Savannah Spring 2014 Meeting

Spring 2014 Meeting

March 23 - 27, 2014

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Hostess City of the South

Hosted By: Efacec Power Transformers

REGISTRATION

The on-line registration system is now disabled. You may "walk-up" register in person at the hotel on Sunday afternoon (starting at 1:00 pm), or on Monday (starting at 7:00 am). Credit cards, bank checks, or personal/company checks will be accepted (no cash please).

NOTE: It is our policy that everyone within the meeting area, even briefly, must be properly registered and must wear a namebadge. We will strongly enforce this policy at the meeting.

MEETING INFORMATION

Welcome Letter Posted 18Mar2014

Combined Meeting Package Posted 13Feb2014

SCHEDULES & AGENDAS

General Session Agenda Updated 07Feb2014

Meeting Schedule Posted 01Feb2014

PRESENTATIONS - Thursday, March 27

Presentation #1: "Transformer Interaction with Switching of Vacuum and SF6 Breakers"

Presented by: Bob Degeneff and Angélica Rocha

Sponsored by: IEEE/PES Transformers Committee, Performance Characteristics SC

Abstract & Biographies Posted 10Feb2014

PDH Certificate Posted 10Feb2014

Presentation - Part 1 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

Presentation - Part 2 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

Presentation #2: "Guide for Application of Monitoring Equipment to Liquid-Immersed Transformers and Components C57.143"

Presented by: Claude Beauchemin, Jeff Benach, Donald Chu, Tony Pink, and Brian Sparling

Sponsored by: IEEE/PES Transformers Committee, Power Transformers SC

Abstract & Biographies Posted 10Feb2014

PDH Certificate Posted 10Feb2014

Presentation - Part 1 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

Presentation - Part 2 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

Presentation - Part 3 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

Presentation - Part 4 (pdf without voiceover) Posted 27Mar2014 Password required for access

HOTEL

Main Hotel

Savannah Marriott Riverfront

100 General McIntosh Boulevard

Savannah, Georgia 31401

phone: (912) 233-7722

Standard Room: US$149/night, single or double

The Marriott Hotel is now sold out. See below information on Overflow Hotels

Taxi fare to/from airport is approximately US$30 (one way); shuttle service is also available (visit www.kshuttle.com for rates and reservations).

Overflow Hotels:

Hampton Inn Savannah

201 East Bay Street

Savannah, Georgia 31401

(912) 231-9700

Hampton Hotel Reservations

Group Code: (IEE)

Holiday Inn Express

199 East Bay Street

Savannah, Georgia 31401

(912) 231-9000

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Reservations

Group Code: (IEE)

Rates for both overflow hotels:

$159, single or double (Sunday, March 23 – Thursday, March 27) includes WiFi

$219, single or double (Saturday, March 22) includes WiFi

Mention Group Code noted above for each hotel to get the group rate.

Cut-off Date: February 28, 2014, or until sold-out.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Companion/Group Tours/Events:

► Saturday, March 22: Early Bird Event

Savannah Smiles - Dueling Pianos Saloon

► Monday, March 24: Spouse/Companion Tour - Historic Savannah Experience

Start the day with a tour through Historic Savannah, including the Historic House Museum and a visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Lunch will be served at the famous Pirate House Restaurant where you'll enjoy a southern buffet. After lunch, drive through the Victorian District and visit Bonaventure Cemetery, which became famous when it was featured in the novel & movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

► Tuesday, March 25: Spouse/Companion Tour - Tybee Island & Paula Deen Tour

Start the tour with a visit to Tybee Island and a tour of the Light House. Enjoy a Low Country Boil lunch buffet as well as other southern favorites at Uncle Bubba's Seafood & Oyster House. After lunch, walk through the life of famous southern cooking entrepreneur, Paula Deen.

Savannah Smiles

Dueling Pianos

Old Savannah

New Savannah- Night time

Tree lined Streets

Wednesday Evening Dinner Social: March 26

Dinner Cruise - Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour dinner cruise down the Savannah River, with a delicious buffet dinner and music. Conclude the evening with a port wine toast!

TECHNICAL TOURS

Posted 13Feb2014

► Sunday Morning, March 23

Efacec Power Transformers - Open to Committee Members and Active Participants

► Thursday Afternoon, March 27

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Note: To attend this tour, you must provide a passport to be cleared for entrance into their facility. Space is very limited, so register early.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

The identifier for the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is SAV.

Useful information about Savannah:

City Info

Savannah City Website

Hotels

Dining

Shopping

Weather

Getting Around

Airport Information

Maps