TechCon 2005 marks the tenth anniversary of this well-respected industry event, which focuses on innovative approaches to electrical equipment maintenance. We're looking forward to an exciting conference with interesting topics, informative speakers, workshops sessions, and networking activities.

Conference Overview:
General Session Highlights:
Keynote Address: "It Was On Fire When We Bought It"
Transformer Loading Myths
Insulating Fluids - A Century of Work in Progress
Proof by Performance - The Oil Diagnostic Story Seven Years Later
What You Can't See Can Hurt You - Particles in Electrical Equipment
SF6 Breaker Maintenance - What Should Utilities Be Doing?
Choosing the Right Lubricants for OCB Mechanisms
Transformer Processing Methods
Pre-Qualifying Transformer Vendors
Diagnostics and the New Generation of Protective Relays
SF6 Release Mitigation - A Model Utility's Practice
Developments in Bushing Technology
The Evaluation of Transport-X (Field DGA Device)
Changing World Perspectives - A Report from CIGRE
The Impact of Maintenance on Safety
Transformer FRA Testing
Diagnostic Workshop
Diagnostic Tools--a Panel Discussion

Transient Analysis (ultrasonic, sonic and vibration)
Infrared Monitoring
On-Line Bushing Power Factor Testing
FRA (this is now a General Session topic)
LTC Workshop Topics

LTC Theory & Design
LTC Recommended Maintenance Practices
Westinghouse UTT, UTT-A & UTT-B Training Class
McGraw Edison 550 Series Training Class

You can register for TechCon 2005 online. Sign up by Friday, December 17th to receive an early bird discounted rate of $795. The registration fee will be $850 after December 17th. (Exhibitor Booths: $1,695)