Machinery and plants for North America 2023
Eight speakers for one event.
Discover who they are and what about they’ll discuss.
Silvio Iannone
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Electrical engineer of Underwriter Laboratories LLC specialed in the design and evaluation in complianche with North American UL 508a, NFPA 79 and UL 2011 standards of machinery and panels for industrial automation.
Topics:
- Differences in the certification of the electrical panel and the whole machinery.
- The new UL 2011 as a design tool for industrial machinery destined to the North America.
- The last July 2022 revision of UL 508a for electrical panels.
Steve Douglas
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Over 30 years of experience in field evaluation of machines destined for North America. He has served as vice chair of the Canadian Electrical Code and chair of the 2021 SPE-1000 Model Code and is a member of the technical committee to define the NFPA 70 and NFPA 79 standards.
Topics:
- Updates on NEC/NFPA 70 ed.2023, NFPA 79, UL 508A, NFPA 70E, CSA C22.2 No.286 and CSA C22.1 (CE Code) standards.
- Differences between U.S. and Canada for frameworks, machines and plants.
- Wiring methods prohibited in both Ordinary and Hazardous Locations.
Terry Becker
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A specialist in the field of electrical safety with 31 years of experience, he is a senior member of CESCP and IEEE, has served as vice chair of the CSA Z462 technical committee, is a member of the IEEE 1584 technical committee for the definition of arc flash calculation guidelines and is a guest on the NFPA 70E committee.
Topics:
- Differences between the US and Canada in switchgear protection systems.
- Lockout/Tagout procedures according to NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
- Definition of the guidelines of arc flash calculation according to NFPA 70E.
Duccio Mortillaro
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Attorney and partner at Raines Feldman LLP, a specialist in multi-jurisdictional practices on transactions Italy-US cross-border transactions and an expert in legal practices associated with the operations of several companies European companies operating in the United States.
Topics:
- Legal issues in exporting machinery destined for North America.
- Aspects related to mandatory work permits.
- Experiences and case studies of European companies operating in the United States.
Drew Allen
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President and CEO of Grace Technologies, a company specializing in the production of solutions innovative electrical safety and predictive maintenance in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70E and UL 508A.
Topics:
- Systems and devices for the protection of electrical panels.
- Selection of voltage measurement and verification equipment according to NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
- Arc flash-related risk mitigation methods.
Stefano Ariotti
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Technical director and board member of SDProget Industrial Software. Expert in electrical design using CAD/CAE software and co-founder of SPAC Electrical CAD Automation.
Topics:
- Examples of assisted electrical schematic design.
- Parallels between European and American symbology.
Alessandro Giovannini & Massimo Ceolaro
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Topics:
- News about wiring methods in Ordinary and Hazardous Locations.
- Support and protection of cables in industrial machines and plants.
- Selection of the most suitable wiring method in relation to the application and the relevant regulations.
- How wiring and cable cross section changes in cable trays and raceways.