DAY 1:

Session I: General Motor Design, Operation and Maintenance Issues

9:00AM
Energy Efficiency and Electric Motors
Glen Campbell, 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 Selection and Sizing
Will Piersol, AMEC Oakville

This session will cover the selection and application of electric motors including matching of motors to drive equipment, speed torque curves, efficiency, motor enclosures, frame size, service factor, insulation, choice of speed, power factor correction, and typical technical specifications for purchase. The presentation will focus on user selection of the right motor for the application.

10:30AM -- COFFEE BREAK

10:45AM
Motor Theory and Operation
George Galea, Leeson Canada

The seminar will cover basic AC and DC electric motor theory and characteristics followed by a look at Adjustable Speed Drives and their operation. Attendees will get a good insight into the technology behind Adjustable Speed Drives for AC Volts per Hertz general purpose drives, fractional PCS single and three phase drives, Vector and DC Drives.

12:00 NOON -- LUNCHEON

1:15PM
ON-LINE MOTOR TESTING
Dwayne Pilgrim, Uranus Engineering & Technical Services.

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.
Topics will include:
On-line testing of motors using current signature analysis can be used to detect:
- Rotor defects
- Stator 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 Insulation health

2:00PM
Motor Protection Tutorial
Jakov Vico, GE Multilin

The basic aim of motor protection is to permit motors to operate up to, but not to exceed, its 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.

3:30PM -- REFRESHMENT BREAK

3:45PM
Motor Protection Tutorial (Continued)

4:30PM -- WRAP-UP

DAY 2:

9:00AM
Bearing Failure Analysis and Lubrication
Charley Ranger, SKF Reliability Systems Canada

This presentation discusses how to recognize bearing wear paths and the operation of the bearing, how to identify the common causes of bearing failures and how to use the new ISO terminology, and how much grease should be added to lubricate a bearing adequately, or should sealed bearings be used.

9:45AM
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.

10:30AM -- COFFEE BREAK

10:45AM
Motor Testing and Maintenance Methods
William Ghobril, Ainsworth

This seminar will focus on motor maintenance of AC and DC motors with a hands-on look at AC motor failures and what causes these failures. The focus will also move toward troubleshooting of DC motors and how to prevent expensive failure, as well as DC machines and their maintenance, including commutator and brush inspection and upkeep, ground faults in armatures and fields, and the cleaning of DC motors. Delegates will gain insight into how to predict and avoid breakdowns.

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.

2:30PM -- REFRESHMENT BREAK

2:45PM
Motor Control Techniques - Continued

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

Vancouver, B.C.

Edmonton, AB

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 $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 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: