A 3 Day Course: 15 17 September 2015

Midrand, South Africa

Overhead Line Managers face ever growing challenges to keep their lines
maintained to a high degree of reliability in the African environment.
Reliability of power supply continues to be challenged by environmental factors
which may cause ongoing deterioration of infrastructure. Coupled with this, we
have seen an increase in sabotage and member theft, which has led to unplanned
loss of supply. This, in an environment where much needed generation expansion
has placed greater cost pressures on all other aspects power delivery.
What technology exists to manage these challenges in a cost effective manner?
What is the state of the art in maintenance practices? What are the key trends on
grids felt today will shape the operational practices of
tomorrow? What design practices lead to more reliable, durable
overhead lines?
Over 3 days, a team of 13 experts in the industry will
attempt to provide answers to these
questions, and to provide a solid base for
those in management and practice of
Course pack includes
overhead line maintenance.
Textbook valued @
R700, CD, & all course
material

3 CPD Points

Leonardo Pittorino is a fault analysis expert in Eskom, who has performed valuable research into the leading causes
of overhead line faults on the national transmission grid. Leonardo will focus on major network incidents causes
and prevention.
Johan Cloete has performed overhead line inspections on thousands of kilometres of overhead lines in Southern
Africa. His extensive experience will provide thorough insight into the field of overhead line inspections.
Connie Pelser is a former lines and servitudes manager based in Bloemfontein, and provides specialist advice to
Eskom on overhead line maintenance. Connie will cover the evolution of maintenance practices, a subject in which
he has decades of experience.
Jorge Correia, also a former lines and servitudes manager, is based in Natal. Jorge has actively been involved in
dead line maintenance techniques and also provides specialist advice to Eskom on this subject.
Eric Marshall is considered by many to be the leading expert in Live Line Maintenance in Eskom and has
participated in a number of Cigre working groups, and is a contributing author in the Overhead Line Maintenance
reference book.
Jacques Calitz is a metallurgical specialist and has conducted a number of investigations into material failure, and a
contributing author in the Overhead Line Maintenance reference book. Jacques will cover Corrosion & Corrosion
Protection in superstructures.
Pierre Marais is a structural and civil engineer specialising in the mechanical design of overhead lines and
foundations, and contributing author in the Overhead Line Maintenance reference book. He will cover Detection
and management of subsurface corrosion, Emergency Restoration, Ground erosion protection and maintenance
techniques.
Bertie Jacobs is a hardware specialist and mechanical engineer with tower design experience. Bertie has extensive
experience in the field of hardware design and has recently led investigations into anti theft technology. Bertie
will cover Mitigation against member and conductor theft.
Hein Vosloo has participated in a number of ground breaking initiatives in Eskom, including the internationally
acclaimed AFIS fire detection system, and is also a contributing author in the Overhead Line Maintenance reference
book. Hein will cover Servitude fires & vegetation management.
Roy Macey, the managing director of Mace Technologies, is an internationally recognised insulation specialist
whose company has extensive experience in aerial and ground based line inspections. Roy will cover Aerial Line
Inspections and Experiences with manned and early remote piloted vehicles
Nishal Mahatho is a lead researcher in Eskom with extensive experience in Cigre working groups on insulation, and
has also recently collaborated in research into various robotic inspection technologies. Nishal will cover Emerging
Robotic and Remote inspection technologies for overhead lines as well as Maintenance of high voltage Insulators
Megan Diamond is the owner of the recently formed Feathers Environmental Services, and is a Avi-faunal specialist
with many years of experience with the EWT. Megan will cover Management of bird interactions with overhead
lines.
Dr. Richard Candy is a well-respected specialist in overhead line operations, and has developed the functional
design for an Eskom Smart Grid. His extensive knowledge and presentation skills makes him an ideal host at the
National Control Centre.

DAY 1

DAY 2

Registration

Corrosion & Corrosion

Protection

Major network
incidents causes and
prevention
Ground based overhead
Line Inspections &
Audits

Detection and
management of subsurface
corrosion
Mitigation against member
and conductor theft

Evolution of
maintenance practices
in South Africa

Emergency Restoration in
Distribution and
Transmission environments

Dead Line Maintenance

Ground erosion protection

and maintenance
techniques

Live Line Maintenance

Servitude fires &

vegetation management

Date: 15 17 September 2015

Location: TAP Office, 400 16th
Road, Central Park
Block Q, Midrand (Map will be
supplied upon registration)
Registrants are responsible for
their own travel and
accommodation
arrangements. The names of
nearby hotels will be provided
upon registration.
Registration materials will be
available at 08:00 on the first
day of the course. The
programme will begin at 08:30
and end at approximately
16:00 every day.

DAY 3
Aerial Line Inspections
Experiences with manned and
early remote piloted vehicles
Emerging Robotic and Remote
inspection technologies for
overhead lines
Maintenance of high voltage
Insulators for overhead lines
Management of bird
interactions with overhead
lines
Visit to National Control Centre
Operations from National
Control Centre perspective

Individual registration Full Course (excluding VAT)

R 8 500
Individual registration Separate days (per day) (excl. VAT)

R 2 900
Group discount (five or more people from the same company /
business unit) 10%
Enrolment for each course is limited to 30 people, and advance
registration is required. The registration deadline is 10 business
days prior to the course date. Registration will be accepted on
a first come, first served basis. The registration fee covers the
three-day course, course materials, and refreshments during all
course breaks. To register, please complete the attached form
and send it with registration fees to:
Trans-Africa Projects
P.O. Box 6583
Midrand
Cheques to be made out to
1685
Trans-Africa Projects (Pty) Ltd.
South Africa
Note:
Attn: Ms Mara Venter
Attendance will only be
Tel: +27 11 205 9430
confirmed once the
Cell: +27 82 887 8307
registration form and
Fax: +27 11 205 9434
payment has been received.
E-mail: mara@taprojects.co.za