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Substation Series: Substation Transformers & LTC Diagnostics

Date(s):
October 24, 2018
Venue:
Hilton Garden Inn Bend
Description:

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 have responsibility for distribution and transmission substations.

Related Course:

Substation Series: Substation Battery Maintenance and Testing, October 25, 2018

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 Topics:

  • Equipment oil sampling: correct oil sampling technique, understanding and interpretation of oil test results. 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:

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:

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2018): $360
Utility Member Standard: $435

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2018): $540
Associate Member Standard: $615

Non-member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2018): $1,080
Non-member Standard: $1,155

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.

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.

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