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.

Bonus Course Material

Day 1

9:00 am
Course Introduction
-Instructors introduction and background
-Management of commissioning projects
-About NETA
-Overview NETA 2003 Acceptance Testing Manual
-Certification of Acceptance Testing Technicians
-Certification Test Examples
-Basic Electrical Theory & Commonly Used Formulae
-Time-Current Characteristics
-Electrical Definitions and Acronyms
-Coordination studies & Short Circuit Studies

10:15 am
Coffee Break

10:30 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

11:15 am
Test Equipment Overview
-Insulation Resistance Test Sets (Hipot, Meggar, VLF)
-Contact resistance Testing (Ducter)
-Power Factor Sets (Cap Bridge, Doble)
-Transformers Sets (Winding Resistance, TTR)
-Relay Test sets and AC Current Sources
-CT Testers

12:00 noon
Lunch

1:00 pm
Power Cable Acceptance Testing
-Cable Construction and Stress Cones
-AC and DC Hipot Testing Procedures
-Recommended Test Levels
-Interpreting Leakage Current Results

2:15 pm
Break

2:30 pm
Relaying Protection Commissioning
-Advancements in Technology (Solid State vs Electromechanical)
-Coordination Graphs
-Programming Relay Settings
-Overcurrent Relay Calibration
-Ground Fault System Verification
-Commissioning Differential Protection Schemes
-NETA Recommended Component Tests

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up
-Review Quiz
-Questions and Discussions

Day 2

8:30 am
Substation Equipment Acceptance Testing
-Ground Grid Design, Grounding (Step & Touch Potentials, Earth Resistivity, Bonding Resistance)
-Testing Ground Grids and Soil Resistivity
-High Voltage Towers, Switches and Circuit Switchers
-Gas Filling and Acceptance Testing High Voltage Breakers
-Current Transformer Tests (ratio, saturation and polarity)
-CT Secondary Circuit Commissioning
-Burden Measurements
-Other Substation Equipment (CVT's, LA's, PT's)
-NETA Recommended Component Tests

10:15 am
Coffee

10:30 am
Transformer Acceptance Procedures
-General Construction & Operation
-Field Assembly and Vacuum Filling of Power Transformers
-TTR, Power Factor, Meggar, Doble Tests
-Testing Transformer Protective Devices, Bushings, Auxiliary Devices Alarms & Trips
-NETA Recommended Acceptance Tests

12:00 noon
Break

1:00 pm
Distribution Switchgear Commissioning
-General Construction, Operation & Safety
-Metal Clad Switchgear Construction and Safety Features
-Commissioning Switchgear Power Circuits
-Control System Verification Tests
-Breaker construction and Safety Features
-Primary Injection of Low Voltage Breakers
-Capacitors
-Current Transformers
-Instrument Transformers, Test switches, Metering and Relaying Devices
-NETA Recommended Acceptance Tests

2:30 pm
Break

2:45 pm
Plant Start Up, Documentation, & Safety Considerations
-Pre-energization Checklists
-First Energization Procedures
-Phase Rotation and Other Measured System Parameters
-Commissioning Report
-As Built Drawings
-Construction Site Considerations
-Temporary Generators and Construction Power
-Open Circuit CT's
-Personal Protective Equipment Voltage Detection Equipment, Hot-sticks, Grounds
-Temporary Grounds
-Qualified Electrical Personnel

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Course Wrap Up
-Review Quiz
-Course Evaluation
Discussions and Adjournment

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Offered for this course

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 Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and System Commissioning and Acceptance Testing course will be held as follows:

October 14-15, 2003 -- Calgary, AB
Holiday Inn Downtown
119-12th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB
Tel: 403-266-4611

October 16-17, 2003 -- Edmonton, AB
Coast Terrace Inn
4440 Calgary Trail North, Edmonton, AB
Tel: 780-437-6010

October 23-24, 2003 -- Vancouver, BC
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-0511

November 4-5, 2003 -- Toronto, ON
Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East
600 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-240-7511

November 25-26, 2003 -- Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Inn and Convention Centre
2002 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, SK
Tel: 306-242-1440

November 27-28, 2003 -- Winnipeg, MB
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Tel: 204-956-0410

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 CV030381.

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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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