The start up of any electrical system for the first time, regardless of its size, type or industry, is a very special occurrence and poses some unique challenges to electrical personnel. Inexperience and poor planning will inevitably result in prolonged delays in the start up which can lead to costly productivity losses. This course provides invaluable information to anyone who wishes to know and understand the role of Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Start-up of Electrical Power Distribution Systems. The importance of planning and preparation for the project, from engineering to commissioning and start up, will be emphasized. This course deals with safety considerations and testing and start-up procedures for all the components of any electrical system. The course leader will also offer useful guidelines on what to do when things go wrong during this phase of a project.

Day 1

9:00 am
Course Introduction
Instructors introduction and background
Management of commissioning projects
About NETA
Certification of Test Technicians
Certification Test Examples
NETA - ANSI Standards
NETA - Frequency of Tests
Overview - ATS 1999

10:00 am -- Coffee Break

10:15 am
Electrical Theory
Basic Electrical Theory & Commonly Used Formulae
Time-Current Characteristics
Electrical Definitions and Acronyms
Ground Fault Systems
Coordination studies
Short Circuit Studies
Device Evaluations

11:00 am
Understanding Electrical Drawings
IEEE Device numbers
Drawing Symbols
Single lines drawings
3 line drawings
AC/DC Trip & Control Schematics
Wiring Diagrams
General System Design, Lay-out and Drawings

12:00 noon -- Lunch

1:00 pm
Component Testing Procedures
Types of Commonly Used Test Equipment
Insulation Resistance Testing
Contact resistance Testing
Current Injections, CT testing

2:15 pm -- Break

2:30 pm
Safety
Construction Site Considerations
Safety during a start up project
Temporary generators and construction power
Personal Protective Equipment Voltage Detection Equipment, Hot-sticks, Grounds
Temporary Grounds
Qualified Electrical Personnel

3:30 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up
Review Quiz
Questions and Discussions

Day 2

8:30 am
Documentation
Management of Start Up & Commissioning Projects
Turnover Packages
Drawing control, field mark ups and "as builts"
Test sheet document control
Keeping track of completed tasks
Deficiency tracking

9:15 am
System Commissioning
Ensuring the system is working completely
Using electrical drawings
Sensing Devices
Isolating devices
Relays and tripping devices

10:00 am -- Coffee

10:15 am
NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications
NETA Acceptance testing procedures of Electrical Equipment

11:00 am
Substation Equipment Commissioning
Ground Grid Design, Grounding (Step & Touch Potentials, Earth Resistivity, Bonding Resistance)
Testing ground grids and soil resistivity
High voltage towers and switches
Outdoor SF6 Breakers
Other Substation Equipment
NETA Recommended Component tests

12:00 noon -- Lunch

1:00 pm
Transformer Commissioning
General Construction, Operation & Safety
Field Assembly and Vacuum Filling of Power Transformers
Handling Transformer Oil, Tapchangers
Transformer Protective Devices, Bushings, auxiliary devices alarms & trips
NETA Recommended Commissioning Tests

2:00pm -- Break

2:15 pm
Distribution Switchgear Commissioning
General Construction, Operation & Safety
Metal Clad Switchgear construction and safety features
Commissioning Switchgear
Breaker construction and safety features
Capacitors
Current Transformers
Instrument Transformers, Test switches, Metering and Relaying Devices
NETA Recommended Acceptance Tests

3:00 pm
Plant Start Up
Pre-energization checklists
First energization proceedures
Phase rotation and other measured system parameters

3:30 pm
Course Wrap Up
Review Quiz
Discussions and Adjournment

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Kerry worked for Westinghouse service based in Regina from 1988 to 1996. During this period, Kerry provided commissioning, maintenance, project management and training services for clients in the Regina region and across western Canada.

In 1996, Kerry joined Magna IV (Saskatchewan) Ltd. to establish their Regina operations. The new office quickly grew into a well staffed technical services group. Kerry then was very instrumental in establishing successful technical service operations in Winnipeg and Mobile, Alabama. In 2001, Kerry became president of Magna Electric Corporation which was formed in affiliation with the Magna Group based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Kerry's technical background has been strongly influenced from both maintenance and commissioning of high voltage systems. He has performed all facets of maintenance in facilities including steel mills, mining operations, gas plants, pulp and paper mills as well as a variety of commercial facilities.

Some large commissioning projects over the past few years include the 36,000 HP VFD and synchronous motor/substation installations at Trans Canada Pipelines in 1996 and 1997 as well as the complete commissioning of the new IPSCO steel mill in Mobile, Alabama in 2000.

Kerry is a NETA level IV certified technician.

When and Where
The Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Start-up of Electrical Power Distribution Systems course will be held as follows:

February 11-12, 2003 -- Edmonton, AB
Coast Terrace Inn
4440 Calgary Trail North, Edmonton, AB
Tel: 780-437-6010

February 13-14, 2003 -- Vancouver, BC
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-0511

February 18-19, 2003 -- Toronto, ON
Best Western Carlton Place Hotel
33 Carlson Court, Toronto, ON (near Pearson International Airport)
Tel: 416-675-1234

A special bedroom rate (non-commissionable) has been arranged with each hotel. To receive this rate, inform the hotel that you are a forum delegate when making reservations.

Registration Fees
The registration fee to attend the course is $649.00 + 51.92 GST. Register and prepay 8 days prior to the course date and receive an early bird registration fee of $599.00 + 41.93 GST per delegate. Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($649.00) will receive a 4th registration FREE.
The fee includes forum participation, a forum materials package, refreshments and luncheons on both days. (GST #R105219976)

Air Flight Information
We have appointed Air Canada as the official airline of our 2003 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 CV816066.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy
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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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