Note:

This event has been cancelled. For questions or to find out about future training opportunities, please contact Scott Lowry at 360-816-1448 or slowry@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Line and substation personnel, distribution engineers, and supervisors who have responsibility for transmission and distribution substations.

Related Course:

Substation Series: Print Reading, March 9,2017

Course Overview:

This two-day class will provide an overview of substations, inspection practices, substation equipment, basic print reading, protective relaying, substation metering, specific equipment inspection practices, equipment troubleshooting, and documentation. The class will also include a tour of a substation where you will review the areas covered in the class and review what you have learned regarding substation inspection.Other topics that will be covered include:

• Types of substations and the purpose of each type
• Substation civil equipment, fences, structures, equipment grounding, gates, and yard lights
• Purpose and requirement of substation log books
• Substation power transformers, load tap changers, and protective devices (theory and operation)
• Oil containment and oil testing
• Circuit switchers, breakers (oil, air, vacuum, SF6), three-phase regulators, and single-phase regulators (theory and operation)
• Substation batteries and chargers
• Current and potential transformers
• Substation capacitors

Mandatory PPE for the substation tour:
As part of this course, you will tour an energized substation. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes a fire-rated (FR) outer garment, hard hat, safety glasses, and sturdy shoes for walking on uneven and rough surfaces. FR clothing of a minimum of 5 calories is required for top and pants.

Course Instructor:

Robert Coates

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m.; the course will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on day one, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day two. Lunch, along with morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided on both days.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Hilton Garden Inn
700 Lindsay Blvd
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-9500

Room rate: $139 for a single/double

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than February 6, 2017, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Course Fees: