Session 1 - Network Components       Special report Session 1     0001  Universal Arc Resistance Model "Zagreb" for Emtp Sandra Hutter, HEP d.o.o., Elektra DP Zagreb (Croatia); Ivo Uglesic, FER, University of Zagreb (Croatia)   0041  Compatibility Between Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Typical Network Conditions - Feedback from Belgian DNO Yvan Tits, Electrabel (Belgium); Alain François, Electrabel (Belgium); Gérard Platbrood, Laborelec (Belgium); Guy De Bodt, Laborelec (Belgium)   0053  Thermal Behavior of Distribution Power Transformers in Summertime and Severe Loading Conditions Cesare Ravetta, Aem Elettricità (Italy); Antonio Bossi, Pavia University (Italy); Angelo Stucchi, Aem Elettricità (Italy); Massimo Samanna, Aem Elettricità (Italy)   0058  Improved Accessibility and Cooling of Underground Transformer Vaults Mohamed Chaaban, Hydro Québec (Canada); Pierre Courchesne, Hydro Québec (Canada)   0064  A Practical Approach Towards Optimizing the Utilization of Mv Cables in Routine Network Planning J.G. (Han) Slootweg, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); Andre Postma, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); Frank De Wild, KEMA Nederland B.V. (Netherlands)   0068  Rough Set Theory for Data Mining in an On-Line Cable Condition Monitoring System Chengke Zhou, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom); Matthieu Michel, EDF Energy (United Kingdom); Donald Hepburn, Glasgow Caledonian University (United Kingdom); Guobin Zhang, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom)   0084  Experience with Offline Pd-Diagnosis on Mv Cables - Knowledge Rules for Asset Decisions Frank Petzold, SEBAKMT (Germany); Edward Gulski, SEBAKMT (Germany); Michael Beigert, SEBAKMT (Germany)   0102  Online Temperature Monitoring Instrument for AIS Switchgear Contact of CB Truck Hai-Kun Chen, Shinan Power Supply CO. of SMEPC (China)   0104  Implementing New Overhead Lines Eco-Design Using Geoenvironmental Information System Luciano Azpiazu, AENOR (Spain); Javier Goitia, AENOR (Spain)   0108  Forecasting Reliability of Transformer Populations Arjan Van Schijndel, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands); Jos M. Wetzer, KEMA (Netherlands); Peter A.A.F Wouters, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands)   0118  Integrated Electronic Metering Insulator for Medium Voltage Overhead Lines Roozbeh Behzadi, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Mohammad Oskuoee, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Davood Mohammadi, Niroo Research Institute (Iran)   0121  Cable Standards Give Opportunities for Reduction of Conductor Metal Resulting in Lower Cost of Low Voltage Cables Kresimir Skeljo, ELKA kabeli d.o.o. (Croatia); Detlef Wald, Borealis Polymers NV (Belgium); Andrzej Urbanczyk, Borealis Polska (Poland)   0126  New Approach to Design of Advanced Etalon-Type Switchgear Pavel Baizdrenko, IOFFE Institute (Russia); Alexey Chaly, IOFFE Institute (Russia); Oleg Chervinsky, IOFFE Institute (Russia); Vyacheslav Gorelov, IOFFE Institute (Russia)   0133  Safety Analysis of A Mv Electrical Installation Regarding Arcing Fault Risk Didier Fulchiron, Schneider-Electric (France)   0136  Field Cases Study of Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories with Partial Discharges in the Hydro-Quebec Underground Distribution Network Daniel Fournier, Hydro-Quebec (Canada); Sylvain Poirier, Hydro-Quebec (Canada); Jacques Frate, Hydro-Quebec (Canada)   0143  Technical Solution and Solid State Devices for Increase of Durability and Reliability of Underground Power Lines (Upl) Iosif Lingvay, INCDIE ICPE-CA (Romania); Ovidiu Ciogescu, ELECTROVALCEA SRL (Romania); Calin Homan, ELECTRICA Transilvania Nord (Romania); Carmen Lingvay, INCDIE ICPE-CA (Romania)   0153  Evolution of Disconnecting and Earthing Facilities in MV Switchgear Gerard Schoonenberg, Eaton Electric B.V. (Netherlands); Wim Menheere, Eaton Electric B.V. (Netherlands)   0156  Vacuum Interrupters -Sealed for Life Roman Renz, Siemens AG (Germany); Dietmar Gentsch, ABB Calor Emag (Germany); Harald Fink, ABB Calor Emag (Germany); Paul Slade, Eaton Electrical (United States); Martin Schlaug, Areva T&D (France)   0178  New Generation of On-Site Diagnosis for Distribution Power Cables Edward Gulski, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Oscar Piepers, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Rogier Jongen, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Johan Smit, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Paul Seitz, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Frank Petzold, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Frank de Vries, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands)   0187  Defining and Evaluation the Parametrical Reliability of the Power Oil Transformers Ioan Felea, University of Oradea (Romania); Calin Secui, University of Oradea (Romania); Ioan Boja, University of Oradea (Romania); Nicolae Coroiu, University of Oradea (Romania)   0196  Long Distance Triax Hts Cable Alex Geschiere, Nuon Tecno (Netherlands); Dag Willén, nkt cables (Denmark); Erika Piga, Nuon Tecno (Netherlands); Peter Barendregt, nkt cables (Netherlands); John Royal, Praxair (United States)   0197  Ferroresonance in Three-Phase Power Distribution Transformers: Sources, Consequences and Prevention Garikoitz Buigues Beraza, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (Spain); Inmaculada Zamora Belver, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (Spain); Victor Valverde Santiago, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (Spain); Javier Mazón Sainz-Maza, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (Spain); José Ignacio San Martín Díaz, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (Spain)   0207  Modeling of Rogowski Coil for On-Line Pd Monitoring in Covered-Conductor Overhead Distribution Networks Ghulam Murtaza Hashmi, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) (Finland); Matti Lehtonen, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) (Finland); Abdelsalam Elhaffar, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) (Finland)   0221  A Practical Approach Towards Estimating Remaining Mv Cable Life J.G. (Han) Slootweg, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); Andre Postma, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); E. Fred Steennis, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands)   0227  Active Protection Against Internal Arcing for Operators and Equipment Protection Michele Belotti, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Alessandro Bonfanti, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Carlo Gemme, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Claudio Manzoni, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Michele Pasinetti, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Angelo Geroli, CESI (Italy)   0230  Non Intrusive Operational Mv Switchgear Condition Assessment Alessandro Bonfanti, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Carlo Gemme, ABB Power Technologies (Italy); Renato Piccardo, ABB Power Technologies (Italy)   0256  Operator and Public Safety Revisited: the Application of Iec 62271-200/202 with Specific Focus on Internal Arc Testing of Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Controlgear Rhett Kelly, Eskom (South Africa); Bernard Meyer, Eskom (South Africa)   0271  Analysis of the Impact of Thermal Exchanges in HV / LV Prefabricated Substation Within A Global Eco-Design Approach Thierry Cormenier, AREVA T&D SDS (France); Damien Artignan, AREVA T&D SDS (France)   0275  Mitigation of Severe Unequal Sharing of Load Currents in Medium-Voltage Single-Core Parallel Cable-Feeders Mohamed El-Hadidy, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (Egypt); Amr El-Hadidy, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University (Egypt)   0276  Advances in Continuous Partial Discharge Condition Monitoring Colin Smith, IPEC Ltd (United Kingdom); Patrick Fleming, IPEC Ltd (United Kingdom); Matthieu Michel, EDF Energy PLC (United Kingdom)   0279  Experience Performing Infrared Thermography in the Maintenance of A Distribution Utility José Luis Martínez, Edenor S.A. (Argentina); Rodolfo Oscar Lagioia, Edenor S.A. (Argentina)   0280  Embedded Application of Voltage and Current Sensors in Distribution Transformer Bo Rong, Zibo Jibao Electric Ltd. (China)   0292  Large Power Transformer Reliability Improvement in Eskom Distribution Lester Geldenhuis, Eskom (South Africa); Janine Jagers, Eskom (South Africa); Trevor Gaunt, University of Cape Town (South Africa)   0294  Long Term Reliability Assessment Method and Aging Characterisics of Polymer Surge Arresters Juyong Kim, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (Korea, Republic of); Jaebong Lee, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (Korea, Republic of); Chulbae Park, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (Korea, Republic of); Yeunha Jung, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (Korea, Republic of)   0295  Integration of "High Frequency Power Line Currents" Equipment in the Public Distribution Networks Michel Mathieu, EDF R&D (France); Christian Guillaume, EDF R&D (France); Dominique Renon, EDF R&D (France)   0299  Aging of the Control System of the EDF Primary Substations and Maintenance Michel Oddi, EDF R&D (France); Fabien Lucet, EDF R&D (France)   0302  Presentation of an Original Step to Develop A New Box for Single Service Connections Michel Mathieu, EDF R&D (France); Christian Guillaume, EDF R&D (France); Dominique Courbet, EDF R&D (France)   0309  Calculation of Mechanical Stresses in Hermetically Sealed Transformers Davood Herfati, National Iranian Gas Co-Region 8 of Gas Transmission (Iran); Babak Amir Kamvar, National Iranian Gas Co-Region 8 of Gas Transmission (Iran); Ali Tavakkol, East Azarbaijan Gas Co. (Iran); Karim Roushan Milani, East Azarbaijan Electric Distibution Co. (Iran)   0327  Intelligent Fault Location for Low Voltage Distribution Networks W Siew, University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom); J Soraghan, University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom); M Stewart, PSI Electronics Limited (United Kingdom); D Fraser, PSI Electronics Limited (United Kingdom); D Fisher, PSI Electronics Limited (United Kingdom); M. Asif, University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom)   0342  Cetur -Special Urban Transformer Substation Juan García Fuentes, TWELCON (Spain); Oleksandr Galaktionov, TWELCON (Spain); César Bermúdez Insua, TWELCON (Spain); Ruben Gayoso Taboada, TWELCON (Spain)   0344  Performance Evaluation of Medium Voltage Composite Insulators in Desert Area of Iran Ali Hooshmand Khooy, Niroo Research Institute (NRI) (Iran); Mohammad Reza Shariati, Niroo Research Institute (NRI) (Iran); Seyed Jamal Addin Vaseai, Niroo Research Institute (NRI) (Iran); Behnam Elmdoust, Niroo Research Institute (NRI) (Iran); Mohammad Hossein Aarabi, Yazd Regional Electric Company (YREC) (Iran)   0355  Modern Approaches to Cable Ratings in the UK Graham Le Poidevin, EA Technology (United Kingdom); Paul Williams, EA Technology (United Kingdom); Terry Dutton, EA Technology (United Kingdom)   0357  Advances in the Decommissioning of End-Of-Life Oil Filled Cables Graham Le Poidevin, EA Technology (United Kingdom); Brian Cummings, EA Technology (United Kingdom); Terry Dutton, EA Technology (United Kingdom)   0367  Guy Polymer Cross-Piece Supports for Overhead Power Lines of Distribution Network 35 - 110 KV Voltage Yuri Hunger, ELSI Group (Russia); Yuri Lavrow, ELSI Group (Russia); Anatoly Zevin, ELSI Group (Russia)   0379  A Fault Diagnostic System for Insulation Diagnosis of Power Equipment Based on Multi Artificial Intelligence Li-Xin Zhou, HuNan Power Supply Branch,of SMEPC (China); Lin-Feng Gu, HuNan Power Supply Branch,of SMEPC (China); Ming Dong, Xi'an Jiaotong University (China); Zhang Yan, Xi'an Jiaotong University (China)   0383  Test Experiences with A New Generator Circuit Breaker Based on Vacuum Technology Rene Smeets, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands); Juergen Jaeger, Siemens AG (Germany); Nils Anger, Siemens AG (Germany); Joop Hooijmans, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands); Paul Leufkens, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands)   0387  Test Experiences with New Medium-Voltage TRV Requirements in IEC 62271-100 Rene Smeets, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands); Joop Hooijmans, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands); Paul Leufkens, KEMA T&D Testing (Netherlands); Gerard Schoonenberg, Eaton Holec (Netherlands)   0388  Diagnostic Methodology to Enhance Operational Performance of Sf6 Insulated Circuit Breakers Angelo Geroli, CESI (Italy); Claudio Manzoni, ABB P&T (Italy); Roberto Emma, Enel Distribuzione (Italy)   0407  Economic Decision Model for End of Life Management of Distribution Switchgear Hans Picard, Eaton Electric B.V. (Netherlands); Albert Pondes, Essent (Netherlands); Christian Bouwmeester, Eaton Electric B.V. (Netherlands); Mirjam Hakkens, Eaton Electric B.V. (Netherlands)   0409  The Management Methodology Used for the Introduction of New "Eco -Friendly" Materials Within Medium Voltage Switchgear Systems. Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, AREVA T&D/DRC (France); Ian James, AREVA T&D/DRC (France)   0410  Experimental Validation of MV Grid Reactive Power Compensator Based on A Four Level Power Electronic Converter Aitor Amezua, OLDAR Electrónica, S.A. (Spain); Josu Galarza, University of Mondragon (Spain); Pedro García De Madinabeitia, JEMA - Jesús María Aguirre, S.A. (Spain); Francisco José Pazos, Iberdrola Distribución Eléctrica, S.A. (Spain)   0413  Condition Assessment of In-Service Medium Voltage Underground PILC Cables Using Partial Discharge Mapping and Polarization Index Test Results. Huzainie Shafi Abd Halim, TNB Research (Malaysia); Mohd Azizi Abdul Rahman, TNB Research (Malaysia); Prodipto Sankar Ghosh, TNB Research (Malaysia)   0414  European Work on LV ABC Accessories Standard Gilles Porcheray, CENELEC (Belgium)   0420  Tap Changer for Distributed Power Colin Oates, AREVA T&D (United Kingdom); Alan Barlow, AREVA T&D (United Kingdom); Victor Levi, Unitied Utilities (United Kingdom)   0427  Comparison of Oxidation Stabilities of Vegetable Based and Mineral Oils No Paper available Yves Bertrand, EDF R&D (France)   0436  New Design Philosophies with Compact Secondary Substation Jesper Gaard, ABB A/S (Denmark); Erik Hansen, ABB A/S (Denmark); Steen Hansen, ABB A/S (Denmark); Carsten Thrue, ABB A/S (Denmark)   0441  New Semiconductive Products Providing Higher Performance Cables. Jerker Kjellqvist, The Dow Chemical Company (Switzerland); Joon Han, The Dow Chemical Company (United States); Gabriele Goethel, The Dow Chemical Company (Germany); Marc Mangnus, The Dow Chemical Company (Netherlands); Al Mendelsohn, The Dow Chemical Company (United States)   0446  Lifespan Prolongation of Mv Switchboards of MV/LV Public Distribution Substations Franck Gaillard, EDF R&D (France); Christian Guillaume, EDF R&D (France); Patrick Lauzevis, EDF R&D (France)   0457  Diagnostic for Cable System Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance At EDF Thierry Espilit, EDF R&D (France); Fabrice Zorzi, EDF R&D (France); Roger Tambrun, EDF EGD (France); Christophe Gaudin, EDF R&D (France)   0465  Global Impact Assessment of an Optimised Environmentally Friendly Lightning Arrester Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, AREVA T&D / DRC (France); Ramon Puyane, AREVA T&D / DRC (France); Frederic Malpiece, AREVA T&D / DRC (France); Caroline Subreville, AREVA T&D / DRC (France); Alain Cornier, AREVA T&D / DRC (France)   0475  Benefits and Experiences of Non-Intrusive Partial Discharge Measurements on Mv Switchgear Neil Davies, EA Technology Ltd (United Kingdom); Joe Cheung Yin Tang, CLP Power (Hong Kong); Paul Shiel, ESB Networks (Ireland)   0489  Corrosion - Key Factor of Durability and Safety in the Operation of the Distribution Power Networks Mircea Chindris, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania); Iosif Lingvay, INCDIE ICPE-CA (Romania); Calin Homan, FDFEE TN (Romania); Ovidiu Ciogescu, ELECROVÂLCEA SRL (Romania); Carmen Lingvay, INCDIE ICPE-CA (Romania)   0497  Development and Demonstration of the 3-In-Onetm High Temperature Superconducting Power Cable Yuichi Yamada, Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. (Japan); Takato Masuda, Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. (Japan)   0504  Smart Solution for Railway Signalling Infrastructure Christian Bouwmeester, Eaton Electric. B.V. (Netherlands); Lionel Delord, Hazemeyer (France); Kevin Gaveriaux, SNCF (France)   0506  Mobile Substations Willy Lord, Vattenfall Power Consultant AB (Sweden); Lennart Ahnlund, Vattenfall Eldistribution AB (Sweden); Inge Johansson, ABB Power Technologies AB (Sweden)   0511  A Novel Device Protecting A Superconducting Cable and Its Connection to A Conventional Distribution Network Alison Baker, AREVA T&D Technology Centre (United Kingdom); Ellis Chong, AREVA T&D Technology Centre (United Kingdom); Frank Mumford, AREVA T&D Technology Centre (United Kingdom); Robert Dommerque, Nexans Superconductors GmbH (Germany); Heribert Walter, Nexans Superconductors GmbH (Germany); Joachim Bock, Nexans Superconductors GmbH (Germany); Thomas Arndt, European High Temperature Superconductors GmbH (Germany); Istvan Vajda, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary); Laszlo Farkas, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary); Attila Gyore, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary); Gérard Marot, L'Air Liquide (France); Gábor Nádor, Ganz Transelektro Electric Co Ltd (Hungary)   0516  A New Approach to Integrity Assessment of Electrical Components of the Medium Voltage for Distribution Network Giuseppe Rizzi, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Johnny Borghetto, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Letizia De Maria, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Renzo Passaglia, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Umberto Perini, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Paolo Serragli, CESI RICERCA (Italy)   0517  AC Strength Test Data of Unaged and Water Tank Aged XLPE Compounds for Transmission and Distribution Power Cables Massimo Marzinotto, Electrical Engineering Department - University of Roma "La Sapienza"; (Italy); Carlo Mazzetti, Electrical Engineering Department - University of Roma "La Sapienza"; (Italy); Massimo Pompili, Electrical Engineering Department - University of Roma "La Sapienza"; (Italy); Prospero Schiaffino, Private Cable Consultant (Italy)   0523  A Low-Cost High-Performance MV Switchgear for Use in Remote-Controlled MV/LV Substations Carlo Napoli, Enel S.p.A. (Italy); Luca Giansante, Enel S.p.A. (Italy)   0537  Ageing of High Current Joints in Power Transmission and Distribution Systems Steffen Großmann, TU-Dresden (Germany); Helmut Löbl, TU-Dresden (Germany); Falk Blumenroth, TU-Dresden (Germany); Detlef Hussels, TU-Dresden (Germany); Ralf Puffer, TU-Dresden (Germany)   0546  A Statistical Approach to Processing Power Transformer Failure Data Rogier Jongen, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Peter Morshuis, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Johan Smit, Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); Anton Janssen, Continuon Assetmanagement (Netherlands); Edward Gulski, Ksandr (Netherlands)   0551  Innovative Asset Management and Targeted Investments Using On-Line Partial Discharge Monitoring & Mapping Techniques Matthieu Michel, EDF Energy Networks (United Kingdom)   0555  Experimental Characterization of Ester Based Oils for the Transformer Insulation Renza Berti, CESI RICERCA S.p.A. (Italy); Franco Barberis, CESI RICERCA S.p.A. (Italy)   0564  The Analysis of Thermographic Reports with Emphasis on Emissivity Coefficient Determination of Bare Conductors and Joints Samo Gašperic;, Elektro Ljubljana, d.d. (Slovenia); Breda Šprajcar, Flycom, d.o.o. (Slovenia); Radovan Glavic;, Faculty of electrical engineering (Slovenia); Roman Bernard, Flycom, d.o.o. (Slovenia)   0576  New Fem Model for Thermal Analysis of Medium Voltage Fuses Esther Torres, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain); Angel Javier Mazón, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain); Elvira Fernández, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain); Inmaculada Zamora, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain); Juan Carlos Pérez, MESA - Schneider Electric (Spain)   0578  Electrical Testing of 1 MVA-Class Three-Phase Superconducting Fault Current Limiter Prototypes Luciano Martini, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Marco Bocchi, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Rossella Dalessandro, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Valerio Rossi, CESI RICERCA (Italy)   0579  Requirements for Vacuum Circuit-Breakers Under Capacitive Switching Duty Florian Körner, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Hochspannungstechnik und Elektrische Energieanlagen (Germany); Michael Kurrat, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Hochspannungstechnik und Elektrische Energieanlagen (Germany); Manfred Lindmayer, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Hochspannungstechnik und Elektrische Energieanlagen (Germany); Dietmar Gentsch, ABB AG, Calor Emag Mittelspannungsprodukte (Germany)   0594  The Prospects of Nanotechnology in Electrical Power Engineering Christof Sumereder, Graz University of Technology (Austria); Michael Muhr, Graz University of Technology (Austria)   0626  Technological Conversion to "Lead Free" Production: Assessment of the Reliability for the Electronic Energy Meters. Fabio Zucchetti, ENEL Distribuzione S.p.A. (Italy); Francesco Marini, ENEL Distribuzione S.p.A. (Italy); Massimo Rimoldi, ENEL Distribuzione S.p.A. (Italy)   0627  New Studies on PD Measurements on MV Cable Systems At 50Hz and Sinusoidal 0.1Hz (VLF) Test Voltage K. Rethmeier, BAUR Pruef- und Messtechnik GmbH (Austria); P. Mohaupt, BAUR Pruef- und Messtechnik GmbH (Austria); W. Kalkner, Technische Universitaet Berlin (Germany); V. Bergmann, Technische Universitaet Berlin (Germany); G. Voigt, Hochschule Konstanz (Germany)   0639  Surge Arrester Application on Mv-Capacitor Banks to Mitigate Problems of Switching Restrikes Lutz Gebhardt, ABB SWITZERLAND (Switzerland); Bernhard Richter, ABB SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)   0644  Design of Underground Vaults with Thermal Simulation of Transformer Marcos Gouvea, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil); Erminio Belvedere, AES Eletropaulo (Brazil); Ernesto Robba, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil); Jose Simoes, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil); Placido Brunheroto, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil); Rafael Costa, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)   0649  Implementation of A Model-Based Diagnosis System for Power Transformers Wolfgang Hribernik, arsenal research (Austria); Klaus Fröhlich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland)   0661  Assessment of Remaining Lifetime and Failure Probability for Network Components - A Practical Approach Jørn Heggset, SINTEF Energy Research (Norway); Eivind Solvang, SINTEF Energy Research (Norway); Thomas M. Welte, NTNU (Norway); Jørgen S. Christensen, DEFU (Denmark); Knut R. Bakken, Hafslund Nett (Norway)   0665  A Diode Based Transient Free Capacitor Switch Magnus Backman, ABB AB (Sweden); Lars Liljestrand, ABB AB (Sweden); Mikael Dahlgren, ABB AB (Sweden); Ola Jeppsson, ABB AB (Sweden); Stefan Halen, ABB AB (Sweden)   0675  On-Line Partial Discharge Testing of Outdoor Hv Plant - Applying Experiences from 10 Years of Pd Testing Indoors Lee Renforth, IPEC Engineering Ltd (United Kingdom); Malcolm Seltzer-Grant, University of Manchester (United Kingdom); Ross Mackinlay, High Voltage Solutions Ltd (United Kingdom)   0678  Evolution of the French Lv Underground Service Cable Vanessa Regaudie, EDF R&D (France); Jean-Louis Fau, EDF Gaz de France Distribution (France); Roger Tambrun, EDF Gaz de France Distribution (France); Paul Williams, EDF Energy Networks (United Kingdom)   0688  A New and Innovative Busbar Connection System for Gas Insulated Switchgear: B-Link Thierry Starck, AREVA T&D (Germany); Ulrich Riedl, AREVA T&D (Germany)   0689  Model of Transformers Winding for Lightning Credson De Salles, Federal University of Itajuba (Brazil); Manuel Luis Barreira Martinez, Federal University of Itajuba (Brazil)   0691  On-Line Partial Discharge Measurement and Control Kristian Winter, Swedish Neutral AB (Sweden); Klaus Winter, Swedish Neutral AB (Sweden)   0700  Park Three-Phase Approach to Electric Arc Dynamic Analysis Sonia Leva, Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Francesco Della Torre, Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Adriano Paolo Morando, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)   0720  Distribution Transformer Thermal Behavior and Aging in Local-Delivery Distribution Systems Reigh Walling, GE Energy (United States); G. Bruce Shattuck, Alabama Power (United States)   0724  Water Tree Ageing Characterization of MV XLPE Cable Insulation By Time Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) Jean-Luc Parpal, Hydro-Québec (IREQ) (Canada); Jean-Francois Drapeau, Hydro-Québec (IREQ) (Canada); Carl Potvin, Hydro-Québec (IREQ) (Canada)   0759  Development and Application of Uhf Pd Detection System for Sf6 Insulated Mv Switchgear Y.K. Kim, LS Industrial Systems (United States); D.H. Lee, LS Industrial Systems (United States); W.J. Kang, LS Industrial Systems (United States); Y.S. Shin, LS Industrial Systems (United States); D.M. Kim, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (United States); K.J. Lim, Chungbuk National Univ. (United States)   0762  Tavrida Electric Reclosers for Automation of the Distribution Netwoks of Russia Alexey Chaly, IG Tavrida Electric (Russia); Vladislav Vorotnitskij, IG Tavrida Electric (Russia); Sergey Buzin, IG Tavrida Electric (Russia); Sergey Benzoruk, IG Tavrida Electric (Russia)   0767  A Practical Application of Substation Insulator Maintenance At A Steel Mill Factory in South of Iran No Paper available Mohammad Taghi Hassanzade, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Majid Rezaei, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Mohammad Reza Shariati, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Mohammad Oskouee, Niroo Research Institute (Iran); Morteza Rasti, Niroo Research Institute (Iran)   0778  A New Tool for Live, On-Site, Hv Instrument Transformers Accuracy Check Paolo Mazza, CESI RICERCA S.p.A. (Italy); Nikola Kuljaca, CESI RICERCA S.p.A. (Italy); Claudio Cherbaucich, CESI RICERCA S.p.A. (Italy); Giorgio De Donà, Terna S.p.A. (Italy); Uwe Brand, Schniewindt GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); Stephan Weiss, Interoptix Inc. (United States)   0779  Experiences and New Developments with Condition Based Maintenance in the Netherlands Frank De Vries, Ksandr (Netherlands); Theo Van Rijn, Ksandr (Netherlands); Jos Slangen, Ksandr (Netherlands)   0782  Partial Discharge Measurement System and Fault Analysis of 25.8KV SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear in Korea Tae-Ho Kwon, KEPCO (United States); Dong-Myung Kim, KEPCO (United States); Nam-Woo Lee, KEPCO (United States); Young-Min Kim, KEPCO (United States)   0784  Estimating the Age of Paper Insulation in 33/11 KV Distribution Power Transformers using Mathematical Modelling Mohd Faris Ariffin, TNB (Malaysia); Prodipto Sankar Ghosh, RUP Consultants Plus Inc. (Canada)   0785  Experiences with Iec62271-200 in Case of Internal Arc Testing of Medium Voltage Switchgear Arno B. Wahle, AREVA T&D (Germany); Raimund F. Summer, AREVA T&D (Germany)   0788  Temperature Measurement on Overhead Transmission Lines Utilizing Surface Acoustic Wave (Saw) Sensors Helmut Böhme, Lemke Diagnostics GmbH (Germany); Christian Bernauer, RIBE (Germany); Stefan Kornhuber, Lemke Diagnostics GmbH (Germany); Sacha Markalous, Lemke Diagnostics GmbH (Germany); Thomas Strehl, Lemke Diagnostics GmbH (Germany); Steffen Großmann, TU Dresden (Germany); Volker Hinrichsen, TU Darmstadt (Germany); Michael Muhr, TU Graz (Austria); Renata Teminova, TU Darmstadt (Germany)   0811  Condition Assessment of Butyl Insulated Power Cable Installed in Electric Generating Stations. No Paper available Ajit Hiranandani, Consultant (United States)   0833  Current Transformer Reclassification and Verification Brian Kingham, Schneider Electric (Canada); Colin Gunn, Schneider Electric (Canada)   0854  Harmonising Mv Cable System Design Frédéric Lesur, EDF (France); Yves Brument, EDF (France); Vanessa Regaudie, EDF (France)   0879  Subsea Connections to High Capacity Offshore Windfarms: Issues for Consideration Roman Svoma, PowerSure Technology Limited (United Kingdom); Craig Brown, PowerSure Technology Limited (United Kingdom); Mark Dickinson, PowerSure Technology Limited (United Kingdom)