Note:

This class is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please contact Gail Patterson at 360-816-1450 or gail@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

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

Related Course:

Substation Series: Substation Transformers & LTC Diagnostics, May 3, 2017

Course Overview:

This one-day class is intended to provide an overview of the latest industry techniques in substation battery and battery charger specification, maintenance, and testing. Discussion will take place on the latest IEEE and NERC testing standards.

Course Objectives:

Topics that will be covered include:

• Vented/flooded lead acid batteries
• Sealed maintenance/valve regulated lead acid (VRLA)
• Nickel cadmium (NI-CD) batteries
• Battery chargers
• Battery test equipment
• Battery inspection and testing
• Review of test results
• IEEE and NERC testing standards

Course Instructor:

Scott Girard

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon refreshments, will be provided.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA  98402
(866) 986-8083

Room rate: $149 for a single/double

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than April 10, 2017, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Course Fees: