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SUMMARY:From Sky to Earth – The Unexpected Complexity of Converting Overhead Lines to Underground Cables: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The live presentation of this event has already taken place. \nPlease view the PDF slides here or watch the video recording below:\n \nEmeritus Professor Akhtar Kalam’s Electrifying Mysteries\nThis webinar series provides a structured examination of real-world engineering challenges. Each session will address specific\, technically focused topics relevant to professional engineers. \nWebinar details\nThe shift from overhead transmission to underground cabling is often perceived as a straightforward modernisation project\, yet the reality is far from simple. This two-part session unpacks the multifaceted engineering challenges encountered when converting existing overhead lines into underground systems. Participants will explore technical\, operational\, and environmental aspects\, including thermal constraints\, insulation coordination\, fault management\, and grounding complexities. Drawing on real-world field cases\, the webinar reveals hidden interactions between cable systems and network protection schemes that often surprise even seasoned engineers. \n\nThe webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.\nA certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.\nPlease note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.\n\nKey takeaways from this webinar\n\nUnderstand the key electrical\, mechanical\, and environmental factors influencing the design and operation of underground cable systems.\nEvaluate the impact of transitioning from overhead to underground networks on system reliability\, fault performance\, and maintenance strategies.\nAnalyze case-based failures to identify how soil thermal resistivity\, sheath bonding\, and transient overvoltage affect performance.\nAppreciate the broader planning and cost implications of cable conversion projects in modern smart grids.\n\nRelated courses\nThis webinar/topic relates to our school of Electrical Engineering and is particularly found in the following courses: \n\n52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)\nOnline – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)\nUndergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering\nProfessional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers \n52888WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)\n\nTo learn more about tuition fees\, please click here. \nAbout the presenter\n \nEmeritus Professor Akhtar Kalam \nBSc\, BScEng\, MS\, PhD\, FIET\, CEng\, FAIE\, FIEAust\, CPEng\, NER\, APEC Engineer\, IntPE(Aus)\, PEV\, MCIGRE\, Life Senior Member of IEEE. \nProfessor Akhtar Kalam is a supervisor of EIT’s Doctoral students. He has worked at Victoria University since 1984 and recently associated with the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities. He is the Editor in Chief of Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Further\, he has Distinguished Professorship position in many national and international institutions. He has been recognized internationally and nationally for his research. He is regularly invited to deliver lectures\, work on industrial projects\, and examine external theses overseas. Professor Kalam is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Victoria (PEV)\, Fellow of EA\, IET\, AIE\, a life Senior Member of IEEE\, NER\, APEC Engineer\, IntPE (Aus) and a member of CIGRE AP B5 Study Committee.
URL:https://www.eit.edu.au/event/from-sky-to-earth-the-unexpected-complexity-of-converting-overhead-lines-to-underground-cables-part-2/
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CATEGORIES:Technical Engineering Topics Webinar
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