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:

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

Related Course:

Substation Series: Substation Battery Maintenance and Testing, May 4, 2017

Course Overview:

This one-day class is intended to provide an overview of the latest industry techniques in substation transformer and single-phase/three-phase load tap changer (LTC) maintenance. The implementation of simple, cost-effective predictive maintenance techniques will be emphasized.

Course Objectives:

Topics that will be covered include:

• Equipment oil sampling: correct oil sampling technique; understanding and interpretation of oil test results; and review of portable testing devices.
• Infrared thermography: basic theory, application, and interpretation as applicable to substation equipment.
• Other techniques include acoustic surveys, headspace gas analysis, basic review of online monitoring systems, and other condition assessment techniques.

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: