Course Instructor: Fred Tanguay, Black & McDonald

Course Description
This two day technical course will discuss application, installation, maintenance and testing issues related to Low Medium and High Voltage Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers. The course will provide the delegates with a solid understanding of theory and standards. The course will also make the delegates aware of issues concerning the proper application, installation and maintenance of these types of equipment with a strong emphasis on safety. The course will cover a wide range of material starting from the basics and moving on to more complex issues. This course provides an overview of power system design and theory, focusing on the types of equipment used most commonly in the Utility, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional applications. Basic Circuit Breaker and Transformer construction, electrical safety, and common maintenance techniques are major components of this course.

Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for skilled trades, supervisors and anyone involved in the maintenance and operations of Circuit Breakers and Power Transformers.

Course Objectives
This course is designed to enable participants to:

• Understand Switchgear, Circuit Breaker and Transformer Design
• Work safely around substation equipment.
• Understand the operating principles associated with the covered equipment.
• Understand typically used protection and control systems.
• Understand the interrelationships of electrical tests.
• Understand the interpretation of test results.

Day 1:

General Introductions

Safety Aspects

• Legislation
• Electrical Hazards
• Energized Work
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Job Planning
• Equipment Failure Costs

• Ratings
• Definitions
• Types
• Typical Construction
• Control Power Systems

• Potential Transformers
• Current Transformers
• Transformer Differential Protection
• Feeder Protection
• Motor Protection

• Contact Operation
• Arc Extinguishing Mediums, Sulphur Hexaflouride Gas, Air, Vacuum and Oil
• Manual and Electrical operating Controls
• Safe Operating Methods

• Mechanical Inspections
• Contact Resistance Tests
• Insulation Resistance Tests
• Insulating Gas and Oil Analysis
• Travel Analysis

Day 2:

Transformer Construction

• Tank
• Core, Coils, Types and Ratings
• Bushings
• Tap Changers
• Factory Testing
• Dry, Oil and Liquid Filled Types

• Theory of Operation
• Vector and Connection Diagrams
• Important Electrical Relationships & Formulas

• Gas Relays
• Fans and Pumps
• Gauges
• Tap Changer Controls

• Detailed analysis of several case histories
• Lightening
• Oil Decay
• Component Failures
• Internal Faults
• External Faults

• Chemical Analysis
• Dissolved Gas Analysis
• Furan, Inhibitor, Power Factor Water and PCB Testing

• Insulation Resistance and Polarization Index Tests
• Turns Ratio, Excitation Current and Polarity Testing
• Capacitance and Power Factor Testing
• Winding Resistance Tests

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Now Offered

When and Where
The Application, Installation and Maintenance of Switchgear, Circuit Breakers and Transformers course will be held as follows:

February 5-6, 2004 - Toronto, ON
Park Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel
[formerly the Best Western Carlton Place Hotel]
33 Carlson Court, Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-675-1234

February 9-10, 2004 -- Vancouver, BC
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-0511

February 11-12, 2004 -- Edmonton, AB
Coast Terrace Inn
4440 Calgary Trail North, Edmonton, AB
Tel: 780-437-6010

March 8-9, 2004 -- Winnipeg, MB
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Tel: 204-956-0410

March 10-11, 2004 -- Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Inn and Convention Centre
2002 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, SK
Tel: 306-242-1440

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 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.

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 https://www.securewebexchange.com/electricityforum.com/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: