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Training Department Highlights
November 7–8, 2018
Substation Series: Print Reading and Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting Techniques
This two-day class is intended serve as a refresher in substation print reading and be additional training for individuals who are responsible for substation operations and maintenance.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge using simple to complex substation drawings in troubleshooting of substations.
Who Should Attend:
Lineman, substation personnel and distribution engineers who have responsibility for the operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission substations.
October 17 -18, 2018
Lineman Skills Series: AC Transformers, Advanced Theory and Practical Application
This advanced two-day class provides attendees with a journeyman lineman's view of AC transformers. The curriculum includes a combination of electrical theory and hands-on practice. The overall program is to teach students how transformers are used to manage and control the flow of alternating current in electrical distribution systems. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to work with and arrange transformers in a variety of configurations to achieve specific voltage outputs using hands-on equipment and computer simulation.
