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S&C’s Power Systems Services Seminar:

Application and Performance of Electrical Distribution Equipment

This seminar has been specifically designed for technicians, technologists, or graduate tngineers working at different responsibility levels in electric utility departments, consulting engineering firms and equipment manufacturers who are engaged in material specification, system planning, design, project management, or operation and maintenance.

The unique seminar offers a blend of theoretical and practical information gained by the speaker during his long career in industrial plants and hydro utilities. The objective of the course is to outline the characteristics of the electrical equipment used in the construction of power distribution system, with special emphasis on the application and subsequent performance. Design requirements and ratings, which must be considered at the time of component selection, will also be discussed. A number of “what went wrong” examples will be discussed.

Throughout the course, reference will be made to applicable Canadian and American Standards, e.g. CSA, ANSI, CEA, etc. The operation of some components will be explained using actual samples. You will derive the most benefit when you solve the practical assignments.

The course will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day, and a bound set of notes will be provided. Refreshments and lunch will be freely available to all attendees. Contact S&C for hotel rate code after registration.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to the seminar date to allow for an 85% refund. Alternate attendee(s) are acceptable but please advise name(s) in advance of seminar.

Instructor

Wallas H. Khella, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Wallas has spent 13 years in industrial plants, followed by 25 years with Ontario electrical utilities. He has a thorough knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, distribution substations and protective devices. Over the last 30+ years, Wallas has taught various courses in Power System Engineering as part of the Continuing Educational Program of The University of Toronto for the IEEE and to several professional development organizations in Canada and abroad.

Seminar Topics

  1. Distribution Substations
    1. General
    2. Substation Classifications
    3. Substation Schemes
    4. Switching Devices
    5. Structures of Outdoor Substations
    6. High Voltage Switchgear
    7. Low Voltage Switchgear
    8. Station Services
    9. Current Transformers
    10. Voltage Transformers
    11. Metering Units
    12. Substation Transformers
  2. Overhead Distribution System
    1. General
    2. Poles
    3. Insulators
    4. Overhead Conductors
    5. Connectors
    6. Clearances
  3. Underground Distribution System
    1. General
    2. Installations For Underground Distribution
    3. Primary Underground Cables
    4. Terminating Of High Voltage Cables
    5. Splicing Of High Voltage Cables
    6. Effects of Concentric Neutral Currents on Ampacity
    7. Secondary Underground Cables
    8. Cable Pulling Tensions
    9. Faulted Circuit Indicators
  4. Distribution Transformers
    1. General
    2. Classification of Distribution Transformers
    3. Types
    4. Method of Cooling
    5. Temperature Rise
    6. Electrical Characteristics of Transformers
    7. Transformer Connections
    8. Transformer Testing
    9. Installation Considerations
  5. Underground Residential Distribution
    1. Development of URD
    2. URD Design Considerations
    3. Loading of Components
    4. Secondary Cabling Methods
    5. Reliability
    6. Operational Consideration

For More Information

Contact: Ms. Kenisha Willis
Tel: (416) 249-9171, ext. 349
Email: kwillis@scelectric.ca
Fax: (416) 249-6051