Who Should Attend:
Line and substation personnel, as well as engineers who have responsibility for distribution and transmission substations.
Related Events:
Substation Series: Print Reading and Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting Techniques, April 25, 2023
Substation Series: Power Systems and Relay Commissioning, April 26, 2023
Substation Series: Substation Security, April 27 - 28, 2023
Substation Series: Substation Overview and Inspections, May 16, 2023
Substation Series: Transformers and LTC Diagnostics, May 17, 2023
Substation Series: Substation Battery Maintenance and Testing, May 18, 2023
Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation, October 24, 2023
Substation Series: Power Circuit Breaker Testing, October 25, 2023
Substation Series: SF6 Basics & Leak Repair Techniques, October 26, 2023
Course Overview:
Performance of the test is one thing. What the measurements tell you about the apparatus is another. For any apparatus test, proper results analysis is the most important aspect. This two-day course will focus on transformer and substation equipment testing and diagnostic analysis, including general apparatus construction, test theory, test application and performance, and results analysis.
No one test will tell you everything you need to know about the condition of your apparatus, and for a variety of reasons you may not always be able to perform every test available. Understanding not only what each test can tell you, but also how individual results can be used to confirm or contradict the data of other tests will help you make that decision.
Through this course you will develop a better understanding of the purpose and interpretation of the following tests: dielectric testing; exciting current and loss testing; turns ratio testing; leakage reactance and loss testing; sweep frequency response analysis testing; and winding DC resistance testing.
Course Instructor:
Mike Anderson, Northwest Diagnostics Solutions, LLC
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time, and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days.
Course Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
Ask for the NWPPA rate for 15% off advertised prices
Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall
9420 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-0707
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $870
Utility Member Standard: $945
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $1,305
Associate Member Standard: $1,380
Non-member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $1,740
Non-member Standard: $1,815
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
If canceling because the attendee is showing COVID-19 symptoms any time before the event, a full refund will be issued; if leaving during the event for COVID-19 reasons, a prorated refund will be issued.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact registration@nwppa.org, or call (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.