DAY 1:

8:30AM - 9:15 AM
Energy Efficiency and Electric Motors
Isabelle Saint-Laurent, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada

Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations and the NEMA Premium(tm) Efficiency standards for electric motors will be described. Participants will be introduced to the motor section of Natural Resources Canada's EnerGuide for Industry website, and presented with information on purchasing energy-efficient motors as well as energy-saving tips for motor maintenance and operation. The second half of the session will consist in a tutorial on CanMOST (the Canadian Motor Selection Tool), a free software that allows users to quickly and easily find the most energy efficient motor for their application, determine the energy and cost savings associated with any motor purchase, repair or replace decision, and analyse motor lifecycle costs. A FREE copy of the CanMOST software tool is included in your forum registration.

9:15AM - 12:00PM
Fundamentals of Motor Thermal Model and its Applications in Motor Protection
Rene Midence, GE Multilin

12:00PM -- LUNCH

1:00PM - 3:00PM
Latest Developments In Motor Testing
Graham MacIver, Lawrcon Electric and Machining Corporation

3:00PM -- REFRESHMENTS

3:15PM - 4:30PM
Mastering Predictive Maintenance
Tim Thomas, Baker Instruments

DAY 2:

9:00AM - 10:30AM
Infrared Thermography and Motor Maintenance
Greg Bork, Flir Canada
Predictive electric motor maintenance professionals utilize infrared thermal imaging cameras with integrated temperature measurement capabilities to allow them to make accurate assessments about the operating condition of electric motor equipment targets. Significant temperature rise above normal operating parameters, that will compromise component reliability, plant productivity and personnel safety, can be determined with confidence via thermal imaging cameras.

10:30AM - 10:45AM COFFEE

10:45AM - 12:00PM
Evolution of Adjustable Speed Drives and VFDs
Paul Wright, Siemens Canada

12:00PM -- LUNCH

1:00PM - 4:30PM
Evolution of Adjustable Speed Drives and VFDs
Paul Wright, Siemens Canada
Evolution of Adjustable Speed Drives

Mechanical Theory - Horsepower & Torque

4:30PM -- WRAP-UP

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Toronto ON

Halifax, NS

Saint John, NB

Vancouver, B.C.

Edmonton, AB

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 $699.00 + 48.93 GST. Register and prepay 8 days prior to forum date and receive an early bird registration fee of $649.00 + 45.43 GST per delegate. Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($699.00) 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 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: