Who Should Attend:
Engineers and senior technical personnel involved in distribution system design, planning, modeling, and analysis.
Related Events:
Distribution Engineering Series: Overcurrent Protection, March 19-20, 2024
Course Overview:
The focal point of this week-long class will be modeling the system and interpreting the results. This module will cover theory used to model distribution systems, including system impedance models, connectivity, loading the model, calculation of voltage drops, and load currents. You will learn how to set planning criteria and, most importantly, how to project and grow a sample system model and solve common system problems such as low voltage and/or excessive load current. Together, the class will discuss methods of how to place fixed and switched capacitor banks and work through class problems.
Another focus will be on the development of short- and long-range plans for distribution systems and thoroughly review how to prepare a present worth analysis. You will also learn methods for factoring reliability in the planning process as well as methods to determine discount rates, carrying charges, and interest rates. Discussion will also include estimating construction options, including budgeting for new service extensions.
Note: This course is part of the Distribution Engineering Series. Sessions in this series may be taken in any order.
Course Instructor:
Kevin Mara, Hi-Line Engineering
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Mountain Time on day one, and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until noon on Friday. Lunch and refreshments will be provided Monday through Thursday.
Course Location and Hotel Information:
Course Location:
Idaho Falls Power
140 S. Capital Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83405
Hotel Information:
Residence Inn Idaho Falls
635 W Broadway St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83405
(208) 542-0000
Room rate: $219 single
Please book your room as soon as possible but no later than July 7, 2024. Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your reservation.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 6/29/2024): $3,150
Utility Member Standard: $3225
Canadian Member Early Bird (ends 6/29/2024): $2,490
Canadian Member Standard: $2,545
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 6/29/2024): $4,725
Associate Member Standard: $4,800
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 6/29/2024): $6,300
Non-Member Standard: $6,375
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please email registration@nwppa.org or call (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 27 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.