Providing the Steps to Your Continued Education

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Training the Next Generation of Power Systems Engineers

Classroom-Based CoursesMultiple sessions at locations around the world

Classroom Program TracksFundamentals, application, testing, and system protection tracks

Customer On-Site TrainingInstructor, materials, and equipment provided at your location

Convenient E-Learning Courses Flexible computer- and web-based courses

Providing the Steps to Your Continued Education

Visit www.selinc.com/selu for a complete schedule of SEL University courses and registration information.

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12009 Training Sourcebook/December 2008

To Our Readers:We are pleased to present the second-annual

issue of the Transmission & Distribution World Training Sourcebook. Our industry is going through tremendous change — Smart Grid, renewable energy, and advanced technologies in metering and monitoring — and with that brings an increased need for training.

Training today comes in many forms — classrooms, webinars, interactive Web-based, conferences and videos — and whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the industry, � nding a quality training program that � ts your needs can be a dif� cult and time-consuming task. Our goal is to provide you with one place to go to � nd the program that � ts your needs. Browse through this sourcebook and � nd the topic and level of educational program that is appropriate for you.

In addition to this printed sourcebook, T&D World is please to offer two additional training products, T&D World eTRAIN and T&D World University.

T&D World eTRAIN is an online newsletter e-mailed twice a month with a Web-site location that hosts archived content. In each issue, we feature an instructor, highlight a course series and list upcoming individual courses and industry events. Sign up for T&D World eTRAIN to make sure you get the latest information on training.

T&D World University is a physical event held in conjunction with a host utility and industry sponsors to provide hands-on entry-level, intermediate and advanced training in all areas of transmission and distribution.

We welcome your input as we build out our training products, whether you are looking for speci� c training or you would like your training course listed. Feel free to contact us.

2009 Training Sourcebook

Arc-Flash Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Asset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Distribution Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fiber Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Infrared Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IT and Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overhead Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PQ and Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Renewable Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Substation Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Substation Maintenance and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

T&D Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Training Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmission Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underground T&D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2009 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . 16

With highest regards,

Phil Musser Publisher [email protected]

Susan SchaeferTraining [email protected]

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SUB-101 SubstationSERVER.NET Training SUB-102 Substation Explorer Training SUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NET Training

Subnet Solutions Inc.; www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected]

BusinessIntroduction to Project Management for Power System Engineers Power Distribution System Economics

Siemens Power Academy TD – US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected]

Managing T&D Blanket Capital Programs Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Snyder and Lee Willis, Denver, Colorado — September 2009“Blanket” accounts that cover projects too small to be a separate project are a big part of utilities’ operations, but also among the most diffi cult accounts to manage with accountability and cost control. This two-day course looks at best practices for tracking, control, cost estimation and accountability in blanket processes.

Transmission Conference: Getting Transmission Projects CompletedRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

Power Systems FundamentalsCompetitive Power GenerationIndustrial Energy UsersIntegrated Gasifi cation Power FundamentalsFuel Flexibility and Alternative Energy ApplicationsNuclear Power FundamentalsWind Power Fundamentals

GE Energy — Power Systems and Energy Course (PSEC) www.ge-energy.com/psec; 518-385-2222; [email protected]

Circuit BreakersAlexander Publications

www.alexanderpublications.com; 800-992-3031 [email protected]

Technical Information Course High-Voltage Switching Technology — Circuit Breaker with Hydraulic Drive 3AQ/3ATTechnical Information Course High-Voltage Switching Technology — Circuit Breaker with Spring Drive Mechanism (3AP) Technical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type 8DP3 GISTechnical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type 8DN9-1 GIS

Siemens Power Academy TD, Berlin, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Technical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type 8DN8-4 or 8DN8-2Overhauling and Upgrading of Your AIS Merlin Gerin Circuit Breaker

Siemens Power Academy TD; Grenoble, France www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Technical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type YG 420/550kV GISTechnical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type SPD2 420/550kV Circuit BreakerTechnical Information Course High-Voltage Switchgear Type SPL2 420/550kV AIS Circuit Breaker

Siemens Power Academy TD, Hebburn, UK www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +44 191 495-3449 [email protected]

Arc-Flash Hazard

2009 Training SourcebookArc-Flash HazardArc-Flash Hazard Analysis Seminar

AVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com; 877-594-3156 [email protected]

Arc-Flash Hazard SeminarShermco Industries; www.Shermco.com; 888-358-4271 jfl [email protected]

Circuit Breaker Test and Maintenance ConferenceFinepoint; www.circuitbreakerconference.com; 707-833-6288

[email protected]

Complete Arc-Flash Program for Utility and Industrial Systems Complete NESC 2007 Review and Complete Arc-Flash Program for Utility and Industrial Systems

S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000 [email protected]

Safety Conference: Grounding and Electrical BurnsRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

Arc-Flash Hazards and Fire-Resistant Clothing (ELEC-11116)Backfeed (ELEC-11112)Personal Protective Equipment (ELEC-11113)Personal Protective Equipment (Advanced) (ELEC-11114)Personal Protective Grounding (ELEC-11415)

EnergyU, a service of MEA; www.energyu.org; 651-289-9600 x112 [email protected]

Asset ManagementAsset Condition Management

Quanta Techology www.quanta-technology.com/ courses.html; 919-334-3094 [email protected] Alex Rojas and Gary Sparks, San Francisco, California — March 2009This two-day seminar addresses condition assessment and tracking of substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, batteries, controls, etc. A technical review of traditional/contemporary instrumentation and test techniques is offered. The discussion will include on-line monitoring systems, as well as fi nancial approaches involving net present value (NVP) for fl eet maintenance budgeting.

2009 Spring Electric Energy ConferenceDistribution Conference: Testing and Maintenance of Distribution Equipment

RMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

BZO6/6C Breaker Maintenance Training SP/SPS/SPS2 Breaker Maintenance TrainingTransformer Diagnostics



[email protected]

Strategies and Planning for Improving Asset Performance S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000 [email protected]

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Distribution PlanningBZO6/6C Breaker Maintenance Training SP/SPS/SPS2 Breaker Maintenance Training


Distribution Conference: Testing and Maintenance of Distribution Equipment


Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium VoltageCircuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-caseCircuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6



[email protected]

EnergyU Substations (Course Series 01000) — Both E-Learning and Classroom TrainingElectric Substation Equipment Recognition (ELEC-01101)Substation Safety (ELEC-01502)Substations: Theory and Applications (ELEC-01103)Relays: Theory and Application (ELEC-01104)Substation Batteries (ELEC-01105)Substation Maintenance (ELEC-01206)Substation Troubleshooting (ELEC-01307)


Low- and Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance Shermco Industries; www.Shermco.com; 888-358-4271

jfl [email protected] will learn safe and proper maintenance and testing procedures on a variety of circuit breakers. Students will disassemble the current path, perform maintenence, reassemble and adjust circuit breakers, along with other standard tests. Power factor, vacuum bottle integrity and overpotential testing are among the tests performed on medium-voltage breakers. All testing and maintenance are done in accordance with NETA, ANSI and NEMA.

CommunicationsAlexander Publications


2009 Spring Electric Energy ConferenceDistribution Roundtable


PRO-01 DNP3 Protocol Training Subnet Solutions Inc.; www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885

[email protected] Provides a solid, technical understanding of DNP3. Students will learn about the protocol, its features, capabilities, message structure, polling options, practical uses, benefi ts and more. Contact us to sign up: Subnet Solutions Inc., [email protected]; 403-270-8885; www.subnetsolutions.com.

SUB-101 Substation Server.NET TrainingSUB-102 Substation Explorer TrainingSUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NET TrainingTEST-01 ASE2000 Test Set Training


SEL — Integrating Substation Systems Using the SEL-2032 (SYS 303) SEL — Cybersecurity for Electric Utilities (SYS 307)SEL — Introducing IEC 61850 Technology (SYS 311)

SEL University; wwwselinc.com/selu; 509-338-4026 [email protected]

Smart Grid Conference: The Future Is HereRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

Fundamentals of Wireless Communications Introduction to the IEC 61850 ProtocolJungleMux SONET Multiplexer Hands-On TrainingUtility Power System Communications

GE Digital Energy Multilin; www.gemultilin.com; 800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

Using IEC 61850 Using DNP3Using IEC 60870-5-101/103/104IED Integration Using SMP Gateway

Cooper Power Systems; www.cooperpowereas.com/Training 514-845-6195; [email protected]

Basic Form 6 Control TrainingAdvanced Form 6 Control TrainingRegulator CL5/CL6 Control Training

Cooper Power Systems; www.coooperpower.com/EventCalendar/ 877-CPS-INFO (877-277-4636); [email protected]

IEC 60870-5-103 — Workshop: Confi guration and Application in ACP 1703 IEC 61850 – Workshop: Confi guration and Application in SICAM 1703 ACP IEC 60870-5-103 — Workshop: Confi guration and Application in SICAM 1703 ACP IEC 61850 – Workshop Confi guration and Application in SIPROTECProfi bus and Modbus — Workshop: Confi guration and Application in SICAM 1703 ACPIT Security Basics IT Security in Automation Technology Basics for Protection Engineers IEC 61850 — The Standard for Substation Automation

Siemens Power Academy TD; Vienna, Austria www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +43 51707-31143 [email protected]

Ruggedized Communications for Harsh EnvironmentsBasics of Communication Networks and the Application in Power Transmission and Distribution

Siemens Power Academy TD, Nuremberg, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Distribution PlanningAlexander Publications


Cost-Effective Distribution Reliability Improvement

Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html; 919-334-3094 [email protected]

Richard Brown and Julio Romero , Chicago, Illinois — May 2009This two-day course covers all aspects of reliability improvement and demonstrates how to achieve reliability targets with a coordinated portfolio of improvement projects. Topics include: reliability improvement tactics, reliability indices, predictive reliability methods, cost/benefi t analysis, storm hardening, regulatory issues and the reliability improvement process.

Distribution Overcurrent Protection and Coordination (DOPC) Distribution Reliability

S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000 [email protected]


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Distribution PlanningDistribution Line Staking WorkshopDistribution Roundtable2009 Spring Electric Energy Conference


Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications on Power Systems — Presented by Nova Energy SpecialistsDistribution Planning and Reliability Assessment Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit AnalysisLow-Voltage Secondary NetworksPower Distribution System EconomicsProbabilistic Analysis and Calculation (PSS®SINCAL ZUBER)Underground Cable Systems — Presented by Power Delivery Consultants


NEW Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Curriculum (PDEC) Siemens Power Academy TD – US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected] Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Curriculum (PDEC) is one of four curricular disciplines designed to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a unique combination of courses taught by highly experienced Siemens PTI consultants. The goal of this curriculum is to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a comprehensive range of topics in distribution engineering.

Switching Devices and Switchgear — Basics and Application Siemens Power Academy TD, Nuremberg and Frankfurt/

Main, Germany; www.siemens.com/power-academy-td +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005; [email protected]

Technical Information Course Medium-Voltage Switchgear Siemens Power Academy TD, Frankfurt/Main, Germany

www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Technical Information Course Medium-Voltage Switchgear Type LMT/LMVPTechnical Information Course Medium-Voltage Switchgear Type HadrianTechnical Information Course on Life Extension for Reyrolle Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Siemens Power Academy TD, Hebburn, UK www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +44 191 495-3449 [email protected]

Electrical Power II: Distribution Systems — General (ELEC-07101)Electrical Power III: Distribution Systems — Above Ground (ELEC-07102)Electrical Power IV: Distribution Systems — Below Ground (ELEC-07103)


Integrating Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Into T&D Planning

Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html 919-334-3094; [email protected] Willis, Carl Wilkins and Edmund Phillips, San Francisco, California — November 2009This two-day course is designed for T&D planners who want to know how to include, evaluate and optimize energy efficiency, demand response and distributed resources in their T&D planning, as well as for energy-efficiency professionals who need to understand how these resources interact with T&D systems.

Power Distribution Planning Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Dow and H. Lee Willis, San Francisco, California — March 2009This two-day course is a good overview for those new to distribution planning, but focuses mostly on current best practices and new emerging methodologies and issues that will be of interest to experienced utility distribution planning planners. Covers planning, methods, selling plans, approval processes, regulatory defense and more.

Spatial Load Forecasting Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Phillips and Lee Willis, Boston, Massachusetts — September 2009This two-day seminar focuses on best practices to produce, use and justify forecasts of electric peak load growth on an area-by-area basis, as needed for T&D planning of the locations, timing and sizes of future transmission lines, substations and distribution feeder systems. Course will include an Excel spreadsheet “spatial forecasting toolkit.”

Storm Hardening of Electric T&D Facilities

Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html 919-334-3094; [email protected] Brown, Lee Willis and Le Xu, Austin, Texas — April 2009This two-day course reviews techniques and best practices for planning, engineering, designing and operating electric T&D facilities that have above- average survivability and restorability with respect to severe storms and extreme weather. Hardening design techniques are covered, along with targeting and prioritization, and business and regulatory justification cases.

Fiber OpticsAlexander Publications


Fiber Optics 1-2-3The Light Brigade Inc; www.lightbrigade.com; 206-575-0404

[email protected]

Fiber Optics Splicing and TestingAVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com; 877-594-3156

[email protected]

Introduction of Fiber Optics Siemens Power Academy TD – US

www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected]

GenerationGlobal Power MarketsUS Electric Power IndustryUtility EconomicsStrategic Transmission and Generation PlanningDeregulated Power MarketsPower Plant Financial Modeling and Evaluation


Infrared ImagingInfrared Training Center FLIR Systems; www.infraredtraining.com 866-TRAIN-IR [email protected]


[email protected]

IT and AutomationAlexander Publications




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AMI and System Integration to Support Energy Demand Management

Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Tram and Edwin Liu, Raleigh, North Carolina — November 2009This one-day course explores AMI, the necessary enterprise applications and their impacts on and integration with customer information system, billing, distribution system planning and distribution management systems, work and asset management, etc., to support the use of new energy-efficiency, demand response and distributed energy technologies.

Basics of Programmable Logic ControllersAVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com; 877-594-3156

[email protected]

Data Integration and Management for Asset Management

Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html;

919-334-3094; [email protected] Tram and M.L. Chan, Raleigh, North Carolina — November 2009This one-day course analyzes the data flows through applications that are typically used to support system and asset planning, engineering, design, construction, maintenance and operations including data quality assurance/quality control, IT system and process integration, asset dashboard for decision making, and the impact of Smart Grid on the asset management process.

Energy Delivery IT Applications and System Integration to Support Capital Planning

Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Tram and Edwin Liu, San Francisco, California — March 2009This one-day workshop surveys modern information system applications for distribution system and asset planning and engineering: geospatial information systems, spatial load forecasting, distribution planning analysis, work management systems, mobile workforce management, SCADA, distribution management and outage management systems, and their integration among themselves and with other utility enterprise information.

Enterprise Integration of Smart Grid and Smart Meter Information Systems


919-334-3094; [email protected] Tram and M.L. Chan, Chicago, Illinois — May 2009Smart Grid and Smart Meter programs need smart utilities and smart customers to fully achieve the benefits they promise. This one-day course explores the IT, advanced applications and their integration that are needed to support the planning, deployment, operations and maintenance of the Smart Grid and Smart Meters.

Fundamentals of PSS®ODMS — Modeling and Analysis Siemens Power Academy TD – US

www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected]

IED Integration Using SMP Gateway Cyber Security and IED integration


PRO-01 DNP3 Protocol TrainingSUB-101 SubstationSERVER.NET TrainingSUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NET TrainingTEST-01 ASE2000 Test Set Training Subnet Solutions Inc. www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected]

SUB-102 Substation Explorer Training Subnet Solutions Inc. www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected] Provides attendees a solid understanding ofSubstation Explorer configuration and how to use it as a substation visualization tool and Internet-enabled HMI. Contact us to sign up: Subnet Solutions Inc., [email protected]; 403-270-8885; www.subnetsolutions.com.

Smart Feeders and Smart Substations in Support of the Smart Grid


919-334-3094; [email protected] Uluski and Eric Udren, Chicago, Illinois — May 2009To many, “Smart Grid” is just “Advanced Metering,” but the application of computers, communications and electronic technologies to substation and distribution equipment is an equally important part of a Smart Grid strategy. This one-day course focuses on distributed sensors, volt-VAR devices, remote controlled switchgear, reliability, power quality, and efficiency of the distribution feeders and substation equipment. Particular attention will be given to integration of the AMI with distribution feeder and substation equipment.

Smart Grid Conference: The Future is HereRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

MeteringAlexander Publications


Metering with the PQM and EPM Series Meters GE Digital Energy Multilin; www.gemultilin.com

800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

MotorsMotor Protection Principles and Relaying GE Digital Energy Multilin; www.gemultilin.com 800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

Motor and Generator Maintenance and TestingMotor Controls and Starters, Low-VoltageVariable Frequency Drives


OperationsReactive Power for Planning and Operation

Harrison Clark Consulting; www.hkclark.com 916-791-2284; [email protected]

Overhead TransmissionAlexander Publications


Complete NESC 2007 ReviewS&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000; [email protected]

Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line DesignFundamentals of Power System Electromagnetic CompatibilityOverhead Transmission Line UpratingOvervoltages and Insulation Coordination

Siemens Power Academy TD — US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected]

Transmission Conference: Getting Transmission Projects CompletedRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]


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Overhead TransmissionSEL — 421 Protection, Automation, and Control System (APP 421) SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)

SEL University; wwwselinc.com/selu; [email protected]

EnergyU Transmission Systems (Course Series 06000)Transmission System Safety (ELEC-06501)Electrical Power I: Transmission Systems (ELEC-06102)EnergyU Overhead Systems and Components (Course Series 02000) Overhead Line Equipment Recognition (ELEC-02101)Transformers I: Above Ground (ELEC-02102)Distribution Poles and Pole Appurtenances (ELEC-02103)Transmission Structures and Appurtenances (ELEC-02104)Switches: Theory and Application (ELEC-02105)Street Lights (ELEC-02206)Pole-Top Emergency Response (ELEC-02507)Pole-Mounted Transformer Troubleshooting and Maintenance (ELEC-02308)Overhead Line Installations: Conductor Stringing (ELEC-02209)Ergonomics and Rigging for Pole Climbing (ELEC-02110Climbing Basics: Wood/Steel Poles; Lattice Structures (ELEC-02111)Overhead Conductors: Install/Repair/Replace (ELEC-02212)Splicing Overhead Services (ELEC-02213)Pole Grounding, Statics and Ground Rods (ELEC-02414)Storm Work (ELEC-02216)Live Line Work: Glove and Hotstick Use (ELEC-02517)


Power SystemsBasic Electrical TroubleshootingBasic ElectricityBatteries and Uninterruptible Power SuppliesElectrical Print ReadingElectronics for ElectriciansElectronics TroubleshootingGround Systems Design and TestingProtective Device Coordination, I and II


Basic Electrical Technical SkillsShermco Industries; www.Shermco.com; 888-358-4271

[email protected] four-day training program concentrates on developing the skills and knowledge electrical workers need. Some basic electrical principles are covered, but not basic electrical theory, rather terminology, basic concepts of insulation and conductors and how Ohm’s Law applies to them. A single-line diagram will be used to familiarize attendees with the common types of equipment found in an electrical system, followed by a tour of facilities so that they can identify those types of equipment. Dataplates and nameplates are interpreted, the limitations of various types of voltage test equipment are discussed as well as the proper way to use multi-meters, solenoid testers and proximity testers. Operation of field equipment is covered in detail and how to set up a safe work zone.

Basic Protective Relay CalibrationIntermediate Protective Relay TestingElectrical Print Reading

Shermco Industries; www.Shermco.com; 888-358-4271 [email protected]

Complete NESC 2007 Review S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000

[email protected]

NEW – Power SYSTEMS Engineering Curriculum (PSEC)

Siemens Power Academy TD – US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected] Power SYSTEMS Engineering Curriculum (PSEC) is one of four curricular disciplines designed to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a unique combination of courses taught by highly experienced Siemens PTI consultants. The goal of this curriculum is to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a comprehensive range of topics in power systems engineering such as dynamic modeling and analysis of steady state, reliability, protection, power markets, system scheduling and operation.

Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and Reactive Power PlanningDistributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications on Power Systems — Presented by Nova Energy Specialists Industrial Power System Applications Introduction of Fiber OpticsIntroduction to Power System DynamicsIntroduction to Project Management for Power System EngineersPower Flow AnalysisPower System Reliability Power System Scheduling and OperationPower System Stability and Stabilizer Tuning


Power Systems FundamentalsPower System Analysis and Symmetrical ComponentsTransmission Planning and AnalysisSurge Analysis and Equipment ApplicationReactive Power Compensation and Voltage ControlProtective Relaying FundamentalsSynchronous Machine FundamentalsPower System DynamicsPower Generation Control and ExcitationPower Electronic Applications in Transmission: HVDC and FACTSDistribution Systems Planning and EngineeringSmart Grid: Substation/Distribution Automation


Power System Voltage Stability Seminar S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000; [email protected]

Reactive Power for Planning and OperationHarrison Clark Consulting; www.hkclark.com; 916-791-2284

[email protected]

2009 Spring Electric Energy ConferenceRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

SEL — 387 and SEL-587 Percentage Restrained Differential Relays (APP 87) SEL-300G Generator Relay (APP 300G)SEL-311L Line Current Differential Relay (APP 311L)SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent and Reclosing Relay (APP 351)SEL-351R Recloser Control (APP 351R)SEL — System Fundamentals for Engineers (PWRS 400)SEL — Enhancing Distribution Protection Using SEL-351S (APP 403)SEL — Protecting Induction Motors Using SEL-701, SEL-749M (APP 405)SEL-421 Protection, Automation and Control System (APP 421)SEL-487B Bus Protection Relay (APP 487B) SEL-651R Advanced Recloser Control (APP 651R)SEL-734 Revenue Metering System (APP 734)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Technicians (PROT 301)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Engineers (PROT 401)SEL — Distribution System Protection (PROT 403)SEL — Industrial Power System Protection (PROT 405)SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)SEL — Generation System Protection (PROT 409)SEL — Substation Equipment Protection (PROT 411)SEL — Synchrophasor Measurement and Application (SYS 309)

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Power SystemsSEL — Relay Testing Basics (TST 101)SEL — Feeder Relay Testing (TST 103)SEL — Transmission Substation Relay Testing (TST 107)

SEL University; wwwselinc.com/selu; 509-338-4026; [email protected]

PQ and ReliabilityAlexander Publications


Battery Maintenance and TestingPower Quality and HarmonicsProtective Device Coordination, I and IIShort Circuit AnalysisVariable Frequency Drives


Metering with the PQM and EPM Series Meters GE Digital Energy-Multilin; www.gemultilin.com; 800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

Power System Voltage Stability Seminar S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000

[email protected]

Single- and Three-Phase Recloser TrainingVoltage Regulator Traditional TrainingRegulator Focused Tap Changer and Troubleshooting

Cooper Power Systems.; www.cooperpower.com/eventcalendar/ 877-CPS-INFO (877-277-4636); [email protected]


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Utility Power Factor and Harmonics WorkshopRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

Reactive Power Compensation and Voltage ControlGE Energy — Power Systems and Energy Course (PSEC)

www.ge-energy.com/psec; 518-385-2222; [email protected]

SEL-387 and SEL-587 Percentage Restrained Differential Relays (APP 87) SEL-300G Generator Relay (APP 300G)SEL-311L Line Current Differential Relay APP (311L)SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent and Reclosing Relay (APP 351)SEL-351R Recloser Control (APP 351R)SEL — Enhancing Distribution Protection Using SEL-351S (APP 403)SEL — Protecting Induction Motors Using SEL-701, SEL-749M (APP 405)SEL-421 Protection, Automation and Control System (APP 421)SEL-487B Bus Protection Relay (APP 487B)SEL-651R Advanced Recloser Control (APP 651R)SEL-734 Revenue Metering System (APP 734)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Technicians (PROT 301)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Engineers (PROT 401)SEL — Distribution System Protection (PROT 403)SEL — Industrial Power System Protection (PROT 405)SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)SEL — Generation System Protection (PROT 409)SEL — Substation Equipment Protection (PROT 411)SEL — Synchrophasor Measurement and Application (SYS 309)SEL — Relay Testing Basics (TST 101)SEL — Feeder Relay Testing (TST 103)SEL — Transmission Substation Relay Testing (TST 107)


Application and Practice of Numerical Recording System SIMEAS RApplication and Practice of Systems SIMEAS Q, P and T Principles of Numerical Protection Technology

Siemens Power Academy TD; Nuremberg, Germany; www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

EnergyU Metering (Course Series 05000) Electricity Fundamentals VII: Meters and Applications (ELEC-05101)Meter Base Hookup and Testing (ELEC-05102)Single- and Three-Phase Metering (ELEC-05103)Primary Metering (ELEC-05104)PTs, CTs and CCVTs (ELEC-05105)Meter Diversion and Theft of Service (ELEC-05106)


ProtectionAdvanced Protective Relaying and Communication Systems

Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html919-334-3094; [email protected]

John Appleyard, Trevor Hall and Jon Gardell, Raleigh, North Carolina — February 2009This two-day course covers applications to distribution and transmission systems including distribution protective equipment and coordination, transmission line protection, and the protection of substation buses, transformers and shunt capacitors. Separate sections focus on generator protection, communication methods for protective relay applications, and new technology and future trends.

Alexander Publicationswww.alexanderpublications.com; 800-992-3031

[email protected]

Distribution Conference: Testing and Maintenance of Distribution EquipmentUtility Power Factor and Harmonics Workshop


Distribution Reliability S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000

[email protected]

Distribution Protection Fundamentals of Modern Protective RelayingF650 Digital Bay ControllerMotor Protection Principles and RelayingUniversal Relay (UR) Advanced ApplicationsUniversal Relay (UR) Platform

GE Digital Energy-Multilin; wwwgemultilin.com; 800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

Protective Relaying FundamentalsGE Energy — Power Systems and Energy Course (PSEC)

www.ge-energy.com/psec; 518-385-2222; [email protected]

Microprocessor-based Relay Testing, Generation Microprocessor-based Relay Testing, Distribution/IndustrialProtective Relay Maintenance, AdvancedProtective Relay Maintenance, BasicProtective Relay Maintenance, GenerationProtective Relay Maintenance, Solid-state


SEL-387 and SEL-587 Percentage Restrained Differential Relays (APP 87) SEL-300G Generator Relay (APP 300G)SEL-311L Line Current Differential Relay APP (311L)SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent and Reclosing Relay (APP 351)SEL-351R Recloser Control (APP 351R)SEL — Enhancing Distribution Protection Using SEL-351S (APP 403)SEL — Protecting Induction Motors Using SEL-701, SEL-749M (APP 405)SEL-421 Protection, Automation and Control System (APP 421)SEL-487B Bus Protection Relay (APP 487B)SEL-651R Advanced Recloser Control (APP 651R)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Technicians (PROT 301)SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Engineers (PROT 401)



SafetySEL — Industrial Power System Protection (PROT 405)SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)SEL — Generation System Protection (PROT 409)SEL — Substation Equipment Protection (PROT 411)SEL — Synchrophasor Measurement and Application (SYS 309)SEL — Relay Testing Basics (TST 101)SEL — Feeder Relay Testing (TST 103)SEL — Transmission Substation Relay Testing (TST 107)


SUB-101 SubstationSERVER.NET TrainingSUB-102 Substation Explorer Training Subnet Solutions Inc. www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected]

SUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NET Training Subnet Solutions Inc.

www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected] attendees how to confi gure SUBNET’s EnterpriseSERVER.NET applications to facilitate NERC CIP Remote IED Access (My IEDs), event fi le retrieval and analysis (My Faults) and manage non-SCADA data integration (My Assets) to utility Business Intelligence systems. Contact us to sign up: Subnet Solutions Inc., [email protected]; 403-270-8885; www.subnetsolutions.com.

Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Distribution Surge ProtectionDistribution System LossesDistribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection Electric System Losses Fundamentals of Protective Relaying Low-Voltage Secondary NetworksOvervoltages and Insulation Coordination


Expert Workshop on Generator Protection TechnologyApplication of Distance Relaying Application of Differential Relaying SIPROTEC 4 — Using Numerical Protection Devices SIPROTEC — Distributed Busbar Protection 7SS — Intensive Course Application of Differential Relaying SIPROTEC 4 — Using Numerical Protection Devices SIPROTEC — Distributed Busbar Protection 7SS — Intensive Course SIPROTEC 4 — Protection Devices for Expert Engineers SIPROTEC 4 — Protection Devices for Service EngineersSIPROTEC 4 — Practical Workshop Engineering of Bay Controllers 6MD66 with IEC 61850

Siemens Power Academy TD; Nuremberg, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td;+49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Relay Secondary Testing of the Product Families 7SJ, 7SA and 7UT/SD with the OMICRON Test System

Siemens Power Academy TD; Nuremberg, Germany and Hebburn, UK www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Protection Technology — Line Protection Testing with the CMC Test System and TU 2.xTesting Generator Protection with the CMC Test System

OMICRON; Roettenbach, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Substation Condition Monitoring System Operation Siemens PTI; Hebburn, UK; www.siemens.com/power-academy-td

+44 191 495-3449; [email protected]

Wide-Area Monitoring Protection and Control

Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html; 919-334-3094

[email protected] Novosel, Yi Hu and Matt Donnelly, St. Louis, Missouri — October 2009This two-day course is for utility engineers and managers and will provide practical knowledge in all aspects of deploying synchronized measurement technology for wide-area monitoring and protection and control (WAMPAC) applications. It covers relevant technical and implementation issues, business issues and justifi cation, and it presents a number of case studies.

Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Quanta Technology

www.quanta-technology.com/ courses.html; 919-334-3094 [email protected] Enslin, Carl Wilkins and Bartosz Wojszczyk, Denver, Colorado — September 2009This two-day course provides an overview of renewable energy systems and the considerations and issues that must be considered in their planning, appropriate planning and how they are combined, renewable enery incentives, fi nancial options, business cases and fi nancial modeling, and regulatory expectations and policy. Several detailed case studies are reviewed.

SafetyAlexander Publications


Arborist ILine Clearance Arborist

ACRT Urban Forestry Training; www.acrtinc.com/training 800-847-3541 x240; [email protected]

Distribution Line Staking WorkshopSafety Conference: Grounding and Electrical BurnsSafety Roundtable — February, May, November 2009


Confi ned Space Electrical Safety for ManagersElectrical Safety for Industrial FacilitiesElectrical Safety for InspectorsElectrical Safety for MiningElectrical Safety for OperatorsElectrical Safety for TelecommunicationsElectrical Safety for UtilitiesEnergized Catenary Safe Work PracticesNational Electrical Code Changes 2008NFPA 70E Electrical Safety RequirementsOSHA Electrical Safety Related Work Practices



[email protected]

Electrical Safety for Qualifi ed Electrical WorkersShermco Industries Inc.; www.Shermco.com; 888-743-7626 jfl [email protected]

A practical, intensive electrical safety program designed to meet the mandated OSHA training requirements [Fed/OSHA 29CFR1910 1910.331-.335 (Electrical Safety Related Work Practices)], as well as .137 (Electrical Protective Devices). Hazards of electricity, NFPA 70E Articles 110 through 130 (2009 edition), Hazard and PPE Assessments, Hot-Work Permits and Safety Electrical One-Line Diagrams are all taught from the stand-point of fi eld experience. For more information: www.Shermco.com; Jerry Flippen; 888-743-7626.


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SafetyElectrical Safety for ManagersElectrical Safety for UtilitiesElectrical Safety Refresher


Energy U Safety Courses EnergyU (Course Series 11000)Introduction to OSHA Standards (ELEC-11101)Hazardous Materials (ELEC-11102)Hazmat Emergency Response (ELEC-11103)First Aid (ELEC-11104)Blood Borne Pathogens (ELEC-11105)Fire Extinguisher Safety (ELEC-11106)Radio Frequency Awareness (ELEC-11107)Radio Operating Procedures (ELEC-11608)Worksite Protection (ELEC-11109)Lockout and tagout (LOTO) (ELEC-11210)Clearances (ELEC-11211)Backfeed (ELEC-11112)Personal Protective Equipment (ELEC-11113)Personal Protective Equipment (Advanced) (ELEC-11114)Personal Protective Grounding (ELEC-11415)Arc-Flash Hazards and Fire-Resistant Clothing (ELEC-11116)Vehicle and Equipment Operating Safety: Line and Bucket Trucks; Easements (ELEC-11617)


Software ApplicationsNEW – Power System SOFTWARE Engineering Curriculum (PSSC)

Siemens Power Academy TD – US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected] Power System SOFTWARE Engineering Curriculum (PSSC) is one of four curricular disciplines designed to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a unique combination of courses taught by highly experienced Siemens PTI consultants. The goal of this curriculum is to broaden the application skills and technical knowledge base of participants by offering a comprehensive range of topics related to the PSS® software for use in transmission, distribution, and industrial system planning and analysis, model on demand and operational data management.

Advanced Transmission Planning with Modern Network Analysis Tools (PSS®E, PSS®MUST, PSS®E OPF) Fundamentals of PSS®ODMS – Modeling and Analysis Modeling Wind Farms Using PSS®EPSS®E — Advanced Dynamic Simulation PSS®E — Advanced Power Flow PSS®E — Graphical Model Builder (Control Systems Theory and Application to PSS®E) PSS®E — Introduction to Dynamic Simulation PSS®E — Introduction to Power Flow and Steady-State Analysis PSS®E — Model Writing PSS®E — Optimal Power Flow PSS®E — Theory, Use and Interpretation of Small Signal Stability Analysis (NEVA) PSS®MUST — Managing and Utilizing System Transmission PSS®SINCAL Basic Course PSS®SINCAL DynamicsPSS®SINCAL Protection PSS®SINCAL Reliability Transmission Reliability Study Using PSS®E Using Python to Integrate PSS®E Workflow


PSS®E — Introduction to Power Flow and Fault AnalysisPSS®E — Advanced Power FlowPSS®E — Advanced Dynamic SimulationPSS®E — Wind Power Technology and Wind Modeling PSS®SINCAL BasicPSS®SINCAL UpdatePSS®SINCAL Protection

SPSS®SINCAL Probabilistic ReliabilityPSS®SINCAL DynamicsPSS®NETOMAC Basic PSS®NETOMAC Advanced GMB — Graphical Model Builder NEVA — Eigenvalue and Modal Analysis Course

Siemens Power Academy TD; Nuremberg, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Advanced Visual Testing SoftwareAVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com; 877-594-3156

[email protected]

EnerVista TM Software Suite Integration GE Digital Energy-Multilin; www.gemultilin.com 800-547-8629 or 905-294-6222; [email protected]

Smart Grid Conference: The Future is HereRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

SUB-101 SubstationSERVER.NET Training Subnet Solutions Inc. www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected] Teaches attendees how to configure SubstationSERVER.NET, integrate it into a substation and transmit data beyond the substation. Contact us to sign up: Subnet Solutions Inc., [email protected]; 403-270-8885; www.subnetsolutions.com.

SUB-102 Substation Explorer TrainingSUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NET TrainingTest-01 ASE2000 Test Set Training Subnet Solutions Inc. www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885 [email protected] Using SMP Gateway Using Visual SubstationUsing IED Manager Suite


TAP Radio Design Engineering SeminarSoftwright, LLC; www.softwright.com/semtrain.html; 303-344-5486

[email protected]

Substation DesignAlexander Publications


Grounding and BondingAVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com; 877-594-3156

[email protected]

PRO-01 DNP3 Protocol TrainingSubnet Solutions Inc.; www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885

[email protected]

Substation Conference: Installations of Today and TomorrowRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

Distribution Surge Protection Distribution System Losses Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection Electric System Losses


Substation Engineering and DesignSICAM PAS — Basic CourseSICAM PAS — Parameterization SICAM PAS CC — Configuring an Operator Station



Substation Maintenance and MonitoringSICAM PAS — Automation with CFC, ST and SFCSICAM PAS — Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Workshop


Basic Course in High-Voltage Switchgear DesignBasic Course in High-Voltage Substation Design

Siemens Power Academy TD; Hebburn, UK www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +44 191 495-3449 [email protected]

High-Voltage Sbstation Architecture: The Diagrams Siemens Power Academy TD; Grenoble, France


SICAM 1703 ACP — Power WeekSICAM ACP 1703 — ServiceSICAM ACP 1703 — Confi gurationSICAM 1703 ACP — OPM II— Basic courseTM 1703 mic — Confi gurationSICAM 1703 ACP — CAEx Plus BC 1703 ACP — Confi gurationDisposal of Fault Signal Records with SAT DISTO — Workshop Confi guration and ApplicationAx 1703 Basic Course for AK /AM /AMC 1703 Ax 1703 Service for AK /AM /AMC 1703 Ax 1703 Confi guration for AK /AM /AMC 1703 SICAM 230 V6.x Confi guration SICAM 230 V6.x CE — Workshop Confi guration and Application SICAM 230 Network Management — Workshop Confi guration and Application250 SCALA — Configuration and Operation


SICAM ACP 1703 Basic CourseSiemens Power Academy TD,Vienna, Austria and Nuremberg, Germany


Substation Maintenance and MonitoringAlexander Publications



[email protected]

Circuit-Switcher Workshop S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com

773-338-1000; [email protected]

Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing Grounding and BondingPower Factor TestingSubstation Maintenance I and IITransformer Testing and Maintenance


IED Integration Using SMP Gateway


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2009 Spring Electric Energy ConferenceSubstation Conference: Installations of Today and Tomorrow


Electric Substation Equipment Recognition (ELEC-01101)Substation Safety (ELEC-01502)Substations: Theory and Applications (ELEC-01103)Relays: Theory and Application (ELEC-01104)Substation Batteries (ELEC-01105)Substation Maintenance (ELEC-01206)Substation Troubleshooting (ELEC-01307)


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Substation Maintenance and Safety for Wind GenerationShermco Industries; www.Shermco.com; 888-358-4271

[email protected] practical training program designed to enhance attendees understanding of the types of equipment located at the wind generation site, including substations, the hazards associated with working in and around this equipment, how to use and interpret single-line diagrams and the maintenance needed by common types of electrical power system equipment. The Fed OSHA electrical safety regulations are covered, including 29CFR1910.331- .335 and selected parts of 29CFR1910.269 to meet the safety training requirements for electrical workers.

TEST-01 ASE2000 Test Set Training Subnet Solutions Inc.; www.subnetsolutions.com; 403-270-8885

[email protected] how to use the ASE2000 DNP3 Test Set, parse messages, fine-tune timing parameters and troubleshoot communications. Significant hands-on time with master, remote and monitor modes. Contact us to sign up: Subnet Solutions Inc., [email protected]; 403-270-8885; www.subnetsolutions.com.

T&D EngineeringAlexander Publications


Business Essentials for Utility Engineers


[email protected] Brown and Srijib Mukherjee, San Francisco, California — March 2009Business-driven utilities require that spending decisions make good busi-ness sense as well as good engineering sense. This course covers the business essentials needed for utility engineers to communicate with executive management. Upon completing this two-day course, attendees will understand how to make spending decisions that align with corporate business objectives.

Distributed Energy Resources: Utility Interconnection, System Impact

and Practical Operational Challenges

Quanta Technology www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html; 919-334-3094

[email protected] Wojszczyk and Farid Katiraei, San Francisco, California — November 2009This two-day course provides power industry professionals with compre-hensive knowledge of modern Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and their design, interconnection and operation challenges. The course covers design and application, control and protection, interconnection requirements, DER modeling and simulation. Benchmarks and realistic case studies are used to illustrate key concepts.

Distribution Engineering Design Principles and Practices


[email protected]. Louis, Missouri — October 2009This two-day course provides an in-depth overview of all areas of systems, components and calculations relevant to distribution system engineering: system design principles, equipment loading practices, transformer con-nections, power flow, voltage drop and fault calculations, system protection and coordination, reliability, application of capacitors, voltage regulation and electrical losses.

Distribution Neutral Grounding and Stray Voltage


919-334-3094; [email protected] Burke, Raleigh, North Carolina — November 2009This two-day course covers when grounding is important and when it is not. It looks at basic concepts, system grounding, classifications, substation grounding, grounding standards and practices, ground resistance testing, effect of grounding on swells, overcurrent, lightning and overvoltage protection, and affects of grounding on electromagnetic fields and stray voltage.

Circuit Switcher Workshop S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000

[email protected]

Distribution Line Staking WorkshopTransmission & Distribution Roundtable — October 2009Transmission Conference: Getting Transmission Projects Completed


Fundamentals of Power Distribution Engineering

Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html;

919-334-3094; [email protected] Burke, Raleigh, North Carolina — February 2009This course provides an overview of modern distribution practices for engineering professionals and technicians. Topics covered in this course include: system design, basic overcurrent protection, protection philosophies and practices, voltage control, overvoltage transients and protection, grounding and stray voltage, power quality and reliability, and more.

PRO-01 DNP3 Protocol TrainingSUB-101 SubstationSERVER.NET TrainingSUB-102 Substation Explorer TrainingSUB-103 EnterpriseSERVER.NETTEST-01 ASE2000 Test Set Training




Transmission PlanningProcess-Oriented Engineering of Power Supply Systems — Advanced Course Distribution Planning and Reliability Assessment Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design Fundamentals of Power System Electromagnetic CompatibilityTransformer Diagnostics


Basics of Power System Technology for Transmission and Distribution, Part 1Basics of Power System Technology for Transmission and Distribution, Part 2Basics of Load and Short-Circuit Calculation in Power Transmission and Distribution SystemsSystem Planning and Quality of Power Distribution and Industry NetworksCurrent and Voltage Transformers in Theory and PracticeSystem Dynamics — Stability and OscillationsMaintenance of Switching Devices and SwitchgearBasics and Trends of Networks and the Application in Power Transmission and DistributionTechnical Information Course for Operating Personnel — Power Transformers Transformer Life ManagementNew Standards for Medium-Voltage and High-Voltage GIS Impact on Products and Specifications

Siemens Power Academy TD Office; Nuremberg, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td

+49 911 433-7416/7533/7005; [email protected]

Network Technology Basics SINAUT Spectrum Training


Knowledge, Operation and Maintenance of Your Air-Insulated SwitchgearKnowledge, Operation and Maintenance of Your Gas-Insulated Switchgear


Digital Excitation System Siemens E F IE 18Brushless Excitation Systems RG3Static Excitation Systems THYRIPOL®Commissioning of Static and Brushless Excitation SystemsGeneral Functional Survey Spectrum PowerCC

Siemens Power Academy TD; Erlangen, Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

SEL — Protecting Power Systems for Engineers (PROT 401) SEL — Distribution System Protection (PROT 403)SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)


Training ResourcesAlexander Publications

www.alexanderpublications.com; 800-992-3031 [email protected] includes T&D topics: transmission, substations, overhead and underground distribution, metering, safety, grounding, power quality, OSHA and NESC requirements. Delivered as printed books, on disk (CDs and DVDs), and online at the Hot Line training center.

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ACRT Urban Forestry Training; www.acrtinc.com/training 800-847-3541 x240; [email protected]

EnergyU A Service of MEA

EnergyU

www.energyu.org 651-289-9600 x112; [email protected] was founded as a shared-cost training association over 100 years ago by visionary distribution utilities in the Midwest to improve safety and efficiency. Utility companies nationwide now benefit from MEA’s industry problem-solving roundtables, operations conferences and online learning system, EnergyU. •Beginningin1995,memberscollaboratedtodevelopEnergyU,nowthe world’s premier online training and testing system for the gas and electric distribution utility industry. •MEAprovidescurriculatotechnicalcolleges,unionsandtheutilitiesthemselves to train gas and electric workers. •MEA is developing a curriculum of apprentice and journeymancourses, available via the Internet or as instructor-led classes, complemented by field performance evaluations. Developed by a consortium of utilities, the courses incorporate adult learning concepts, testing and recordkeeping.The complete library of 70+ courses is expected to be available by Q4 ‘09. •Callorwriteforafreedemonstration.

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NEW — Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Curriculum (PTEC)

Siemens Power Academy TD – US www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education; 518-395-5005 [email protected] Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Curriculum (PTEC) is one of four curricular disciplines designed to broaden the technical base of participants by offering a unique combination of courses taught by highly experienced Siemens PTI consultants. This curriculum broadens the technical base of participants by offering a comprehensive range of topics related to trans-mission infrastructure, reliability, design, rating requirements and power flow constraints.

Advanced Transmission Planning with Modern Network Analysis Tools (PSS®E, PSS®MUST, PSS®E OPF)Modeling Wind Farms Using PSS®ETransmission Reliability Study Using PSS®E


Principles of Power System Planning System Planning and Quality of Power Transmission Networks Process Oriented Engineering of Power Supply Systems


General Information Course High-Voltage Switching TechnologyTechnical Information Course High-Voltage Switching Technology — Air-Insulated Circuit Breaker (3A)SF6 Basic CourseSF6 User Training

SiemensPowerAcademyTD;Berlin,Germany www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +49 911 433-7416/7533/7005 [email protected]

Theory and Practice of Gas-Insulated Transmission Line Technology (GIL) Siemens; Geneva, Switzerland; www.siemens.com/power-academy-td

+49 911 433-7416/7533/7005; [email protected]

Introduction to the High-Voltage WorldBecome a Specialist High-Voltage Substation Maintenance



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Transmission Planning

Introduction to Transmission Planning Quanta Technology

www.quanta-technology.com/courses.html 919-334-3094; [email protected] Gentile and Don Morrow, Boston, Massachusetts — September 2009This two-day course provides an overview of the transmission planning process including why utilities need to plan, the utility planning process, the regulatory process, the types of analysis and tools used, the utility decision-making processes, techniques used for dealing with uncertainty, recommendations and pitfalls, along with several case studies.

Live Line Transmission Work: Operational and Business Advantages


919-334-3094; [email protected] Morrow, Tom Gentile and Lee Willis, Austin, Texas — April 2009Live-line work permits a utility to maintain, service, repair and most importantly upgrade transmission lines while they remain in service. This two-day executive and management overview course focuses on the business benefi ts this capability brings to an operating electric utility and how it can maximize the advantages it obtains.

Planning Regional Power Grids Quanta Technologywww.quanta-technology.com/courses.html

919-334-3094; [email protected] Morrow and Tom Gentile, Raleigh, North Carolina — November 2009This two-day course looks at transmission planning, tools and processes used, and how it is shaped by technology, regulation and the history of the North American grid. Current ISOs and regional organizations are studied. A “generic regional planning process” is used to study requirements, functions and the roles of stakeholders.

SF6 Gas Competence — Operational TrainingSF6 Gas AwarenessUHF Partial Discharge Monitoring for GIS Substations

Siemens Power Academy TD; Hebburn, UK www.siemens.com/power-academy-td; +44 191 495-3449 [email protected]

Transmission & Distribution Roundtable — October 2009Transmission Conference: Getting Transmission Projects Completed



[email protected] course is presented in your offi ces by Harrison Clark, a planner with 42 years relevant experience. The course is based on the book “Reactive Power for Planning and Operation” and covers the bulk transmission system reactive power problem in complete and practical term, and includes current and emerging reactive power issues, solutions and analytical techniques.

Underground T&D Alexander Publications


Cable Splicing and Terminating of Medium Voltage Cable Testing and Fault LocationLead Cable Splicing and Testing

AVO Training Institute Inc.; www.avotraining.com 877-594-3156; [email protected]

Distribution Reliability S&C Electric Co.; www.sandc.com; 773-338-1000

[email protected]

Distribution RoundtableRMEL; www.RMEL.org; 303-865-5544; [email protected]

SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent and Reclosing Relay (APP 351) SEL-421 Protection, Automation and Control System (APP 421)SEL — Distribution System Protection (PROT 403)SEL — Transmission Line Protection (PROT 407)


Underground Cable Systems — Presented by Power Delivery Consultants Inc.


EnergyU Underground Systems and Components (Course Series 03000)Underground Line Equipment Recognition (ELEC-03101)Excavation Safety (ELEC-03502)Transformers II: Below Ground (ELEC-03103)Padmounted Transformer Maintenance (ELEC-03204)Padmounted Switchgear Maintenance (ELEC-03205)Underground Conductors: Install/Repair/Replace (ELEC-03206)Underground Conductor Splicing Procedures (ELEC-03207)Horizontal Directional Drilling (ELEC-03208)Padmounted Transformer: Troubleshooting (ELEC-03309)Padmounted Switchgear: Troubleshooting (ELEC-03310Working in Enclosed and Confi ned Spaces (ELEC-03511)Cable Terminations (ELEC-03212)


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2009 Calendar of EventsFebruaryFeb. 3-5: DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, California, U.S., (918) 832-9305; www.distributech.comFeb. 11-16: TechAdvantage 2009 Conference and Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., (703)907-5578; www.techadvantage.orgFeb. 16-18: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 2009 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., (703) 907-5578; www.nreca.orgFeb. 23-26: APPA Legislative Rally, Washington, D.C., U.S., (202) 467-2900; www.appanet.orgFeb. 25-28: 2009 Associated Builders and Contractors National Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., (703) 812-2000; www.abc.orgFeb. 27-March 4: Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) 2009 Convention, Big Island, Hawaii, U.S., (703) 212-7734; www.pccaweb.org

MarchMarch 4-6: National Utility Contractors Association 2009 Utility Construction Expo, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., (703) 358-9300; www.nuca.comMarch 15-17: EEI International Utility Conference, London, England, (202) 508-5496; www.eei.orgMarch 15-18: PES Power Systems Conference and Exposition (PSCE), Seattle, Washington, U.S., (732) 562-3883; www.ieee.org/powerMarch 22-25: American Public Power Association (APPA) Engineering & Operations Technical Conference, Austin, Texas, U.S., (202) 467-2942; www.appanet.orgMarch 22-26: Corrosion 2009 Conference and Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., (281) 228-6200; www.nace.orgMarch 29- April 3: 2009 International Conference of Doble Clients, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., (617) 926-4900; www.doble.com

AprilApril 1-2: Globalcon Energy, Power and Facilities Management Strategies and Technologies Conference & Expo, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S., (770) 447-5083; www.globalconevent.comApril 19-22: GITA’s 2009 Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference & Exhibition, Tampa, Florida, U.S., (303) 337-0513; www.gita.orgApril 19-23: IEEE/PES Transformers Committee Spring 2009 Meeting, Miami, Florida, U.S., (732) 562-3900; www.transformerscommittee.orgApril 20-24: Energy Hannover Fair, Hannover, Germany, (609) 987-1202; www.hannovermesse.deApril 26-29: American Public Works Association (APWA) 2009 North American Snow Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., (816) 595-5240; www.apwa.net

MayMay 5-7: Lightfair International Trade Show & Conference, New York, New York, U.S., (212) 248-5000; www.lightfair.comMay 17-20: Utility Supply Management Alliance Annual Educational Conference 2009, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., (816) 532-4844; www.usma.comMay 30-June 3: Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual IIE Conference 2009, Miami, Florida, U.S., (770) 449-0460; www.iieannual.org

JuneJune 10-11: International Council on Large Electric Systems 20th CIRED Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, www.cigre.orgJune 10-12: Southeastern Electric Exchange Inc. Annual Conference and Trade Show, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., (404) 233-1188; www.theexchange.orgJune 13-17: American Public Power Association (APPA) National Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., (202) 467-2900; www.appanet.orgJune 21-24: Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference 56th Annual (EUFMC), Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., (757) 220-1795; www.eufmc.com

JulyJuly 15-18: National Society of Professional Engineers Annual Conference and Expo, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., (703) 684-2800; www.nspe.org

SeptemberSept. 12-15: National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention Exposition, Seattle, Washington, U.S., (301) 215-4507; www.necaconvention.orgSept. 13: Rocky Mountain Electrical League (RMEL) Fall Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., (303) 695-0089; www.rmel.orgSept. 13-16: Utilimetrics International Symposium, Denver, Colorado, U.S., (847) 480-9628; www.amra-intl.orgSept. 13-16: American Public Works Association 2009 (APWA) The Best in Show Public Works, Columbus, Ohio, U.S., (816) 472-6100; www.apwa.netSept. 20-22: 78th Annual Conference of the Utility Purchasing Management Group, Washington, D.C., U.S., (913) 768-7005; www.upmg.org

OctoberOct. 5-9: Finepoint’s Circuit Breaker Test & Maintenance Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., (707) 833-6288; www.circuitbreakerconference.comOct. 6-8: Instrument Society of America (ISA) Expo 2009, Houston, Texas, U.S., (919) 549-8411; www.isa.orgOct. 15-17: 26th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, Overland Park, Kansas, U.S., (913) 967-1865; www.linemansrodeokc.comOct. 15-18: Association of Edison Illuminating Companies Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, U.S., (205) 257-2530; www.aeic.orgOct. 25-29: IEEE/PES Transformers Committee Fall 2009 Meeting, Lombard, Illinois, U.S.; (732) 562-3900; www.transformerscommittee.org

NovemberNovember 15-17: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, U.S., (212) 248-5000; www.iesna.org


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