June 9-11: ABB Inc., Burlington, Ontario
Symmetrical Components and Fault Analysis
This three-day school is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of symmetrical components, their application in relay design, and performance analysis. The school discusses the symmetrical component representation of various power system components, and comprehensively analyzes faults. For more information or to register, go to "More about...training" on www.abb.com/substationautomation or contact Alejandro F Schnakofsky at +610 336 5288 or alejandro.f.schnakofsky@us.abb.com.

June 9-12:Weidmann Diagnostic Solutions, Hilton Milwaukee City Ctr, Milwaukee, WI
Transformers D2 - Design to Demise and Trasformer Fluid Diagnostics
Valuable information for everyone responsible for transformer operation and maintenance. IEEE CEUs and NETA CTDs available to course attendees. For more information go to www.weidmann-diagnostics.com

June 18-19: ABB Inc., Lake Mary, Florida
OVR Recloser & PCD Relay Training Program
This two-day, hands-on training course is designed for participants to become proficient in application, installation, operation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of PCD Relays and OVR Reclosers. Discover how to best apply, operate, maintain, and test OVR Reclosers and PCD Relays to improve system reliability. For more information or to register, go to Training > Recloser & Control Application on www.abb.us/mvservice or contact Roger M Jerez at +1 407-732-2768 or roger.jerez@us.abb.com.

June 23-24: CIRED Seminar 2008, Frankfurt, Germany
SmartGrids for Distribution
The primary aim of the CIRED Seminar 2008: SmartGrids for Distribution is to discuss the technical challenges and practical implications faced by distribution network operators when developing SmartGrids. The Seminar will combine a number of prestigious invited speakers with Call for Papers authors, bringing together leading industry figures driving forward SmartGrid development with those at the forefront of the latest research and technology. For more information go to www.ciredsmartgrids.org

June 23-27: ABB Inc., Coral Springs, Florida
Electromechanical Relay and FT Switch
This hands-on training program has been designed for relay operators, technicians and engineers to become proficient in application, installation, operation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of electromechanical relays and FT test switches.For more information or to register, go to "More about...training" on www.abb.com/substationautomation or contact Glenn Goldfarb at +1 954 825 0619 or glenn.goldfarb@us.abb.com.

June 24 & 25: Hubbell Power Systems, Inc./Aiken, SC facilities
MOV Surge Arresters (Course Number: ARR201)
Learn how to specify Surge Arresters to effectively protect Distribution, Substation and Transmission Systems. This course will cover application theory and the historical development of over-voltage protection for utility systems. Discussion will also include engineering design considerations and application issues such as insulation coordination. A Factory tour of MOV Surge Arresters in production will also be included. To request an application form, send an email to HPSTraining@hps.hubbell.com

Aug 4-Dec 12: GE Energy, GE Energy Learning Center, Schenectady, NY USA
60th Power Systems Engineering Course
GE Energy offers global professionals the opportunity to participate in our exclusive program that is among the most established in the energy industry, worldwide. Our courses are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge that are essential to becoming a successful leader in the electric power industry. For more information go to www.ge-energy.com/psec