UGM 2007

The 5th UGM - UV inspection user's group meeting took place in Orlando Fl USA on April 30th to May 2nd, 2007, with attendees from 11 countries: China, S. Korea, Scotland, Ireland, Croatia, Estonia, Germany, Canada, Panama, Israel and USA that spent three days at the luxurious Florida Mall Hotel, with full board catering and best treat. The event was acknowledged successful and resourceful.

Dr. Paul Dollof from EKPC, as key speaker, briefly explained the corona phenomena and elaborated on the differences between corona and arcing . Prof. John Kuffel, the guest speaker from University of Manitoba, enlightened with his overview of the historical development of NCI. DayCor^® users presented their case studies and Ofil's speakers presented the latest innovations in UV inspection.

The proceedings CD of this successful event is now available, and will be mailed upon request, free of charge. To receive the proceedings CD, please fill the contact form and check the "send proceeding CD". Should you wish to be invited to the next UGM, please check your request "Include me in Ofil's UGM mailing list".

• Promote understanding of the aspects of using the UV inspection technology


• Understand implications of corona discharges on lines, insulators and substation components


• Learn from experts from high voltage research centers in the academy and industry


• Watch presentations by experienced users of UV inspection


• Participate in workshops about the proper and correct use of the DayCor camera


• Exchange information in a open forum discussions

• Potential users familiar with IR and Ultrasound inspection techniques wishing to adopt UV inspection


• UV inspection users interested to increase their knowledge or improve the understanding of how corona affects insulators and other components of electric grid


• Users wishing to exchange information and know-how with colleagues


• Utility executives


• Maintenance engineers in transmission, distribution, substation and testing laboratories


• Researchers in search for projects and hot subjects