The complexity of the system that moves electric energy from the point of production to the point of consumption, combined with variations in weather, generation, demand and changing customer loads; provide many opportunities for the quality of the power supply to be compromised. This course provides students with the fundamental skills to facilitate, quantify, investigate, monitor and solve electrical system problems. Content is taught by industry experts through a combination of presentations, exercises and unique hands-on labs. Building these skills allow utilities and their customers to save money in avoided equipment outages and damage, costly improper solutions, damage claims and lost production. CEU credits available.
General Details
- Program Location
- Willsonville Training Center
- 29353 S.W. Town Center Loop E Wilsonville, OR 97070
- Who Should Attend
Electrical engineers, PQ engineers, meter techs, technicians, service techs and troubleshooters in the utility sector. PQ engineers, facility engineers, facility electricians, process/plant managers in the private sector.
- Registration Options
Member: $1,499 USD
Regular: $1,899 USDRegistration prices increase $200 after August 1, 2022. Registration includes a binder with class content and breakfast and lunch every day. Safety glasses are provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Diana Zoren, Director of Strategic Initiatives at (971) 255-4965.
Agenda
Monday, August 8, 2022
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration + Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Safety
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
PQ Basics I
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
PQ Basics I (continued)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Single Phase Lab/Demo
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Fluke Equipment Demonstration
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PQ Basics I (concluded)
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Discovery Overview/Exercise
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PQ Monitoring
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PQ Basics II
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Hands-On Lab: Sensitive Electronics + ASD
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Site Survey
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
PQ Basics II (continued)
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hands-On Lab: SPD, Surge Suppressors + Noise Filters
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Hands-On Lab: Wiring Problems + Grounding Issues
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Site Survey Exercise
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Hands-On Lab: Isolation Transformers + Voltage Regulators
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Case Studies
Thursday, August 11, 2022
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Power Quality Interaction Lab
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Power Quality Interaction Lab
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Power Quality Interaction Lab
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Power Quality Interaction Lab
Friday, August 12, 2022
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hands-On Lab: Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Case Studies
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Analysis Exercise/Solutions
Onsite Safety + Health Info
It is WEI’s policy that anyone attending a WEI-hosted program be vaccinated for COVID-19. This policy does allow for a negative COVID-19 test to be submitted in lieu of vaccination if the attendee is unable to receive the vaccine and if permitted by local host cities or venues. This policy applies to all WEI staff, as well as attendees, guests, speakers, and exhibitors.
Fully vaccinated is defined by the United States or Canadian governments. WEI accepts the following as proof of vaccination: (1) a CDC or Provincial-issued vaccination card, (2) a photo of a CDC or Provincial-issued vaccination card (front and back); (3) a document of vaccination from a licensed healthcare provider; or (4) a digital vaccine record issued by the State or Province in which the attendee resides.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test means a printed document or image on a phone from a test provider, laboratory, or government agency-approved at-home test method that shows a negative result of a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test within 72 hours before first entry.
Attendees must show a picture or document with vaccine status or a negative test result upon arrival at the program. Attendees without the required proof will be denied entry. No refunds will be given if any attendee is denied entry due to vaccine and/or testing requirements.
Please refer to WEI’s Safety + Health Code of Conduct for other important considerations.