Upcoming T&D Training Courses
July 11-13: Siemens Power Academy, Minnetonka, MN
Power System Scheduling and Operation - NERC Certification
Covers economic dispatch, unit commitment, automatic generation control, operating security and interchange evaluation, power systems state estimation. Course includes hands-on examples using PSS®E. Designed for new operations engineers.
For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education
July 18-20: Siemens Power Academy, Minnetonka, MN
Power System Stability and Stabilizer Tuning
Provides a thorough analysis of dynamic stability problems and control analysis tools used for power system stabilizer (PSS) tuning. Theoretical and practical aspects of PSS commissioning and tuning are examined. Analyzes PSS input signals including electrical power, speed, frequency and accelerating power. Students will experience tuning a PSS and evaluating its performance using PSS®E.
For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education
July 18-22: Siemens Power Academy, Schenectady, NY
PSS®E - Introduction to Dynamic Simulation
Fundamental training course on the use of PSS®E for dynamic simulation. This course covers data development and input for dynamics, initial system setup and checkout, running dynamic simulations, plotting results and more. This course includes hands-on experience using PSS®E. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education
July 19-21: Siemens Power Academy, Littleton, CO
Transformer Diagnostics
Addresses major topics related to the aging infrastructure of power transmission and distribution systems, particularly in regards to power transformers, providing attendees with valuable and state-of-theart concepts on the specification, design review, application, testing and continuous assessment of these costly and essential assets. It also covers new industry challenges such as the introduction of on-line monitoring systems, new synthetic and vegetable oils, and also the recurrence of corrosive sulfur in oil as a potential cause of major transformer failures. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education
July 25-27: Siemens Power Academy, Littleton, CO
Modeling Wind Farms Using PSS®E - Enhanced 3-day course
Covers a wide range of topics related to modeling and application of wind power. A general summary of specific wind turbine model packages developed by Siemens PTI for PSS®E will be given to highlight the latest developments and increase awareness of model contents and availability. We will introduce the fundamentals of modeling wind power in the PSS®E analysis program. Hands-on examples of interconnection studies of wind farms employing different types of wind turbines will be used. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education
Aug. 22-26: AVO Training Institute, Valley Forge, PA
Substation Maintenance I
Substation maintenance is a key part of any plant's maintenance program. Failures in key components such as racking mechanisms, meters, relays and busses are the most common cause of unplanned outages. Having skilled substation maintenance technicians is essential to equipment reliability. This portion of the substation certification focuses on maintenance and testing of switchgear, circuit breakers, batteries and protective relays. Learn more in this hands-on course. For more information go to www.electricaltrainingservices.com
Sept. 26-29: AVO Training Institute, Dallas, TX
Power Quality and Harmonics
Most published surveys show that 65-85% of the power quality problems are the result of something happening within the facility. It may be the wiring or the loads themselves that make the supplied voltage incompatible with equipment within the facility. The result is that the process is interrupted, productivity is halted, and dollars are lost. Properly identifying and treating power quality and harmonics problems is important for system reliability and efficiency. Learn more in this hands-on course. For more information go to www.electricaltrainingservices.com
July 14: NESCO, Portland, OR
CIP Compliance Training
The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is pleased to announce the formation of a professional development program. The inaugural event will focus on developing security practices that assist in achieving NERC CIP compliance. This one-day event will feature informative sessions led by instructors who have first hand knowledge of utility operations, cyber security and CIP Compliance. For More information go to www.nescotraining.eventbrite.com Use this code to receive your discount (ends June 14th) : EarlyBird.
July 18-19:Energy Management Institute, San Francisco, CA
Smart Grid 101
This course will explore the Smart grid vulnerabilities and implementation options that may best protect and utilize new technologies, with a focus on best practices around the country.For more information go to www.energyinstitution.org.
July 18-20: SEL University, Pullman, WA. USA
Generation System Protection, PROT 409
This course provides an in-depth study of the methods used in designing complete protection systems for generation systems. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.
July 18-22: General Electric International, Inc., GE Campus, Schenectady, NY.
PSLF Fundamentals & Steady-State Analysis
The main objectives of this class are to provide the students with an understanding of practical issues associated with power system steady-state analysis and with the ability to use GE’s PSLF program to perform power flow studies. In this course, students will create a small power system case from scratch in order to run a mini power flow study using the GE PSLF Program. The examples will help the students learn not only the basics of the program, but the concepts behind power system steady-state analysis. Topics include: Database Management, Equipment Modeling, Power Flow Solutions, One-line Graphics, Reporting of Results, Introduction to Program Automation, Contingency Analysis, and more. For more information go to:
www.gepower.com
July 21-22: SEL University, Pullman, WA. USA
SEL-700G Generator Protection Relay, APP 700G
This two-day course provides hands-on application examples and step-by-step settings guidance for the SEL-700G Generator Protection Relay. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.
Aug. 2-5: SEL University, Pullman, WA. USA
Power System Fundamental for Engineers, PWRS 400
This course provides power system fundamentals that underlie the material covered in the SEL University PROT courses. It addresses elements of system analysis as well as system operation and control.
To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.
Aug. 8-12: SEL University, Pullman, WA. USA
Protecting Power Systems for Engineers, PROT 401
This course addresses the basic elements of designing power system protection for distribution lines, transmission lines, transformers, and buses. To learn more, visit www/selinc.com/seluniversity.
Aug. 15-17: SEL University, Pullman WA. USA
Substation Equipment Protection, PROT 411
This course provides an in-depth study of the methods used in designing protection for high-voltage power transformer protection and substation bus protection. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.
Aug 22-24: ETAP, Atlanta, GA
ETAP 153 - Short Circuit, Device Evaluation & Arc Flash
The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to develop a basic understanding of the capabilities of ETAP for short circuit analysis, protective device evaluation, coordination/ selectivity, and arc flash analysis. 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 or to register go to www.etap.com
August 26: Shermco Industries, Austin, TX
Electrical Safety for Managers
This training course covers: how electrical hazards in the workplace can affect your personnel, your company and those resonsible for electrical workers; OSHA reguations and NFPA 70E requirements for employers taking specific measures to prevent electrical hazards from causing injury or death; Electrical hazard awareness and recognition;designing and implementing an Electrical Safety Program (ESP) including policies, safe work procedures and permits, hazard analysis, risk assessments and reduction, training, personal protective equipment and more. For more information go to www.shermco.com.
To post your T and D courses contact Susan Schaefer at 484-478-0154 or for more information email: susan.schaefer@penton.com.
