About the Conference

Switchgear and Controlgear equipment are used in electrical power system. They are playing important role
in power system to protect various power equipment against overload and short-circuit condition in addition
to control switching operation. As the concept of reliability gains predominance, switchgear with longer life
would be preferred so that the need for maintenance is reduced. This leads to serious outlook on the design
and testing of the Switchgear & Controlgear equipment. The testing is absolutely necessary to ensure quality
as well as reliability of the switchgear and selection of suitable switchgear for the system.

This program will focus on Recent trends, Design requirements, Manufacturer process, Testing requirements
as per latest National and International standards, Operation and maintenance and Applications.

Conference Objective
The objective of the Conference is to disseminate the testing knowledge, experience and concerns on the
topics related to design, operation, testing and maintenance of Switchgear and Controlgear equipment. This
conference also provides forum for open discussions and exchange of information on the latest technology to
come out with positive and concrete recommendations on the topics mentioned above. It is necessary and
important for the professionals and engineers to upgrade the latest knowledge and innovations so as to keep
the pace with the advancement taking place in the Switchgear and Controlgear industries. The accentuation
and knowledge of professional and engineers will ensure better performance of Switchgear and Controlgear
and the power system.

Topics Covered
 Recent trends in different type of Switchgear and Controlgear
 Switchgear for efficient Generation, Transmission and Distribution
 Integration of Switchgear with Automation Processes
 Intelligent Switchgear for Energy Management
 Green Switchgear Technology
 Compact and User friendly Switchgear and Controlgear
 Switchgear performance simulations
 Switchgear performance evaluation and Testing as per National and International standards
 Switchgear for Renewable Energy
 Switchgear for higher fault levels and special Applications
 Maintenance Techniques and Safety in Switchgear
 Recommendation and Practices of Switchgear and Controlgear as per various IEC and other
standards.
 Site experience, technical problems and troubleshoot with Case Studies of Switchgear and
Controlgear.

Who should attend?

Engineers, Executives and Trainee engineers in Power Utilities/Corporations, State Govt./SEBs, Nodal
Agencies, Energy Planners, Private Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers, Development Consultants,
Research/Academic Institutions, Construction Companies and Financial Institutions, organizations etc.
Power equipment inspecting authorities and executives from Power sector infrastructure developments.
Power system operating engineers and electrical maintenance engineers who are responsible for operation
and maintenance of Switchgear and Controlgear equipment.
Important dates for Call for papers on the above mentioned topics:
Submission of Extended abstract : 01st October 2018
Notification of Acceptance : 8th October 2018
Submission of Full length Paper and Registration : 05th November 2018
Last Date for Registration : 15th November 2018

Venue
CPRI, Bangalore.

Location
CPRI is approximately at a distance of 30kms from Airport and 8km from City railway station. CPRI is
located on Prof. Sir. C.V. Raman Avenue, joining Indian Institute of Science & Mekhri Circle.

Travel and Accommodation

CPRI will try to provide accommodation in its Guest House at nominal rent subject to availability. The
request for accommodation may please be sent well in advance for confirmation and to avoid last minute
rush. Delegates are requested to make their own travel arrangements.

Registration Fee
Delegate Fee in Rs.
Manufacturers* 10000/- + 18% GST
Electricity Board/ Utilities 7000/- + 18% GST
Faculty members of Educational Institutions 7000/- + 18% GST
Students of Educational Institutions 5000/- + 18% GST

Above registration fee covers the registration kit, conference proceedings and lunch & tea in-between
technical sessions. The participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding and
lodging.

* Group discount of 10% for minimum 3 participants and 20% discount for 4 or more participants applicable
only for manufacturers.

Sponsorship
Sponsors, co-sponsors shall give full details of all participants in this format.
Participants can also register through email to the program coordinators.
Kindly use separate form for each participant, downloaded/photocopies of this registration form is
acceptable.
Details of sponsorship & privileges:

Category *Amount in Rs. No. of free Delegates Advt. pages in

Proceeding
Platinum 5,00,000 8 4
Gold 2,50,000 4 2
Silver 1,00,000 2 1
*inclusive of GST

-The name & logo of Platinum, Gold & Silver sponsoring organizations will be included in the proceedings
and venue of the worship.
CPRI Profile
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) set up in 1960 by Government of India, functions as a National
organization for applied research in power sector and also serves as an independent authority for testing and
certification of electrical power equipment. The Institute has several research laboratories and testing
facilities engaged in different specialized fields. The laboratories are accredited as per ISO 17025 standards.
CPRI is a member of STL (Short circuit Testing Liaison) of Europe. CPRI also provides consultancy
services on various facets of power sector. CPRI laboratories have modern equipment needed for Power
system simulation, Short circuit testing, Diagnostics of equipment, Materials engineering, Seismic
qualification etc. Over the period, CPRI officers have gained lot of practical knowledge concerning to
testing operational problems of the industry. CPRI is a leading provider of training and continuing education
to utilities, PSUs, across the country for the past 50 years.

CPRI is continually setting new standards in training and continuing education from basic theoretical
information to practical hands-on electrical equipment training. CPRI courses have made a substantial
impact on the level of training and education to India’s electricity utilities, manufacturing companies,
transmission and distribution companies. By upgrading the occupational skills of technical workers, CPRI
training courses have improved the career path of many electrical personal, as well as contributed to an
improvement in electricity efficiency, plant productivity, electrical system reliability and overall
competitiveness of Indian Industry.

Patron: Shri V. S. Nandakumar, Director General, CPRI

Program Co-ordinators
Shri Anupam Awasthi,
Additional Director, Group Head, HPL, CPRI
(M): 9425300033, Email: awasthi@cpri.in,
Shri S. Sudhakar Reddy,
Additional Director,
HOD (T&E), HPL,CPRI
(M): 9449056941, Email: ssreddy@cpri.in,
Shri V. Ramachandrappa,
Additional Director,
HOD (O&M), HPL,CPRI
(M): 9449047843, Email: ramachandrappa@cpri.in,
Shri T. Gurudev, Shri Maroti,
Jointl Director, HPL,CPRI Engineering Officer, HPL,CPRI
(M): 9449057738, Email: tghpl@cpri.in (M): 9449051969, Email: maroti@cpri.in
Shri Rajaramamohana Rao Chennu, Shri Arunkumar S.,
Engineering Officer, HPL,CPRI Engineering Officer, HPL,CPRI
(M): 9538992738, Email: rajaram@cpri.in (M): 9740353015, Email: arunkumar@cpri.in
Shri Rajkumar M., Shri Sreeram V.,
Engineering Officer, HPL,CPRI Engineering Officer, HPL,CPRI
(M): 9441112019, Email: rajkumarm@cpri.in (M): 8861557034, Email: sreeram@cpri.in
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National Conference on “Switchgear and Controlgear”

6th & 7th December 2018

Organized by:
High Power Laboratory,
Central Power Research Institute,
Prof. sir. C.V. Raman Road, P.B. No. 8066,
Sadashivanagar Sub P.O., Bengaluru-560080, India