Distribution Overcurrent Protection and Coordination Seminar

Discover the principles of selective coordination, in which removal of faulted equipment and line sections — followed by system restoration — occurs both quickly and reliably. Learn how new technology protective devices can be applied to improve power quality. This seminar instructs attendees on the selection and application of overcurrent protective devices for use in medium-voltage electric power distribution systems.

Throughout the seminar, attendees are given assignments to reinforce the concepts and procedures covered. Also, a comprehensive system protection and coordination example is developed, connecting many of the seminar topics. Software tools for simplifying the coordination process are briefly discussed including a demonstration of S&C’s free online four-device coordination program called, Coordinaide™, and a commercially available coordination program like CYMTCC®, or similar program. There is also a module on arc-flash analysis with TCC analysis.

Who Should Attend

Electric utility engineers, consultants, and others involved in the selection and coordination of overcurrent protective devices used in medium-voltage electric power distribution systems. Also, facilities engineers engaged in the selection of devices for protecting small power transformers, as well as the coordination of those devices with both source-side and load-side protective devices.

Customized Course at Your Facility

This seminar can be customized for presentation at your facility. Please contact us if you would like more information.

Instructor

Jim Niemira, P.E.

Jim Niemira is a Principal Engineer in Power Systems Services, S&C Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Niemira has over 20 years of technical and project management experience. In his tenure, he has fulfilled the roles of project manager, project engineer, and lead engineer in a wide range of power engineering disciplines, including system analysis, equipment analysis, testing, product research, design, application engineering, substation controls, substation physical design, and technical instruction. Complete Bio

Seminar Agenda

Seminar starts at 8:30 AM each day and conclude at 4:30 PM on day one and two and at 3:30 PM on day three. Lunch and snacks are provided. Attendees will receive an email about a week before the start of seminar that will provide more details on the course.

Throughout the seminar, attendees are given assignments to reinforce the concepts and procedures covered. Also, a comprehensive system protection and coordination example is developed, connecting many of the seminar topics. Software tools for simplifying the coordination process are briefly discussed including a demonstration of S&C’s free online four-device coordination program called, Coordinaide™, and a commercially available coordination program like CYMTCC®, or similar program.

Cancellations

A full refund will be given when cancellation is made by the participant up to four weeks prior to the first day of the seminar or workshop.

In the event of insufficient registration, S&C reserves the right to cancel the seminar or workshop. In such an event, S&C will attempt to notify registered participants no later than four weeks prior to the start of the seminar or workshop. The liability of S&C is limited to the full refund of paid registration fees only. S&C is not responsible for discount airfare penalties, hotel cancellation charges, or any other incidental expenses due to canceled seminars.