From Fundamentals to Field-Ready Expertise Partial Discharge Measurement Bootcamp at Manitoba Hydro, a leading utility in high voltage and partial discharge. Proudly operated by ElectroMentors.
ElectroMentors is pleased to announce the 2025 Foundations of Partial Discharge Measurement Bootcamp, hosted at Manitoba Hydro’s world-class High Voltage Test Facility (HVTF) — a leading utility in high-voltage engineering and partial discharge diagnostics. This full-day, in-person training covers the core principles of partial discharge (PD) measurement and its critical role in assessing the health and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems. The program blends theory with live demonstration sessions, giving participants valuable insights into PD measurement, interpretation, and asset health assessment.
Time
Oct 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
Location
Manitoba Hydro’s High Voltage Test Facility
Winnipeg, 110 Newmarket Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Y6, Canada
Rates (USD)
Early Bird (by September 15, 2025): $1,000Standard
(after September 15, 2025): $1,300
Theme
Powering Hyperscale Growth – Technology, Interconnection, and Market Strategy
What to Expect:
From exploring the physics of partial discharge to observing advanced PD diagnostic tools in operation on real high-voltage assets, this bootcamp delivers an unmatched combination of academic insight and real-world applications. Attendees will see live demonstrations with industry-leading equipment and learn proven techniques to diagnose insulation issues before they become costly failures.
Featured Topics:
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Understanding Partial Discharge Phenomena – Mechanisms in gases, liquids, and solids; impacts on high-voltage insulation systems.
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Measurement Techniques & Standards – Conventional and advanced detection methods, with an introduction to IEC and IEEE standards.Live
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Demonstrations with Industry Tools – Operation of Omicron MPD 600, TECHIMP, and IRIS Power systems.
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Data Interpretation & Asset Health Assessment – Analyzing PD signals to identify defect types and guide maintenance strategies.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us in making this event a success while showcasing your organization to industry leaders and professionals.
🥇 Gold Sponsor ($1,500): Logo on all event materials & signage, verbal recognition during the event.
🥈 Silver Sponsor ($1,000): Logo on event materials, verbal recognition during the event.
🥉 Bronze Sponsor ($600): Logo on event website and signage.
Preliminary Schedule:
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Morning SessionFundamentals of Partial Discharge and Insulation DiagnosticsPD Mechanisms in Various Insulation MediaOverview of PD Standards and Compliance
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Afternoon SessionDemonstrations: Using Omicron MPD 600, TECHIMP, and IRIS PowerPD Data Analysis and Defect IdentificationCase Studies: Asset Life Extension through PD Monitoring
Instructors
Prof. Behzad Kordi, Ph.D., P.Eng.Professor and Director, McMath High Voltage Laboratory – University of Manitoba
Behzad Kordi received the B.Sc. (with distinction), M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees all in Electrical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 1992, 1995, and 2000, respectively. During 1998 and 1999, he was with the Lightning Studies Group at the University of Toronto, Canada. In 2002, he joined the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Manitoba, Canada, where he is currently a full professor and the director of the McMath High Voltage Laboratory.
His research interests include high voltage engineering, electromagnetic compatibility in power systems, simulation models of power transformers and transmission lines, and condition monitoring of high voltage apparatus. Dr. Kordi was the Chair of URSI Canada Commission E in 2012–2013. He is a member of several CIGRÉ working groups on transient modeling of power system apparatus. He also serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation and IET High Voltage. Dr. Kordi is a registered professional engineer in the province of Manitoba and was the recipient of the 2012 IEEE EMC Richard B. Schulz Best Transactions Paper Award.
Valeria Blaze, P.Eng.High Voltage Lab Services Section Head – Manitoba Hydro
Valeria Blaze received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba in 2014 and 2021, respectively. She is the High Voltage Lab Services Section Head at Manitoba Hydro’s High Voltage Test Facility. Valeria has over ten years of experience in high-voltage testing and the evaluation of electrical insulation systems.
She is the Chair of IEEE 2465 Recommended Practice for Pulse-Type Partial Discharge Measurements on Individual Stator Coils and Bars and actively participates in the IEEE Power and Energy Society/Electric Machinery Standards Committees and the IEEE Outdoor Insulation Technical Committee. Her work focuses on advancing partial discharge testing practices, improving asset reliability, and contributing to international standards development.
All individuals from utilities, industries, and academia — including engineers, technicians, researchers, and asset managers — are encouraged to register.
Certification
- ElectroMentors Certificates of Completion will be issued to all participants.
- ElectroMentors is an approved provider of IEEE CEU/PDH Certificates.
- IEEE Certificates will be issued upon request.
Registration
$500.00
$1,029.00
