Balanced reactive power in power grids is an important factor in network operations, to minimize losses and to avoid over-voltages in networks.
Lecturers
Dr. Axel Krämer
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH, Regensburg / Germany
– Director Technology Transmission –
Scientific Background
- Doctorate Electrical Engineering, TU Braunschweig
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering, TU Braunschweig
Professional Background
- 30 years at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
- 4 years at MWB Messwandlerbau AG
Publications (29) in the field of high voltage insulating materials for outdoor applications, instrument transformers and tap-changers, esteemed member of several international technical committees, in 2013 he received the “IEC 1906 Award” in recognition for his involvement in the tap-changer standards work
Author of the book On-Load Tap-Changers for Power Transformers – Operation Principles, Applications and Selection
Laurenc Kirchner
Reinhausen GmbH (MR)
– Head of System Application–
Scientific Background
- Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering, TU Wien
- Master of Engineering Management, CU Boulder
Professional Background
- 10 years at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
- 10 years at ABB Switzerland (4 years head of testing at ABB, MICAFIL)
Ajay Krishnan Nilakantan
Reinhausen GmbH (MR)
– Business Development Manager –
Scientific Background
- Bachelor Electrical & Electronics Engineering, St. Joseph’s College, Chennai, India
- Master of Science in Power Engineering, HS Darmstadt
Professional Background
- 6 years at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
- 2 years at L&T Construction, Chennai, India (Senior Design Engineer, Traction Substation)
