| Instrumentation and Metering
Pricing | This workshop covers the theory and methodology of making electrical measurements on a power system. Included are instrument transformers, meter construction, calibration techniques for instruments, and safety considerations. New technology in metering reactive loads is also covered. Practical, hands-on exercises in electrical measurements aid in understanding. Specific focus on the 2007 National Electrical Safety Code will be included. A current copy of the NESC will be required for the class.
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| Power System Equipment: Functions and Maintenance
Pricing | This workshop covers features of power system equipment, methods of construction, insulation systems, and equipment applications. Participants study circuit breakers and switches, reclosers and sectionalizers, fuses, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, surge arrestors, stand-by batteries and grounding.
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| Power System Theory
Pricing | This workshop provides participants with the theory of generating an alternating current and the application and effects of resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Also included are the theory, construction, and use of vector diagrams; series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits; power factor calculation and correction; three-phase system theory and application; and the theory and use of transformers in single phase and three-phase systems. Attendees are assigned practical problems to solve during class, with a group discussion of solutions. Following a review of the basic formulae and equations of power electrical engineering, group activities and problem-solving sessions provide overviews for per unit system representation, symmetrical component and fault current calculations, equipment interruption theory and calculations, and transformer capacity calculations.
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| Relaying and System Protection
Pricing | This 3 day course covers the philosophy and practical guidelines for electrical protection of distribution systems. Participants gain an understanding of distribution protection methods, basic fault current calculations and analysis, fuses and applications, relay types and applications, lightning protection, and methods used to calculate the settings of various protection relays. Coordination of protection equipment is also discussed.
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| System Configuration, Switching and Troubleshooting
Pricing | Participants gain an understanding of electric system components, substation drawings, switching procedures, substation troubleshooting techniques, and the latest grounding procedures for safety. Instructional methods include presentations, group discussion, practical exercises, video, and the use of electrical drawings.
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