Who Should Attend:
Lineworkers, substation personnel, and distribution engineers who have responsibility for the operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission substations.
Course Overview:
This one-day class will cover the basics of sulfur hexafluoride, a common insulating gas used in substation power circuit breakers. You will learn about the fundamentals of SF6; its associated hazards; gas testing theory and practice; and gas handling practices. You will also learn techniques to find breaker leaks and repair them both safely and effectively. Real-world case studies will be used to demonstrate the discovery, planning, and successful execution of a leak repair.
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: Transformer and Substation Diagnostic Testing, June 6 - 7, 2023
Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation, October 24, 2023
Substation Series: Power Circuit Breaker Testing, October 25, 2023
Course Instructor:
Mike Wolf, Senior Substation Support Specialist, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
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. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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
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Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall
9420 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-0707
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2023): $500
Utility Member Standard: $575
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2023): $750
Associate Member Standard: $825
Non-member Early Bird (ends 9/23/2023): $1,000
Non-member Standard: $1,075
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 6 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.