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Electric Distribution Systems
Date(s):
June 8 — 10, 2016
Venue:Heathman Lodge
Description:Note:
The pre-registration is currently closed. If you would like to attend this event, please come to the NWPPA registration desk at the hotel, and our onsite coordinator will be happy to help you.
Who Should Attend:
Engineers, line workers, substation workers, apprentices, and support staff that have direct responsibility for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the utility's distribution system. Prerequisite: It is highly recommended that students complete Electric Utility System Operations before attending this class. Those who do not must have substantial experience in the basics of electric systems and utility operations.
Course Overview:
This popular two-day course provides in-depth coverage of an electric utility's distribution system, from the distribution substation to a customer's outlet. Topics covered include substation transformers and testing; step and touch potential; various systems which customers may request, such as single-phase and three-phase power; details of overhead and underground electrical systems; reliability; transformer and capacitor details; and substation communications.
Course Instructor:
A.R. "Skip" Collier
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the first day; the class will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on day one, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on day two, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on day three. Lunch will be provided on day two; breaks and refreshments will be provided all three days. Course Fees:Member Early Bird Deadline 5/8/2016--$795.00
Member Standard--$845.00 Associate Member Early Bird Deadline 5/8/2016--$1,195.00
Associate Member Standard--$1,245.00
Nonmember Early Bird Deadline 5/8/2016--$2,395.00
Nonmember Standard--$2,445.00
Course Location & Hotel Information:
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(888) 475-3100
Room rate: $151 for a single/double
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, May 9, 2016, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with NWPPA when booking your reservation.
For $15 each way per person, the hotel will pick you up or take you to the airport. Seven days prior to your arrival, contact the hotel by email (shuttle@heathmanlodge.com) and include your name, cell phone number, email address, and flight information (arrival and departure dates and times). You can make arrival and departure reservations in one email. You will receive an email confirmation of your shuttle reservation. Taxi rides are approximately $40 each way.
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For More Information:
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