bork, FLIR Systems

Using infrared cameras as predictive maintenance tools turbo charges problem identification and provide concise documentation for base-lining performance. There are, however, important criteria for investigating electrical or mechanical anomalies that must be observed in order to conduct and analyze thermographic findings. Delegates will be presented with "keys" for successful and safe thermography inspections.

9:30AM
Protection of Induction Motors
Rod Lechelt, Altelec Engineering Services

The sophisticated microprocessor type motor protection relays have become a double-edged sword -- they allow motor owners, with proper setpoints, to protect their motors and driven equipment much better than in the past. But, they require a better understanding of motor, and insulation system fundamentals. This session will cover some of these fundamentals and apply them along with motor vendor data to generate relay setpoints.

10:15AM -- COFFEE BREAK

10:30AM
Comprehensive Predictive Maintenance
Tim Thomas, Baker Instrument Company

This session will evaluate the most prominent techniques in motor testing, both dynamically and statically. This two-fold presentation will enhance the knowledge of basic testing techniques for predicting and analyzing potential problems in electric motors. Learn how to quickly determine and isolate potential problem areas in everyday plant operation.Avoid harmful downtime and save time and money through a complete predictive maintenance program. Delegates will be provided with information on identifying potential problem motors through on-line monitoring along with finding insulation weaknesses using time-tested high voltage techniques.

• Load
• Efficiency
• Fault/Problem Identification
• Specific Application Data

12:00 NOON -- LUNCHEON

1:15PM
Motor Control Techniques Tutorial
David Raymond Chambers, Rockwell Automation

This session will cover the traditional methods of motor control from basic, across-the-line starting to various methods of reduced voltage starting. Also included will be application considerations for variable speed control. Delegates will be presented with information on future trends of motor control, including communication, monitoring and protection strategies, safety, and new technologies.

2:45PM -- REFRESHMENT BREAK

3:00PM
Motor Control Techniques (Continued)

4:15PM -- WRAP-UP

GENERAL INFORMATION

When and Where
The Electric Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Techniques Forum will be held as follows:

Saskatoon, SK

Winnipeg, MB

A special bedroom rate (non-commissionable) has been arranged with these hotels. To receive this rate, inform the hotel that you are a delegate with the Canadian Electricity Forum when making your reservation.

Registration Fees

The registration fee to attend the Forum is $599.00 + 41.93 GST. Register and prepay 8 days prior to forum date and receive an early bird registration fee of $549.00 + 38.43 GST per delegate. Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($599.00) will receive a 4th registration FREE.

The fee includes forum participation, refreshments and luncheons on both days. Delegates will also receive:

• All Forum presentation materials in paper format AND CD Rom format
• FREE 108-Page Electric Motor Handbook (Value $35)
• A FREE subscription to Electricity Today Magazine (Value $40),
• An Electricity Forum Coupon (Value $100) to be used against any future 2004 Electricity Forum event (restrictions apply)
• 1.4 CEU credits issued by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (GST #R105219976)
• Forum Presentations in Paper Format
• CD Rom containing Presentations

Registration Procedure

Complete the registration form with your payment information (or billing instructions) and register no later than September 13th by:

Mail:
Canadian Electricity Forum
15 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 204
Ajax, ON L1S 2B9

Phone:
Call our Registration Department at 905-686-1040

Fax:
Fax your completed form to Registration Services at (905) 686-1078

On-line:
www.electricityforum.com/forums/reg.htm

A letter of confirmation will be sent to you once the registration form is processed.

Air Flight Information

We have appointed Air Canada as the official airline of our 2004 forums. Simply contact Air Canada’s North America toll free number at 1-800-361-7585 or local number 514-393-9494 or your travel agent and take advantage of Special Discounted Airfares. Our convention number is CV041955.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration fees are refundable only upon receipt of written notification 10 days prior to the conference date, less a 10 per cent service charge. Substitution of participants is permissible.

The Canadian Electricity Forum reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration fees.

About the Canadian Electricity Forum
With headquarters in Ajax, Ontario, The Canadian Electricity Forum is dedicated to providing cost-effective, highly specialized education and learning through industry-wide forums, electrical training courses, Electricity Today magazine, and a comprehensive website at www.electricityforum.com. Since 1986, more than 15,000 delegates from leading companies across Canada have attended our forums and courses, including: