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The Electricity Forum Training Institute
Course Outline
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Motor Control, Protection, and Maintenance Techniques
January 5-6, 2004 -- Edmonton, AB
January 7-8, 2004 -- Vancouver, BC
January 19-20, 2004 - Toronto, ON
January 26-27, 2004 -- Saskatoon, SK
January 28-29, 2004 -- Winnipeg, MB
Application, Installation and Maintenance of Switchgear, Circuit Breakers and Transformers
February 5-6, 2004 -- Toronto, ON
February 9-10, 2004-- Vancouver, BC
February 11-12, 2004 -- Edmonton, AB
March 8-9, 2004 -- Winnipeg, MB
March 10-11, 2004 -- Saskatoon, SK
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Techniques for Improving Power Quality in Modern Electrical Systems
February 28-March 1, 2002
Toronto, ON
Days Hotel & Conference Centre
Increase your knowledge of PQ problem detection and troubleshooting.
Benefit directly by applying this knowledge to current and future projects.
Ensure you understand the causes of and solutions to common PQ problems.
Learn practical aspects of implementing successful PQ mitigation techniques.
Many of the problems that create havoc in modern electrical systems are directly related to power quality. This course brings together some of Canada's leading power quality experts -- including David Windley, Electricity Today magazine's Power Quality columnist -- to share their experiences and real-world knowledge with delegates. If you're responsible for the proper operation of the electrical system in your facility, you'll want to attend this two-day course on techniques for improving power quality.
Program Highlights
Minimizing PQ Effects on Computers and Data Centres
Energy Management & Power Quality: 2 Case Studies
Upgrading Mission-Critical Installations at Canada's Airports
Investigating Power Quality Problems
Grounding for Lightning Protection
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Now Offered
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 and are recognized across Canada. One CEU is equivalent to 10 professional development hours of instruction.
DAY ONE
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Randy Hurst, Canadian Electricity Forum
9:05 a.m.
Special Session:
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Electricity Today's Power Quality Expert David Windley
Minimizing PQ Effects on Computers
David Windley, Wintek Engineering and Electricity Today Power Quality Columnist
Many new computer systems and other sensitive electronic equipment are installed in offices, plants, and homes every day. And all too often the necessary precautions are not taken to ensure safe and reliable operation of these devices. This usually results in nuisance trips, loss of data, and/or expensive damage.
The session will cover the design and installation considerations that must be made in the implementation of a power distribution and grounding system for computers and other sensitive electronic equipment.
Included topics will be:
power supply design
circuit loading
isolation
grounding methods
protective devices
harmonics
transients
analysis
This session will give the person in charge of a computer or data centre the information required to ensure an installation which will perform reliably at a reasonable cost.
11:00 a.m. -- Coffee Break
11:15 a.m.
Energy Management & Power Quality: 2 Case Studies
Alan Wing, Siemens Canada
In the current economy, companies are searching for ways to quickly cut their operating costs. One of the easiest cost cutting measures involves the application of electrical energy management measures, specifically, power factor correction. However, if this correction is not properly implemented, it can have a severe negative impact on system power quality. This presentation will use two case studies to provide a detailed discussion of the power quality issues, system analysis and mitigation techniques required for successful application of power factor correction.
12 Noon -- Luncheon
1:00 p.m.
NAV Canada Case Study: Upgrading Mission-Critical Installations at Canada's Airports
Dan Cashmore, Schneider Canada
Nav Canada has established a world leadership position in the development and rollout of new techology and facilities. Over the last few years, they have opened new air traffic control towers at major Canadian centers and have upgraded the power systems at seven Area Control Centers. In 1994, Nav Canada issued their "Specification for the Replacement of Uninterruptible Power Systems at the Area Control Centers". Schneider Canada was the successful bidder and over the next 5 years worked closely with Nav Canada on the design, implementation and commissioning of the systems at the seven airports across Canada. This presentation will review the project, some of the background and some insight into design criteria and reliability, logistics, service levels and response time.
1:45 p.m.
Investigating Power Quality Problems
Patrick J. Lynch, P.Eng., Power Line Systems Engineering Inc.
This presentation will draw field data from actual electrical engineering investigations we have performed over the past 20 years. This fully integrated, audience interactive presentation will deal with standard power quality issues (grounding, transients, harmonics, airbourne interference, etc.), but with an interesting twist before leading to the final problem solution.
2:30 p.m.
Grounding for Lightning Protection
Todd Sirola, SAE Grounding Inc.
A review of fundamental components of an electrical protection system. Particular emphasis will be paid to the outside grounding system which is the cornerstone of any electrical protection system. The presentation will review:
outside grounding
inside grounding
surge protection
structural lightning protection
proactive lightning protection
Learn about the benefits of designing a low impedance grounding system to ensure that the protection system performs under a direct lightning attachment.
DAY TWO
Day Two Course Timetable
Start: 9:00 a.m.
Coffee Break: 10:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 12 noon
Refreshment Break: 2:30 p.m.
Adjournment: 5:00 p.m. (approx.)
Power Quality and Grounding: An Emerald Book Perspective
Brad Gibson, P.Eng.
Many people that manage or work with electrical or electronic systems are confused about grounding and bonding of these systems. This 1 day course will look at both theory and practice so that participants can develop a firm foundation of knowledge when they begin their next design project or when a problem develops in their electrical system which must be corrected for safety, operational or power quality reasons. Brad will use case studies to develop concepts for working professionals.
Is it Bonded or Grounded?
Operational Problems
Flow of currents
The Code and the Emerald Book
Some History
The Roots of the Isolated Ground
FIPS Pub94
Vendor & Telco Standards
IEEE Recommended Practices
Recommended Design Practices
Common grounding conductors
New directions in grounding design
Changes to the Emerald Book
Everything you wanted to know about the IG: Good, Bad and Ugly
Grounding Topologies and Techniques
Distribution Source Grounding
Ungrounded
Solidly Grounded
Resistance and Reactance Bonding
Down-stream Grounding
That Pesky Generator Problem...
System Bonding
Single Point or Multi-Point Bonding Schemes
Frequency response of bonding conductors
Equipment bonding
Review of techniques involved in grounding for power quality and optimal operation
Case Studies
Voltage Imbalance and Grounding
Telecommunications Equipment and Multiple Power Source Grounding
Industrial Control System Grounding: Retrofitting Control Bonding in Old 3 Wire Systems
Avoiding Instrumentation Grounding and Noise Problems
Grounding and Bonding Inspection: Insurance Industry Case Study
ABOUT THE COURSE LEADERS
Brad Gibson, P.Eng.
Current Thinking Inc.
Brad Gibson is with Current Thinking Inc., a Canadian company with a world-wide reputation for excellence in power quality and electrical equipment trouble-shooting. An Engineering Physics graduate of McMaster University, Brad has worked in the private sector as an Instrumentation Engineer for Montreal Engineering Ltd. and Electronics Design Supervisor at TRW Automotive Electronics Division. He has been a college professor and has extensive experience in presenting professional seminars.
Brad has been involved in providing consulting services in computer applications and software since 1985 and power quality since 1988 when he became a key designer of the Hydro Mississauga Power Quality Program. Brad has provided professional power quality and electromagnetic diagnostic services to numerous corporations and utilities. He has developed a basic course in power quality in utilities and, in 1991, developed an automatic power quality reporting system for Schlumberger Industries. In 1994 he began work on a proprietary power quality reporting system and a database program which form the core engineering technologies on which Current Thinking Inc. is founded. Examples of some of the many cases he has closed for Current Thinking Inc. include; ground audit work for Sprint Canada, resolution of a product quality issue for Camco Appliances and detection of a major source of instrumentation failure at a Kraft Foods plant.
He has authored six papers on power quality and written a script for a professional videotape covering case studies in power quality.
He is a member of IEEE and the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
GENERAL INFORMATION
When and Where
Improving Power Quality in Modern Electrical Systems will be held on February 28-March 1, 2002 at the Days Hotel & Conference Centre. The hotel is located at 6257 Airport Road, in Mississauga, Ontario.
A special bedroom rate (non-commissionable) has been arranged with the hotel. To receive this rate, inform the hotel that you are a forum delegate when making reservations. The hotel's telephone number is 905-678-1400.
Registration Fees
The registration fee to attend the Forum is $549.00 + 38.43 GST. Register and prepay on or before February 21st and receive an early bird registration fee of $495.00 + 34.65 GST per delegate. Companies registering 3 delegates at full price ($549.00), will receive a 4th registration FREE.
The fee includes course participation, a course materials package, refreshments and luncheons on both days. (GST #R105219976)
Air Flight Information
We have appointed Air Canada as the official airline of our 2002 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.
By ensuring that the convention number appears on your ticket, you will supporting our organization.
Registration Procedure
To register, complete and mail the attached form with your payment (or billing instructions). For faster service, fax your form to Registration Services at Fax: (905) 686-1078 or call (905) 686-1040.
You can also register on-line at www.electricityforumcom/forums/reg.htm.
A letter of confirmation will be sent to you once the registration form is processed.
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.
About the Canadian Electricity Forum
With headquarters in Ajax, Ontario, The Canadian Electricity Forum is dedicated to providing cost-effective, highly specialized education and learning through industry-wide forums, electrical training courses, Electricity Today magazine, and a comprehensive website at www.electricityforum.com. Since 1986, more than 10,000 delegates from leading companies across Canada have attended our forums and courses, including:
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ATCO Electric
Alberta Infrastructure
Agrium
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Bucyrus Canada
Canmore General Hospital
Chevron Canada
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Stantec Consulting
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Weldwood Canada
University of Toronto |
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