Jan. 18-22, 2010: SEL University, Orlando, FL
Protecting Power Systems for Engineers, PROT 401
This course addresses the basic elements of designing power system protection for distribution lines, transmission lines, transformers, and buses. Course participants will review: power system basics, including per-unit and three-phase power concepts; symmetrical component concepts and fault analysis; relaying fundamentals; instrument transformers; basic digital relay concepts. Students will explore: Application of overcurrent, directional, distance, and differential relays to transmission lines, distribution lines, buses, and transformers; distribution system protective devices and their coordination; distance and pilot protection schemes used for transmission line protection; power system dynamics and protection. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.

Jan. 26-28, 2010: SEL University, Phoenix, AZ
SEL Transmission Substation Relay Testing, TST 107
This course covers skills required to enter settings, test, commission, and troubleshoot this class of SEL relays. The student will: Review skills required to work with SEL relays; learn about specific transmission relay testing considerations; practice those skills through working with different relays throughout the course; gain familiarity with the operating principles of each type of relay; explore the features of SEL relay technology to make appropriate choices when designing test routines. A variety of SEL relays will be used during the training including percentage restrained differential (SEL-387), phase and ground distance (SEL-321), and line current differential (SEL-311L) relays. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.

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. 9-10: Thomson Reuters, New York, Ny
Energy Risk Management
You'll uncover the unique steps companies are using to reduce price exposure, manage risk, and guard against price spikes. You'll leave this course with an in-depth understanding of: Energy risk management tools and strategies available for managing price margins and ongoing volatility; macro and micro market fundamentals; margin preservation; manufacturing and marketing; fundamental and technical strategies that drive success in the energy markets. Call 888.871.1207 for details.

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

Jan. 25-29, 2010: SEL University, Folsom, CA
Protecting Power Systems for Technicians, PROT 301 & SEL Relay Testing Basics, TST 101
In PROT 301 this course addresses the basic methods, tools, and devices used in the field of power system protection. Course participants will study power system basics including per-unit and three-phase power concepts; symmetrical component concepts and fault analysis; relaying fundamentals; protecting Power Systems for Technicians; SEL Relay Testing Basics the course will then move into TST 101. This course provides a beginner-level introduction to testing SEL relays. The student will learn basic relay testing skills; acquire skills required to work with SEL relays, such as using Relay Word bits and relay event reports; practice acquired skills by working with a phase and ground distance (SEL-311C) relay during the training. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/seluniversity.

For more information on posting your T&D courses contact Susan Schaefer at 484-478-0154 or email: susan.schaefer@penton.com.