One-Day Face-to-Face Transformer Specifications CPD Course
The University of Queensland’s Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre (TIC) is pleased to announce a one-day face-to-face CPD course in Brisbane focusing on Transformer Specifications and the specification of oils used therein.
This course will provide the background information necessary along with practical experience from industry experts to understand the specifications of transformers and of the oils used therein. This course is geared to procurement, asset strategies, operations and maintenance managers and engineers in generation, transmission and distribution, renewables manufacturing mining industrial and infrastructure organization.
This one-day face-to-face course will bring industry professionals together for dialogue and sharing of knowledge to better understand the specification of transformers and the oils used for application in a modern power system.
Key outcomes
- Understand the basic principles used in transformer specifications as well as the specifications of oils used.
- Be exposed to the experience of transformer users, such as power Utilities, when dealing with Transformer and oil specifications.
- Develop and appreciation for the ever-changing specification of transformers and their oils in the face of increasing renewable generation.
Presenters
The presenters in this course will include industry experts from:
- Manufacturers/suppliers of Transformers and oils.
- Transmission and distribution Utilities.
- Service and testing organizations.
- Researchers from University of Queensland.
Who should attend?
- Procurement, Asset Strategists, maintenance managers and engineers.
- Generation, transmission, and distribution personnel.
- Consultants, designers and operations staff in the renewables, manufacturing, mining, industrial and infrastructure groups.
- Yong engineers just starting out in their career in Power.
Program
| Thursday 17 July 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 8.30-9.00 | Registration |
| 9.00-9.15 | Welcome - Introduction to course. Dr Shawn Nielson, TIC |
| 9.15-10.45 | Power Utility Experience: Transformer Technical Specifications. Gary Russel, Powerlink |
| 10.45-11.15 | Morning Tea |
| 11.15-12.45 | Specification of transformer Oils. Ashmita Niroula, ERGON OIL and Philippe Reboul, Molekulis |
| 12.45-13.45 | Lunch and networking session |
| 13.45-15.15 | General Transformer Specifications. Dejan Susa, AusNet Services. |
| 3.30-3.45 | Afternoon tea |
| 3.45-5.15 | Power Utility Experience. Energy Queensland |
| 5.15-5.30 | Day Close, Dr Shawn Nielsen, TIC Manager |
PRICE
TIC Industry Platinum Members
One Complimentary attendee
(Conditions Apply). Please contact your organisations TIC representative.
Platinum Members additional attendees: $650 pp.
Non-TIC Members: $1000 pp.
VENUE
Andrew N. Liveris Building (Building Number 46)
Room 371 Collaborative Room
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Campus.
A link to venue on Google Maps.
ENQUIRIES
For enquires please contact Dr Shawn Nielsen, TIC Manager at shawn.nielsen@uq.edu.au, or email us at transformer@itee.uq.edu.au
REGISTRATION
Registration and payment can be done via UQ Payments website using the link: https://payments.uq.edu.au/transformer_specification_cpd_course
FLYER
The flyer for this course can be downloaded below:
About Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre webinar and CPD courses
The Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre (TIC) will deliver several webinars and CPD courses. Our Continuing Professional Development courses are designed to fill the training gaps for personnel working in electrical utilities, generation, renewables, mining oil and gas, manufacturers, and service staff.
These webinars will typically be 1 hour to 4 hours long and offer great learning outcomes at low cost. The CPD courses will typically be face-to-face over 2 days offer great learning outcomes at low cost.