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Introduction to Modern Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems

Accelerating the Learning Curve for Future Engineering Professionals

A Two-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why? Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a utility company actually works. They are unfamiliar with management aspects of the business. As a result, even the most gifted young engineers must spend months informally "learning the ropes" before they can become true contributors.

This course will substantially accelerate that acclimatization process by providing future project engineers with a basic knowledge of applied engineering in a utility company. It will teach them the project management aspects of modern Transmission and Distribution (T&D) systems as well.

This is the same "real-life" orientation a new utility engineer might receive from his or her supervisors and co-workers. Only it has been structured to provide a rapid and comprehensive overview, with a close connection to real-life specifics, plus exercises and practice sessions to ensure better retention. Click here to register.

What You Will Learn

What the main components of modern transmission and distribution systems are, their application and arrangement
How to perform various calculations used in T&D system design and engineering
How to use the tools and principles of modern project management to ensure overall project success

You Will Also Learn

How power systems are arranged, their main elements, and the place of each element in the overall structure
What substation consists of, the function of each piece of equipment
The role of protection systems and the criteria they must need
How to analyze the reliability of power supply systems
The advantages and disadvantages of various substation switching systems
How to select substation equipment
Types of transmission power lines and the main steps of their design
Why reactive power and voltage in T&D systems need to be regulated, the necessary equipment, and how it should be selected
The makeup of a low-voltage distribution system and how to design it
The purpose of grounding and lightning protection in T&D Systems and how they should be arranged
Critical success factors for T&D project management
How to scope projects, prepare realistic estimates and schedules, evaluate risk and include contingencies
How to make project communications more efficient, procure high-quality equipment and services at reasonable costs, and ensure overall project success through effective control

Seminar Agenda

MAIN CONCEPTS
... Power system structure
... Transmission and distribution (T&D) systems:
... Place in power system structure
... Main goals and criteria
... T&D components
SUBSTATIONS: MAIN COMPONENTS
... Power Transformers
... Switching Equipment
... Substation Bus System
... Instrument Transformers
... Overvoltage Protection
... Equipment Installation Options
SUBSTATIONS: AUXILIARY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
... Relay Protection
... Metering Systems
... Auxiliary AC/DC Power Systems
... Station Alarm and Remote Control Systems
SUBSTATIONS: ENGINEERING ASPECTS
... Reliability Analysis
... Typical Substation Switching Systems
... Insulation Coordination
... Substation Safety and Fire Protection
... Substation Design Issues
... Substation Insulator's Performance Improvement
POWER LINES
... Mission and Main Types of Power Lines
... Aerial Lines
... Underground Cable Lines
REACTIVE POWER AND VOLTAGE REGULATIONS
... Reactive Power Regulation
... Voltage Regulation
LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS:
... Typical Low Voltage Distribution Systems and their Mission
... Low Voltage Distribution System Design
GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION IN T&D SYSTEMS:
... Power System Grounding
... Lightning protection
BASICS OF T&D PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
... Estimating
... Scheduling
... Scope
... Procurement Process
... Risk Management
... Project Communications
... Project Baseline and Control

Who Should Attend this Seminar

New employees of utility companies or college graduates who want to expand their knowledge and experience in modern transmission and distribution systems engineering, as well as in project management.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of electrical power systems

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS class today, and join the over 10,000 energy professionals who have already attended one of PGS's proven programs. View Past Seminar Attendees

Hotel and Seminar Information

This two-day seminar will be held at the hotels listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 5:00 PM on the first day. On the second day, the seminar will resume at 8:00 AM and will finish at 2:30 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee for each day. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars

Registration Fee and Discounts

Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
Members of TOGA, AIPRO, INGAA or IOGA-NY receive a 15% discount. Please call 412-521-4737.
Sign up for 4 or more classroom seats during the same month and all attendees will receive a 20% total discount.
(If you plan to register 4 or more classroom seats, but want attendees to pay by separate credit cards, register one party now and mention this fact in the "Comments" section of the registration form. We will manually subtract the 20% discount from the first registrant's seminar fee. Tell other parties in your group to mention your name when they register, and we will give them the 20% discount as well.) Please call 412-521-4737 for more information.
Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more. Please call Janice Ohmura at (412) 521-4737.

Payment and Cancellations

Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane HHP · Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations can be made up to five (5) business days prior to the start of the seminar for a full refund. No refunds will be made thereafter, but full credit for one year will be given toward future workshops. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at 412-521-4737.

CPE Credits

This live group seminar is eligible for 13.0 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements. PGS telephone seminars are eligible for CPE credits only if seminar participants use the printed seminar slides - not the Internet posted slides.

PGS Energy Training is registered with GARP as an Approved Provider of continuing professional education (CPE) credits. PGS Energy Training has determined that this program qualifies for 13.0 credit hours. If you are a GARP CPE participant, please record this activity in your Credit Tracker at www.garp.org/cpe. Please inform PGS Energy Training that you are a GARP CPE participant upon seminar registration.

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