Upcoming T&D Training Courses: 2012

Upcoming T&D Training Courses

June 19-21:
IEEE/PES, Olathe, KS
Plain Talk About the Electric Power Industry

IEEE PES PLAIN TALK courses aim to increase your understanding of the electric power system, how it operates and how it is evolving. PES PLAIN TALK courses for the power industry professional provide you with practical knowledge that you can use as you work in or with this important industry. These courses will help you to understand technical aspects of the electric power industry, even if you do not have an engineering background. Click Here for Details and Registration: www.ieee-pes.org

June 11–13: SEL University, St. Louis, MO
PROT 403 - Distribution System Protection
Are you seeking a more comprehensive understanding of the protection requirements, principles and schemes for electric power distribution systems? In this 3-day course, we introduce the basic elements of protection for the electric power distribution system and provide an in-depth coverage of both traditional and modern protective relaying methods for distribution systems, We also address the application of distribution system protection principles to improve power quality indices; protection practices and regulations of distribution systems with dispersed generators, and much more. Learn more about PROT 403 and register at: www.selinc.com/5-403 .

Sept. 12-13: IEEE PES, Chicago, IL USA
Smart Grid Foundations
This course is targeted to utility personnel and managers interested in gaining a broader understanding of networking, communication and other various technologies that enable today's smart grid solutions. This course provides a basic overview of the various aspects that comprise the smart grid, and will enable utility professionals who have an understanding of a particular aspect to see how all the pieces fit together. Early Bird Registration Ends August 1, 2012! Click Here for Details and Registration: www.ieee-pes.org

June 19-20: Avo Training Institute, Inc., Las Vegas, NV
Electrical Safety for Utilities
Electrical hazards can result in serious injury or death to employees that work on or around transmission, generation, or distribution electrical equipment. To ensure safety when working around electric utility equipment, personnel must understand safety standards and regulations, safe work procedures, and usage of personal protective equipment. OSHA 1910.269(a)(2) requires this training. Learn more about this 4 day course > Learn more about this course: www.avotraining.com

June 25–27: SEL University, Vacaville, CA
PROT – 407 Transmission Line Protection What are your transmission line protection challenges? Let SEL University help you identify protection and fault location methods to apply in modern transmission systems. In this 3-day course, you will learn how to: define and address protection problems for high-voltage transmission lines; implement modern directional and distance protection elements; select the best pilot protection schemes for transmission line protection; execute directional comparison pilot and line differential protection schemes, and much more. PROT 407 will also provide an overview of the effect of reclosing, single-pole tripping and breaker failure protection on the stability of high-voltage transmission systems. Learn more about PROT 407 and register at: www.selinc.com/5-407 .

July 16-20: Siemens Power Academy, Minnetonka, MN
PSS®E - Power Flow and Steady State Analysis - * NERC Certification
Are you required to interpret power flow results (convergence, divergence, non-convergence)? Do you need to understand the causes and event sequence of voltage collapse and apply data checking functions in PSS®E to identify power flow modeling issues? This course provides the fundamental PSS®E software training to help novice users navigate the interface and gain hands-on experience. More than an application course, PSSC 500 will acquaint you with most program functions in sufficient detail to begin study work relevant to power flow and fault analysis. Upon completion of this course, you will understand PSS®E functions and their uses and have the ability to perform various power flow analyses. Topics include power flow modeling data, one-line diagrams, power flow solutions and reports, program automation, response files, IPLAN and Python™, contingency and transfer limit analysis and more. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

July 31–Aug. 3: SEL University, Pullman, WA
PWRS 400 - Power System Fundamentals for Engineers
Are you seeking a more comprehensive understanding of the protection requirements, principles and schemes for electric power distribution systems? In this 3-day course, we introduce the basic elements of protection for the electric power distribution system and provide an in-depth coverage of both traditional and modern protective relaying methods for distribution systems, We also address the application of distribution system protection principles to improve power quality indices; protection practices and regulations of distribution systems with dispersed generators, and much more. Learn more about PROT 403 and register at: www/selinc.com/5-400 .

July 23-27: Siemens Power Academy, Minnetonka, MN
PSS®E - Dynamic Simulation
Different types of disturbances can cause your system to behave in certain ways. Do you know how to analyze your system response by running a dynamic simulation? If not, this course will help you understand how your power flow indicates your system status in steady state and how dynamic simulation tells you how your system transitions from one status state to another. This course covers data development and input for dynamics, initial system setup and checkout, running dynamic simulations, plotting results and more. This course requires previous knowledge of PSS®E, as it is fast-paced and includes hands-on exercises using PSS®E. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Aug. 13–15: SEL University, Charlotte, NC
PROT 411 – Substation Equipment Protection Are you up-to-date on modern substation protection requirements? In this 3-day course we will comprehensively cover protection requirements and principles for high-voltage power transformers and substation buses. You will learn to define transformer and bus protection issues, and identify appropriate solutions using digital relays. You will also learn to specify current transformers for protective relaying applications; calculate relay settings for bus and transformer differential protection, and much more. Learn more about PROT 411 and register at at: www.selinc.com/5-411 .

Aug. 13-17: Siemens Power Academy, Mountain View, CA
PSS®E - Power Flow and Steady State Analysis - * NERC Certification
Are you required to interpret power flow results (convergence, divergence, non-convergence)? Do you need to understand the causes and event sequence of voltage collapse and apply data checking functions in PSS®E to identify power flow modeling issues? This course provides the fundamental PSS®E software training to help novice users navigate the interface and gain hands-on experience. More than an application course, PSSC 500 will acquaint you with most program functions in sufficient detail to begin study work relevant to power flow and fault analysis. Upon completion of this course, you will understand PSS®E functions and their uses and have the ability to perform various power flow analyses. Topics include power flow modeling data, one-line diagrams, power flow solutions and reports, program automation, response files, IPLAN and Python™, contingency and transfer limit analysis and more. For more information go to: www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Aug. 20-24: Siemens Power Academy, Mountain View, CA
PSS®E - Dynamic Simulation
Different types of disturbances can cause your system to behave in certain ways. Do you know how to analyze your system response by running a dynamic simulation? If not, this course will help you understand how your power flow indicates your system status in steady state and how dynamic simulation tells you how your system transitions from one status state to another. This course covers data development and input for dynamics, initial system setup and checkout, running dynamic simulations, plotting results and more. This course requires previous knowledge of PSS®E, as it is fast-paced and includes hands-on exercises using PSS®E.For more information go to: www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Aug 27-31: Siemens Power Academy, Schenectady, NY
Overhead Transmission Line Design
Civil, mechanical and electrical engineers need to understand how transmission line design and pole placement help ensure the lowest cost method of providing for the transmission of electrical power. With the integration of renewables – often far from load centers – the economics of transmission line design, planning, capacity and uprating are important for any engineer to understand. This course provides you with information on major line components selection and discusses the economics, electrical, mechanical, thermal and environmental constraints of each. This course explores insulation and conductor selection methods. PLS-CADD™ software application will be discussed. For more information go to: www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Sept. 10-12: Siemens Power Academy, Schenectady, NY
Power Distribution Engineering - NERC Certification
Do you want a better understanding of the basic concepts of electrical engineering? Are you interested in learning more about forecasting, or the theory behind analysis and reliability? If so, then PDEC 500 is for you! This course examines the key concepts of power distribution engineering. Distribution system configurations, equipment use and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Topics include power systems, voltage regulation reliability, voltage drop, power quality, power factor correction and capacitor applications. This course will improve your understanding of distribution system insulation coordination and surge arrester applications that provide overvoltage protection from events such as switching and lightning surges. Also included are discussions on methods used in the steady state analysis of AC circuits as applied to power distribution systems including: linear circuit elements, complex numbers, matrices, network solution methods, three-phase power systems, the per unit system, symmetrical components and fault currents. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Sept. 10-12: SEL University, Nanuet, NY
PROT 409 – Generation System Protection
Do you have generation system protection challenges? Are you looking for a more complete understanding of generation system protection requirements? In this 3-day course we will introduce the protection requirements of synchronous generators and how to apply generation system protection principles. You will learn how to select appropriate protection schemes for various generator applications and how to determine appropriate settings for system backup using phase distance and overcurrent elements, and much more. Learn more about PROT 409 and register at: www.selinc.com/5-409 .

Sept. 25: SEL University, Denver, CO
COM 203 - SEL Cybersecurity Best Practices for Critical Infrastructure
Are your critical cyberassets secured? Cybersecurity is a key component to your power system reliability. Increase your reliability by taking this fundamental one-day course. COM 203 includes material about policies, regulations, access controls, and procedures designed to secure critical cyberassets. During this course, you will design a realistic security protection scheme to secure critical cyberassets, using the defense-in-depth cybersecurity philosophy. Learn more about COM 203 and register at: www.selinc.com/SELUniversity .

June 4-8: GE Digital Energy, Bilbao, Spain
D20/D200 with ConfigPro (Course in English)
This course includes instruction on the D20/D200 product family as well as ConfigPro, the configuration tool required to configure a D20/D200. Hardware introduction, set-up, troubleshooting, and basic configuration are covered in this class. For more information go to: www.gedigitalenergy.com

June 11-15: GE Digital Energy, Ontario, Canada
D20/D200 with ConfigPro
This course includes instruction on the D20/D200 product family as well as ConfigPro, the configuration tool required to configure a D20/D200. Hardware introduction, set-up, troubleshooting, and basic configuration are covered in this class. For more information go to: www.gedigitalenergy.com

June 11-15: GE Digital Energy, Bilbao, Spain
D25 with ConfigPro (Course in English)
This course includes instruction on the D25 product family as well as ConfigPro, the configuration tool required to configure a D25. Hardware introduction, set-up, troubleshooting, and basic configuration are covered in this class. For more information go to: www.gedigitalenergy.com

June 19-21: GE Digital Energy, Markham, Ontario, Canada
UR Platform
This course provides a systematic approach to the integration of control and protection functions within the Universal Relay. The students will review the UR's specifications, hardware selection, installation and wiring procedures in addition to participating in hands on lab assignments to create and test protection and control solutions for a feeder as an example application. For more information go to: www.gedigitalenergy.com

June 26-28: ETAP®, Houston, Texas
ETAP® 153 Short Circuit, Device Evaluation & Arc Flash Workshop
ETAP 153 workshop provides the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary to become proficient in ETAP to conduct protective device coordination and arc flash studies. The workshop covers system modeling, operation, and evaluation of the elements during steady-state, and short circuit conditions. The evaluation process includes protection and coordination of protective devices. For more information contact Jeanne Nolan at 949-900-1084 or training@etap.com

June 26-28: Enoserv, Tulsa, OK
Basic Fundamentals for Relay Technician
Attend the class at the Enoserv Training Facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tues., June 26 at 8:00 AM and Thurs., June 28 at 5:00 PM (CT) and you will receive presentations on: algebra Fundamentals; the Cartesian Plane; understanding Trigonometry; working with Vectors; DC Fundamentals and Ohm's Law. For more information go to: www.enoserv.com

July 16-20: GE Digital Energy, Markham, Ontario, Canada
D25 with ConfigPro
This course includes instruction on the D25 product family as well as ConfigPro, the configuration tool required to configure a D25. Hardware introduction, set-up, troubleshooting, and basic configuration are covered in this class. For more information go to: www.gedigitalenergy.com

July 24-26:
IEEE/PES, San Diego, CA
Plain Talk About the Electric Power Industry

IEEE PES PLAIN TALK courses aim to increase your understanding of the electric power system, how it operates and how it is evolving. PES PLAIN TALK courses for the power industry professional provide you with practical knowledge that you can use as you work in or with this important industry. These courses will help you to understand technical aspects of the electric power industry, even if you do not have an engineering background. Click Here for Details and Registration www.ieee-pes.org

July 31–Aug. 2: Doble, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Doble’s 2012 Protective Relay Seminar
Doble Engineering Company will offer its second annual Protective Relay Seminar - three days of in-depth training covering all aspects of the design, manufacturing and application of protective relays. The agenda will cover major protection themes including General Protection Knowledge, Distribution Protection, Substation Protection and Transmission Protection along with advanced tutorials. For more information go to: www.doble.com .

July 31 – Aug. 2: Doble, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Doble’s 2012 Cables Seminar: From Design to Diagnostics
Doble Engineering Company is proud to offer its first annual Cables Seminar: From Design to Diagnostics - three days of in-depth training covering all aspects of cables and cable testing. The agenda will cover major protection themes including historical overview of cables in all voltage classes, manufacturing, factory and field testing, review of IEEE standards, installation, splicing techniques, termination design, oil analysis, life cycle management and more. For more information go to: www.doble.com

Sept. 10 - 13: Doble, San Francisco, California USA
Doble’s 2012 Revolutionary Machines: Electrical Plant Reliability & Rotating Machinery Seminar
The 6th Annual Revolutionary Machines Seminar focuses on advanced operations and maintenance training to maintain your generating and industrial plant at maximum performance and reliability. This seminar will cover all aspects of theory, application, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance of turbo-generators, synchronous and induction motors, rotors and stators and will provide you with the knowledge you need to reliably operate and maintain the electrical side of your generating or industrial plant. For more information go to: www.doble.com