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Sixty-Second Annual Conference
2015
Petroleum and Chemical
Industry Committee
Technical Conference
October 5-7, 2015
Conference Tutorials
October 8, 2015
PCIC Mission To provide an international forum for the exchange of electrical applications technology relating to the petroleum and chemical industry, to sponsor appropriate IEEE standards activity for that industry, and to provide opportunity for professional development. Table of Contents
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Welcome to Houston ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
62nd Annual PCIC Conference Committee .................................................................................................................................................... 2
About the IEEE PCIC Conference ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
PCIC Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Scope of the PCIC Technical Subcommittees ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Young Engineers Development Subcommittee (YEDS) and First-Time Attendees ................................................................................. 6
PCIC On-line Surveys ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Myron Zucker Student Travel Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Condensed Etiquette Rules for Vendor Entertainment............................................................................................................................... 8
Professional Development Hours (PDH) and Continuing Education Units (CEU) ................................................................................... 9
General Information about the 2015 PCIC Conference ............................................................................................................................. 10
Conference Record....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Authors’ Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Guest Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Schedule At A Glance .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
IEEE PCIC 2015 – Standards Working Group and Technical Subcommittee Meeting Schedule .......................................................... 13
2015 PCIC Conference Technical Program ................................................................................................................................................ 16
2016 PCIC Call for Papers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2015 PCIC Conference Tutorials ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Tutorial Proposal Form ................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Guest Tours................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Conference Hotel Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Transportation to and Around Houston ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Information for Non US Residents .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Registration Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Conference Registration Forms .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Hilton Americas - Houston Conference Area Floor Plan .......................................................................................................................... 39
THE 2015 PCIC CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON, TX
The Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee (PCIC) of the Industry Applications Society of IEEE invites you to attend its 62nd Annual
Conference in Houston, TX. The conference takes place from October 5 to 7, 2015, and is followed by Tutorials on October 8, 2015.
Under the sponsorship of the Industry Applications Society (IAS), the PCIC conference is the premier annual application meeting for practicing
electrical engineers in the petroleum and chemical industry. Respected for the high quality and practical application of its technical papers, PCIC
attracts a worldwide audience. The 2015 technical program features a slate of 54 papers that focus on the technology and issues faced by electrical
engineering in the petrochemical industry. The PCIC also sponsors a number of standards activities during the conference.
Welcome to Houston
IEEE/IAS – PCIC 2015
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On behalf of the IEEE IAS PCIC 2015 Local Committee and the IEEE Houston Section, it will be our pleasure to welcome
you to Houston and to the Hilton Americas, our host hotel for the 62nd IEEE IAS PCIC Conference to be held October 57, 2015. Houston has hosted the PCIC a record 8 times, the first being in 1955.
In 1836, the Allen brothers were seeking a location where they could begin building “a great center of government and
commerce” and purchased land in an area then known as Allen’s Landing. The “city to be” was named after Sam
Houston, the hero of the battle of San Jacinto and the first President of the Republic of Texas, which from 1836 to 1846
was an independent sovereign country, and whose flag stood as the fourth of the six flags which flew over Texas
throughout its history.
From those early beginnings we have grown to the country’s fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris). At 655 square miles, the City of
Houston could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis and Miami. With more than 2.3 million
residents, the city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming businesses, pro sports and award-winning
cuisine. Houston is the nation’s demographic future, with balanced racial diversity and more than 90 different languages spoken in the city.
Houston is considered to have one of the best culinary scenes in the country, with cuisine from around the world. Countless cutting-edge chefs have
made a home in Houston, where diners eat out more than residents of any other city. There are more than 10,000 restaurants in the Houston area
with culinary choices that represent more than 70 countries and American regions.
Not surprisingly, businesses also recognize the allure of Houston’s offerings. Twenty-five companies on the Fortune 500 list call the Energy Capital
of the World home. Aeronautic research is unsurpassed at NASA headquarters—the facility responsible for putting the first man on the moon—and
Texas Medical Center remains the largest in the world.
As the rest of the country discovers what locals have known all along, Houston is now enjoying the recognition it deserves. Just last year, the city
landed on several “best of” lists, including the Travel + Leisure roundup of America’s Favorite Cities and the Hotwire.com index of most affordable
U.S. vacation destinations.
For over 60 years the PCIC has provided an international forum for the exchange of electrical applications technology related to the petroleum and
chemical industry. PCIC has a long and storied history. The PCIC brand has been used to host a number of international conferences (PCIC Brazil,
PCIC India, PCIC Europe and PCIC Mexico). The success of the PCIC brand is built upon high quality papers, personal recognition and reward,
valued standards activities, mentoring, tutorials and networking.
From the city which established a place in history when astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke the now-famous line, “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The
Eagle has landed”, we welcome you to the 2015 IEEE IAS PCIC Conference and hope you discover as we have – there’s no place quite like
Houston.
Donald G. Dunn
Chair, IEEE IAS PCIC 2015 Local Conference Committee
62nd Annual PCIC Conference Committee
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee Officers
Louis Barrios
Shell Projects & Technology
Peter Baen
Thermon
Dennis Bogh
GE (retired)
Advisory & Awards
Awards Nominating
Chemical
Electrochemical
Emeritus
Facilities Planning
Financial
Historical
Information Technology
International
Marine Industry
Membership
Papers Review
Production
Publications
Publicity
Refining
Safety
Standards
Transportation
Tutorials
Young Engineers Development
PCIC Subcommittees
Donald Dunn
Bill Veerkamp
Ryan Maynus
Patrick Loupe
Leo Berg
Tim Driscoll
Pam Gold
Rick Bried
Clifton Oertli
Wolfgang Berner
Richard Barker
Miriam Blazowski
Paul Sullivan
Mike Harbison
Quent Reynolds
Kenneth McFarland
Meredith Stranges
Ed Larsen
Robert Durham
Andrew Ackerman
Daleep C. Mohla
Brant Cassimere
Chair
Vice Chair and Sponsorship Chair
Secretary
Catering Chair
Emeritus and Tutorials Chair
Event Mobi Chair
Finance Chair
Guest Activities Co-Chair
Guest Activities Co-Chair
Guest Hospitality Chair
Hotel Chair
Publications Chair
Publicity, Printing & Signs Co Chairs
Registration Chair
Shipment/Storage/Material Chair
Social Chair
Social Media/Communications Chair
Technical Program Chair
YEDS Co-Chair
YEDS Co-Chair
Website Chair /YED Secretary
Houston Local Conference Committee
Donald Dunn
Phillips 66
Bill Veerkamp
Dow Chemical
Dave Stewart
W.S. Nelson
Jacqueline Morris
LyondellBasell
Daleep Mohla
DCM Electrical Consulting
Jim Hill
Dow Chemical (retired)
Pam Gold
Thermon
Rick Bried
Shell Pipeline (retired)
Mary Bried
Rick’s Boss
Diane Hill
Jim’s Boss
Bill Stewart
Chevron
Quent Reynolds
ABB/Baldor
David Johnston, Mark Simmons
The Okonite Company
Lana DeLeon
TECO-Westinghouse
Mark Morris
Thermon
Allen Moser
Schneider Electric
Jackie Sanders
Thermon
Jim Bowen
Aramco
Brant Cassimere
ExxonMobil
Jeff Gaspar
Schneider Electric
Danny A Zepeda
Valero Energy Corp.
Phillips 66
The Dow Chemical Co.
Siemens
Occidental Chemical Corporation
L. Berg Tech Services
OBIEC Consulting
Thermon
Shell Pipeline (retired)
NEI Electric Power Engineering
R. Stahl, Inc.
General Cable
EGS Appleton & O-Z/Gedney
DuPont Engineering
W. S. Nelson Co.
ABB / Baldor
Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business
GE Energy
Schneider Electric
THEWAY Labs
NEI Electric Power Engineering
DCM Electrical Consulting Services
ExxonMobil
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About the IEEE PCIC Conference
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The annual IEEE-PCIC conference is an exchange of technical ideas – not a trade show – that brings together professionals with a common focus
on electrical installations and safety. The PCIC Executive and Local Committees take great pride in providing a high quality conference while
keeping registration and participation costs reasonable. PCIC is the best educational value for anyone working in the petrochemical electrical field.
Here’s why:
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Conference papers and tutorials are authored by many of the most respected minds in the industry. Great care is taken to ensure that
presentations are free of commercial content.
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Many PCIC members participate in writing industry standards. Working groups meet prior to the start of the conference to work on standards
for the IEEE, API and other organizations. These meetings are open to all conference registrants.
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Vendors are an integral part of PCIC. They support the technical and professional goals of the conference, author papers, sponsor conference
functions and host evening hospitality events. Vendor participation is encouraged and welcomed. All vendors must follow the PCIC etiquette
rules.
Conference Activities Dress Code:
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For Conference Papers, Tutorials and Working Group/Standards Meetings, business casual attire for the attendee is acceptable and
appropriate.
Technical session leaders and paper presenters must wear professional business attire. (For gentlemen, this means a suit or sports jacket
with tie, for ladies this means a dress, business suit, etc)
For the Monday Night Social, semi-formal attire is required.
Conference attendees work hard during the day but after the technical sessions conclude there’s time to unwind, reconnect with old friends and
network through after-hours socializing. Events listed in the PCIC Hospitality and Social Calendar are open at no additional charge to all attendees
that have registered for the full conference along with their guests. Major conference events include:
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The Sunday Conference Welcome Reception and the Tailgate Party. Held the day before the conference begins, these two long running
events welcome attendees and their guests.
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The Monday Night Social. Sponsored by the Local Committee, this is PCIC’s premier social event. This year’s Monday Night Social will
highlight a Taste of Texas. You will not want to miss this opportunity to meet friends and colleagues in this relaxed, elegant cocktail setting,
held in the Grand Ballroom on the fourth floor from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
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Large Social Events. Many vendors host major on-site hospitality events in the evenings where a good time is had by all.
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Vendor Hospitality Suites. Suites are open in the evening after the conference sessions. Consult the Social Calendar for the days and
locations of these events.
Nametags and lanyards are provided in the registration packet for the attendee and their guest. These items identify you as a registered conference
participant. A nametag is required when attending any of the PCIC breakfasts, meetings, luncheons, social functions or hospitality suites.
Note: Admittance to the PCIC Conference Social is not included in Monday One-Day Registrations. See page 38 for more details.
PCIC Mission
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To provide an international forum for the exchange of electrical applications technology relating to the petroleum and chemical industry, to sponsor
appropriate IEEE standards activity for that industry, and to provide opportunity for professional development.
PCIC Strategies
1.
The PCIC Annual Technical Conference will be held in locations of industry strength, and its location will be rotated annually in an effort to
attract national and international participation.
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The PCIC will proactively promote participation by a broad base of PCIC representatives, with an emphasis on both younger and retired
engineers.
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Attendees will be encouraged to participate in technical activities including authorship of papers and standards development.
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The quality of the PCIC paper offerings is essential for the PCIC mission to succeed and will be given highest priority. Preference will be
given to application-oriented papers.
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The PCIC will actively seek opportunities for rewarding members for contributions to the PCIC and the profession.
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Technical Subcommittee areas of specialty will be continuously evaluated and updated to reflect the evolving needs of the industry.
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User, manufacturer, consultant, and contractor participation will be encouraged in the activities of the PCIC to strengthen the conference
technical base.
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The PCIC will offer tutorials directed toward enhancing the technical, communication, and interpersonal skills of petroleum and chemical
industry engineers.
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Scope of the PCIC Technical Subcommittees
The PCIC technical subcommittees solicit technical papers to enable the exchange of electrical applications technology related to the petroleum and
chemical industry.
Chemical Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to the application, installation and/or operational experiences as they relate to electrical technology for the general
chemical industry.
Electrochemical Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers that grow and preserve the knowledge base used in the electrolytic production of metals and chemicals.
General Program Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers of broad interest to the petroleum and chemical industry.
International Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to petroleum and chemical industry applications outside of North America.
Marine Industry Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to ships, barges and other floating structures used in the petrochemical industry
Production Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to onshore and offshore, fixed and floating drilling, well head, and production facilities.
Refining Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to petroleum refineries and petrochemical facilities.
Safety Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to all aspects of electrical safety affecting the petrochemical industry.
Transportation Subcommittee
Scope: Technical papers related to pipelines, pumping stations and terminals, as well as other means of transporting oil and gas.
Young Engineers Development Subcommittee (YEDS)
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What is YEDS? The Young Engineers Development Subcommittee (YEDS) is an administrative subcommittee of the PCIC. Formed in 1996 with a
charter to “provide and promote PCIC technical conference and personal professional growth opportunity”, the purpose of YEDS is to focus on the
needs of first-time PCIC attendees, regardless of age. YEDS sponsors two major conference activities:
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PCIC Orientation Breakfast (Monday, October 5 – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.). First time attendees and others interested in learning more about
the PCIC are encouraged to attend the Orientation Breakfast. The program focuses on the history of PCIC, how PCIC functions, how to get
involved with PCIC, and enhancing conference awareness. Registration is required. Check the “YEDS Monday PCIC Orientation Breakfast”
box on the registration form if you plan to attend.
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YEDS Luncheon (Tuesday, October 6 – 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.). First time attendees are encouraged to attend this luncheon. It focuses on
soliciting feedback from participants on how PCIC can better encourage first-time attendee participation, improving professional development
through PCIC, and discussing new ideas for future PCIC conferences. Remember to check the “YEDS Tuesday PCIC Luncheon” box on the
registration form if you plan to attend.
Survival Guide – For those new to PCIC, the committee publishes a “survival guide”. The guide explains the goal of the conference, the structure,
daily events and meetings, dress codes and ways to plan your time to gain the most out of the conference. The link to the guide is
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic/conferences/PCIC_survival_guide.pdf.
Tutorials – PCIC is offering several half-day technical tutorials on Thursday, October 8 after the main conference. First time attendees registered
for the full conference are eligible to attend one tutorial at a reduced rate. A second tutorial can be attended at full price. See page 24 for more
information on the PCIC Tutorials and requirements to pre-register for tutorials.
On-Line Surveys – PCIC encourages feedback from attendees, and especially our YEDS members. The survey responses are used to ensure that
we’re meeting the needs of young engineers, and continuing to add value to personal career development. Surveys will be available after the
conference.
PCIC On-line Surveys
PCIC encourages feedback from the attendees to ensure that the Conference remains one of the premier conferences sponsored by the IAS and
IEEE. Following the conference, surveys will either be available on the PCIC web site (www.ieee.org/pcic), or you will be contacted with an alternate
location.
The following surveys are offered:
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General Survey
Author Survey
Guest Survey
First Time Attendee Survey
You only need to fill out one of the surveys, so please pick the one that is most appropriate.
Myron Zucker Student Travel Program
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It is vital for the ongoing success of the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference to attract young, new Electrical Engineering talent who would
greatly benefit from attending, but are prevented from participating due to financial restrictions. Recognizing this, the PCIC has arranged with the
IEEE Industrial Applications Society (IAS) to sponsor up to four Co-op/Intern Students or recent graduates to attend the conference through the
Myron Zucker Student Travel Program
The Myron Zucker Student Travel Program, which is administered by the Young Engineers Development Subcommittee (YEDS), provides the
following benefits for the winning recipients:
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$600 travel allowance
Free Hotel Registration
Free Conference Registration as a Student
One Free Tutorial
In order to be considered for the program the applicants shall:
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Be an engineering Co-op/Intern student, or have graduated less than 2 years ago from a recognized university, college or technical school.
Be 21 years of age or older.
Complete the application form, which is available on-line at http://www.ieee-pcic.org/subcommittees/yeds.html
Submit, with the application form, a 200-word essay describing the importance of attending the PCIC technical conference.
Be an Intern or be involved as a Co-op worker for a company with one or more members who are full conference registrants, one of whom
must vouch for the applicant on the application form.
Be a Student member of IEEE.
Become a member of the Young Engineers Development Subcommittee (YEDS) by attending the PCIC Orientation Breakfast and YEDS
Luncheon.
Attend the Monday and Wednesday Luncheons.
Attend the general program meeting, technical paper presentations and one sub-committee meeting.
Applicants who are presenting papers at the conference or otherwise require full registration are not eligible for the Myron Zucker Student Travel
Program as the program will only pay for Student Registration.
The recipients’ employers must be willing to pay the applicant their normal salary while they are at the conference, and only one attendee per
company will be allowed.
The selection of the recipients will be based on the quality of the submitted essays, which will undergo a subjective selection process by the
appropriate committee.
Emeritus Subcommittee Luncheon
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The Emeritus Subcommittee luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Attendance is limited to those who have been confirmed as
Emeritus members by the PCIC Chair. The Emeritus Subcommittee is composed of PCIC members who have retired at least once from our industry.
Members are required to consistently volunteer their services in support of various PCIC activities. If you are interested and feel you qualify, contact
Leo Berg, Chair of the Emeritus Subcommittee at leoberg@ieee.org.
Condensed Etiquette Rules for Vendor Entertainment
Vendor participation is welcomed at the PCIC conference. Etiquette rules are designed to prevent a conflict of vendor activities with the technical
programs. Conduct at the conference must comply with the complete PCIC Rules of Etiquette which are available at www.ieee.org/pcic. Following
is a summary of those rules:
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All vendor personnel and their guests working in a hospitality suite must be registered for the conference.
Hospitality rooms must be closed during all official conference functions (technical sessions, official luncheons, Conference Social,
Subcommittee meetings, etc.)
Commercial demonstrations and commercial literature distribution must be confined to the hospitality suite.
Vendor activities outside the conference hotel must not host more than 25 conference delegates (exclusive of guests and host company
personnel) from 7:00 a.m. Monday through 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
A required Vendor pre-meeting will be held prior to the conference. Vendors will be contacted with details.
Professional Development Hours (PDH) and Continuing Education Units (CEU)
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Many professional engineering organizations require continued learning to stay current with changing technology, procedures, practices, standards,
and equipment. Most jurisdictions use Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to measure and log training
and education. Currently, thirty states require Professional Development Hours to maintain P.E. licensure, encouraging engineers to seek CEUs for
their participation in Continuing Education programs. CEUs readily translate into PDHs (1CEU=10 PDHs).
Evidence of participation in the PCIC Conference, standards activities, and/or tutorials may meet part or all of your organizations’ requirements for
ongoing training and education. The PDH and CEU certification processes are managed separately, completely independent of each other within
PCIC.
Professional Development Hours (PDH)
PCIC has a process for attendees to log and receive a PDH certificate for attendance at conference papers, participation in standards activities,
authoring and presenting papers, performing technical paper reviews, and technical leadership. Many organizations accept PDH hours as evidence
of continued education. It is to the responsibility of the attendee to determine what conference activities meet their organizations’ educational
requirements.
PCIC charges attendees a $25.00 fee for processing a PDH certificate. When an attendee registers for a PDH certificate, a form for logging your
participation at events during the conference will be included with your registration packet. Instructions are provided on the form for submitting the
completed worksheet form. At the end of the conference submit the form to PCIC for processing and you will be issued a PDH certificate.
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the PCIC tutorials attended. These are available from IEEE providing the required fee is paid
and all CEU requirements are completed and submitted.
PCIC provides an opportunity for attendees to earn 0.35 CEU’s for participation in each tutorial. These units are based on documented participation,
competency testing and are issued through IEEE. CEU’s can only be offered for participation in tutorials, as testing is a requirement of the CEU
process.
PCIC charges attendees a fee of $35.00 to cover the CEU processing costs at the time of registration. A CEU certificate will be provided for each
tutorial attended directly by IEEE to attendees who complete CEU requirements. Each attendee who registers and attends the tutorial is required to
sign the attendance sheet to confirm attendance and submit a completed evaluation form for each tutorial to the presenter before leaving the
session. Forms submitted late are not acceptable.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING PDHs AND CEUs:
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Pre-registration is mandatory to obtain these certificates. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to receive the
appropriate documentation with your registration package.
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All PDH and CEU documentation and/or certificates will be emailed after the conference.
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PDH and CEU credits are optional and no action is necessary if these are not required.
CEU certificates are issued for participation in tutorials only. IEEE requirements do not permit CEU certificates to be issued for time spent
attending papers, standards, technical meetings, or for presenting papers.
General Information
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Registration – Check-in
Registration will be located at North Area Registration on Level 3 of the Houston Americas. Hours of service are:
• Saturday, October 3 (Pre-registration Conference package pick-up only)
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 4
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 5
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 6
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 7
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 8 (Morning Tutorial Registration)
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Thursday, October 8 (Afternoon Tutorial Registration)
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Attendee Breakfasts
For registered attendees and guests, a complimentary breakfast is provided each morning of the conference from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Ballroom
A-F on level 4 of the hotel. The PCIC appreciates the support of suppliers whose sponsorship helps provide these breakfasts.
Guest Breakfasts
Registered guests attending the conference are welcome and encouraged to join their partners at the main conference breakfast. A light breakfast
will be available in the Guest Hospitality Suite, Room 335A and B on Level 3 of the hotel from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
PCIC Orientation Breakfast
An orientation breakfast will be held on Monday, October 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Ballroom K on Level 4 of the hotel. The orientation will
provide an overview and history of the PCIC, review activities for the week, and recommend ways to get involved with PCIC. First time attendees
and others interested in learning more about PCIC are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required.
Conference Record
The registration fee includes one CD copy of the Conference Record. Additional CD copies as well as bound print copies may be purchased prior to
the conference as part of your registration. A limited number of both versions will be available at the conference for an additional cost.
Authors’ Information
Registration
All authors must be registered at the conference for at least the day of their paper presentation.
Screening Room
A screening room set up with audio-visual equipment will be available at the following times and locations:
Saturday: Level 3 Rm 338
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Level 3 Rm 338
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday: Level 3 Rm 338
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Level 3 Rm 338
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Level 3 Rm 346A&B
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Authors’ Breakfast
Each morning of the conference, a complimentary breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m. for the authors of that day’s presentations in room 336 AB on
Level 3 of the hotel. All authors must attend on the day they are presenting to meet with your session chair and to review the technical session
logistics.
Guest Information
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Guests of attendees are a special part of the PCIC Conferences. The local committee takes great care to help make their time at the conference as
pleasant and entertaining as possible by offering a variety of off-site activities while attendees participate in the daily sessions.
Who is a Guest? A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend, or child that is not involved in an electrical industry related occupation. Authors, coworkers or associates that are involved in any related industries may not be registered as a guest. Guests must be registered for the conference to
attend the Monday Social and to participate in guest-designated functions, such as the guest hospitality room, tours, vendor hospitality events, etc.
Guests are not allowed to attend paper presentations or special meal functions (e.g. Authors’, YEDs or Emeritus meals), but may purchase tickets
for the conference lunches.
The Guest Hospitality Suite: The Guest Hospitality Suite is located in Room 335A and B on Level 3 of the hotel.
Hours open and food services:
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guest bag pickup only
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guest bag pickup only
Monday:
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breakfast served for Guests only from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday:
7:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
Breakfast served for Guests only from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breakfast served for Guests only from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Guest Tours: Tours are offered by the Local Committee on Monday through Wednesday of the conference. The tours allow the guest to experience
local areas of interest. See page 31 for tour details and pricing. Tour tickets are non-refundable, but may be exchanged or sold between guests.
Exchange information will be made available in the Guest Hospitality Suite.
Complimentary Guest Breakfasts: Registered guests attending the conference are welcome and encouraged to join their partners at the main
conference breakfast. A light breakfast will be served in the Guest Hospitality Suite at the times posted above. The Guest Hospitality Suite will also
be the gathering point for Guest Tours and where information on other activities and area attractions may be found.
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Schedule at a Glance
Monday
Oct. 5, 2015
Conference Breakfasts
Technical Sessions
Luncheons
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:45 pm
 Attendees’ Breakfast
General Program I
Conference Social
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm and
7:30 pm – Closing
 Authors’ Breakfast
General Program II
 PCIC Orientation
Note: Must Pre-Register for this Event
Evening Events
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 Awards Luncheon
Electrochemical Session I
Visit Vendors
Hospitality Suites
Refining Session I
Safety Session I
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:15 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:45 pm
 Attendees’ Breakfast
Chemical Session I
 Attendees
International Session I
Tuesday
Oct. 6, 2015
Marine Session I
 Authors’ Breakfast
Production Session I
Transportation Session I
12:45 pm - 5:15 pm
5:00 pm – Closing
 Emeritus
Visit Vendors
Hospitality Suites
 Paper Selection
PCIC Subcommittee Meetings
See Meeting Schedule
 YEDS
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:15 am - 11:15 am
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
5:00 pm – Closing
 Attendees’ Breakfast
International Session II
 PCIC Luncheon
Visit Vendors
Hospitality Suites
Chemical Session II
Marine Session II
Production Session II
Wednesday
Oct. 7, 2015
Transportation Session II
 Authors’ Breakfast
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Electrochemical II
Refining II
Safety II
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 PCIC Executive Committee
Breakfast
 PCIC Annual Mtg./Executive SC
8:00 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
 Executive Committee Lunch
Tutorial T1
Tutorial T2
Thursday
Oct. 8, 2015
Tutorial T3
 Tutorial Presenters’ Breakfast
Tutorial T4
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Tutorial T5
Tutorial T6
Tutorial T7
Tutorial T8
 Tutorial Luncheon
Notes
 Only Registered attendees are
permitted to attend breakfasts
and luncheons.
 Committee Members Only
 Must be Pre-Registered to
Attend
 Open to Authors and Specific
PCIC Committee Members Only
IEEE PCIC 2015 – Standards Working Group and Technical Subcommittee Meeting Schedule
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The PCIC Standards Subcommittee coordinates the activities of 38 IEEE and other industry related standards. The individual Standard Committees
establish a Working Group to meet, discuss and make the technical decisions necessary to form and maintain their standard. Many of these
Working Groups arrange their meeting schedule a few days before or after the PCIC annual conference.
The key to any standard is the quality and commitment of its members. Technical knowledge or expertise is just a part of what constitutes being a
good member. Consistent participation, the ability to listen, to discuss, and to understand, along with a willingness to accept the ideas of others, are
just as important.
The PCIC encourages all attendees, especially new attendees, to increase their value from the PCIC conference by actively participating in the
various Working Group meetings. You are welcome to attend as a guest or better yet, to join as a member to influence the outcome of the next
revision, or to work on the development of a completely new standard. Active participation provides a greater insight and understanding of the
Industry issues that are addressed in the development and updating of these Standards.
The PCIC Technical Subcommittees solicit and review technical papers that support the exchange of electrical applications technology related to the
petroleum and chemical industry. If you are not presently a member of one of these subcommittees, we also invite you to attend one of the Tuesday
afternoon sessions that are of interest and to join as a member.
The individual meeting schedule is listed below. PCIC Registered attendees are invited to attend any of these meetings, with the exception of those
restricted to specific groups or subcommittee members, which are indicated by an asterisk (*) and gray background.
Please note: Rooms are subject to change. Please check the final program at the conference to confirm.
Wednesday September 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
API Standards 546 Synchronous Motors
Thursday October 1, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
API RP 500 / 505 – Area Classification
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
API Standards 546 Synchronous Motors
Friday October 2, 2015
American Chemical Council (ACC) Electrical Codes Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
API RP 500 / 505 – Area Classification
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
API Standard RP 545 Lightning Protection of Tanks for Flammable Liquids
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
API Standard 546 Synchronous Motors
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
API SOEE - Subcommittee on Electrical Equipment
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 3, 2015
IEEE 1458 – Molded Case CB for Industrial Applications
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
P 1673 – High Pressure Seals for Conduit and Cable
IEEE 61886 Subsea Electrical Applications Working Group
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
IEEE 1814 - RP for Electrical System Design Techniques to Improve Electrical Safety
Discussion Group: Cable for Hazardous Locations
11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
IEEE 841- TEFC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors, ≤500HP
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
IEEE 45.8 – RP for Electrical Installations on Shipboard-Cable Systems
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
IEEE 1584/1584.1 - Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
IEEE 1068 – Standard for the Repair & Rewinding of AC Electric Motors in the Petroleum,
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chemical, and Process Industries
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
IEEE 1349 – Electric Motors in Hazardous Locations Working Group
Sunday October 4, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
PCIC Standards Working Group Officers Breakfast*
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
IEEE PCIC Standards Working Group Officers Workshop*
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Awards Nominating Meeting*
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
IEEE 1242 - RP for Specifying and Selecting Cables for Petrochemical Plant Applications
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
IEEE 1566 – Adjustable Frequency Drives > 500 HP
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
IEEE 45.1 through 45.3 – Electrical Installation on Shipboard
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Advisory & Awards Subcommittee*
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Conference Planning (Finance & Facilities)*
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
IEEE 1810 – Guide for Installation of Circuit Integrity Cables
ROOM
TBA
Level 4 Rm F
Level 4 Rm D&E
Level 4 Rm B
Level 4 Rm F
Level 4 Rm C
Level 4 Rm D&E
Level 4 Rm D&E
Level 3 Rm 344A
Level 3 Rm 344B
Level 4 Rm C
Level 4 Rm B
Level 3 Rm 344A
Level 4 Rm C
Level 3 Rm 344A
Level 4 Rm B
Level 4 Rm A
Level 4 Rm A
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 2 Rm F
Level 3 Rm 344A&B
Level 3 Rm 346A&B
Level 2 Rm F
Level 2 Rm D
Level 3 Rm 344A&B
Level 2 Rm C
Level 3 Rm 346A&B
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
IEEE 844 / 844.1 / 844.2 / 844.3 – RP for Electrical Impedance , Induction, & Skin Effect Heating of
Pipelines & Vessels
P80005 Utility Connections in Port - Shore Connection Systems
IEEE 303 – Aux Devices for Division 2 / Zone 2 Motors
IEEE 515/IEEE 515.1 -& IEC 60079-30 Inst & Maintenance Heat Trace
IEEE 1580.1 – Insulated Bus Pipe for Shipboards
General Program
Vendor Hospitality Pre-event Meeting
Codes & Regulations
Tutorials Subcommittee Meeting
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday October 5, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
PCIC Orientation Breakfast – YEDS (Must pre-register for this)
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Attendees’ Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Authors’ Breakfast*
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
General Technical Session I
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Awards Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Technical Session II
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Electrochemical Technical Session I
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Refining Technical Session I
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Safety Technical Session I
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Conference Social
Tuesday October 6, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Attendees’ Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Authors’ Breakfast*
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Chemical Technical Session I
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
International Technical Session I
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Marine Technical Session I
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Production Technical Session I
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Transportation Technical Session I
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Attendees Lunch - Grab & Go
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Emeritus Lunch* (Emeritus Subcommittee members only)
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Paper Selection Lunch*
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
YEDS Lunch* (for First Time Attendees) (Must be pre-registered, see page 6)
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Standards Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chemical Technical Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Electrochemical Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
International Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marine Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Production Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Refining Subcommittee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Transportation Subcommittee Meeting
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Safety Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday October 7, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Attendees’ Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Authors’ Breakfast*
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Chemical Technical Session II
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
International Technical Session II
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Marine Technical Session II
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Production Technical Session II
8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Transportation Technical Session II
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PCIC Luncheon
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Electrochemical Technical Session II
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Refining Technical Session II
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Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 3 Rm 346A&B
Level 2 Rm F
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 2 Rm D&E
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 2 Rm F
Level 3 Rm 346A&B
Level 4 Rm K
Level 4 Rm A-F
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 2 Rm A-F
Level 4 Rm A-I
Level 2 Rm A&B
Level 2 Rm F
Level 2 Rm D&E
Level 2 Rm C
Level 4 Rm A-I
Level 4 Rm A-F
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 2 Rm D&E
Level 2 Rm B
Level 2 Rm A
Level 2 Rm F
Level 2 Rm C
Level 4 Rm A-C
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 4 Rm L
Level 4 Rm K
Level 2 Rm D
Level 2 Rm C
Level 4 Rm I
Level 2 Rm B
Level 2 Rm A
Level 2 Rm E
Level 2 Rm F
Level 4 Rm F
Level 2 Rm D
Level 4 Rm A-C
Level 3 Rm 336A&B
Level 4 Rm H&I
Level 2 Rm F
Level 4 Rm E&F
Level 2 Rm E
Level 2 Rm D
Level 4 Rm A-C
Level 4 Rm H&I
Level 4 Rm E&F
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday October 8, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Safety Technical Session II
PCIC Executive Committee & Local Committee*
Level 2 Rm F
Level 2 Rm D&E
PCIC Executive Committee Breakfast*
Tutorial Presenters’ Breakfast*
PCIC Annual Business Meeting*
Tutorial T1 – Cable Restraint Standards… The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Tutorial T2 – Arcing Hazard Physics, Hazards and Protection
Tutorial T3 – Safety by Design- Benefits of System Grounding to Reduce Arc Flash & Shock
Hazards
Tutorial T4 – Protection of Medium Voltage Transformers at Industrial Facilities
PCIC Executive Committee Meeting*
Tutorial Lunch
Executive Committee Lunch*
Level 3 Rm 335B
Level 3 Rm 336A
Level 3 Rm 335C
Level 2 Rm A
Level 2 Rm B
Level 2 Rm C
Level 2 Rm D
Level 3 Rm 335C
Level 2 Rm F
Level 3 Rm 335B
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Tutorial T5 – Lighting Systems in Hazardous Locations
Level 2 Rm A
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Tutorial T6 – Effects of Adjustable Speed Drives on motor and power systems
Tutorial T7 – EMI, an In-Service Diagnostics Tool for High Voltage Electrical Apparatus
Tutorial T8 – Stationary Battery Maintenance, Testing, & Sizing
Level 2 Rm B
Level 2 Rm C
Level 2 Rm D
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2015 PCIC CONFERENCE TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The following is a list of technical papers that will be presented at the 2015 IEEE PCIC Conference.
The final program will also be available on the PCIC 2015 Houston Conference website.
GENERAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-1
The Making of IEEE 1683 – An Introduction and Behind the Scenes Look
Marcelo E. Valdes
GE Industrial Solutions
Rachel M. Bugaris
Panduit Corporation
Craig M. Wellman
CMW Consulting
PCIC-2015-2
Standard End-User/Supplier Technical Power Distribution Equipment Designs for Use Within Oil & Gas Facilities
Brant Cassimere
ExxonMobil
Tony Owen
ExxonMobil
Gabe D'Alleva
ExxonMobil
Steve Kerr
ExxonMobil
Scott Hietpas
ExxonMobil
PCIC-2015-3
Most Common Mechanisms and Reasons for Electric Motor Failures in Petrochemical Industry
Javier Portos
Integrated Power Services
Kenneth Dean Garner
MOTIVA Port Arthur Refinery
Blake Parker
Integrated Power Services
Jim Cannon
Integrated Power Services
PCIC-2015-4
A Proposed Method for Establishing Partial Discharge Acceptance Limits on API 541 and 546 Sacrificial Test Coils
Saeed Ul Haq
GE Power Conversion
Meredith K. W. Stranges
GE Power Conversion
Barry Wood
Chevron Energy Technology Co.
PCIC-2015-5
An Electrical Reliability Metric for Preventative Maintenance: Mean Time Between Failure Plus Finds
John Duenckel
Valero Ardmore Refinery
Robert Soileau
Valero Benicia Refinery
Jerry Pittman, P.E.
Valero Headquarters
PCIC-2015-6
The Canadian Electrical Code for Hazardous Locations Has No Class – But It Does Have Significant Changes
Marty Cole
Hubbell Canada
William G. Lawrence, P.E.
FM Approvals
D. Adams, P.Eng.
QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
Tim Driscoll, P.Eng
OBIEC Consulting Ltd.
CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-16 Design, Testing & Simulation of Main Terminal Box & Rupture Panels for an Electric Motor
Nathan Murfield, Ph.D.
Electric Machinery Co.
Eric Zettervall
Electric Machinery Co.
Bill Lockley
Lockley Engineering
PCIC-2015-17 Introduction to API 547 2nd Edition
Tim Rahill
Barry Wood
Mark Chisholm
Joel Ocmond
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Chevron
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Shell
PCIC-2015-18 Locked-Rotor Test Methods for Induction Motors Investigated
Robbie McElveen
Baldor Electric Company
Mike Melfi
Baldor Electric Company
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PCIC-2015-31 Benefits of Monitoring the Rotor Electrical Quantities and Transmitting by Wireless Communication
Thiago Leite Borim
WEG Equipamentos Eletricos
James Casey
Electric Machinery – WEG Group
Todd Begalke
Electric Machinery – WEG Group
Carlos Ogawa
WEG Equipamentos Eletricos
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PCIC-2015-32 The Use of Vaportight Barriers as a Basis for Hazardous Area Classification Design
Allan Bozek, P.Eng.
EngWorks, Inc.
Lin Duquette, P.Eng.
Alliance Pipelines
Allen Gibson
Roxtec Group
Robert Seitz, P.E.
Artech Engineering
PCIC-2015-33 Product Standards Requirements for Explosionproof and Flameproof Tapered Threaded Connections
Greg Steinman
Thomas & Betts
Steve Blais
Appleton Group
ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNICAL SESSION
PCIC-2015-7
Impact of Light on Safety in Industrial Environments
Asiri Jayawardena, Ph.D.
Crouse Hinds by Eaton
David Duffy, P.E.
Chevron Power and Energy Co.
Joseph Manahan
Crouse Hinds by Eaton
PCIC-2015-8
Hybrid Arc Flash Protection Within Electrically Classified Areas
Rehanul Hasan
Appleton Group
Rick Mendler, P.E.
Phillips 66
Leonard Steinbeigle
Appleton Group
PCIC-2015-9
API 541 Variable Speed Medium Voltage Motors Applied in Class I, Div 1, Hazardous Location - A Case Study
Merwyn D'Souza, P.E.
Worley Parsons
Imad Malek, P.E.
Swift Oil & Gas
Tim Rahill
Siemens
PCIC-2015-46 Essential Motor Health Monitoring
Richard Loiselle, P.Eng.
Zhihan Xu, P.Eng.
Ilia Voloh
Suncor Energy Services Inc.
GE Energy
GE Energy
PCIC-2105-47 Leveraging Control and Monitoring Technologies to Improve Reliability and Reduce Total Installed Costs (TIC) of Electrical
Heat Tracing Systems in Petrochemical Facilities
Sudhi Thorat
Pentair Thermal Management
Chris Thibodeau
Pentair Thermal Management
Bill Collier
Pentair Thermal Management
Huan Ngo
Dow Chemical Canada
PCIC-2015-48 Electrochemical Rectifier Maintenance Primer
Paul C. Buddingh, P.Eng.
Paul Buddingh and Associates
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SESSION
PCIC-2015-19 Solving Turbine Governor Instability at Low-Load Conditions
Scott Manson
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Matt Checksfield
Powerplan Engineers Pty Ltd.
Bill Kennedy
BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina Ltd.
PCIC-2015-20 Equipment Monitoring for Temperature Related Failures using Thermography Cameras
Yu-Wei (Alan) Wang
Schneider Electric
Øyvind Fjeld
Last Mile Communication
Terrence Hazel
Consultant, Schneider Electric
Ronny Hjørnevik
Noralarm
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PCIC-2015-21 Using Three-Winding Transformers to Save Money and Improve Reliability and Performance
Cory A. Helfrich
Saudi Aramco
Ron W. Carlson
Saudi Aramco
PCIC-2015-34 Complete Power Management System for an Industrial Refinery
Krishnanjan Gubba Ravikumar
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Turky Alghamdi
Saudi Aramco
Jamal Bugshan
Saudi Aramco
Scott Manson
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Sai Krishna Raghupathula
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
PCIC-2015-35 Condition Assessment of Electrical Apparatus with EMI Diagnostics
James E. Timperley, P.E.
Doble Engineering
Jose M. Vallejo, P.E.
Universal Star Energy Services
PCIC-2015-36 The Grounding Generation Sources in Refineries Mexico: Experiences and Recommendations
Luis I. Ruiz Flores
IIE
Edmundo Perich
I-GARD
Sergio Panetta
I-GARD
Francisco C. Poujol G.
IIE
B. Guzman C.
Pemex
MARINE TECHNICAL SESSION
PCIC-2015-22 Voltage Stability in Large Marine Integrated Electrical and Electronic Power Systems
Dr. Giorgio Sulligoi
DIA, University of Trieste
Andrea Vicenzutti
DIA, University of Trieste
Dr. Vittorio Arcidiacono
DIA, University of Trieste
Dr. Yuri Khersonsky
PCIC-2015-23 Power Systems Analysis for Unmanned Offshore Platform Fed Via a Very Long 13.8 kV Submarine Cable
Joseph Letef, P.E.
Saudi Aramco
Saud Al-Shammari
Saudi Aramco
Georgios Fotiou
Saudi Aramco
Don E. Martin
ABB Power Systems
PCIC-2015-24 The Deployment of an Offshore EMCS System in Tabasco, Mexico – Preparing the Grounds for a More Technologically
Advanced and Comprehensive Automation Solution
Alfredo Arriola Gutierrez
Schneider Electric
Julian Canseco
Aides Mexico – EPC
Isaac Gongora
Schneider Electric Mexico
Marco Antonio Alamilla
Pemex Exploracion y Produccion
PCIC-2015-37 Advanced Synchronizing Systems Improve Reliability and Flexibility of Offshore Power Systems
Michael J. Thompson
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Allen Li and Roy F. Luo
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Michael C. Tu
Chevron USA
Iris Urdaneta
Chevron USA
PCIC-2015-38 Application of Classification Rules to Hybrid Marine Electrical Propulsion Plants
Michael J. Roa
American Bureau of Shipping
PCIC-2015-39 Advanced Methods for Tabulation of Electrical Loads During Special Modes of Marine Vessel Operation
James Wolfe, P.E.
Glosten, Inc.
Michael Roa
ABS Americas
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PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-25 Consideration for Differential Protection in LV Buses
Lubomir Sevov, P.E.
GE Digital Energy - Multilin
Marcelo E. Valdes, P.E.
GE Industrial Solutions
PCIC-2015-26 PD Testing of Motors for Hostile Environments
Dr. Robert A. Durham, Ph.D.
Matias Azambuja
Marcus O. Durham, Ph.D., Th.D.
Fabio Pereira Feleto
THEWAY Labs
Petrobras S/A
THEWAY Labs
Petrobras S/A
PCIC-2015-27 Right-Sizing Generators Through Harmonic Mitigation Realizes Energy, Emissions and Infrastructure Reductions
A. H. Hoevenaars, P.Eng.
Mirus International, Inc.
Michael McGraw
NSOEM
Jordan Alexander
Plains All American Pipeline
PCIC-2015-40 Modularization of Electrical Systems in the Oil and Gas Industry in the North Slope of Alaska
Giovanni Parra, P.E., P.Eng.
Fluor Corporation
Richard Bono, P.E.
Fluor Corporation
PCIC-2015-41 Changes in API RP500-2012: Combustible Liquids and Vapors
Robert J. Alonzo, P.E.
Iv-AGA, Louisiana, LLC
Michael J. Russo, P.E.
Iv-AGA, Louisiana, LLC
Kate Stavinoha
Iv-AGA, Louisiana, LLC
PCIC-2015-42 Best Practices : Planning and Engineering Through Production for Replacement of 16,500HP Adjustable Frequency Drive
System
Nilesh N. Patel, P.Eng.
Siemens Canada Limited
Ashok Mangukia
Suncor Energy Limited
Giovanni Vignolo
Siemens Industry Inc
Dr. Donald Wilson
Siemens Canada Limited
REFINING TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-10 Motor Bus Transfer System Performance Testing and the Search for a New Transfer Success Criterion
Charles J. Mozina
Beckwith Electric Company
Thomas R. Beckwith
Beckwith Electric Company
PCIC-2015-11 Bus Differential Protection in Industrial Systems with Generators Connected Directly to the Main Distribution Bus
Dragan Ristanovic, P.E.
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc.
Neeraj Bhatia, P.E.
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc.
David Branch, P.E.
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc.
Sunita Singh
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc.
PCIC-2015-12 Load Modeling Assumptions: What Is Accurate Enough?
Abdel Rahman Khatib
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Scott Manson
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Mahipathi Appannagari
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
Spencer Goodall
Schweitzer Engineering Labs Inc.
PCIC-2015-49 Review of Upcoming Motor and Drive Systems Efficiency Regulations in U.S. and Europe
John Malinowski
Baldor Electric Company
William Hoyt
NEMA
Dr. Peter Zwanziger
Siemens AG
Bill Finley
Siemens Industry, Inc.
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PCIC-2015-50 Electrification of Alkylation Process with High Speed Motor Drive System in a Refinery
Sumit Singhal
Siemens Industry Inc.
Troy Salazar
Siemens Industry Inc.
Stuart Dixon
Chevron Products Company
PCIC-2015-51 Impacts of Reduced Motor Cooling on Reliability
Ralph Gerstenkorn
BP Cherry Point Refinery
Tyler Somes
BP Cherry Point Refinery
SAFETY TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-13 Improvement in Passive Arc Flash Protection Through Limiting Arcing Duration
Tim Faber, P.E.
Schneider Electric
Terry Schiazza
Schneider Electric
Peter Megna, P.E.
Independent Consultant
PCIC-2015-14 Design and Build Electrical Safety into Construction Projects
Daryld Ray Crow
DRC Consulting
Danny P. Liggett
DuPont Company
James E. Mitchem
JEM Electrical Consulting
Frank Work
TIC Industries
PCIC-2015-15 Supervising with Due Diligence for Electrical Safety
Irozenell Pruitt
E.I. DuPont
Maurice Nolan
E.I. DuPont
PCIC-2015-52 Competent Electrical Staff - Are You Sure They Are Competent?
Martin D. Jones
JTLimited
Peter G. Bennett
EEMUA
PCIC-2015-53 Arc Flash Mitigation for 1500 Substations; A Corporate Approach
Rakan El Mahayni, P.E.
Saudi Aramco
Jamal A. Bugshan
Saudi Aramco
Ritchie O. Pragale, P.E.
Saudi Aramco
PCIC-2015-54 Qualified People - It Is a Safety and Skill Set Thing
Joe Rachford
Nucor Steel Gallatin
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL SESSIONS
PCIC-2015-28 New Testing Method for Large High Speed Induction Motors
Jean-Francois Pradurat
GE Power Conversion
Mark Chisholm
GE Power Conversion
Lionel Durantay
GE Power Conversion
Nicolas Velly
GE Power Conversion
PCIC-2015-29 Converting to Electric Motors and Adjustable Speed Drives: A Case Study of a 20,000HP Gas Turbine Driven Compressor
Manish Verma
TMEIC
Derrick Parker
TMEIC
Izhak (Ike) Grinbaum
Consulting Electric Engineer
James Nanney
TMEIC
PCIC-2015-30 Vibration Diagnostics Challenges in Electric Motor Applications
Emam Hashish, Ph.D.
Siemens Industry Inc
William Finley
Siemens Industry Inc
Kris Miller
Siemens Industry Inc
Scott Kreitzer
Siemens Industry Inc
PCIC-2015-43 Electrical Equipment Modernization Project - A Case Study
Craig Wester
GE Digital Energy
Andrew Chambers
Mangan, Inc.
Patrick Hall
Colonial Pipeline
John Levine
Levine Lectronics & Lectric
Terrence Smith, P.E.
GE Digital Energy
PCIC-2015-44 Navigation of Global Standards for Rotating Machinery (Electric Motors)
Gabriel Arce
Toshiba International Corp
Matthew D. Campbell
Toshiba International Corp
Matthew Fisher
Toshiba International Corp
Ron Turner
Occidental Permian Ltd
PCIC-2015-45 Medium Voltage AutoTransformer Failures: Explaining the Unexplained - Continuation of the Story
Lawrence B. Farr
Eaton (Retired)
Dave Shipp
Eaton
Arthur J. Smith, III
WS Nelson & Co
Paul P. Goodman
Shell
Steven Johnston
Eaton
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63 Annual
PCIC Technical Conference
Philadelphia, PA, USA
September 19–21, 2016
The premier international forum for the exchange of
electrical technology applications for the petroleum and
chemical related industries
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic
2016 IEEE/IAS-PCIC Conference Call for Papers
The PCIC is the premier conference for practicing electrical engineers and other professionals that deals with electrical installations in the oil and gas
industry. It is highly regarded for providing high quality papers on a variety of relevant subjects aimed at the all-important electrical industry.
Papers are being requested on topics related to the practical application of electrical technology, standards, equipment and systems of interest in the
petroleum and chemical industries within the scope of the PCIC Technical Subcommittees. All papers are required to be “PCIC Presentation First” as
original work that have not been previously presented. They will also be subject to thorough peer review, as papers accepted will be printed in the
conference record.
The following information must be included with all paper proposals:
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Complete all pertinent information on the webpage (See below; Fields in Red are required).
A maximum of four (4) authors can be entered per paper.
The email address for the primary author will be validated via a confirmation email from PCIC. This email will also confirm the PCIC receipt
of the abstract.
The confirmation email will also have a link to allow the primary author to edit the abstract.
Important Notice: An acknowledgement will be sent to confirm receipt of all proposals from this system. If you do not receive this
communication, contact Peter Baen, PCIC Vice-Chair.
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September 1, 2015
October 30, 2015
December 31, 2015
April 18, 2016
Prospective authors are encouraged to attend the General Program meeting on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Houston Hilton Americas
to speak on behalf of their proposed paper. Each abstract is assigned to a specific Technical Subcommittee prior to 2:00PM on Tuesday, October 6,
for their meeting during which prospective authors are again invited to introduce their proposed topic(s).
If the paper is accepted, at least one author must register & attend the conference in 2016 to present their paper. Other co-authors attending
must also register for the PCIC 2016 conference.
To Submit a Proposal Go To: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic/pcic_abstract_submit.php
Papers are also evaluated for subsequent publication in either the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications or Industry Applications
Magazine. For more information, visit the IEEE/IAS-PCIC website. http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic
For Further Information Contact: Peter Baen, PCIC Vice-Chair and PCIC Technical Program Chair
email: peter.baen@thermon.com
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2015 PCIC Conference Tutorials
The Tutorial Subcommittee of the PCIC Technical Conference is sponsoring eight half-day tutorials on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Continuing
Education Units, (0.35 CEU) will be awarded to each participant who successfully completes a course and submits the required CEU form. Light
refreshments will be provided during the sessions. A lunch will be provided between the morning and afternoon sessions, (12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.)
for all tutorial registrants. The price of lunch is included in the price of the tutorial, so plan to end your morning session or begin your afternoon
session by having lunch with your fellow attendees.
First time attendees registered for the entire conference are eligible to attend one tutorial for the reduced rate of $50. A second tutorial can be
attended by paying full registration cost. This must be indicated on the registration form and completed prior to September 1, otherwise the full
tutorial fee will apply. (NOTE: To ensure there are enough handout materials for all participants, those not pre-registered will be charged
full price at the door.)
2015 Tutorial “T1”
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Cable Restraint Standards… The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Abstract: Ensuring cables are properly installed involves more than cable support, tight lugs and overcurrent protection. The National Electrical
Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and many other national and international codes, standards and recommended practices require adequate cable
restraint. However, none of these documents offer guidance on evaluating, specifying or inspecting cable restraints or differentiating test results to
determine performance characteristics of cable restraint products. Ironically, neither do most manufacturers! Engineers, designers, installers and
inspectors desperately need objective evaluation tools. This tutorial presents the principles and practices of proper cable restraint, including
evaluation and inspection techniques for in-situ installations. Through lecture, case studies, photographs, videos and group discussion, this tutorial:
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Defines adequate cable restraint
Analyzes the static and dynamic forces acting on cables
Reviews product standards and their test criteria
Compares empirical test results to actual field performance
Considers electrical engineering parameters, design objectives and installation limitations
Explains whether to use Symmetrical or Asymmetrical and RMS or Peak current values
Examines in-situ installations and forensic photographs
Presents short circuit high-speed videos
Introduces ‘best practices’ methods for selecting, sizing and spacing cable restraints
Debunks common cable restraint myths
Presenters;
Charles A. Darnell, PE, CFEI, SMIEEE; President Talon Products, LLC
Craig Harris, Dow Corning
Lead Presenter’s Biography;
Charles Darnell : Mr. Darnell is a registered professional electrical engineer in Louisiana and is certified by the National Association of Fire
Investigators as a fire and explosion investigator. His engineering design and construction experience includes international utility, petrochemical, oil
& gas, marine and industrial projects. His fire and explosion investigation experience includes electrical incident investigation, equipment failure
analysis and fire investigation. Mr. Darnell is a task group member on API-RP14F and RP14FZ the Recommended Practices for the Design and
Installation of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms and IEEE P45.8, the Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on
Shipboard – Cable Systems. He is a member of the IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee that is responsible for standards relating to the
construction, testing and installation of high voltage cables and cable components. As a member of the ANSI US National Committee of the IEC, he
actively participates on SC23A, which is responsible for the international standard IEC61914, Cable Cleats for Electrical Installations. He has
authored and presented several technical papers on cable restraint. He is an IEEE Senior Member, Chair of the IAS Baton Rouge Louisiana
Chapter and sits on the Executive Committee on the IEEE Industry Applications Society – Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee (PCIC).
2015 Tutorial “T2”
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Arcing Hazard Physics, Hazards and Protection
Abstract: This workshop explains the nature of unconstrained free-burning arcing faults in order to allow participants to obtain a comprehension of
what is actually happening inside arcing faults and how they cause injuries to personnel in the immediate vicinity. This requires an understanding of
the energy dissipation and the energy transfers in the near vicinity of these uncontrolled arcs. Explanation of the physics of arcing faults is used to
describe the energy transfers within an arcing fault. This provides a basis for describing the potential energy transfers to personnel in the vicinity of
an arcing fault. This includes arc root movements on humans and the transfer of the arc out of the body which has a significant impact on ventricular
fibrillation and PPE for high voltage workers. It goes on to describe what needs to be considered in minimizing the impact of arcing faults.
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Presenter:
Dr David Sweeting
Presenters’ Biography; Dr. David Sweeting graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering and Doctor of
Philosophy in Engineering with a thesis on electric arcs. He has broad experience in manufacturing (Brown Boveri), Supply authority (Sydney County
Council) and consulting to mainly large consumers. He has run his own high voltage-consulting firm since 1989, is an Honorary Fellow of the
Institution of Engineers Australia, a senior member of IEEE, a member CIGRE and a member of Consult Australia. He has published 77 papers and
has 3 patents on a range of topics.
Dr. Sweeting is currently a member of the: Standards Australia Committee EL34 and IEC working groups on Power Quality. IEC working groups
TC73 MT1 and TC73MT2 on short circuit currents, IEEE/NFPA Technical Advisory Committee for the Arc Flash Collaborative Research and Testing
Project. He is a visiting professor at the University of Wollongong.
2015 Tutorial “T3”
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Safety by Design- Benefits of System Grounding to Reduce Arc Flash and Shock Hazards.
Abstract: NFPA 70E- 2015, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace in Annex O states “A great majority of electrical faults are of the
phase-to-ground type. High resistance grounding will insert impedance in the ground return path and will typically limit the fault current to 10
amperes and below (at 5 kV nominal or below), leaving insufficient fault energy and thereby helping reduce the arc flash hazard level”.
This tutorial will describe how to incorporate HRG technology in the new systems and how to convert existing ungrounded or solidly grounded
systems to HRG to reduce arc flash hazard and make systems safer by design .The tutorial analyzes basic schemes of various types of electrical
systems grounding techniques and compares the advantages and disadvantages of each system. The attendees will learn that the technology of
High Resistance Grounding offers the advantages of the solidly grounded and ungrounded electrical systems, highly reducing transitory over
voltages due to intermittent ground faults that are characteristic in ungrounded systems and, at the same time, limiting the ground fault current to a
small and pre-determined value, eliminating the risk of single phase arc flash formation.
NFPA 70E also states “High resistance grounding will not affect arc flash energy for line-to-line or line-to-line-to-line arcs”. Therefore isolation of first
line to ground fault is very essential to minimize arc flash hazard. This tutorial will share currently available technology that allows users to prioritize
the power distribution components for selective tripping to further minimize probability of line to line or line to line to line arcs. The tutorial covers all
range of voltages in general but will specifically focus on low voltage electrical systems. The participants will learn how the technology of High
Resistance Grounding helps to quickly detect and locate ground faults without interrupting power, allow for process continuity, minimize production
losses due to electrical single line to ground faults and at the same time eliminate exposure of personnel to arc flash hazards during the first fault.
New technical advances in ground fault detection and the prioritization of isolation of faulty circuits to enhance availability of power, providing trip
selectivity of preferred equipment in the event that a second ground fault occurs before the first ground fault is cleared, will be presented.
The tutorial also briefly analyzes the benefits of continuous monitoring of grounding resistor circuit and technologies that are available today. The
tutorial will also present in detail equipment grounding, establishing a ground and both IEC and North American terminology.
Presenters:
Sergio Panetta; VP of Engineering, I-Gard
Ajit Bapat
Presenters’ Biographies:
Sergio A. R. Panetta: Mr. Panetta received a B.Eng. degree from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, in 1983, M. Eng. Degree from McMaster
University, Hamilton, ON, in 1996, all in electrical/electronic engineering. Extensive expertise in Automation, Control, switchgear design, and
protection relay design provides excellent resources for his position as Vice President of Engineering at I-Gard Corporation. Mr. Panetta is
registered professional engineer in the provinces of Ontario, a designated consulting engineer, Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), UK
Ajit Bapat: Mr. Bapat is well known in the electrical distribution field having served over 40 years in the industry. His expertise in the art and science
of ground fault protection is acknowledged in North America. He holds Master's Degrees in Business Administration and Electrical Engineering,
specializing in Power Systems and Power System Protection, and has particular interest in ground fault protection, digital metering systems,
microprocessor based integrated systems for protection, metering, monitoring and control of power distribution systems. He is a Registered
Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, Life Senior member of the IEEE and was the Central Canada Council Chair of Region 7 of IEEE.
2015 Tutorial “T4”
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Protection of Medium Voltage Transformers at Industrial Facilities
Abstract: The tutorial will cover the basics of protecting medium voltage industrial transformers as discussed in IEEE/ANSI standard C37.91 (Guide
for Protective Relay Applications for Power Transformers) and the IAS Buff Book (IEEE Standard 242-2001). It will also address new protection
techniques made possible by modern digital transformer relays. Topics covered will include: transformer basics, why transformers fail, polarity and
phasing standards (ANSI and IEC), IEEE through fault withstand capability standards, de-mystifying wye-delta and delta-wye phase shifts,
fuse/overcurrent/ differential protection, CT requirements, slope, harmonic restraint, overexcitation limits and protection methods, commissioning and
relay testing, application of fault pressure relays. The tutorial highlights the protection of transformers grounded through 200-400A grounding
resistors – a common practice at industrial facilities requiring sensitive ground differential protection. Case studies of actual in-service events will also
be discussed.
Presenter:
Charles (Chuck) Mozina IEEE Life Fellow; Consultant: Beckwith Electric
Presenters’ Biography; Mr. Mozina is currently Power System Protection Consultant, Life Fellow of the IEEE and a Distinguish IAS Lecturer. His
consulting practice involves projects relating to protective relay applications, protection system design and coordination. He specializes in generator
and power plant protection. His experience includes the design, specification and setting of protective relays for generators, busbars, transformers
and transmission and distribution lines. He has been directly involved in in-service performance analysis of protection devices for these power
system components. Chuck is an active 30 year member of the IEEE Power System Relay Committee (PSRC) and is the past chairman of the
Rotating Machinery Protection Subcommittee. He is active in the IEEE IAS I&CPS, PCIC and PPIC committees, which address industrial system
protection. He is the recipient of the 2015 IEEE Harold Kaufmann Award for his contributions to generator protection. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in the state of Ohio.
Chuck has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and is a graduate of the eight month GE Advanced Power System
Engineering Course. He has authored a number of papers and magazine articles on protective relaying. He has over 25 years of experience as a
protection engineer at Centerior Energy (now FirstEnergy), a major investor-owned utility in Cleveland, Ohio where he was the Manager of the
System Protection Section. For ten years he was employed Beckwith Electric, a manufacture of protective relays, as Application Manager for
Protection Products. He is currently a consultant for that company.
2015 Tutorial “T5”
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Lighting Systems in Hazardous Locations
Abstract : Basics of Lighting Technology
• The Language of Lighting in terms of light sources and color definitions and measurements.
• Performance measurements of various light sources such as efficacy, lumen depreciation and life.
• Considerations for extreme ambient temperatures, high and low
• Total Cost of Ownership vs. Capital Cost, Examples of cost comparisons
Advancements Lighting Technology
• LED lighting technology in general, where it is presently at and whey is expected in the not too distant future
• Issues in dealing with LEDs for Explosive Atmospheres
• Other light emerging sources such are briefly explained.
Basics of Hazardous Location Lighting
• Understanding the requirements for fixtures to work safely in hazardous locations. Basic fixture construction and Temperature Codes are
discussed.
• Hazardous Location Installation rules, mounting requirements and maintenance considerations
• Maintenance of Hazardous location Lighting Systems
Regulations Effecting Hazardous Location Lighting
• Standards to be used and how to interpret.
• Installation Requirements NEC, CEC and IEC
• API 14F – Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for
Unclassified and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations
• Dark Skies considerations and requirements
• Global requirements for lighting
Designing, owning and operating a Lighting System
• Design considerations, software, tools, etc.
• The cost of lamp replacement and what programs such as group re-lamping offer.
Presenter:
Marty Cole - Manager Harsh and Hazardous Industries - Hubbell Canada LP
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Presenters’ Biography; Mr. Cole has worked for Hubbell Canada over 35 years and been involved with hazardous locations for much of that time.
He is a graduate of Humber College with a diploma in Explosives Engineering Technology. He is a member of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
Part I - Section 18 Subcommittee and a member of the Board of Directors of the CEC Part 4 - Objective Based Industrial Electrical Code (OBIEC)
Stakeholder Advisory Committee. He is Chair of CSA’s Integrated Committee on Hazardous Locations (ICHL) which deal with all Canadian
standards related to hazardous locations and is the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) committee to IEC TC 31, SC 31G, SC 31J and SC 31M.
He Chairs CSA Standard C239 (Performance Standard for Dusk-to-Dawn Luminaires), is member of CSA’s TC419 Technical Committee on the
Performance of Lighting Products, and a member of several other CSA standards.
Marty is an IEEE Senior Member, an IAS member and a member of the IEEE-PCIC Standards committee,. He Chairs the development of the P1673
standard. He is the Canadian Alternate to the IEC Conformity Assessment Board (CAB). He is Chair of the Hazardous Location Products subsection of Electro Federation Canada’s (EFC/EEMAC) Wiring Products Section. He is a member of IECEx and Convener of IECEx ExMC WG1
(Rules Committee). He has authored and co-authored numerous papers and articles on the subject of hazardous locations for the IEEE-PCIC,
IEEE-ESW, IEEE-ESTMP, PCIC-Europe, PCIC-Middle East, IEEE-GCC, and other industry publications.
2015 Tutorial “T6”
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Effects of Adjustable Speed Drives on motor and power systems.
Abstract: Medium voltage (MV) adjustable speed drives (ASD) and motors are widely applied to multi-megawatt range plant rotating machinery like
compressors, pumps, fans, extruders, etc. They are well understood as individual components. However, the ASD is a critical link between the
power system and the motor. For a successful application, a specifying engineer needs to evaluate the suitability of an ASD on the motor and the
utility system. This tutorial will provide the tools, reference material and tips evaluating different ASD topologies and its subsequent effects on the
utility and the motor for the most common oil & gas applications. It does so by reviewing the following:
Brief overview of an ASD and its place in the power delivery system of a facility.
ASD effects on power systems:1. ASD topologies and its effects on power factor, harmonic signature, Voltage, & Efficiency
2. IEEE 519 harmonic standard – Overview, strategies employed in ASDs to mitigate harmonics (internally/externally), thumb rules to evaluate
for ASD compliance
ASD effects downstream:3. ASD inverter topologies and it effect on motor selection, cable selection & grounding
4. Applying ASDs to Hazardous area motors – design/application considerations, caveats, avoiding misapplication.
5. Applying ASDs to constant torque and variable torque applications.
6. Long motor leads - how does it affect the ASD design, output filter requirements, & cable selection strategy?
The scope of this tutorial is limited to Medium Voltage (>2.3kV) ASDs and above NEMA frame motors.
Presenters:
Manish Verma, TMEIC,
Neeraj Bhatia, Bechtel OG&C,
Barry Dick, TMEIC,
Douglas Phares, TMEIC,
Presenters’ Biographies:
Mr. Verma graduated in 2006 from Virginia Tech with BSEE. He began his career with TMEIC in 2006 while continuing his professional education. In
2009 he completed his MSEE with concentration in power. After a broad exposure and education in the various TMEIC business units, he joined the
global drives division, with concentration on sales and application engineering, solution definition and specifications, and technical training. He is an
active member of IEEE and has authored several technical papers and presented application tutorials at conferences.
Mr. Bhatia is presently Chief Electrical & Telecom Engineer, of the Oil Gas & Chemical GBU ( Global Business Unit) of Bechtel Corporation at
Houston, Texas, USA, and has worked over 25 years in field of a variety of Oil, Gas, Chemical & Power Facilities including- LNG Liquefaction
facilities, Power plants including Coal based Power plants and Gas (Combined/Simple Cycle), Air Separation Plants, Petrochemical plants,
Downstream projects, Gas Processing Plants, Steel and Industrial Plants. He has worked in Engineering Management, engineering, supervision,
field construction and commissioning of electrical power generation, distribution, control and automation systems.
He has a Master of Technology (Management & Systems) from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
(Electrical). He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, USA, is an IEEE Senior Member, and serves as IEEE USA Co-Chair
in multiple committees and has served as Secretary of Houston Section. He is also an active member of the Technical code committees of IEEE
(Power & Energy, Transformers & Nano Technology).
Mr. Dick is presently the Chief Specialist at TMEIC Corporation. He has more than 32 years of experience with TMEIC and previously with GE Drive
Systems Barry has authored IEEE industry papers in several drives and motors areas. Over his career, he has applied his skills in configuring and
specifying marine and industrial drives and automation systems. His fields of concentration now include high power AC and DC drives, large motors,
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and specialty power conversion systems. He has applied his analytical strengths to perform drive-train torsional analyses and harmonic analyses,
study and report on the potential impact from drive and motor starting on utility, and led efforts in specialized harmonic filter designs.
Mr. Phares holds a BSEE and a Masters in Computer Science from Virginia Tech. He worked for GE and now TMEIC Corporation for over 32
years in the Variable Speed Drives business. Doug began his career in system engineering and moved through roles in quality control,
manufacturing, and sourcing. For the past 16 years, Doug has worked as a Sr. Sales/Application engineer and Marketing Leader, focusing on
medium voltage variable frequency drive systems for cement, utilities, and petrochemical.
2015 Tutorial “T7”
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
EMI, an In-Service Diagnostics Tool for High Voltage Electrical Apparatus
Abstract: This tutorial will provide a basic introduction for the application of an on-line diagnostics technique that can identify both electrical and
mechanical deterioration in high voltage generators, motors, transformers, power cables, bus and switchgear. Data is collected without interruption to
normal process operation. EMI (electromagnetic interference) testing technology has been developed over the past 35 years as a tool to assist with
condition based maintenance programs. Basic theory, data collection and data analysis are described. Several examples of typical deteriorations
found in high voltage assets are presented from the various conditions that have been identified from over 8000 tests performed. Application of EMI
has been shown to reduce the occurrence of in-service failures, verify maintenance was correctly performed and shorten turnaround times with
improved maintenance planning. The ability to determine continued serviceability of mission critical assets from data collected during the first test is
an important characteristic. The importance of detecting no deterioration for improve asset risk management is also discussed.
Presenters :
James E Timperley; Sr. Principal Engineer; Doble Engineering Company
José M. Vallejo, Universal Star Energy Services
Presenters’ Biographies:
Mr., Timperley is currently a Sr. Principle Engineer with Doble Engineering. He has 45 years’ experience in the power industry with an emphasis on
diagnostic testing, large electrical rotating machinery and isolated phase bus. Jim has authored more than 80 technical papers in the areas of
applied research, advanced insulation systems, diagnostic testing, failure investigation, inspecting, maintaining and specifying rotating machinery for
IEEE, Doble, ASME, CIGRE, EPRI, DEIS, PCIC and the American Power Conference. His work has involved root cause analysis of equipment
failures as well as insulation deterioration mechanisms and developing repair procedures for use at petrochemical and industrial sites as well as in
fossil, nuclear and hydroelectric power plants. Mr. Timperley is a Life Fellow of the IEEE and received the 2006 DEIS Dakin Award for the
development of EMI Diagnostics for power equipment. He is active in IEEE standards committees, holds a BSEE from Oklahoma State University
and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. He has completed Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET)
for working on off shore rigs.
Mr.. Vallejo received his BSEE in 1974 and MEE in 1980 from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. He is a senior member in the IEEE
and a member of the Industry Applications Society. In 1974, he joined Union Carbide Corporation where advanced to department head. In 1997, he
joined Coastal Power Corporation as Director of Operations for Central America, the Caribbean, and North America. He is currently the Director of
Universal Star Energy Services providing technical services to industrial and power plants in the Caribbean and Central America. He is also the
General Manager for Electrical Reliability Testing Services, an electrical apparatus testing company registered in the Dominican Republic. He is the
co-author of several IEEE and ASME papers. Mr. Vallejo is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
2015 Tutorial “T8”
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Stationary Battery Maintenance, Testing, & Sizing
Abstract: This tutorial covers stationary battery safety, maintenance, testing, sizing & hydrogen evolution. This course also covers the appropriate
portions of IEEE standards 450, 485, 1106, 1188, 1184, and 1635.
Basic Course Outline:
• Battery Safety
• Stationary Battery Maintenance
• Stationary Battery Testing
• Stationary Battery Sizing for Switchgear & UPS Applications
• Hydrogen Evolution in Stationary Batteries
Presenters:
Michael P. O’Brien , Technical Services Manager ; Nolan Power Group
Bryan Dardar, Director of Technical Services; Nolan Power Group
Presenters’ Biographies:
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Mr. O’Brien is the Technical Services Manager at Nolan Power Group and the instructor for this course. Mike has more than thirty-five years of
experience in the electrical field and specializes in back-up power systems. He is a former U.S. Air Force “Master Instructor” and has developed and
conducted numerous courses and seminars on Uninterruptible Power Systems, DC Power Systems, and Battery Back-up Systems. Additionally, he
has written numerous Technical papers concerning back-up power system design, maintenance and testing
Tutorial Proposal Form
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The Tutorial Subcommittee strives to offer a tutorial slate that will appeal to a cross-section of PCIC attendees depending upon their experience,
discipline and responsibilities. Tutorials are intended to help experienced engineers update or renew their knowledge base and to accelerate
development of engineers new to the profession. The tutorial program is intended to provide all PCIC attendees with an opportunity to expand their
PCIC experience, providing even more valuable as a result of their conference participation
Any individual, group or company that is interested in presenting a tutorial subject is encouraged to fill out the form below and submit it to the Tutorial
Subcommittee by November 1, 2015. Final selection of Tutorial programs for the 2016 Conference will follow, with notification to lead instructors by
January 31, 2016.
1. Title of Tutorial:
2. Abstract:
3. Lead Instructor:
Name:
Title:
Company:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Telephone:
Email:
4. Other Instructors (Name/Company)
Send To:
Daleep Mohla – Chair, PCIC Tutorial Subcommittee
DCM Electrical Consulting Services, Inc
4702 Summer Lakes
Missouri City, TX 77459
Email:
d.c.mohla@ieee.org
Telephone: 281-261-7081
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Guest Tours
All Guest Tours leave from the Guest Hospitality Suite, Room 335A and B
Monday, October 5, 2015
Tour 1 – The Fun of Cooking
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$105.00
Great cooking isn’t about recipes – it’s about techniques. In your cooking class everyone will work
together in a fun, hands-on environment led by a professional chef instructor, exploring a world of
cuisines and disciplines. You will learn the fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking, work sideby-side with each other to prepare each dish, and take home a packet containing class recipes, a list of
equipment used, helpful notes and more. Group limited to maximum of 32.
Tour 2 – Minute Maid Park and Saint Arnold Brewery
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$105.00
A stadium tour of Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros baseball team and host to the 2004 Major
League All-Star Game and the 2005 World Series. After this exciting experience, the group will head over to
Saint Arnold’s Brewery, Texas’ oldest craft brewery. Saint Arnold brews eleven different beers that are made
year round and five that are seasonal, and only available in Texas. The group will get to sample these beers,
see how all the magic happens and then enjoy lunch prepared by Executive Chef Ryan Savoie.
Tour 3 – Bus to the Galleria
Leaves at 9:30 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m.
$35.00
Set beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria, with 2.4 million square feet of retail space, features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an
impressive ice rink, and two Westin hotels. This world class shopping complex showcases the best names in retailing including Neiman Marcus, Cartier,
Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren Collection, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Nordstrom. For those interested, we’re going to
have a bus that will depart the Hilton Americas at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to allow you to go shopping at the Galleria. It will pick up at The Galleria to
return to the Hilton Americas at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Lunch is on your own.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tour 4 – Bayou Bend Garden with Lunch at Ouisie’s Table
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
$90.00
Bayou Bend is the former estate of Houston philanthropist Ima Hogg. It was marked with a Texas
Historical Commission marker in 1973 and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in
1979. Guests will enjoy the beautiful Bayou Bend gardens and visit the new Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor
and Education Center.
Miss Hogg created formal gardens that reflect the Country Place era (1880 – 1920) in American landscape design, a series of gracious and beautiful
gardens that were intended to be outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. You will see magnolias, crepe myrtles and other flowering trees with
Southern associations. Since 1961, the River Oaks Garden Club has supervised the gardens, and volunteers have devoted time and talent to
preserving and enhancing the gardens. Bayou Bend is the only formal public garden in Texas currently using organic methods.
After visiting Bayou Bend, we will enjoy a driving tour of River Oaks, considered to be one of the wealthiest communities in Texas. Lunch will be at one
of River Oaks’ finest restaurants, Ouisie’s Table.
Tour 5 – Space Center Houston and Lunch with an Astronaut
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$110.00
Take a trip to Space Center Houston, where you will learn everything about its dramatic history, current activities, and
compelling future. Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-this-world journey
through human ventures into space. Guests will get a chance to view unparalleled exhibits, attractions, special
presentations, and hands-on activities that tell the story of NASA’s manned space flight program. You will enjoy a tram
tour of the various areas of Johnson Space Center and see the Saturn V Complex at Rocket Park. Lunch will be with
former astronaut Marsha Ivins, a veteran of five space flights who has logged over 1,318 hours in space.
Tour 6 – George Ranch with Cowboy Lunch
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$90.00
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The George Ranch Historical Park’s history follows family lines beginning in 1824, when Texas
was still part of Mexico. The first Texas pioneers settled near the Brazos River. The ranch
passed through four generations and grew into a 23,000 acre working ranch. The family’s
original “home place” is at the core of the George Ranch Historical Park where the legends and
legacies of those who shaped this place come to life every day. Authentic locations, historic
homes, costumed presenters and a remarkable story of determination and courage set the
stage for this trek through Texas history. You will be able to tour the historic homes and watch cattle demonstrations by real-life cowboys who work the
ranch, followed by a Cowboy Lunch at the Ranch.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Tour 7 – Houston City Tour
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$40.00
This tour begins in the Downtown area, where you will learn about the beginnings of
our vibrant city at Alan’s Landing. Along the way, you will visit the very popular
Theater District. Next, you will continue through Midtown Houston to the Museum
District, which consists of 18 museums, attracting millions of visitors annually. You
will stop at The Menil Collection, a Renzo Piano-designed museum housing the John
and Dominique de Menil privately-assembled collection of twentieth-century art, which
includes over 15,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs and rare books.
The tour bus will drive through the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world with 49 institutions, including 13 hospitals and two
specialty institutions, two medical schools, and four nursing schools, as well as schools of dentistry, public health, pharmacy and other health-related
practices. Texas Medical Center receives 160,000 daily visitors and over six million annual patient visits, including over 18,000 international patients.
Tour 8 – Masterpieces and Ancient Artifacts Museum Tour Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Museum of Natural Science
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$90.00
First on the tour is a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, one of the largest museums in the United States and
the oldest art museum in Texas. With over 62,000 works of art spanning over 6,000 years of history, MFAH has the
largest and most diverse art collection in the Southwestern United States. The majority of the museum’s collection
lies in the areas of Italian Renaissance paintings, French Impressionism, photography, American and European
decorative arts, African and pre-Columbian gold, American art and post-1945 European and American paintings and
sculpture.
Lunch on your own at Café Express at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
After lunch, we will go to the Museum of Natural Sciences. As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, the Museum of Natural
Science houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibits
which examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells and Texas wildlife.
Conference Hotel Information
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Hilton Americas - Houston
1600 Lamar St
Houston, TX 77010
Main Phone:
Guest Fax:
1- 713-739-8000
1-713-739-8007
**Hilton Americas – Houston requires a first
night deposit for all reservations, which is
refundable up to 48 hours prior to arrival.**
The Hilton Americas - Houston hotel in downtown
Houston is directly connected to the George R.
Brown Convention Center. This is a Green Seal
certified hotel that focuses on lowering its carbon
footprint through a variety of initiatives. The Hilton
Americas has 1,200 guest rooms and 91,500 sq. ft.
of technologically advanced meeting space and the
city’s largest column-free ballrooms.
After a long day at the technical sessions you can whet your appetite with a refreshing drink at the Lobby Bar. The 1600 Bar and Grille brings farmfresh ingredients to the menu for a just-picked flavor. Enjoy locally sourced seasonal fresh produce, plus Certified Angus Beef and Gulf seafood
dishes prepared from scratch to guarantee farm-to-fork freshness. Savor the south-of-the-border flavors of Pappasitos Cantina, serving traditional
Tex-Mex favorites including sizzling fajitas and hand-crafted margaritas. There is also a Starbucks®, and Java Jive on the lobby level as well as 24hour room service.
Relax at the Skyline Spa & Health Club on the 23rd floor. The health club is equipped with modern workout machines and a panoramic view.
Rejuvenate with an array of spa services or just relax at the Olympic-size infinity pool.
Not far from the hotel is the Houston Theater District which is home to nine major performing arts organizations and six performance halls, making it
the second-largest concentration of theater seats in a downtown area in the United States. The Theater District is a 17-block area in the center of
downtown Houston that is home to many restaurants, entertainment complexes, and much more. 1 mile from the Hilton Americas-Houston, the
Theater District offers many opportunities to see both local and professional shows of all varieties.
Facilities - the Hilton Americas offers a wide range of amenities including an indoor pool and oversized
Whirlpool, health club, Fitness area, Saunas and Steam Rooms, Full Service Spa, restaurants,
Automated Teller (ATM) , Barber Shop and Beauty Salon, Gift Shop and Shoe Shine Stand
The Hilton Americas also offers a Concierge desk to help you with dining, entertainment and travel
options, a guest activity/recreation desk, foreign currency exchange, laundry/valet service and local area
transportation, as well as multilingual staff.
Parking – Valet parking is available for a fee of $32.00 daily. An off-site self-parking garage connected
via a walkway to the hotel is available for $20.00 daily.
Transportation to and Around Houston
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George Bush Intercontinental (IAH):
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is presently served by 21 scheduled passenger airlines in addition to numerous passenger charter airlines also operate
through the airport. It is located approximately 23 miles north of downtown Houston, near the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8 North)
DIRECTIONS
Take I-45 South to McKinney St., merging onto McKinney St. Right on to LaBranch. Go down 2 blocks to Dallas and turn left on Dallas. Go down 3 blocks and the
hotel will be on the right.
Distance from Hotel: 25 mi.
Drive Time:
30 min.
Transportation to and from George Bush intercontinental (IAH) Airport:
Type
Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine
$95.00
Super Shuttle
$24.00
Taxi
$56.00
William P. Hobby (HOU);
Hobby Airport's largest air carrier is Southwest Airlines. The airport is also serviced by AirTran, American, Branson Air, Delta and JetBlue. Hobby Airport is located
approximately seven miles south of downtown Houston, near I-45/Gulf Freeway, the major highway heading from the City to NASA and Galveston Island.
DIRECTIONS
Take I-45 North to downtown/Scott Street split, exit on to Pease Street. Turn right on to Austin Street, continue to Dallas Street. Turn right on to Dallas Street and go
down 3 blocks the hotel is on the right.
Distance from Hotel: 12 mi.
Drive Time:
15 min
Transportation to and from Hobby Airport:
Type
Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine
$95.00
Super Shuttle
$20.00
Taxi
$27.00
Information for Non US Residents
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Passport, Visa and Authorization Letter Requirements for entry into the United States
International PCIC Conference attendees – Those traveling to attend the Conference from outside the United States will require a passport for
entry into the United States. US Government regulations also require some travelers to obtain a Visa prior to leaving for the US (Visas cannot be
obtained upon arrival). Additional information about USA travel requirements can be found at the following Government websites:
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/business.html
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
Letter of Introduction for travel to the US – While not mandatory, a “letter of introduction” to the U.S. Immigration Department from the conference
organizers or your employer has proven to be useful for some travelers. All requests for introductory letters should be sent to the IEEE-PCIC 2015
Conference Registration Chair, Lana DeLeon at deleonl@tecowestinghouse.com once registration is completed and conference fees are paid in
full.
CONFERENCE LOGO SHIRTS
The official conference shirt with the IEEE-PCIC Houston 2015 logo embroidered on the left chest will be available at the conference on a first come,
first served basis. This year conference logo shirts cannot be pre-ordered. Please see the conference web site for a photo of the shirt.
Sixty Second Annual Technical Conference of the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee
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IEEE-PCIC 2015 Houston- October 5 – 10, 2015
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please register early – Web registration opens May 25, 2015
Reservations can be made on-line at the 2015 IEEE-PCIC Houston Conference website: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic/conferences/. (For
registrations not made using the conference website see Note 3)
Attendees must reserve hotel rooms directly with the conference hotel prior to registering for the PCIC Conference or an additional fee of $200.00
may be charged (see Note 4 below). A link to the hotel reservation page is provided on the Conference Registration page. Hotel reservations
cannot be made by contacting the hotel directly. When a hotel confirmation number is obtained, return to the 2015 IEEE-PCIC Houston
Conference website to complete the registration process.
**Hilton Americas – Houston requires a first night deposit for all reservations, which is refundable up to 48 hours prior to arrival.**
1.
To receive the special conference rate of $229.00 per night for standard room (single or double occupancy) reservations must be made prior to
September 9, 2015. The special conference rate is not guaranteed after September 9 at 5:00 p.m. Please note; Hilton Americas provides free
internet access only in the public areas of the hotel. Additional internet access charges apply to guest and meeting rooms.
2.
Registrations may be completed on-line following the instructions on the 2015 IEEE-PCIC Houston Conference website at
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/pcic/conferences/. Remember, a valid hotel confirmation number is required (see Note 4).
3.
For conference registrations by mail, courier or fax, use the registration form on pages 36 to 38 of this publication or go to the PCIC website and
to print a copy of the form. The last page of the form provides instructions for mail, courier or fax submission. Please note; a valid hotel
reservation number is required or the additional fee specified in Note 4 applies.
4.
Registration for the 2015 IEEE-PCIC Houston Conference website must include a valid reservation at the conference hotel or an additional fee
of $200.00 will apply. An exception will be made for those attendees living in the greater Houston area only. PCIC does not provide refunds to
those that do not provide a valid hotel reservation number at time of registering for the conference.
Payments
1.
The 2015 conference will accept MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Check or money order payments should be made out to: IEEE-PCIC
2015
2.
All fees shown in this publication are in U.S. dollars (US$). This includes registration, tutorial, tour, hotel, fees etc.
3.
Registrations received prior to August 1, 2015 will be at the early bird conference rate. Registrations received starting August 1, but no later
than September 25, 2015 will be charged the regular conference rates. Registrations received after September 25, 2015 will the charged the
at-conference rate.
4.
All requests for registration changes, additions, deletion or cancellations must be made either by email from the on-line registration website or
directed to Microspec by fax (1-888-780-0663 or 416-780-0290) or by phone (1-888-780-0825 or 416-780-9825 x0). Changes, additions and
deletions will be accommodated whenever possible.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received in writing on or before September 25, 2015 will be refunded 80% of the registration fee and will
be made in the same method as the original payment. Cancellation requests received after September 25, 2015 will not be honored. However, a
copy of the Conference record on CD will be mailed to the registrant.
Conference Registration Forms (Items marked with * are mandatory)
Last Name*
Company*
Div/Dept:
First Name*
Badge to Read*
Middle Initial
o I am bringing a Guest: Name
Guest contact info: email and cell number (for tour updates)
(Note: Cost of one registered Guest attendance at Monday Social is included with Full registration)
Emergency Contact*:
Phone*:
E-mail:
IEEE Member Number (Required in order to receive member pricing)
PCIC ID No
(ID is located on mailer label. If not on mailer, leave blank)
Address*
Address 2
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code*
Country*
Phone*
Fax
Email*
Registrant Industry/Occupation*:
o Academic
o Contractor
o Manufacturer’s Rep
o User - Corporate
o Certification Agency
o Distributor
o Retired
o User - Plant
o Consultant
o Electrical Manufacturer o Student
o Other
IEEE Membership: (Check only the highest level that applies)
o IEEE Fellow
o IEEE Member
o IEEE Life Fellow
o IEEE Associate Member
o IEEE Life Member
o IEEE Student Member
o IEEE Life Senior Member
o Non-IEEE Member
o IEEE Senior Member
Other Memberships and PCIC Status (Check all those that apply)
o IAS Member
o IAS Officer
o PCIC Emeritus Subcommittee (SC) Member
o None
Conference Attendee Information (Check all those that apply)
o Author (2015 PCIC)
o Attended 25 or more PCIC Conferences
o PCIC Session Chair
o First Time Attendee (Registrant)
See note on tutorials on (See Page 6)
o PCIC Executive Subcommittee Member
o Local Conference Committee Member
o First Time Attendee (Guest)
Attendance at Special Meal Functions (Pre-registration is required) (Check all those that apply)
(Cost of Special Meal Functions is included with full registration)
o YEDS Monday PCIC Orientation Breakfast
o Emeritus Tuesday Luncheon (Emeritus
Subcommittee Members Only)
o YEDS Tuesday PCIC Luncheon
Registrant Special dietary needs options: o-Gluten-Free, o-Ḥalāl/Kosher, o-Low Sodium, o-No Nuts, o-Vegan, o-Vegetarian,
o-No Red Meat, o-No Pork
Accessibility Requirements (Meeting Rooms):
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Conference Registration Fee Schedule (US Dollars)
Full Registration includes: All technical sessions, all open subcommittee sessions, Conference Record on CD, all luncheons, and Monday Night
Social for registrant and registered guest.
One Day Registration includes: Admittance to the selected day’s paper presentations, lunch and a conference CD. It does permit the registrant to
visit the hospitality suites. Monday “One-Day Registrations” do not include the admittance to the PCIC Evening Social.
Bound copies of the Conference Record are available for full-conference registrations received on or before October 3, 2015, at a price of $40.00
for both IEEE Members and Non-Members - order below. A limited number of bound copies of the Conference Record may be available at the
conference for $50.00 each on a first-come first-serve basis.
 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
IEEE Member Non-Member
Total
O Early-Bird Full Registration prior to August 1, 2015
$495.00
$745.00
O Full Registration from August 1 to September 25, 2015
$595.00
$845.00
O Full Registration after September 25, 2015 or At-Conference
$645.00
$895.00
O Hotel Confirmation # _________________________________ Hotel confirmation must be provided with registration
If not staying at Conference Hotel use “not at Conf. Hotel”: $200 fee will apply, see note 4 in Registration Instructions above
(Note: No after-the-fact rebates will be issued)
O PCIC Emeritus SC Members (must be current Emeritus SC member to qualify)
O IEEE Life Member or Student
O Any One-Day Registration – O Monday, O Tuesday, or O Wednesday
(does not include lunches or Monday social)
O Certificate for Personal Development Hours (PDH) 
 ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Qty Description
Additional Luncheon (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday)
Additional Monday Night Social (Not included in Monday one day Registration fee)
(NOTE: Full Registrant fee includes a ticket for the registered guest)
Additional Conference Record on CD
Bound Copy of Conference Record
 TUTORIAL REGISTRATION (Thursday – ½ day each): 
O One Day Registration – Thursday (If not already registered at conference)
O Tutorial T1 Cable Restraint Standards… The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
O Tutorial T2 Arcing Hazard Physics, Hazards and Protection
Safety by Design- Benefits of System Grounding to Reduce Arc Flash and
O Tutorial T3
Shock Hazards.
O Tutorial T4 Protection of Medium Voltage Transformers at Industrial Facilities
O Tutorial T5 Lighting Systems in Hazardous Locations
O Tutorial T6 Effects of Adjustable Speed Drives on motor and power systems
O Tutorial T7 EMI, an In-Service Diagnostics Tool for High Voltage Electrical Apparatus
O Tutorial T8 Stationary Battery Maintenance, Testing, & Sizing
O Continuing Educational Unit (CEU). (Only one fee required if attending more than one Tutorial) 
$0.00
$0.00
-----
$300.00
$550
$25.00
$25.00
IEEE Member Non-Member
$45.00
$45.00
$90.00
$90.00
$10.00
$40.00
$20.00
$50.00
IEEE Member Non-Member
$50.00
$100.00
$110.00
$135.00
$110.00
$135.00
$110.00
$135.00
$110.00
$110.00
$110.00
$110.00
$110.00
$35.00
$135.00
$135.00
$135.00
$135.00
$135.00
$35.00
$0.00
$0.00
Total
Total
 Cost of one tutorial is $50 for any first time PCIC conference attendee if registered for the full conference before September 25, 2015. Tutorial selection must be made at
time of registration, otherwise the full tutorial fee will apply. (See Page 6)
 Pre-registration is mandatory to obtain these certificates (See page 9)
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 GUEST TOUR REGISTRATION
(Tour tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged/sold between guests)
Qty
Tour #
Tour #1
Tour #2
Tour #3
Tour #4
Tour #5
Tour #6
Tour #7
Tour #8
Description
The Fun of Cooking
Minute Maid Park and Saint Arnold Brewery
Bus to the Galleria
Bayou Bend Garden with Lunch at Ouisie’s Table
Space Center Houston and Lunch with an Astronaut
George Ranch with Cowboy Lunch
Houston City Tour
Masterpieces and Ancient Artifacts Museum Tour Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston and Museum of Natural Science
Date
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Price Ea.
$105.00
$105.00
$35.00
$90.00
$110.00
$90.00
$40.00
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
$90.00
Total
Note 1: Space on some tours may be limited therefore reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Note 2: Tickets for Guest Tours may be obtained at the conference for an additional $10.00 per ticket if space is available.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TOTAL
TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNTS FROM INFORMATION ABOVE
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
TUTORIAL REGISTRATION
GUEST TOUR REGISTRATION
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE DUE (US$)
Payment Method (all information must be provided):
Card Number:
Cardholder Name:
Cardholder Signature:
O VISA
O Master Card
(From Box )
(From Box )
(From Box )
(From Box )
O American Express
TOTALS
O Check
Expiration Date: _ _ / _ _ _ _ (MM/YYYY)
(Exactly as appears on card)
Credit Card Security Code (on back of card):
These forms may be used to register off-line fill out this form and fax to 1-888-780-0663 or 416-780-0290 or mail or couriered with payment to: IEEE
C/O MicroSpec Systems Inc.
260 Edgeley Blvd, Unit 3
Concord, Ontario L4K 3Y4
PCIC
2015
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Hilton Americas - Houston Conference Area Floor Plan
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