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, March 27, 2019
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:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Best Western (.5 miles from training location)
9420 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(800) 528-1234
No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel or go online to get the best available rate for sleeping rooms.
Heathman Lodge (1.2 miles from training location)
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel and mention NWPPA to receive our corporate rate.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 2/25/2019): $250
Utility Member Standard: $325
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 2/25/2019): $375
Associate Member Standard: $450
Non-member Early Bird (ends 2/25/2019): $750
Non-member Standard: $825
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 six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.