The GE Power System Protection & Control Seminar brings together power industry professionals for a day of technical learning led by GE Technical Application Engineers.

 

Explore practical applications across protection and control, substation automation, motor condition monitoring, and transformer asset health, while connecting with engineers, technologists and industry professionals from across BC.

 

Why Attend?

• 100% free in-person technical training

• Earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) for attending the full-day seminar

• Learn directly from GE Vernova technical experts

• Explore practical applications and real-world case studies

• Engage directly with specialists through live Q&A and technical discussions

• Network with engineers and fellow power industry professionals

 

Whether you work in power system protection, electrical engineering, maintenance, automation, or asset management, this seminar is an opportunity to strengthen your technical knowledge, exchange ideas, and build valuable industry connections.

Open to all Electrical engineers and technologists in BC.

 

What You'll Learn:

 

Arc Flash Protection

Personnel safety is paramount in electrical power systems. Review the fundamentals of arc-flash events and explore practical approaches for protecting both personnel and equipment. Learn about arc-flash energy calculations, NFPA 70 protection gear categories, and practical automation and protection solutions designed to help reduce arc-flash risk.

 

Power System Event Analysis

When a critical power system event occurs, understanding exactly what happened is essential. Learn effective methods for collecting and analyzing data recorded by protective relays and digital fault/voltage recorders. Explore oscillography, phasor and harmonic analysis, sequence-of-events records, and how event data can be used to investigate faults and “near-miss” incidents before potential issues escalate.

 

Electrical Signature Analysis

Discover how Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) uses motor relay current inputs to detect and monitor developing mechanical and electrical issues. Learn how ESA can provide early warning of foundation looseness, shaft misalignment, stator winding turn-to-turn faults, bearing wear and failure, and broken rotor bars—helping reduce maintenance costs and prevent unplanned downtime.

 

Cost-Effective HMI

Explore how the GE Vernova G500/G100 platform delivers a fully integrated, license-free HMI solution with trending, alarms, sequence of events, historian capabilities, and custom user screens. Learn how scalable architecture and multi-protocol support—including DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, and Modbus—can help consolidate RTU and HMI functionality while integrating with existing infrastructure. Proven in the field — we will review an existing implementation at Fortis BC's Upper Bonnington Dam hydroelectric facility.

 

Dissolved Gas Analysis

As transformer fleets continue to age, effective condition monitoring is increasingly important for extending asset life and identifying developing problems. Learn the fundamentals of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), including common fault gases and how concentrations, ratios, and trends can be used to evaluate transformer health. Real-world case studies will demonstrate fault detection and asset-saving interventions, alongside complementary technologies including IR hotspot monitoring, bushing monitoring, circuit breaker monitoring, and fleet management software.

 

Space is limited. Register today

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This event is free and includes a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch + PDH certificate.