Past event: Fundamentals of Modern Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Seminar

A Two-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

This course presents an overview of all the components of modern electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, their application and arrangement, describing all their major, auxiliary and control equipment, listing typical engineering issues associated with T&D systems design and engineering and providing recommendations for addressing these issues. This course is based on a ''down-to-earth'' delivery, which is achieved through a very tight connection of material with real life power industry specifics, and emphasis on exercises and practice sessions.


What You Will Learn

  1. How power systems are arranged and what the transmission and distribution system structure is
  2. What substation mission and place in the overall T&D structure are
  3. What substation consists of and what every piece of equipment is for
  4. When to use each specific type of switching equipment
  5. What the main types of relay protection systems are
  6. What the mission and main components of auxiliary A.C. and D.C. systems are
  7. How to evaluate reliability of power supply
  8. What the advantages and disadvantages of various substation switching systems are
  9. How to select equipment for specific application
  10. Why reactive power and voltage in T&D systems need to be regulated and how this regulation may be performed
  11. What the purpose of grounding and lightning protection in T&D Systems is and how this protection is arranged
  12. What the makeup of a low-voltage distribution system is and how to design it

Your Instructor

Boris Shvartsberg, Ph.D., P.E., P.M.P.
Mr. Shvartsberg is an engineering and project management professional with more than 35 years of practical experience in managing and supervising of highly complicated technical projects for utility companies in the United States and Latvia. He has extensive teaching experience in the European and US colleges and universities. Mr. Shvartsberg is the author of more than 20 publications on electrical engineering and project management subjects and has made numerous successful presentations at international conferences and symposiums.

Mr. Shvartsberg has a doctorate and a masters degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey, USA and a certified Project Management Professional designated by the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Leader of PMI Utility Industry Community of Practice.

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  • How power systems are arranged and what the transmission and distribution system structure is
  • What substation mission and place in the overall T&D structure are
  • What substation consists of and what every piece of equipment is for
  • When to use each specific type of switching equipment
  • What the main types of relay protection systems are
  • What the mission and main components of auxiliary A.C. and D.C. systems are
  • How to evaluate reliability of power supply
  • What the advantages and disadvantages of various substation switching systems are
  • How to select equipment for specific application
  • Why reactive power and voltage in T&D systems need to be regulated and how this regulation may be performed
  • What the purpose of grounding and lightning protection in T&D Systems is and how this protection is arranged
  • What the makeup of a low-voltage distribution system is and how to design it

Venue

NYC Torch Club (NYU Campus)
18 Waverly Pl, 10003
New York, NY, USA

Who Should Attend this Seminar

This course is designed for any engineering, management and educational professionals looking to expand their knowledge and experience in modern electrical transmission and distribution systems: Electrical engineers and designers; College and university faculty; Utility company project management personnel; Construction professionals.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

There are no prerequisites for this seminar.

Program Level
Basic level. This fundamental course begins with basic material and then proceeds to the intermediate level.

Delivery Method
Group-live.

Hotel and Seminar Information

This two-day seminar will be held at the hotels listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 4:30 PM on the first day. On the second day, the seminar will resume at 8:00 AM and will finish at 1:00 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars.

NYC Torch Club (NYU Campus)
18 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10003
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Because of the diversity of hotels found in the area, we will not be holding a block of sleeping rooms with one particular hotel.
Event details
Organizer : PGS
Event type : Training Course
Reference : ASDE-15975