VERDOLIN SOLUTIONS
Dr. Rogerio Verdolin, Ph.D., M.Sc., SMIEEE
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1995
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1983
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1977
AWARDS:
IEEE C57.105 – 2018 – IEEE Guide for Application of Transformer Connections in Three-Phase Electrical Systems, Working Group Chair IEEE C57.120 – 2017 – IEEE Loss Evaluation Guide for Power Transformers and Reactors – Working Group Chair
Recognition for contributing, as co-author, to one of the best three papers for the XI Brazilian Seminar of Electrical Energy Production and Transmission, CIGRE, Rio de Janeiro, 1991.
Ph.D. scholarship from the Ministry of Education of Brazil, 1991 – 1995, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
EXPERIENCE:
Over 44 years of comprehensive professional experience as a technology services and development manager with a track record of successful problem solving in the electric utility sector. Broad electric utility technology expertise including transmission and distribution systems, substation equipment performance, specification, and design, substation automation, power quality, substation on-line monitoring, high voltage and high power laboratory tests, power transformer tests, power system analysis, traction power systems, wind farm generation, and electromagnetic transient simulation studies. Extensive experience as an instructor and lecturer. Active member of the IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) Transformer Committee (1999 – Present) with participation as co-author of several IEEE Power Transformer Standards.
COMMITTEES:
Chair, Performance Characteristics Subcommittee, IEEE Transformers Committee.
Chair of the C57.105 – IEEE Guide for Application of Transformer Connections in Three-Phase Electrical Systems, IEEE Transformers Committee.
Chair of the IEEE PC57.120/D132 – Loss Evaluation Guide for Distribution and Power Transformers and Reactors, IEEE Transformers Committee.
Member of several working groups and task forces in the IEEE Transformers Committee.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Verdolin Solutions Inc. - Calgary, Alberta
President
2002 - Present
Verdolin Solutions is owned and operated by Dr. Rogerio Verdolin who has over 44 years of experience in the field of power systems, HVDC-AC transmission, and High Voltage substation equipment. Dr. Verdolin is a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Verdolin Solutions provides consulting engineering services and solutions to power system utility and industrial companies operating in high voltage power application. Verdolin Solutions provides broad electric utility technology expertise including transmission and distribution systems, substation equipment performance, electrical system studies, root cause investigations, major equipment technical specifications, technical bid evaluation, high voltage and high power laboratory tests, type test, routine tests, acceptance tests, witness tests, power transformer tests, third-party design review, substation automation, power quality, substation on-line monitoring, power system analysis, traction power systems, wind farm generation, arc flash hazard evaluations, electromagnetic transient simulation studies, and customized training. Verdolin Solutions can deliver effective solutions to optimize on availability, reliability, maintainability and safety.
Provided consultant support to the Travers Solar Project, the largest renewable solar project in Canada, 465MW through representation of the power transformer manufacturer TBEA-US Corporation, including supply and installation of 240-34.5 kV, 120/160/200 MVA Generator Step-up (GSU) Power Transformers.
Provided consultant support to Teshmont and ABB for effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power Systems.
Participated as a member and Chair of IEEE Transformers Committee in several working groups and subcommittees.
Prepared material and delivered a webinar – course presentation to EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC), “Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) For High-Voltage Circuit Breakers”, November 2019.
Prepared material and delivered a webinar – course presentation to EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC), “Surge Arrester Application”, March 2019.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC), “Lightning Protection and Transient Overvoltage”, February 22 – 23, 2018, Mississauga, Ontario.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC), “Lightning Protection and Transient Overvoltage”, November 27 – 28, 2017, Calgary, Alberta.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to the IEEE/PES Transformers Committee, “Review of PC57.120 Guide for Loss Evaluation of Distribution and Power Transformers and Reactors”, November 2, 2017, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to 2017 WEIDMANN 16th Annual Technical Conference, “Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) for High Voltage Circuit Breakers”, October 2-5, 2017, Savannah, GA, USA.
Conducted investigation to SAMAC Engineering regarding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Gas Piping to Mitigate Indirect Lightning Related Damage, June 2017.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to 2016 WEIDMANN 15th Annual Technical Conference, “Lightning Protection and Transient Overvoltage”, October 18-20, 2016, Las Vegas, NV.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to IEEE-Southern Alberta Section, “Lightning Protection and Transient Overvoltage”, November 16th, 2015, Calgary, AB.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to 2015 WEIDMANN 14th Annual Technical Conference, “Surge Arrester Application”, October 19-22, 2015, Las Vegas, NV.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to AESO, Alberta Electric System Operator, “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”, December 12th, 2014.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to 2014 WEIDMANN 13th Annual Technical Conference, “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”, November 10-13, 2014, Las Vegas, NV.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to ATCO Electric engineers: “Surge Arrester Application”, November 7th, 2014.
TBEA Shenyang Transformer Group Co., Ltd.
TBEA Representative - Alberta and British Columbia, CANADA
2018 - Present
TBEA is the world’s largest producer of power transformers with a manufacturing capacity of approximately 250,000 MVA per year from 4 factories (3 in China and 1 in India). TBEA has provided power transformers in more than 70 countries around the world, including Canada, USA, and Mexico.
TBEA was awarded a contract by Greengate Power in Alberta – TRAVERS SOLAR – 465 MW, the largest renewable solar project in Canada, to supply and install three 240-34.5 kV, 120/160/200 MVA Generator Step-up (GSU) Power Transformers.
Teshmont Consultants LP - Calgary, Alberta
Senior Supervising Engineer
2011 - 2014
Senior Supervising Engineer involved with electromagnetic transient simulation studies, HVDC schemes, power system modeling, filter design, power quality, and harmonic impedance analyses.
Prepared voltage sourced converter (VSC) Technical Memorandum for the ±500 kV, 2500 MW Manitoba Hydro Bipole III HVDC Transmission System.
Conducted pre-tank inspections and witnessed electrical tests at the Virginia Transformer Corporation plant for the 75 MVA power transformers for Central Power Electric Cooperative Inc.
Performed system studies to determine the impact of Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC) on the Suncor Energy network. Also carried out transformer reactive power losses for the Suncor Energy network.
Provided assistance to Suncor Energy regarding specification of power transformer gaskets and sealing requirements to ensure that the power transformers operate with least possibility of developing oil leaks once in service.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to AESO-Alberta Electric System Operator, April 8th, 2014: “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to ENMAX Power Corporation, February 24th, 2014: “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to ATCO Electric Edmonton, November 15th, 2013: “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”.
Prepared material and delivered presentation to ATCO Electric Calgary, October 11th, 2013: “Effects of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Power System”.
ATCO Electric - Calgary, Alberta
HVDC and FACTS Specialist
2011
Led the Arcenciel Synchronous Condenser -30/+50 Mvar, 144 kV project.
Participated in the ±500 kV, 1000 MW HVDC Project.
Participated in the Lanfine Static Var Compensator (SVC) 100/200 Mvar, 240 kV Project, including power transformer design review meetings.
Participated in the McNeill HVDC control and protection system replacement project.
ENMAX Power Services Corporation - Calgary, Alberta
Senior Engineer, LRT/Power
Senior Technical Specialist / Senior Equipment Engineer
2006 - 2011
Led ENMAX power system studies including: insulation coordination, transient recovery voltage (TRV), power quality, back-to-back inrush current, lightning overvoltage, and surge arrester specification.
Prepared and reviewed technical specifications and involved with technical tender evaluations, design review and approval, factory test plans, installation, and maintainability of major equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, etc.) in utility, power generating stations and industrial applications for several ENMAX power substations.
Led power quality measurements and studies at ENMAX power substations.
Led and assisted with the development of individuals and groups in the areas of application, specification, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of major electrical equipment in generating substations and transmission systems in various projects.
Responsible for liaison with clients on projects.
Led a team of engineers, design specialists, planners, engineering technologists, draftspersons, and consultants to design, coordinate, and manage the successful completion of Light Rail Transit projects.
Led the electromagnetic transient simulation studies for the Taber Wind Farm Generation Project (80 MW) and Crossfield Energy Center Interconnection Natural Gas-fired Generation Project (120 MW).
SNC Lavalin ATP - Calgary, Alberta
Principal Electrical Engineer
2004 – 2006
Led all engineering disciplines in the design of a new 138/25 kV, 25 MVA substation, Pinedale 207S, for AltaLink.
Led all engineering disciplines in the design of the replacement of a 25 kV high bay structure by 25 kV, 1200 A, metal clad switchgear for AltaLink.
Designed lightning shield protection for a 230/138 kV D.G. Bell Terminal Station for Fortis-BC.
Mentored a summer student in the development of software for the selection of substation rigid-bus conductor.
Senior Substation Design Engineer
2003 - 2004
Led major equipment procurement (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, etc), including review of client specifications and vendor list. Prepared bid evaluations and recommendations. Responsible for ensuring that the lowest cost equipment from a overall lifetime perspective that met the needs of the project and long term operation and maintenance was procured.
Provided major equipment vendors with timely, focused, meaningful comments of design drawings that addressed both the project and the longer term operation and maintenance concerns.
GE Energy Services, Substation Automation Solutions - Calgary, Alberta
Program Manager, Product Specialist, Product Manager
2000 - 2002
Led the development of market requirements of Substation Equipment On-line Monitoring and Power Quality. Assisted management in developing long term business plans for Integrated Substation Monitoring and Diagnostics (iSM&D) business.
Contributed to the Due Diligence and Integration Plan on the GE acquisition of Syprotec.
Conducted product specification, product development, market introduction, sales support, proposals, and execution of the sales plan.
Provided a comprehensive coordination of all product development activities, from research to market to fulfill the ultimate objective of a commercially marketable product.
Developed and implemented power transformer IEEE models for on-line monitoring resulting in the installation of Integrated Substation Monitoring and Diagnostics (iSM&D) products in more than 40 power system substations worldwide. The models included load current, cooling system efficiency, Load Tap Changers, winding hottest-spot (IEEE & IEC), insulation ageing, MVA model, and cooling system status.
Conducted seminars and training courses for sales managers, system engineers, and development groups in the area of on-line monitoring of power transformer models.
Product Planning Engineer
1998 - 2000
Led major equipment procurement (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, etc), including review of client specifications and vendor list. Prepared bid evaluations and recommendations. Responsible for ensuring that the lowest cost equipment from a overall lifetime perspective that met the needs of the project and long term operation and maintenance was procured.
Provided major equipment vendors with timely, focused, meaningful comments of design drawings that addressed both the project and the longer term operation and maintenance concerns.
Electrical Energy Research Center – CEPEL, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Project Manager, R&D
1989 - 1998
Managed and participated in several multidisciplinary R&D projects supported by utility and industry companies regarding power system equipment performance.
Conducted overvoltage and insulation coordination studies for several HVDC and high voltage ac projects, including the Itaipu 765 kVAC, and ±600 kV HVDC transmission systems.
Developed a method of eliminating dc current components in the secondary of converter power transformer of a hybrid ± 250 kV HVDC / 230 kV ac transmission system.
Manager of High Voltage Division
1983 – 1989
Prepared plan and specifications, assisted with tendering process, administered and inspected construction contract, and involved with commissioning of high voltage laboratory facilities with a total budget of US$50 million.
Provided original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers with problem-solving support and development of new products, including power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, metal clad switchgears, surge arresters, and other major equipment.
Research Engineer
1978 – 1983
Designed and supervised construction of new laboratory facilities, which allowed high voltage testing to be performed within the country and contributed to savings of approximately US$5 million per year.
Performed laboratory testing and coordinated all aspects of operations for the High Voltage Laboratory Division, including power transformers, circuit breakers, surge arresters, and other major equipment tests. Directed and supervised staff in the implementation of high voltage test procedures and projects. Ensured compliance with international standards.
Furnas - Centrais Elétricas SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Engineering in Training
1976 – 1977
Carried out stress analysis of electrical equipment. Involved in substation equipment maintenance.
Electra Consultants, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Engineering in Training
1975 – 1976
Involved in the design of the 765 kV HVAC and ±600 kV HVDC transmission lines for the Itaipu Project.
ACADEMIC LECTURER:
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta – 2002
University of Veiga de Almeida, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 1996 – 1998
University of Manitoba, Canada – 1993 – 1995
Eletrobras/Cepel, Brazil – 1985 – 1998
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / University of Sao Paulo, Brazil – 1996 – 1998
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, Vice-Chair, and Chair of the IEEE Transformers Committee (1999 – Present)
Member, Doble Transformer Committee (1999 – Present)
Member, IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) Transformer Committee (1999 – Present), Member, Scientific Committee, University of Sao Paulo (1998 – 1999)
Chairman and Member, Brazilian Technical Committee for Surge Arresters (1984 – 1998)
Member, IEC Technical Committee, IEC TC-37, WG-4 Surge Arresters (1987 – 1990)
Six Sigma Green Belt.
LANGUAGES:
English, Portuguese