Scope

2012 CIGRE SC C4 Colloquium provides an excellent opportunity for scientists, engineers, designers and users related to the following fields in the main:
• Lightning and EMC
• Grounding
• Transmission/Distribution Line Surge Arresters
• Application of Renewable Energy
The colloquium will bring together participating engineers and academicians from all over the world. The aim of the colloquium is to present and discuss the latest scientific knowledge and share their practical experiences in these fields.

Topics

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts on the following topics:

1. Interrelationship between Lightning and Electromagnetic Lightning-Originated Phenomena
2.Grounding Phenomena in Power Systems
3.Application of Transmission / Distribution Line Surge Arresters
4.Lightning Protection of Wind Generators
5.Power Quality Issues Generated by Photovoltaic Systems and Relevant Solutions
6.EMC, Insulation, and Immunity in Low/High Voltage Circuits and/or Information and Communication Circuits
7.Insulation Coordination and EMC in Power Stations and Substations
8.Modeling and New Simulation Tools with Integration of Renewable Energies

Working language

The working language of the Colloquium is English and will be used for all printed materials, presentation and discussions. Abstracts and papers ought to be submitted in English.

Information for prospective authors

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of papers not later than May 1, 2012 to the Conference Office via Conference Web site (http://www.cigre2012-c4.jp/). The abstracts (presenting the aim, content and results) ought to be two pages long. Authors are kindly requested to propose original and not previously published papers. Only papers of a high technical/scientific level will be accepted, excluding commercial papers promoting or advertising specific products or systems. Following submission, the abstracts will be screened by the Program Committee. Authors will be informed of the acceptance of their abstracts not later than June 1, 2012. Full papers (not exceeding six pages) ought to be submitted before August 1, 2012 for review. Notification of final acceptance will be given before August 15, 2012.

Important dates

Abstract submission deadline: May 1, 2012   May 15, 2012
Acceptance notification: June 1, 2012
Full paper submission deadline: August 1, 2012
Final acceptance: August 15, 2012
Registration deadline: September 21, 2012
SC C4 Colloquium in Hakodate:October 10-13, 2012

Social program

A social program including visits and an excursion will be arranged. Besides, separate program for accompanying persons will be organized. Post-conference tours will be organized.

Accommodation

A range of hotels of different classes within short distance of the Conference venue will be available

Venue

Hakodate city is located in the most southern part of Hokkaido. As visitors can enjoy scenic beauty, cuisine and hot spring all at once, Hakodate city is a popular tourist town in Japan. Historical buildings and townscapes influenced by the West have made Hakodate city famous as "a city with an exotic atmosphere." The night view of Hakodate city looked down from the top of Mt. Hakodate is so splendid that it is likened to myriads of jewels. Furthermore, the special historic site fort Goryokaku and the Yunokawa hot spring area are situated near the central part of the city. Gourmets are surely amazed at a wide variety of foodstuffs. Particularly, at the Asaichi market, visitors can find fresh marine products and nice foods.

International Advisory Committee:

A. Ametani, Japan
J. He, China
C. A. Nucci, Italy (Chairperson)
P. Pourbeik, USA
F. Rachidi, Switzerland
W. Radasky, USA

Local Organizing Committee:

H. Motoyama , Chairperson
M. Ishii, Program Committee, Chairperson
K. Miyajima, Secretary

Conference Office Address

2012 CIGRE SC C4 COLLOQUIUM in Hakodate
URL: http://www.cigre2012-c4.jp/
E-mail: general@cigre2012-c4.jp (General Information)
E-mail: paper@cigre2012-c4.jp (Program Information)