Nov. 16-18: SEL Univeristy, Las Vegas, NV
Generation System Protection (PROT 409)
This course provides an in-depth study of the methods used in designing complete protection systems for generation systems. Course participants will: review balanced and unbalanced electrical fault analysis in generation plants, relaying fundamentals applied to generator protection, basic digital relay concepts. Students will explore; synchronous generator characteristics, generating station arrangements, generator grounding, generator stator circuit protection, generator field circuit protection, protection against generator abnormal operating conditions, including loss-of-field and out-of-step conditions, breaker failure and inadvertent energizing protection. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.

Nov. 16-18: ETAP Power System Engineering, Houston, TX
Short Circuit, Device Evaluation & Arc Flash
This hands-on workshop helps develop a basic understanding of the capabilities of ETAP for short-circuit analysis, protective device evaluation, coordination/ selectivity, and arc flash analysis. It provides the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary to become proficient in ETAP to conduct protective device coordination and arc flash studies. The workshop covers system modeling, operation, and evaluation of the elements during steady-state, and short-circuit conditions. The evaluation process includes protection and coordination of protective devices. For more information www.etap.com/training.

Nov. 17-19: SEL University, Houston, TX
Industrial Power System Protection for Technicians (PROT 305)
This course addresses the basic methods, tools, and devices used in the field of industrial power system protection. This course includes the following topics: Protection requirements of industrial electrical power systems; Thermal behavior and damage of electrical equipment; Neutral grounding methods; Relaying fundamentals applied to industrial electrical power systems; Basic digital relay concepts. Who should participate; technicians and individuals without a electrical engineering degree who require an overall understanding of industrial power system protection. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.

Nov. 18: IEC Chesapeake Apprenticeship & Training, Inc., New Castle, DE
The Business of Solar PV
Students will leave this course with a firm understanding of how to set up and grow their solar PV business in their current markets, based on fundamentals of the sales process and the world of financing. For more information go to www.iecchesapeake.com

Dec. 2-4: Siemens Power Academy TD US, Schenectady, NY
Transmission Reliability Study Using PSS®E
Course provides an overview of transmission reliability and discusses assessment tools and methods, criteria and practices, deterministic and probabilistic measures. Students will participate in hands-on experience in the use of PSS¨E for transmission reliability analysis, including data setup, contingency enumeration process, solution engines, switching events, corrective actions, outage probabilities and customer based indices. This is a course for all who plan, operate, design or use transmission systems. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com.

Dec 4: ABB, Coral Springs, FL
Arc Protection System (REA10x)
This one-day training program is designed for participants to become proficient in application, installation, operation, and testing of ABB arc protection relays. For more information or to register, go to "More about...training" on www.abb.com/substationautomation or contact Louisa Carreno at +1 954 752 6700 Ext. 2219 or louisa.carreno@us.abb.com.

Dec. 7-10: Siemens Power Academy TD US, Denver, CO
PSS®E MUST - Managing and Utilizing System Transmission
Covers practical applications of PSS®MUST for transfer limit analysis, ATC calculations, parametric contingency analysis, transaction impact analysis on transfer limits, impact of interregional transactions on control areas, sensitivity analysis for the most limiting constraints, generation dispatch sensitivity analysis on transfer limits, identification of the "must run" units, and NERC flowgate concept. PSS®MUST users are welcome to bring their system's load-flow data to use during the training. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com.

Dec. 7-10: Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Las Vegas, NV
Understanding Power System Dynamic Behavior
In this course, taught by Dr. Prabha Kundur, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of power system stability problems (including wind generator interface issues) and methods to effectively mitigate them. Course information and on-line enrollment are available at: www.epd.engr.wisc.edu.

Dec. 7-11: AVO Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage (1000V or Less)
This course covers components and maintenance requirements for power circuit breakers equipped with electro-mechanical and solid-state trip devices. Students will perform a complete circuit breaker service in lab: inspection, removal, disassembly, cleaning, tightening, reassembly, lubrication and adjustment; use high current test sets, perform contact resistance and meghometer testing; and read and interpret manufacturers' trip curves. For more information go to www.electricaltrainingservices.com

Dec. 7-11: ABB, Coral Springs, FL
Electromechanical Relay and FT Switches
This one to five-day training program is designed for participants to become proficient in application, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of ABB electromechanical relays and FT test switches. For more information or to register, go to "More about...training" on www.abb.com/substationautomation or contact Glenn Goldfarb at +1 954 825 0619 or glenn.goldfarb@us.abb.com.

Dec. 8-9: AVO Training Institute, Valley Forge, PA
2009 NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements
This course is designed for personnel working on or around voltages of 50 volts or more. Students will learn the effects of shock, arc and blast, PPE selection, in-service care and use, guidelines for shock and flash hazard analysis, protection boundaries, lockout/tagout and safe work practices as identified in NFPA 70E (2009). For more information go to www.electricaltrainingservices.com

Dec. 8-11: Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Las Vegas, NV
Dynamic Reactive Power Control
This course presents applications of power-electronic-based equipment that enables rapid control of reactive power and voltage in transmission and distribution systems. Course information and on-line enrollment are available at: www.epd.engr.wisc.edu.

Dec. 9-11: Siemens Power Academy TD US, Schenectady, NY
Introduction to Project Management for Power System Engineers
This course introduces project management process scheduling and controls for power system engineers. Topics include: project management concepts, controls and organizational structure, project tools and technology, work breakdown structures, critical path, project valuation methods (EVA), baselines, project estimating, resource scheduling, contract management, scheduling and scope change requests, and parallel project management for the electrical and power systems industry. For more information go to www.usa.siemens.com.

Dec. 9-10: ABB, Lake Mary, FL
OVR Recloser & PCD Hands-On Training
This two-day training course is designed for participants to become proficient in application, installation, operation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of PCD Relays and OVR Reclosers. For more information or to register, go to training on www.abb.us/mvservice or contact Alan Swain at +1 407 732 2367 or alan.swain@us.abb.com.

Dec. 15-17: MMUA Training Center Marshall, MN
APPA/MMUA/MREA Three-Phase Transformer Connections School
MMUA’s Training Center, located at 1004 Michigan Road in Marshall, Minnesota, provides a unique environment for state-of-the-art, hands-on training. The 20-acre site is fully equipped with infrastructure for training purposes and offers extensive opportunities for training utility lineworkers, apprentices, journeymen, ground crew, locators, construction lineworkers, meter technicians, and excavation employees. For more information or to register go to www.appanet.com

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