Note:

Online registration is currently closed, but spaces are still available. If you would like to attend this event, please call NWPPA at 360-254-0109, and our staff will be happy to help you.

Who Should Attend:

Line and substation personnel, as well as engineers who are responsible for distribution and transmission substations.

Related Course:

Substation Series: Substation Transformers & LTC Diagnostics, October 24, 2018

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 Topics:

• 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:

Hilton Garden Inn
425 SW Bluff Drive  
Bend, Oregon  97702
541-617-6111

Room rate: $169 Run of House

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than September 24, 2018, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Course Fees:

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.