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Variable Frequency Drives
December 4-5,2006 -- Vancouver, BC
December 5-6,2006 -- Edmonton, AB
December 11-12,2006 -- Toronto, ON
December 12-13,2006 -- Ottawa, ON

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety
January 8-9,2007 -- Toronto, ON
January 10-11,2007 -- Ottawa, ON
January 11-12,2007 -- Montreal, QC
January 15-16,2007 -- Vancouver, BC
January 17-18,2007 -- Edmonton, AB
January 18-19,2007 -- Fort McMurray, AB
January 22-23,2007 -- Calgary, AB
January 24-25,2007 -- Saskatoon, SK
January 29-30,2007 -- Winnipeg, MB

Advanced 3-Day Electrical Grounding Training
January 29-31,2007 -- Vancouver, BC

High Voltage Grounding of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems
February 1-1,2007 -- Vancouver, BC

Advanced 3-Day Electrical Grounding Training
February 5-7,2007 -- Edmonton, AB

High Voltage Grounding of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems
February 8-8,2007 -- Edmonton, AB

Basic Electrical Grounding Training
February 12-13,2007 -- Saskatoon, SK

Electrical Transformer Training
February 12-13,2007 -- Vancouver, BC
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Basic Electrical Grounding Training
February 14-15,2007 -- Winnipeg, MB

Electrical Transformer Training
February 19-20,2007 -- Toronto, ON

Basic Electrical Grounding Training
February 20-21,2007 -- Toronto, ON

Electrical Transformer Training
February 20-21,2007 -- Ottawa, ON

High Voltage Grounding of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems
February 22-22,2007 -- Toronto, ON

Advanced 3-Day Electrical Grounding Training
February 26-28,2007 -- Toronto, ON

Grounding and Bonding For The Telecommunications Industry
March 1-2,2007 -- Toronto, ON

Distribution Protection and Control Forum

October 27-28,2004 Toronto, ON
Park Plaza Hotel (Airport) -- Click Here for Program Details



Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Now Offered

electric motor Successful completion of this course qualifies delegates to receive a certificate of course completion with indicated CEUs. CEUs are granted by the Engineering Institute of Canada. One CEU is equivalent to 10 professional development hours of instruction.
The following course earns 1.4 CEUs.


These forums are designed to educate industrial, commercial and institutional motor users about the many savings to be gained from optimum motor protection, control and maintenance.

System and equipment protective devices guard the power system from the ever-present threat of damage caused by overcurrents and transient overvoltages that can result in equipment loss, system failure and injury to personnel. Current market factors such as the need for greater productivity from existing facilities creating a demand for higher power system reliability, as well as the high costs of power distribution equipment and the time required to replace or repair it, make it imperative that serious consideration be given to electrical system protection.

Companies involved in these forums include: Siemens Canada, Wintek Engineering

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Engineering and design personnel
  • Maintenance and technical services personnel
  • Process and operations personnel
  • Technical and process managers
  • Engineering and design personnel
  • Electrical consulting engineers
  • Electrical contractors

    Electrical System Protection & Control Handbook Vol 2 INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION

    This second volume of our Protection & Control Series offers up-to-date technical information reflecting changes in the field due to growing use of electronic and microprocessor relays.

    This technical book explains the various elements of protection of electric power distribution systems. (Value $35)

    DAY 1: TUTORIAL

    POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION FUNDAMENTALS

    TUTORIAL LEADER: Alan Wing, P.Eng., Siemens Canada

    ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER
    Alan Wing, P.Eng., is a 1978 graduate of the University of British Columbia with 25 years of experience leading seminars and training courses on electrical power systems. He has received a Westinghouse Engineering Achievement Award and a Westinghouse Signature Award of Excellence for his work in this field. Alan is currently a specialist, Energy Management and Power Systems Services with Siemens Canada.

    1. INTRODUCTION

  • Goals of System Design
  • Fault Phenomena
  • Incidence of Faults
  • Effects of Frequency
  • Single-Phase Power
  • Three-Phase Power
  • Radial Systems
  • Loop Systems
  • Selective Systems

    2. SHORT CIRCUIT THEORY AND TERMINOLOGY

  • Effects of Short Circuits
  • Fault Current Sources
  • Machine Reactance Modeling
  • Fault Current Characteristics

    3. FAULT STUDIES

  • Purposes of Fault Calculations
  • Types of Faults/Magnitudes
  • Equipment Ratings and Asymmetrical Factors
  • Modeling Methods
  • Fault Calculations

    4. COMPONENTS OF PROTECTION

  • Functions of a Protection System
  • Zones of Protection
  • Relay Applications
  • Classification of Protective Relays
  • Basic Relay Elements
  • Transition To Digital/Micro
  • Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
  • Input Devices (CTs And VTs)

    5. BUS AND FEEDER PROTECTION

  • Introduction
  • Coordinating Devices For Feeder Conductor Protection
  • Aerial Line Protection
  • Tie Line Protection
  • Digital Relays For Bus Protection
  • Digital Relays For Feeder Protection

    6. TRANSFORMER PROTECTION

  • Transformer Protection Characteristics
  • Basic Transformer Protection
  • Differential Protection
  • Factors Affecting Transformer Protection
  • Digital Relays For Transformer Protection

    7. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

    DAY 2: INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

    9:00AM
    FUSE PROTECTION
    Lew Silecky, C.E.T., Product Manager, Power Systems, Ferraz Shawmut

    Protection of electrical equipment against short circuits and overloads has not changed significantly over the years. What has changed, however, is the degree and type of protection being specified today. Delegates will learn about selecting the right protection for their circuits from electrical faults.

    10:30AM -- COFFEE BREAK

    10:45AM
    TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION
    Roy B. Carpenter, Jr., Chief Technologist, Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc.

    Since the introduction of Transmission Lines, lightning protection for these lines has been limited to the use of overhead grounded guard wires. Studies based on a statistical evaluation of transmission lines with guard wires and those without question their value. In contrast to existing conventions, a super collector has been developed, an Ion Plasma Generator (IPG) that offers a strong attractive force to incoming lightning. Three significant case histories prove the effectiveness of the IPG in preventing lightning-related line tripouts.

    11:15AM
    INTEGRATED PROTECTION, METERING, MONITORING AND CONTROL
    Ajit Bapat, Manager, National Consultant Program, Schneider Electric Canada

    The equipment utilized for power distribution systems can be fitted with modern communication technology to provide useful information to protect, optimize energy use, utilize the equipment fully, minimize maintenance costs, and obtain long reliable service. The discrete functions of protective relays, metering and control can now be effectively integrated. This presentation will discuss typical schemes and communication architecture, as well as methodology. Migration to, and retrofitting of such integrated networks in existing installations will also be discussed.

    12:00PM – LUNCHEON

    1:30PM
    LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION SCHEME
    Abdulrazak Bhi, Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Engineering Group

    Low voltage distribution systems are designed to serve loads in a save and reliable manner. One consideration in the design of any distribution network is adequate control of short-circuit or “faults”. The consequences of not controlling faults can be devastating, including injury, damaged electrical equipment, and costly downtime. This presentation will focus on the issues related to the principles and applications of low voltage protective devices and their ability to detect faults and selectively isolate faults to the nearest protective device, as well as help to avoid nuisance operation that are due to transformer inrush or motor starting operations. Further, the protective device shall also permit short clearance times to limit the fault power and the effect of arcing faults. This presentation will discuss the most commonly used protective devices in low voltage systems, which include:

  • Molded and insulated case breakers (Thermal Magnetic & Solid State Trip)
  • Low Voltage Breakers (Electro- Mechanical & Solid Say Trip)
  • Relays (Electro-Mechanical & Microprocessor)
  • Ground Fault Relays (Residual & Ground Sensor)
  • Generator Relays (Voyage Controlled & Voltage Restrained)
  • Fuses (MV &LV)

    2:30PM – REFRESHMENT BREAK

    2:45PM - PROTECTION AND CONTROL OF INDUCTION MOTORS
    David Windley, P.Eng.,C.I.M., WINTEK Engineering Ltd.

    1. Induction Motor Overview

  • Induction Motor Theory of Operation
  • Rotating Magnetic Field
  • Motor Construction
  • Torque Producing Mechanism
  • Speed-Torque Curves

    2. Application Of Motor Loads

  • Constant Torque
  • Variable Torque
  • Constant Horsepower
  • Starting and Braking Considerations

    3. Induction Motor Speed Control

  • Conventional Speed Control
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Wound Rotor Motors
  • Eddy Current Drives

    4. Induction Motor And Drive Protection

  • Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
  • Ground Fault Protection
  • Thermal Protection
  • Line and Load Reactors
  • Reflected Wave Phenomena

    5. Typical Power Converter Topologies

  • Solid State Switching Devices
  • Voltage Source Converters
  • Current Source Converters
  • PWM Inverters
  • IGBT Inverters

    6. Induction Motor Control

  • Basic Control Concepts
  • PLC Interfacing
  • Safety Requirements

    7. Power System Effects

  • Harmonics
  • Power Factor
  • Demand

    4:15PM – CLOSING REMARKS


    GENERAL INFORMATION

    When and Where
    The Electric Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Techniques Forum will be held as follows:

    Toronto ON

  • October 27-28,2004
    Park Plaza Hotel (Airport)
    Tel: 416-675-1234

    A special bedroom rate (non-commissionable) has been arranged with these hotels. To receive this rate, inform the hotel that you are a delegate with the Canadian Electricity Forum when making your reservation.

    Registration Fees

    The registration fee to attend the Forum is $699.00 + 48.93 GST. Register and prepay 8 days prior to forum date and receive an early bird registration fee of $649.00 + 45.43 GST per delegate. Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($699.00) will receive a 4th registration FREE.

    The fee includes forum participation, refreshments and luncheons on both days. Delegates will also receive:

    • All Forum presentation materials in paper format AND CD Rom format
    • FREE 108-Page Electrical Protection and Control Handbook Vol 2(Value $35)
    • A FREE subscription to Electricity Today Magazine (Value $40),
    • An Electricity Forum Coupon (Value $100) to be used against any future 2004 Electricity Forum event (restrictions apply)
    • 1.4 CEU credits issued by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (GST #R105219976)
    • Forum Presentations in Paper Format
    • CD Rom containing Presentations

    Registration Procedure

    Complete the registration form with your payment information (or billing instructions) and register no later than September 13th by:

    Mail:
    Canadian Electricity Forum
    15 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 204
    Ajax, ON L1S 2B9

    Phone:
    Call our Registration Department at 905-686-1040

    Fax:
    Fax your completed form to Registration Services at (905) 686-1078

    On-line:
    www.electricityforum.com/forums/reg.htm

    A letter of confirmation will be sent to you once the registration form is processed.

    Air Flight Information

    We have appointed Air Canada as the official airline of our 2004 forums. Simply contact Air Canada’s North America toll free number at 1-800-361-7585 or local number 514-393-9494 or your travel agent and take advantage of Special Discounted Airfares. Our convention number is CV041955.

    Cancellation and Refund Policy

    Registration fees are refundable only upon receipt of written notification 10 days prior to the conference date, less a 10 per cent service charge. Substitution of participants is permissible.

    The Canadian Electricity Forum reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration fees.

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