ABB Capacitor Application Seminar 2014 - Las Vegas, NV

Welcome,

Join us to learn more about the application of power capacitors for utility transmission & distribution, smart grid, and industrial applications. This seminar will be technically oriented to benefit those that desire an in-depth update on key capacitor application subjects.

Who should attend: Electric Utility, Industrial, EPC, OEM, Wind/Solar Energy, Consulting Engineers and Business Partners.

Space is limited, please register as soon as possible, registration is accepted on a first come basis.

Topics covered:

• Capacitor System Benefits
• Capacitor Unit Design and Testing
• Heavy Duty Specification/Design (presented by Southern California Edison)
• Distribution Capacitor Banks
• Smart Grid Applications
• Distribution Centralized Volt-Var Management Systems
• Conservation Voltage Reduction
• Tropos Wireless Communications
• Vacuum Switches
• Smart Capacitor Controllers with DNP3 Communications
• DistribuSense Voltage and Current Sensors
• Substation & Transmission Capacitors
• Substation Bank Designs and Protection
• Metal Enclosed Capacitor Banks and Filters
• Synchronous Switching / HV Breakers, Dead Tank and Live Tank
• Inrush Reactors for back to back switching
• Capacitor Fusing
• Maintenance and Trouble-shooting Considerations
• Capacitors and Harmonics
• FACTS / SVC and Series Capacitors
• MiniCap Distribution Series Capacitors for Voltage Flicker Issues
• Low Voltage Capacitors for Industrail Facilities
• Active Harmonic Filters and Statcom
• DS1 Diode Based Transient Free Capacitor Switching (New Technology)

When:

November 11, 2014: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

November 12, 2014: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

November 13, 2014: 8:00 AM to 2:00:PM (Low Voltage & Industrial Applications)

November 14, 2014 (Optional): Hoover Dam & Power Plant Tour: 8AM to 3PM ($125 additional fee includes bus transportation, box lunch, cost of tour). Select when registering.

Where:

Paris Las Vegas Hotel

3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV

Reservations: (877) 603-4389 (Request "ABB Inc." Group Rate or Code SPABB4)

The seminar cost is $350.00 for each attendee, payable by credit card at time of registration.

Promotional codes available for ABB Employees, Sales Reps and Event Speakers, please contact John Farnsworth for details.

All travel expenses and hotel cost is the responsibility of each attendee.

All attendees must be registered to attend the event. No walk-in's permitted.

ABB will provide a complementary group lunch for all registered attendees on each day of the event

There is a complementary reception and group dinner scheduled for November 11 at 6PM. Please RSVP when registering.

A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all attendees completing the seminar

IEEE Accreditation: 2.0 CEU’s, 20 PHD certificates offered

Space is limited so register as soon as possible - availability will be on a first come first serve basis.

HOTEL: ABB has reserved a block of rooms at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel at a special group rate of $77.00 plus taxes and resort fee. If you require a hotel room, you must make your own reservation - see below for instructions. The special negotiated group room rate expires on October 26, 2014. The HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: cancel without penalty if notified 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. HOTEL "NO-SHOW" POLICY: attendee is responsible for first night hotel stay plus taxes - remaining reservation will be cancelled. Early arrival or late departure - this special rate is valid for arrivals up to 3 days prior and departures 3 days after the event, based on availability.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1) SEMINAR REGISTRATION - Go to "Registration Information" section at top of this page, then select "Register" and complete the required information to register for the event. This is required for all attendees. The $350 registration fee will be billed automatically to your credit card and is non-refundable. There is an additional $25 charge for IEEE CEU/PHD credits, if you indicate when registering.

2) HOTEL RESERVATION - if you need a hotel room and desire to secure the ABB negotiated group rate of $77.00 plus tax and resort fee, please use the link provided below or call toll free at (877)603-4389 to reach the reservations desk. Please make sure to request the special "ABB Inc." (Code SPABB4) negotiated group rate. The special rate expires on October 26th, 2014 or when rooms are sold out (first come basis). The room rate is good for 3 days prior, and 3 days after the event.

Hotel Reservation Link:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SPABB4

or call (877) 603-4389

3) TRANSPORTATION RESERVATIONS: (airport to hotel)

http://lasrescenter.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=CAESARSPK&LOGON=GO

If you have questions, please contact John Farnsworth at 919-856-3937 or john.farnsworth@us.abb.com

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

Best Regards,

John Farnsworth

ABB Inc.

High Voltage Capacitors

john.farnsworth@us.abb.com

This event is sponsored by ABB Inc. All attendees must be invited or approved by ABB.