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 testing and maintaining power circuit breakers commonly seen in substations. The focus will be on gas-insulated, oil-insulated, and vacuum circuit breakers. You will review the individual components of each breaker type, what impacts they have on test results, what tests evaluate them, and considerations that need to be made for safe and comprehensive maintenance activities. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate data evaluation and lead you to be able to make smart and well-informed decisions on your power circuit breakers.
Related Events:
Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation, December 3, 2024
Substation Series: SF6 Basics & Leak Repair Techniques, December 5, 2024
Course Instructor:
Mike Wolf, PE, Priniple Engineer - Substation Maintenance, 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
Ask for the Northwest Public Power Association rate for 15% off advertised prices
Residence Inn Portland Vancouver
411 SE 123rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360)892-4404
Ask for the NWPPA Group Discount
Course Fees:
Canadian Member Early Bird (ends 11/4/24): $470
Canadian Member Standard: $525
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 11/4/24) Standard: $590
Utility Member Standard: $665
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 11/4/24): $885
Associate Member Standard: $960
Non-member Early Bird (ends 11/4/24): $1,180
Non-member Standard: $1,255
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 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.
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.