Bringing magic to standardization

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Andrea Bonetti has been appointed as the new Chair of IEC Technical Committee 95, which develops international standards for measuring relays and protection equipment.<_o3a_p>

With over two decades of experience in power system protection, Mr Bonetti brings a wealth of expertise - and a touch of magic - to his new role. Hailing from Bergamo, Italy, his journey began with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Sapienza University in Rome.<_o3a_p>

In standardization since 2006<_o3a_p>

Mr Bonetti's involvement in standardization dates back to 2006 when he joined a working group of IEC TC 95, while working for ABB in Sweden. His contributions have been instrumental in the development of key standards such as IEC 60255-121 for line distance protection and IEC 60255-187-1 for transformer differential protection. His dedication earned him the prestigious IEC 1906 Award in 2013.<_o3a_p>

The organizations that later supported his work in standardization were the consulting company STRI and, more recently, the International Group Megger, which specializes in test equipment for the power industry, including relay protection test equipment. Bonetti is currently working for Megger, in Stockholm, Sweden.<_o3a_p>

It's a kind of magic!<_o3a_p>

Beyond his engineering prowess, Andrea is also a magician and a member of the IBM. (International Brotherhood of Magicians) since 1985, which adds a unique flair to his approach.

His passion has led him to leverage digital twin techniques for achieving the virtual commissioning of protection relays, a pioneering approach that promises to revolutionize the field. The idea, from Megger's point of view, is to produce a digital twin test set that can interact with digital twin protection relays.

Fluent in Italian, English, and Swedish, Andrea's linguistic skills reflect his commitment to fostering international collaboration within the IEC community. <_o3a_p>

As the newly appointed Chair of IEC TC 95, Andrea Bonetti is poised to lead the charge towards a future of excellence in power system protection standardization. With a focus on increasing awareness, collaboration, and user representation, he aims to ensure that IEC Standards continue to drive innovation and reliability in an evolving energy landscape.

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