Overhead T&D Technologies Live Online Forum May 2025

Overhead & Underground T&D Technologies

May 28, 2025

Live online event hosted by The Electricity Forum.

Challenges in transmission and distribution for today and future are on the minds of many around the world. Power providers face economic, environmental and security challenges on a large scale, with an aged electric power grid and an expected demand for electricity to increase by more than 50% over the next several decades. Electricity Today T&D Magazine Live Online Forums deliver live content, networking opportunities and engaging virtual experiences to our community of T&D electrical engineering and maintenance professionals.

45 minutes presentation includes 10 minutes of Q&A.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ET

AFL

AFL Compression Connectors: History, Types and Design

AFL’s Accessories division has been designing and manufacturing compression accessories for over 100 years.  This session will provide technical information on legacy compression connector types and also present an advanced offering available to the utilities market.

 

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm ET

G&W

Mitigating Incremental Short Circuit Fault Levels in Electrical Systems

Explore the causes and impacts of short circuit faults in power systems. In high-reliability environments, traditional protection falls short. This session introduces innovative solutions to enhance fault protection, improve safety, and optimize performance.

 

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm ET

HIGHTEST TECHNOLOGY - PSI

Understanding Protection Systems in Medium Voltage Lines

Hightest Technology Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in high-precision test and measurement equipment for the electrical industry. Their product range includes turn ratio testers, winding resistance testers, circuit breaker analyzers and timers, contact resistance testers, and vacuum bottle testers. The presentation provides an overview of protection systems used in medium voltage power lines, focusing on the principles, components, and operation of relays and circuit breakers.

Peyton Campbell

Member of AFL's Accessories Division Application Engineering team

AFL

Peyton Campbell, PE, is a member of AFL's Accessories Division Application Engineering team, where he primarily focuses on AFL's transmission compression products. With five years of experience at AFL, Peyton is a licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Citadel.

Andrew Garcia

Power System Analyst

G&W Electric

Andrew Garcia is a Systems Analyst at G&W Electric, supporting the CLiP Current Limiting Protector product line. He evaluates CLiP device suitability for power systems and collaborates with sales to provide technical support, ensuring customers understand the product and its impact on overall system reliability and efficiency.

Jimmy Bou

Global Product Manager for CLiP

G&W Electric

Jimmy Bou, Global Product Manager for Power Systems Protection at G&W Electric since 2024, brings 15+ years of industry experience. He leads the strategic growth of the current limiting protector line, collaborating with marketing and sales to align with customer needs and ensure smooth integration into various power systems.

ETHAN TURAN

International Sales Manager

HIGHTEST TECHNOLOGY - PSI

Ethan has been the Hightest Technology's International Sales Manager since 2019, where he plays a key role in expanding the company's global footprint and managing strategic client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Girne American University and earned his Master's in Business Administration from Queen Mary University of London in 2002.

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