TRANSFORMERS COMMITTEE

THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.

www.transformerscommittee.org

February 5, 2013 Dear Committee Members and Guests: As host of the Spring 2013 Meeting of the IEEE/PES Transformers Committee, I cordially invite you and your spouse/companion to attend this event March 17-21 in Munich, Germany. All of us at Reinhausen consider this opportunity an honor and privilege and look forward to welcome you in good, old Germany. Our goal is to make you feel at home and to assist you in any way possible. We want to make sure you will carry sweet memories back home! Our meeting will take place at the Dolce Munich Hotel in the town of Unterschleißheim, Germany. The Dolce is an extraordinary property and is one of Europe’s most dynamic conference and events venues.

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Dolce Hotel is now sold-out of standard "Superior" guest rooms. Discounted group rate for a "Deluxe" room at the Dolce is €189 for single occupancy, and €219 for double occupancy. These rates -- available until February 12th -- include all taxes, breakfast, and complimentary wireless Internet in the guest rooms. Visit the Committee's website for a link to reservations, or call +49 (0)89 370 530 131. Mention the group "IEEE Transformers" to receive this special rate. We expect the hotel to completely sell out early, so book your rooms as soon as possible.

TRANSPORTATION: The Dolce Hotel does not provide a shuttle service to/from the airport. The hotel is 20-25 minutes (22 km or 14 miles) from the Munich International Airport (airport code "MUC") and is best served by public taxi. One-way taxi fare between the airport and the hotel is approximately €40. To facilitate transportation during the week from the hotel to downtown Munich, we will provide shuttle service several times a day at no charge to you starting Saturday March 16. The shuttle schedule will be posted in the meeting area. REGISTRATION: Register on-line at www.transformerscommittee.org for tours, social events and the meeting. Registering by February 22 entitles you to a US$50 early registration discount. The on-line registration system will be disabled on Wednesday, March 13 to print name badges and finalize counts. Note that the cost to walk-up register at the meeting is substantially higher than for registering on-line in advance and some social events/tours may be sold-out. WEATHER: Weather in Munich can be unpredictable this time of the year. Monthly averages are a high of 48°F (9°C), and low of 33°F (0°C). Check the forecast closer to meeting time for more accurate forecasts. Dress for the meeting and all accompanying events is business casual. SATURDAY EARLY-BIRD EVENT: Dinner buffet and a fun night of live music at Dachau’s famous music club Altes Schulhaus. The "Wild Magnolia Mariachis", a party machine from Munich, put together an energetic live performance fueled by two guitars, a piano, brass and reed, and a blues harp. Boogie, Soul and Blues, including old classics and originals are presented side by side like old buddies. Space is limited, so register early!

THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.

www.transformerscommittee.org

SUNDAY EVENING RECEPTION: Reinhausen Manufacturing is proud to host this renewal and development of friendships at Fürstliches Brauhaus in the heart of beautiful Regensburg. Delectable food and drinks will be served. Indicate your intention to attend this event during the on-line registration process. TUESDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON: Come join us and recognize the hard work of your peers. Advance registration required. WEDNESDAY EVENING RECEPTION: Join us for a memorable evening at the famous Technical-Historical Deutsches Museum of Land Transportation Munich. We will dine and socialize among remarkable models of land transport, both past and present. Coaches, fast train locomotives, Pullman cars, trams and two-wheelers are just a few of the sights to take in that evening. For more details, visit www.deutsches-museum.de/en/collections/transport/road-transport SPOUSE/COMPANION TOURS: Join us on Sunday for a tour of Historical Regensburg leading up to the Welcome Reception that evening. On Monday, enjoy a Munich City Tour, which includes a visit to Schloss Nymphenburg, the grandest baroque palace in Germany, lunch at Schlossrestaurant, city tour by bus and walking tour of the city center. On Tuesday, be transported back in time while discovering the magic and mystery of Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th Century Romanesque Revival palace. Wednesday, explore the sights, cultural, recreational and historical experiences of the area at your leisure. Thursday, spend the afternoon enjoying a Bavarian "Schmankerl" tour, trying the local delicacies and diverse tastes of the region. FRIDAY (OPTIONAL) DAY TOUR: We will visit Salzburg, Austria, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, including castle Mirabell, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace. TECHNICAL TOURS: Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH will host guided tours of its pioneering manufacturing facility in Regensburg (open to all attendees) on Sunday leading up to the opening reception at Fürstliches Brauhaus. Monday and Tuesday we plan on guided individual tours to BMW Complex (space is very limited, so register early). To round up the week’s program, Siemens and SGB-SMIT offer technical tours of their transformer facilities on Thursday afternoon (by invitation only). ADDITIONAL MEETING INFORMATION. Along with this invitation letter, additional meeting information can be downloaded from the Committee’s website at www.transformerscommittee.org. • Meeting Registration Form. This is good guide to review fees before you begin the on-line

registration process. On-line registration with a credit card is the primary method of payment. Contact us at transformers@ieee.org if another form of payment is desired.

• Detailed Meeting Schedule & General Session Agenda. If any noteworthy changes occur, an updated schedule will be posted on the Committee's website a few days prior to the meeting.

• Other Informational Flyers, including those for the Saturday Early-Bird Event, the Wednesday Social, Spouse/Companion Tours, and Technical Tours will be added to the website soon.

We at Reinhausen Manufacturing and Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen are committed to making your visit to Bavaria truly unforgettable!

Bernhard Kurth Spring 2013 Meeting Host Reinhausen Manufacturing Inc. | www.reinhausen.com +1.972.868.9094 | b.kurth@us.reinhausen.com

IEEE/PES TRANSFORMERS COMMITTEE Spring 2013 Meeting; Munich, Germany

-- Meeting Registration Summary and Fees -- Register on-line with credit card at www.transformerscommittee.org ("Next Meeting" page). Contact the Committee at transformers@ieee.org if an alternate form of payment is desired. Each individual must register for meeting (with registration fee) to attend Sunday Reception or any social event or tour. Print a receipt at the end of the registration process. Paper receipts will NOT be provided at the meeting. Refund provided only if the request is received by Wednesday, March 13. Valid once confirmation email is received. US$25.00 service charge for a refund of entire registration; or US$10 for a partial refund. US Tax ID No. 13-1656633, Canadian Business No. 12563 4188, Euro Tax Registration No. EU826000081 REGISTRATION FEES -- all fees in US$ dollars -- all fees stated are "per person"

On or Before February 22

After Feb 22, on or before

March 13

On-site,

at Meeting

MEETING REGISTRATION Attendee, IEEE member (will be verified with IEEE) $200 $250 $350 Attendee, not IEEE member $225 $275 $375 Attendee, IEEE Life or Committee Emeritus (will be verified) $50 $100 $200 Spouse or Companion, and children age 12 and over $50 $100 $200 -- Attendee Registration Fee Includes: Entry into meeting area, Sunday Reception, coffee breaks AND optional "standing finger-food lunches" on Wednesday & Thursday. -- Spouse/Companion Fee Includes: Sunday Reception AND optional "standing finger-food lunches" on Wed & Thurs. -- Breakfasts at this meeting are included in the hotel room rate. -- A Companion is a "significant other", boy/girlfriend, who is attending for non-commercial reasons, i.e., not attending the technical meetings, etc.). Spouses/companions & children (age 12 and over) must be registered for the meeting - with above fees - to attend any tour or social event.

RECEPTION & LUNCHEONS Sunday Evening Welcome Reception (in Regensburg) Cost included in meeting registration fee.

Indicate your plan to attend when you register. Monday Standards Development Luncheon ** $30 $30 $30 Tuesday Awards Luncheon ** $30 $30 $30 ** buffet luncheon; no need to choose meal selection

SOCIAL EVENTS (see flyers for details) Saturday Evening Early-Bird Event: Altes Schulhaus $55 register before Feb 22 Sunday: Historic Regensburg Tour (hosted by MR) $0 $0 -- Sunday: Welcome Reception in Regensburg Cost included in meeting registration fee. Wednesday Dinner Social: Mobility & Transportation Museum $85 *** $85 *** -- Thursday: Munich Bavarian Schmankerl Tour, includes lunch $60 $60 -- Friday: Discover Salzburg $95 $95 -- *** Wednesday Dinner Social: $85 for meeting attendees, no fee for spouses/companions & children.

SPOUSE/COMPANION TOURS (see flyers for details) Monday: Munich City Tour, includes lunch $75 $75 -- Tuesday: Neuschwanstein Castle & Fuessen, includes lunch $95 $95 --

TECHNICAL TOURS (see flyers for details) Sunday: MR Regensburg Factory Tour $0 $0 -- Monday or Tuesday: BMW Complex $30 $30 -- Thursday: Siemens Nuremburg Factory Tour **** Contact Siemens for permission to attend. Thursday: SGB-SMIT Regensburg Factory Tour **** Contact SGB-SMIT for permission to attend. **** restricted tour, by invitation only

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INITIAL ISSUE – February 5

IEEE/PES TRANSFORMERS COMMITTEE www.transformerscommittee.org Spring 2013 Meeting; March 17-21

Hosted by Reinhausen Manufacturing, Inc. Dolce Munich Unterschleissheim Hotel; Munich, Germany

NOTES: See Page 4 for a key to abbreviations. A vertical line in the left margin indicates a noteworthy revision since last revision. DATE/TIME

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Saturday, March 16 No Meeting Registration, No Transformers Committee Meetings 6:30 pm to ~10:30 pm Early Bird Event: Dinner, music and fun at Altes Schulhaus.

-- Indicate your desire to attend when registering on-line for the Committee Meeting. Limited attendance! -- Gather in hotel lobby. Bus departs Dolce Hotel at 6:30 pm. Bus returns to hotel at approx 10:30 pm.

Sunday, March 17 No NEMA Meeting. EL&P Delegation Meeting moved to Tuesday morning. 10:00 am 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm

Sunday Program: Tours of MR Factories and/or Historic Regensburg -- Buses depart Dolce Hotel at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Meeting Registration 10:00 am 1st set of buses depart for Regensburg. See flier for more information.

-- Factory Tours: MR Regensburg and MR Haslbach (lunch at factory) -- Historical Regensburg Tour -- Welcome Reception

10:00 am - 1:30 pm Administrative SC -- with working lunch -- closed meeting, by invitation only

Admin B. Chiu 25 US Bodensee I (1F)

2:00 pm 2nd set of buses departs for Regensburg. See flier for more information. -- Factory Tour: MR Regensburg or MR Haslbach (indicate which tour you desire when you register on-line) -- Welcome Reception

4:30 pm 3rd set of buses departs for Regensburg (directly to Welcome Reception) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Welcome Reception: at the Fürstliches Brauhaus, Regensburg (in Regensburg, not in the Dolce Hotel)

-- Indicate desire to attend reception when you register on-line. Casual dress recommended. -- Buses return to Dolce Hotel between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

Monday, March 18 -- Monday Breaks Sponsored by Prolec-GE ** No Distribution SC Leaders Coordination Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast - Attendees & Spouses/Companions Viktualien (hotel restaurant) 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Meeting Registration Ballhausforum, Platzl 1 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Internet Cafe' 12 BR Spitzingsee (1F) 7:00 am - 7:50 am Newcomers Orientation (arrive early!)

-- Newcomers & Guests are encouraged to attend! -- Breakfast will be served in the room.

D. Platts 50 CL Alpsee (0F)

9:30 am - 3:45 pm Note Depart Time!

Spouses/Companions Tour: Munich City Tour. Includes lunch. -- Advance registration required. Buses depart the Dolce at 9:30 am, and return approx 3:45 pm.

8:00 am - 9:15 am > General Session, Transformers Committee (Part 1) -- See separate document for meeting agenda. -- Session continued on Thursday morning. -- All attendees are encouraged to attend.

B. Chiu 200 CL S1 100 TH

Ballhausforum Auditorium (-1F)

9:15 am - 9:30 am Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F) ** Contact Joe Watson (joe_watson@ieee.org) if you are interested in sponsoring a coffee-break at a future meeting.

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Monday, March 18 (continued) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG 3-ph UG Dist. Transf. C57.12.24 UTNP G. Termini 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Distr. Substation Transf. C57.12.36 Dist J. Murphy 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am TF External Dielectric Clearances DiTests E. Davis 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Tertiary/Stabiliz. Windings PC57.158 PCS E. Betancourt 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am TBD 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Failure Analysis & Report. C57.125 Power W. Binder 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) 10:45 am – 11:00 am Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Liquid-immersed Secondary Network

Transformers C57.12.40 UTNP B. Klaponski 60 MX Bodensee I (1F)

11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Overhead Distr. Transf. C57.12.20 Dist A. Traut 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Installation of Power Transf. C57.93 Power M. Lau 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG PCS Rev. to Test Code C57.12.90 PCS M. Perkins 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Tank Rupture & Mitigation PC57.156 Power P. Zhao 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm TF Moisture in Insulating Systems IL T. Prevost 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) 12:20 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Meeting: Standards Development Review B. Bartley 200 RT (8/tbl) Auditorium -- Special Presentation: "Procedures for Harmonizing IEEE/IEC Projects"

-- Doors open ~12:10 pm. Come early, get a good seat, and start eating. -- Everyone is welcome to attend. All SC/WG/TF leaders are highly encouraged to attend. -- Advance reservation required. No paper tickets. Admission verified at the door.

WG 1-phase Padmount C57.12.38 Dist Will not meet. 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Standard Require for Secondary

Network Protectors C57.12.44 UTNP B. Wimmer 60 MX Bodensee I (1F)

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Dry-Type Gen. Require. C57.12.01 Dry T. Holdway 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Functional Life Tests, De-energized

Tap Changers (DETC) PC57.157 Power P. Hopkinson 100 MX Ammersee I (0F)

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Tank Pressure Coordinat. C57.12.39 Dist C. Gaytan 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm TF Audible Sound Revision to Test Code PCS R. Girgis 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Natural Ester-based Fluids C57.147 IF P. McShane 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) 3:00 pm - 3:15 am Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm SC HVDC Converter Transformers and

Smoothing Reactors HVDC M. Sharp 60 MX Bodensee I (1F)

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG 3-ph Padmount Distribution Transformers C57.12.34

Dist R. Stahara 60 MX Bodensee II (1F)

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG PCS Revisions to C57.12.00 PCS S. Snyder 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Dielectric Frequency Response DiTests A. Naderian 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Transformers Directly Connected

to Generators PC57.116 Power G. Hoffman 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F)

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm TF Moisture in Oil IF B. Rasor 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) tours begin at 5:00 & 6:00 pm

Technical Tour 2A & 2B: BMW World (BMW Museum is closed on Monday). -- Limited attendance. Indicate your desire to attend when registering for the meeting. Small fee to attend. -- Paper tickets are not provided. Admission verified with a registration list as you board the bus. -- Gather in hotel lobby. Buses depart the Dolce promptly at 4:30 & 5:30 pm. See flyer for more information.

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Tuesday, March 19 -- Tuesday Breaks Sponsored by SGB-SMIT 6:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast - Attendees & Spouses/Companions Viktualien (hotel restaurant) 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting Registration Ballhausforum, Platzl 1 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Internet Cafe' 12 BR Spitzingsee (1F) 7:00 am - 7:50 am EL&P Delegation (breakfast meeting, arrive early)

-- End-users only please J. Murphy existing set Redox (adjacent

to hotel restaurant) 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Note Depart Time!

Spouses/Companions Tour: Neuschwanstein Castle & Fuessen. Includes lunch. -- Advance registration required. Buses depart the Dolce at 8:30 am, and return approx 5:15 pm.

WG Enclosure Integrity C57.12.28 et al Dist Will not meet. WG Oil Reclamation Guide PC57.637 IF Will meet during Spring Meeting. 8:00 am - 9:15 am WG Req. for Instrument Transf. C57.13 IT R. McTaggart 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am TF Winding Temperature Indicators IL P. McClure 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am WG DPV Grid Transformers C57.159 PCS H. Shertukde 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am WG PC57.152 Field Test Guide Stds J. Verner 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am WG Oil Accept & Maint. Guide C57.106 IF B. Rasor 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am > WG Wind Power Transf. PC57.12.16 PCS D. Buckmaster 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) 9:15 am - 9:30 am Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Dry-Type O&M Guide C57.94 Dry D. Stankes 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Std Require. for Bushings C57.19.01 Bush A. Del Rio 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Bar Coding for Distribution

Transformers C57.12.35 Dist L. Matthews 100 MX Ammersee I (0F)

9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Revisions to Impulse Test Sections of C57.12.00 and C57.12.90

DiTests P. Riffon 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F)

9:30 am - 10:45 am WG DGA Natural & Synthetic Fluids PC57.155

IF P. Boman 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F)

> 9:30 am - 10:45 am WG Wind Power Transf. PC57.12.16 PCS D. Buckmaster 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F) 10:45 am - 11:00 am Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F) WG Impulse Tests C57.138 Dist Will not meet. Balloting document. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Milli-amp Current Transf. C57.13.7 IT H. Alton 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Phase Shifting Transformers

IEEE/IEC 60076-57-1202 (continued into Thursday afternoon)

Power R. Ahuja 60 MX Bodensee II (1F)

11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Loss Evaluation Guide C57.120 PCS A. Traut 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm TF PD in Bushings and PTs/CTs DiTests T. Hochanh 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Guide for DGA in LTCs C57.139 IF D. Wallach 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm WG Temperature Rise Test Procedures

in Section 11 of C57.12.90 IL P. Powell 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F)

12:20 pm - 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon E. Smith 250 RT (9/tbl) Ballhausforum -- Everyone welcome, but advance registration is necessary.

-- Doors open ~12:10 pm. Come early, get a good seat, and start eating. -- Paper tickets are not provided. Admission verified at the door.

Auditorium (-1F)

WG DGA Factory Temperature Rise Tests PC57.130

IF Will not meet. Performing straw ballot of document.

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm TBD 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG GSU Bushing Standard PC57.19.04 Bush C. Arpino 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Revision to Low Frequency Tests DiTests B. Poulin 100 MX Ammersee I (0F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm TF Dielectric Fluids Terms Normalization Stds P. McShane 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WG Life Extension C57.140 Power R. James 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm TF Transformer Efficiency and

Loss Evaluation (DOE Activity) Dist P. Hopkinson 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F)

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break E-Coffee Areas (0F and 1F)

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KEY Note: A PC projector is furnished in each meeting room. Arrive early to ensure that equipment operates/syncs correctly. > = activity continued into another session / from another session CL = classroom seating (w/head table) ++ = not a Transformers Committee activity TBD = To Be Determined TH = theater seating (w/head table) S1 = sound (special set-up) S2 = stand mic in front only MX = mix classroom & theater (w/head table) S3 = one stand mic in front, and stand mic(s) at mid-room RT = multiple roundtables FC = flip chart US = U-shape table BR = boardroom DATE/TIME

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Tuesday, March 19 (continued)

WG Test Data Reporting C57.12.37 Dist Will not meet. 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Dry-Type Loading Guide PC57.96 Dry R. Marek 60 MX Bodensee I (1F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Neutral Grounding Devices PC57.32 PCS S. Kennedy 60 MX Bodensee II (1F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Application of High-Temp Insulation

Materials, IEEE P-1276 IL M. Franchek 100 MX Ammersee I (0F)

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Transf. Paralleling Guide PC57.153 Power T. Jauch 100 MX S3 Ammersee II (0F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm WG Revision to Gas Guide C57.104 IF R. Ladroga 140 MX S3 Chiemsee (1F) 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm TF Switching Transients Induced by

Transf/Breaker Interaction C57.142 PCS J. McBride 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F)

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm IEC TC-14 Technical Advisory Group (all interested individuals welcome)

++ P. Hopkinson 160 MX S3 Alpsee (0F)

tours begin at 4:00 & 4:15 pm

Technical Tour 3A & 3B: BMW Museum (BMW World is closed on Tuesday). -- Limited attendance. Indicate your desire to attend when registering for the meeting. Small fee to attend. -- Paper tickets are not provided. Admission verified with a registration list as you board the bus. -- Gather in hotel lobby. Buses depart the Dolce promptly at 3:30 & 3:45 pm. See flyer for more information.

Wednesday, March 20 -- Wednesday Breaks Sponsored by ZTZ Services International ** No Meeting Registration, No Technical Tours, No Spouse/Companion Tour 6:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast - Attendees & Spouses/Companions Viktualien (hotel restaurant) 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Internet Cafe' 12 BR Spitzingsee (1F) 7:00 am - 7:50 am SC Meetings Planning Meetings G. Anderson 15 special set

w/projector Redox

8:00 am - 9:15 am SC Instrument Transformers IT R. McTaggart 100 CL S3 Alpsee (0F) 8:00 am - 9:15 am SC Insulation Life IL B. Forsyth 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F)

9:15 am - 9:30 am Break Ballhausforum Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F only)

9:30 am - 10:45 am SC Bushings Bush P. Zhao 100 CL S3 Alpsee (0F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am SC Distribution Transformers Dist S. Shull 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F) 10:45 am - 11:00 am Break Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm SC UG Transf. & Network Protectors UTNP C. Niemann 100 CL S3 Alpsee (0F) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm SC Dielectric Tests DiTests M. Franchek 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F) 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm "Standing Lunch" (included in registration fee) special set-up Ballhausforum

Platzl (0F) 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm SC Dry Type Dry C. Johnson 100 CL S3 Alpsee (0F) 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm SC Power Transformers Power J. Watson 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F) 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F) ** Contact Joe Watson (joe_watson@ieee.org) if you are interested in sponsoring a coffee-break at a future meeting.

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Wednesday, March 20 (continued) 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm SC Insulating Fluids IF S. McNelly 100 CL S3 Alpsee (0F) 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm SC Performance Characteristics PCS E. teNyenhuis 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F) 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Break Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm SC Standards Stds B. Bartley 250 MX S3 Ammersee (0F) 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Dinner Social: Deutsch Verkehrsmuseum (Transportation Museum). Advance registration necessary. -- Buses begin loading at Dolce at 5:30 pm (approx 45-min drive to musuem). Last bus departs at 6:15 pm. -- Buffet dinner served at 8:00 pm. Exhibits also open after dinner (Hall 1 only). -- Buses begin shuttling back to the Dolce at 9:30 pm. Last bus departs approx 10:30 pm. -- Paper tickets are not provided. Admission verified with a registration list as you enter the museum.

Thursday, March 21 No Meeting Registration, No Internet Cafe' 6:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast - Attendees & Spouses/Companions Viktualien (hotel restaurant) 8:00 am - 9:15 am Technical Presentation #1: "Direct Measurement of Winding Hot Spot

with Fiber Optic Probes", by R. Girgis, H. Nordmann and others. Sponsored by IL SC. See abstract flyer on website. ***

200 CL S1 100 TH

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~ 9:15 am - 9:30 am Break Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F) 9:30 am - 10:45 am Technical Presentation #2: "A Review of the Updated Guide for

Diagnostic Field Testing, IEEE C57.152 (Formally IEEE 62)", by J. Verner, K. Yule and others. Sponsored by Standards SC. See abstract flyer on website. ***

200 CL S1 100 TH

Ballhausforum Auditorium (-1F)

10:45 am - 11:00 am Break Platzl & E-Coffee Area (0F) > 11:00 am - 12:00 pm General Session, Transformers Committee (Part 2)

-- Session continued from Monday morning. -- All attendees are encouraged to attend. -- See separate document for meeting agenda.

B. Chiu 200 CL S1 100 TH

Ballhausforum Auditorium (-1F)

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm "Standing Lunch" (included in registration fee) special set-up Ballhausforum Platzl (0F)

> 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm WG Phase Shifting Transformers IEEE/IEC 60076-57-1202 (continued from Tuesday morning)

Power R. Ahuja 20 CL Ammersee II (0F)

1:00 pm- 8:00 pm (approx return time)

Technical Tour 4: Siemens Transformer Factory, Nuremberg -- By invitation only. Siemens will send invitations separately. -- For more details, contact Carolin Gorzolla at <carolin.gorzolla@siemens.com>.

1:00 pm- 8:45 pm (approx return time)

Technical Tour 5: SGB-SMIT Transformer Factory, Regensburg -- By invitation only. SGB-SMIT will send invitations separately. -- For more details, contact Ruth Dudenhöffer at <ruth.dudenhoeffer@sgb-trafo.de>.

1:30 pm- 5:30 pm (approx return time)

Special Tour: Munich Sightseeing & Bavarian "Schmankerl" Tour (for attendees & spouses/companions) -- Indicate your desire to attend when registering for the meeting (fee to attend). -- Bus departs the Dolce Hotel at 1:30 pm, and returns at approx 5:30 pm. See flyer for more information.

Friday, March 22 No Transformer Committee Meetings, No Internet Cafe' 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Optional Day Tour: Discover Salzburg. Includes lunch.

-- Indicate your desire to attend when registering for the meeting (fee to attend). -- Bus departs the Dolce Hotel at 8:30 am, and returns at approx 6:30 pm. See flyer for more information.

*** Contact Tom Prevost (tprevost@ieee.org) if you are interested in making a technical presentation at a future meeting. FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Fall 2013 - October 20-24; St. Louis, Missouri USA. Hosted by H-J Enterprises. Spring 2014 - March 23-27; Savannah, Georgia USA. Hosted by EFACEC. Fall 2014 - October 19-23 or 26-30; location to be determined Spring 2015 - April 12-16; location to be determined

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EEE/PES TRANSFORMERS COMMITTEE Spring 2013 Meeting; Munich, Germany

Agenda - General Session

Chair: Bill Chiu Vice Chair: Don Platts Secretary: Stephen Antosz Treasurer: Greg Anderson General Session, Part 1 Monday, March 18; 8:00 am - 9:15 am 1. Welcome and Announcements .................................................................................. Bill Chiu 2. Approval of Minutes from Fall 2013 Meeting ........................................................... Bill Chiu 3. Vice Chair’s Report ................................................................................................... Don Platts 4. Secretary's Report ...................................................................................................... Stephen Antosz 5. Treasurer's Report ..................................................................................................... Greg Anderson 6. Report from Administrative Subcommittee Meeting ................................................. Bill Chiu 7. Standards Subcommittee ........................................................................................... Bill Bartley 8. Editor’s Report .......................................................................................................... Sanjib Som 9. Reports of Liaison Representatives

9.1. Standards Coordinating Committee, SCC No. 4 (Electrical Insulation) ...... Paulette Payne Powell 9.2. Standards Coordinating Committee, SCC No. 18 (NFPA/NEC) ................ Ned Brush 9.3. IEC TC-14 Technical Advisor to USNC ..................................................... Phil Hopkinson 9.4. CIGRE ......................................................................................................... Raj Ahuja

10. Hot Topics for the Upcoming Week .......................................................................... Subcommittee Chairs 11. New Business & Wrap-up ......................................................................................... Bill Chiu General Session, Part 2 Thursday, March 21; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1. Chair's Remarks and Announcements ........................................................................ Bill Chiu 2. Meetings Subcommittee ............................................................................................ Greg Anderson 3. Report from Technical Subcommittees (decisions made during the week)

3.1. HVDC Converter Transformers & Reactors ........................................ Mike Sharp 3.2. Instrument Transformers ...................................................................... Ross McTaggart 3.3. Insulating Fluids ................................................................................... Sue McNelly 3.4. Insulation Life ...................................................................................... Bruce Forsyth 3.5. Performance Characteristics ................................................................. Ed teNyenhuis 3.6. Power Transformers ............................................................................. Joe Watson 3.7. Underground Transformers & Network Protectors .............................. Carl Niemann 3.8. Bushings ............................................................................................... Peter Zhao 3.9. Dry Type Transformers ........................................................................ Chuck Johnson 3.10. Distribution Transformers .................................................................... Steve Shull 3.11. Dielectric Tests .................................................................................... Mike Franchek

4. New Business (continued from Monday) and Wrap-up ............................................ Bill Chiu

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IEEE/PES Transformers Committee Spring 2013 Meeting

Munich, Germany

"Application of Fiber Optic Sensors in Transformers"

-- Technical Presentation -- Thursday, March 21, 2013

by Miguel Cuesto, Peter Heinzig, Hasse Nordman, Dejan Susa

1. Abstract

The presentation will cover three topics:

• Optimum quantity & locations of fiber optic sensors in core-form & shell-form transformers • Error due to locating the sensors in radial spacers • Hot-spot response to dynamic load variations

One of the major issues when deciding where to locate discrete fiber optic sensors is that thermal scatter will often override the local loss density distribution. Thus, it is not enough to install one or two sensors at the location with the highest calculated loss density to obtain a proper value for the hot-spot temperature. Dr. Nordman will show a number of measurements from real practice and make a suggestion for the installation of sensors in core-form transformers. Mr. Cuesto will show examples of installations in shell-form transformers. The sensors are typically installed in slots in radial spacers instead of inside the paper wrapping to touch the metallic conductor. The reason for this is to avoid probes breaking during installation and final compacting of the windings. This causes some inaccuracies in the temperature measurements. Mr. Heinzig will quantify this inaccuracy and judge whether it is significant or not for the safe operation of the transformer. The phenomenon of "hot-spot overshoot" has been an actual topic within IEEE for many years, in connection with the work on the Loading Guide. Dr. Susa will summarize the conception of hot-spot overshoot. He will also give some examples of hot-spot overshoot from real practice and show how dynamic thermal models can be tuned by recordings from fiber optic probes. He will also show how the IEEE Annex G method fits with fiber optic measurement results.

2. Learning Objectives

This presentation will demonstrate the following: • How thermal scatter overrides loss density distribution • Why it is necessary to install more than two sensors in a winding • Why discrete sensors are used instead of continuous probes with embedded sensors along

their length • Why sensors should not be installed in layer windings • Why it is proper to install sensors in radial spacers • About the hot-spot overshoot at sharp load increases in ONAN, ONAF and OFAF cooled

transformers

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3. Learning Outcomes As a result of attending this tutorial session, participants will gain an understanding of the following:

• Observe from examples the range of thermal variations at the top of a winding • Help transformer users to specify and transformer manufacturers to select the number and

locations of fiber optic sensors • Help interpreting the fiber optic sensor recordings • Increase the understanding of the inaccuracy caused by the installation of the fiber optic

probes in the radial spacers • Understand the behavior of the hot-spot at sudden and sharp load increases

4. Presenters’ Biographies

Miguel Cuesto is a senior specialist on shell type power transformers. Miguel joined ABB in 2005 for electrical design of shell type transformers. Since 2008 he has also been involved in shell-type R&D projects as well as direct measurements inside transformers. He has collaborated in the publication and presentation of a number of technical papers in CIGRE. Presently Miguel is participating in the CIGRE working group A2.38; Thermal Modeling, regarding two task forces: thermal modeling and fiber optic measurements of shell-type transformers. Peter Heinzig is responsible for innovation management and development of monitoring products in the end-user segment of WEIDMANN Electrical Technology in Switzerland. He graduated from the Technical University Ilmenau and received his Dipl.-Ing. degree in High Voltage Engineering and Insulation Technology in 1989. From 1990 to 2008 he worked for Siemens Power Transformers in Nuremberg Germany in electrical design, as technical director and test bays manager. He is CIGRE member and was German representative in the CIGRE Study Committee A2 from 2004 to 2008. He worked in the CIGRE joint working group A2/B4.28 regarding HVDC Transformers and is presently participating in the new CIGRE working group D1.52, "Moisture Measurement in Insulating Fluids and Transformer Insulation". He is also a member of IEEE Transformers Committee and vice chair of WG Revisions to Impulse Test Sections. Dr. Hasse Nordman is the leader of ABB’s global R&D activities in the area of "transformer leakage flux and hot-spots" since 1994. Hasse received his Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from the Abo Akademi, Turku, Finland in 1977. From 1970 to 1982 he was with ABB Corporate Research in Vaasa, Finland, working on current related phenomena (losses, temperatures, short-circuit forces) in electric power equipment. From 1982 to 1994 he was with the Power Transformer R&D Department of ABB, Vaasa, Finland. He has published and presented a number of technical papers in CIGRE and IEEE. Dr. Nordman is a contributing member of the IEEE Transformers Committee and also an active member of the IEC Power Transformer Committee (TC 14). He is presently heading the task force on "Direct Measurement” (thermal sensors in transformers) in the CIGRE working group A2.38; Thermal Modeling. Dr. Dejan Susa is the special advisor for power transformers at Statnett (Norwegian transmission system operator), where he is working on different research topics, including losses, temperatures, aging, moisture, gassing, on-line monitoring. He received his D. Eng degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nis, Nis, Serbia in 2000, and M.Sc. and D.Sc. degrees from the Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland, in 2002 and 2005 respectively. He was with the Power Systems Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, from 2001 to 2006. He joined the Center for Power Transformer Monitoring, Diagnostic and Life Management, Monash University, Clayton, Australia from 2006 to 2007, and was with SINTEF Energy Research Department, Trondheim, Norway from 2007 to 2012. He has published and presented a number of technical papers on dynamic thermal modeling, especially in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. Dr. Susa is a member of Norwegian IEC National Committee, convener of the recently established IEC TC 14 MT1, with the task to prepare the next version of the IEC Loading Guide 60076-7. He is also task force leader of "Dynamic Thermal Modeling" in the CIGRE working group A2.38; Thermal Modeling.

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IEEE/PES Transformers Committee Spring 2013 Meeting Munich, Germany

"Guide for Diagnostic Testing of Fluid-Filled Power Transformers"

-- Technical Presentation -- Thursday, March 21, 2013

by Wally Binder, Mario Locarno, Charles Sweetser, Kipp Yule

1. Abstract

The presentation will cover four topics: • History of IEEE 62 and the path forward with the migration / update to IEEE PC57.152; Draft

Guide for Diagnostic Field Testing Power Transformers • Overview of test purposes, recommended, as-needed and optional maintenance tests • Brief summary of tests and test techniques from Section 7 of the Guide • A review of new topics, additions, and changes to the Annex section of the newly updated

IEEE PC57.152 Field Test Guide.

In the first part, Mr. Yule will present a brief review of the history of IEEE 62 and the plan for timely updating of IEEE PC57.152; Draft Guide for Diagnostic Field Testing of Fluid-Filled Power Transformers, Regulators, and Reactor. The upcoming revision will incorporate new technologies, reflect the latest requirements of parent C57 standards, and harmonize with IEC practices where practical, to provide a single guide for use by the field test technicians with today's more modern practices and diagnostic instruments. Mr. Binder will provide a better understanding of how field testing evolved and the relationship to other post-factory IEEE guides for transportation, installation, failure analysis, and reconditioning of liquid filled transformers. Mr. Locarno will present a brief overview of tests and test techniques from Section 7 of the Guide, such as insulation tests, excitation and leakage reactance tests. He will also highlight some of the changes to this latest revision concerning field testing. Mr. Sweetser will provide participants with a review of the Annex contents. Several changes have occurred compared to IEEE 62, including new topics. These new annex topics will include Frequency Response Analysis (FRA), Dielectric Frequency Response (DFR), and the relocation of Particle Count to Annex I.

2. Learning Objectives

This presentation will help personnel associated with field testing techniques, methodology, and selection tests with regard to recommended, as-needed, and optional maintenance tests. It will also provide an overview of IEEE field test & diagnostic guides available after factory shipment.

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3. Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this tutorial session, members will gain an understanding of the following: • The history, evolution, and path forward of Transformer Field Test Guides • Overview of IEEE field test & diagnostic guides available after factory shipment • Tools available that can improve RCM Programs • Tools that can assist in the analysis of field failures • Content and application of the Field Test Guide

4. Presenters’ Biographies

Wallace Binder is Principal at WBBinder Consultant where he assists a variety of clients in analyzing system operation and maintenance practices, perform failure analysis, and assist with other transformers and substation apparatus application, specification, installation, and maintenance activities. Currently chair of the C57.125 Failure Analysis and Reporting working group, and member of various other working groups. Prior to starting his own consultancy in 2002, Mr. Binder spent 32 years in various electric utility positions in maintenance, engineering, and project management at First Energy and its predecessor companies. Mario Locarno is a Senior Analyst with the Doble Engineering Company. He has over 25 years in the power industry, combining current experience with his time at the General Electric Company. He is a member of the IEEE Power & Energy Society and a subject matter expert (SME) on power transformers for the US National Council (ANSI), representing the United States on the International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC). He is currently involved in the development of numerous international standards. A native New Englander, he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He is also involved in the next generation of engineers, teaching robotics classes after hours to middle school students. Charles Sweetser received a B.S. Electrical Engineering in 1992 and a M.S. Electrical Engineering in 1996 from the University of Maine. He joined OMICRON electronics Corp USA, in 2009, where he presently holds the position of Technical Services Manager for North America. Prior to joining OMICRON, he worked 13 years in the electrical apparatus diagnostic and consulting business. He has published several technical papers for IEEE and other industry forums. As a member of IEEE Power & Energy Society for 14 years, he actively participates in the IEEE Transformers Committee. He is also a member of several working groups and subcommittees. Additional interests include condition assessment of power apparatus and partial discharge. Kipp Yule has 33 plus years of electrical engineering experience with Bechtel Power Corporation, on fossil and nuclear power generation projects. He has been an assistant chief electrical engineer for the past 14 years, with over 10 years in project engineering supervisory roles and nearly 8 years directly involved with site construction and start-up. Kipp is active in various working groups of the IEEE Transformers Committee and serves in leadership roles on some subcommittees. He has a BSEE degree from University of Wisconsin and is a registered PE.

Early Bird Event (REVISD DOCUMENT) Café at Beethovenplatz Date: Saturday, March 16 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Dinner buffet and a fun night of live music at Munich’s oldest concert café. The Band Cadillac, which consist of 12 members, put together an energetic live performance of finest Jazz Music. Space is limited, so register early! Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

6:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus for Café at Beethovenplatz

7:30 – 10:00 pm Dinner begins in reserved area

8:00 – 10:00 pm Live music starts with Cadillac – smooth Jazz

10:00 – 10:30 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

Dinner (3-course menu)

Startes Seasonal salad with oyster mushrooms in balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Main dishes Filet of pork in a sauce of shallots accompanied with pommes duchesse and various vegetables or Risotto with pumpkin, wine and Italian cheese in a walnut and rocket sauce (vegetarian) or Glutenfree meal tbd.

Dessert Mousse au chocolat with berries and vanilla cream

Beverages Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage (1 softdrink) NOTE: Last day to register on-line for this event is February 22th! www.transformerscommittee.org www.mariandl.com

Technical Tour and Welcome Reception / Sunday Program Tours of MR Factories and/or Historic Regensburg Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus, Regensburg

Date: Sunday, March 17 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 10:00 am – 8:30 pm

As far as high-voltage technology is concerned, Regensburg is a global metropolis: it is here that our holding company, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, has its Center of Competence. This high-tech laboratory has yet to find its equal anywhere in the world. This is where we submit on-load tap-changers to the most stringent tests in high-voltage, power and mechanical laboratories. A whole spectrum of tests can be comrehensively subjected to these devices, thus simulating loads during their service life. It does not matter whether electrical, mechanical, chemical or climatic operational conditions are concerned – we have all the necessary testing equipment and procedures at our disposal in our research center. At the Headquaters in Werk I (Factory I) in Regensburg we manufacture: On-load (OLTC) & Off-circuit tap-changers, Voltage Regulators, Monitoring Systems and Drives and testing our tap-changers in our test center. In our Werk II (Factory II) in Haslbach we produce hollow core composite insulators and train our staff in our training center. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

Option 1A 10:00 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus 11:45 am – 3:30 pm Factory Tour MR Regensburg (Werk I), including lunch 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Factory Tour MR Haslbach (Werk II) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus

Option 1B 10:00 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus 11:45 am – 3:30 pm Factory Tour MR Regensburg (Werk I), including lunch 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm Historical Regensburg Tour 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus

Option 1C 10:00 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus 11:15 am – 5:30 pm Historical Regensburg Tour, including lunch 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus

Option 2 2:00 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Factory Tour MR Regensburg (Werk I) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus

Option 3 4:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception at Fuerstliches Brauhaus

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm All buses return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

www.transformerscommittee.org www.reinhausen.com

Spouses / Companions Tour Regensburg City Tour Date: Sunday, March 17 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Patricians and bishops, demons and saints, citizens and craftsmen have left their mark on Regensburg’s colorful history.

Discover the major landmarks and monuments of one of the most important towns during the Middle Ages and listen to vivid stories and legends of the people of Regensburg. Since 2006 the Old Town of Regensburg holds the status of an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The City´s unique character as "the only authentically preserved large medieval city in Germany" and its outstanding historic significance are the reasons why. During the tour you will learn everything about the stone bridge, the cathedral St. Peter and what the legends says about the builders pact with the devil…

Have lunch at Neupfarrplatz at Hacker Pschorr Wirtshaus and enjoy a real Bavarian meal. Afterwards you will have enough time for shopping, strolling around or a visit of the cathedral St. Peter, a prime example of Gothic architecture in Bavaria.

Your dinner location for the IEEE Welcome Reception is the “Fuerstliches Brauhaus”. Maschinenfabrik Rheinhausen is delighted to welcome you for this pleasant evening. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

10:00 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus with local tour guides to Regensburg

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Guided walking tour of Regensburg

1:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch at Wirtschaft Hacker Pschorr (included 3-course menu and 3 softdrinks)

2:30 – 5:30 pm Free time and visit of cathedral St. Peter

5:45 – 6:00 pm Transfer by bus to Welcome Reception/Dinner location Fuerstliches Brauhaus

Lunch Menu

Tomato cream soup Mushrooms in a creamy herbsauce with bread dumpling or Fried samlet with parsley potatoes (glutenfree) or Bavarian vanillacream with wipped cream and fruits Non-alcoholic beverages (3 softdrinks) www.transformerscommittee.org www.regensburg.de

Welcome Reception Fuerstliches Brauhaus Regensburg Date: Sunday, March 17 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 10:00 am / 2:00 pm / 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Reinhausen Manufacturing is proud to host this renewal and development of friendships at Fuerstliches Brauhaus in the heart of beautiful Regensburg. Delectable food and drinks will be served. The former coach house of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram shines since it opened in July 2005 in new splendor. Middle of the guest room - the brew kettle, where every week brewed onsite bright, dark and wheat. Previously, the building served as the royal stables of the royal family. Here stood the great coaches. Now, the rooms were renovated archtitektonisch sent and there was a cozy brewery atmosphere. Dark wood paneling provides comfort that work by the light that give the large semicircular window of the room but never gloomy, but bright and fresh. In the center of the common room are two shiny copper kettle the best evidence that is actually brewed here. A glass-supporting structure, architecturally reminiscent of the turn of the century, covered our palm garden in a part of the courtyard. Casual dress recommended!

Itinerary

10:00 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus (with Factory Tour MR Regensburg or Historical Regensburg Tour)

2:00 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus (with Factory Tour MR Regensburg)

4:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus

6:00 – 6:15 pm Welcome speech by Management Board of MR

6:15 – 8:30 pm Sit-down Buffet Dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Bavarian Music & Schuhplattler will entertain you

8:30 – 10:00 pm All buses return to DOLCE Hotel

Dinner Buffet Bavarian: “Princely Country Tonight”

Liver dumpling soup with fresh chives / Meatballs with potato salad Oberpfaelzer sausages and ham / Small Schweinssuelzerl in glass Rescher roast suckling pig and breast with dark beer sauce and Wine-Sauerkraut and two dumplings Beer-sausages Barbecue / Brauhaus stew of beef with diced peppers and butter-spaetzle

Savoury pancakes stuffed with vegetables (vegetarian menu) Pretzels bake with Schwammerl-sauce

Cabbage salad with bacon and caraway / Sausage salad with cucumber and cheese / Mixed leaf salad with house dressing Baked apple strudel with vanilla sauce / Bavarian cream with raspberry sauce Non-alcoholic beverages

www.transformerscommittee.org www.fuerstliches-brauhaus.de

www.transformerscommittee.org www.fuerstlichesbrauhaus.de

Technical Tour 2A & 2B (REVISED DOCUMENT) BMW World Date: Monday, March 18 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 4:30 am – 5:40 pm 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm EXPERIENCE THE BRAND BMW.

Explore the BMW Welt world of experience, production processes at the BMW Complex and a new display of both tradition and future trends. Within the guided tour you will discover the fascination of the BMW Group and all its brands.

The BMW brand has always stood for a dynamic driving experience and pioneering innovations - in terms of both design and technological solutions. Today BMW is the world's leading manufacturer of premium automobiles. BMW has been building fascinating automobiles for over 90 years. The slogan "Sheer Driving Pleasure" has long defined the character of the brand. It is a promise delivered on by BMW vehicles the world over day by day, and is constantly created anew by BMW developers. BMW Welt has been the heart of the BMW brand since its inauguration in 2007. The BMW exhibition has now been modified. From now on you can view and discover all the brands of the BMW Group at BMW Welt - including the subbrands BMW M and BMW i. NOTE: This is NOT a tour of the BMW Factory, but rather a tour of "BMW Welt/World", a show-case of the BMW brand and product.

Itinerary

Tour 2A 4:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus

5:00 pm – 5:40 pm Guided tour through BMW Welt/World

Tour 2B 5:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus

6:00 pm – 6:40 pm Guided tour through BMW Welt/World

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

www.transformerscommittee.org www.bmw-welt.com

Technical Tour 3A & 3B (REVISED DOCUMENT) BMW Museum Date: Tuesday, March 19 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 4:00 am – 5:30 pm 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm THE PERMANENT EXHIBITION AT THE BMW MUSEUM.

The permanent exhibition covers a surface area of some 4,000 m² (43,000 sq-ft) and houses more than 120 of the most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorcycles and engines from nine decades of BMW history. The permanent exhibition is located in the low-rise building, which was connected to the Museum Bowl during the reconstruction work carried out between 2004 and 2008. It comprises the seven exhibition houses, the "Visions" sections, the BMW Art Cars and the BMW Roadsters.

The BMW Museum is located near the Olympiapark and was established in 1972 shortly before the Summer Olympics opened. It deals with the history of the automobile manufacturer BMW. In connection with the construction of the BMW Welt, directly opposite the museum, it was renovated from 2004 to 2008. The museum reopened on June 21, 2008. NOTE: This is NOT a tour of the BMW Factory, but rather a tour of the BMW Museum.

Itinerary

Tour 3A 3:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Guided tour through BMW Museum

Tour 3B 3:45 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus

4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Guided tour through BMW Museum

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

www.transformerscommittee.org www.bmw-welt.com

Spouses / Companions Tour Munich City Tour Date: Monday, March 18 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 9:30 am – 3:45 pm Munich’s finest! Today you will enjoy the capital of Bavaria with all its famous sights and attractions.

You will start by visiting a real architectural jewel - Nymphenburg Palace. The first building of this constantly extended holiday residence for the Bavarian Royal Family was built in the late 1600s on the occasion of the heir’s birth. You can take your tour through the splendid halls and see, amongst others the room, where Ludwig II, the Bavarian Fairytale King, was born. Afterwards, you will have enough time to take pictures and to promenade within the 180 hectare of famous landscape garden.

Lunch will take place at Schlosswirtschaft Schwaige, which is located directly at the castle. Enjoy your meal before you will head towards the city center. In the afternoon you will explore the city center by bus and by foot. Highlights of this tour are the Olympic stadium, the public park “Englischer Garten”, the famous quarter of Schwabing and the pedestrian zone around Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

9:30 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus with local tour guides to Nymphenburg Palace

10:00 - 11:30 am Guided tour of the palace and visit of the garden

11:30 am – 1:15 pm Lunch at Schlosswirtschaft Schwaige (included 2-course menu and 1 softdrink/soda and coffee)

1:15 – 2:15 pm City tour by bus

2:15 – 3:15 pm Walking tour of the city center

3:15 – 3:45 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

Lunch Menu

Small salad Veal strips in cream with mushrooms, peas and noodles or Noodles with gorgonzola in cream and pears (vegetarian and glutenfree) 1 Softdrink/soda and Espresso or Cappuccino www.transformerscommittee.org www.muenchen.de

Spouses / Companions Tour Neuschwanstein Castle & Fuessen Date: Tuesday, March 19 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.3 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". In the summer around 6,000 visitors a day stream through rooms that were intended for a single inhabitant. The setting of the castle could not be more idyllic. Neuschwanstein illustrates the ideals and longings of Ludwig II more vividly than any of his other buildings. The castle was not designed for royal representation, but as a place of retreat. Here Ludwig II escaped into a dream world – the poetic world of the Middle Ages. The picture cycles of Neuschwanstein were inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner, to whom the king dedicated the castle.

Have lunch at Schlossrestaurant Neuschwanstein, the nearest restaurant to the castle which accommodates guests since 1869 before you will go back to the hotel and tell your partner about this amazing place in Upper Bavaria. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

8:30 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus with local tour guides

10:00 am – 12:15 pm Walk to the castle (approx. 35 minutes by foot) and time to take photos

12:15 – 1:15 pm Guided tour of the castle and free time for shopping at the gift shop

1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch at Schlossrestaurant (included 3-course menu and 3 softdrinks)

2:45 – 5:15 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

Lunch Menu

Noodle soup Breaded chicken breast with French fries or Spaetzle noodles with cheese (vegetarian) or Chicken breast without gravy for glutenfree Vanilla ice with fruit salad and cream Non-alcoholic beverages (3 softdrinks) www.transformerscommittee.org www.fuessen-en.ictourismus.de www.neuschwanstein.de

Wednesday Evening Dinner Social Deutsches Museum VERKEHRSZENTRUM (Mobility and Transportation Museum) Date: Wednesday, March 20 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

The three historic halls, today the buildings that house the Verkehrszentrum, were designed in 1907 by Wilhelm Bertsch and officially opened as exhibition halls in 1908. The halls mark the beginning of Munich’s reputation as “Messestadt München”, an ideal venue for trade fairs, and thus were an important part of the social and economic history of the city. As is demonstrated by the reinforced concrete structure of Hall 3, they also represent the innovative construction methods used around 1900. Transport, traffic, and mobility are the most important basis of the economy and society. Even more, mobility is a basic function of human life and survival. At the turn of the 21st century, the world faces great challenges equally in transport and mobility issues. Casual dress is recommended! Itinerary

5:30 pm Buses begin boarding at DOLCE Hotel. Last bus departs at 6:15 pm (approx 45-min drive)

6:15 pm Museum opens. Browse exhibits before and after dinner.

6:15 – 8:00 pm Take your own tour through the Mobility and Transportation Museum with Hall 1 – 3 and discover "highlights" of Hall 3 such as first bycycle, special exhibit on electric vehicles, etc.

8:00 – 9:30 pm Sit-down Buffet Dinner begins at 8:00 pm. Background music and comedy entertainment will make your evening unique

9:30 pm Buses begin shuttling back to DOLCE Hotel (feel free to continue browsing exhibits only in Hall 1)

10:30 pm Last bus departs from museum

Dinner (3-course menu)

Stripes of roasted filleted sole with green bean salad, tomatoes and black olives Sous-Vide cooked Angus fillet with morel sauce, sugar peas and potato pyramide cake Chocolat Canelloni with strawberries and Limoncello ice cream Non-alcoholic beverages

3-course vegetarian menu

Caramelized goat cheese with Puy lentil salad, beetroot and walnuts Eggplant Picatta - roasted in an egg and cheese coat – with green Fettuccini and pepper espuma Chocolat-Canelloni with strawberries and Limoncello ice cream www.transformerscommittee.org www.deutsches-museum.de

Spouses / Special Tour Munich Sightseeing & Bavarian “Schmankerl” Tour Date: Thursday, March 21 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Today you will try the most famous Bavarian dishes! You surely have heard about beer and bretzel… but there are more delicacies which you absolutely have to try! Discover Munich´s highlights during a food tasting tour through the old town.

After a welcome-drink at the old city gate Isartor, you stroll through the heart of Munich and taste traditional bread at one of the oldest mills, the Hofkunstmühle, have some fresh Antipasti or tarte flambée at Schrannenhalle and Bavarian veal sausages with sweet mustard at Viktualienmarket. At Schuhbeck´s, the restaurant of Munich’s star chef, you will get a surprise present from his spice shop and during a beer tasting you will hear a lot of interesting facts and stories about Munich´s beer tradition. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

1:30 pm Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus with local tour guides

2:30 – 5:30 pm Schmankerl tour through the city (including welcome-drink and taste of some Munich’s Delicate Food)

5:00 – 5:30 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

Taste of Munich’s Delicate Food

Welcome-drink (non-alcoholic) Traditional bread Fresh Antipasti or Tarte flambée Bavarian veal sausages with sweet mustard Bavarian beer tasting or non-alcoholic beverages www.transformerscommittee.org www.muenchen.de

Optional Day Tour Discover Salzburg Date: Friday, March 22 Pick-up from the DOLCE Hotel Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Leaving Germany – you are going to Austria today!

Salzburg, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is a fairly recent "acquisition" of Austria: until 1816, it was an independent principality ruled by powerful Prince Archbishops.

Today you will see highlights as castle Mirabell with its wide gardens, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and many more. Enjoy the amazing view from Hohensalzburg castle while listening to the stories about the city’s fascinating history. Your lunch will take place at Europe’s oldest restaurant, the Stiftskeller St. Peter.

Spend the remaining afternoon at your own pace, discovering the beauty of the baroque Old Town. Don’t forget to buy real “Mozartkugeln”, a delicious souvenir for your friends at home. Jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes will be commonplace!

Itinerary

8:30 am Depart at DOLCE Hotel by bus with local tour guides

11:00 am – 1:30 pm Guided walking tour of Salzburg

1:30 – 3:00 pm Lunch at Stiftskeller St. Peter (included 2-course menu and 1 softdrink, and water)

3:00 – 4:15 pm Free time and shopping at “Getreidegasse”

4:15 – 6:30 pm Return to DOLCE Hotel by bus

Lunch Menu

Breaded chicken with potato salad or Risotto with tomatoes and rucola (vegetarian and glutenfree) Salzburger Nockerl (traditional dessert, made from whipped egg whites accompanied with fruit sauce) Non-alcoholic beverages (1 softdrink) www.transformerscommittee.org www.stadt-salzburg.at