Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two
years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why?
Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a utility
company actually works. They are unfamiliar with management aspects of
the business. As a result, even the most gifted young engineers must
spend months informally "learning the ropes" before they can become true
contributors.
This course will substantially accelerate that
acclimatization process by providing future project engineers with a
basic knowledge of applied engineering in a utility company. It will
teach them the project management aspects of modern Transmission and
Distribution (T&D) systems as well.
This is the same
"real-life" orientation a new utility engineer might receive from his or
her supervisors and co-workers. Only it has been structured to provide a
rapid and comprehensive overview, with a close connection to real-life
specifics, plus exercises and practice sessions to ensure better
retention.
What You Will Learn
- What the main components of modern transmission and distribution systems are, their application and arrangement
- How to perform various calculations used in T&D system design and engineering
- How to use the tools and principles of modern project management to ensure overall project success
You Will Also Learn
- How power systems are arranged, their main elements, and the place of each element in the overall structure
- What substation consists of, the function of each piece of equipment
- The role of protection systems and the criteria they must need
- How to analyze the reliability of power supply systems
- The advantages and disadvantages of various substation switching systems
- How to select substation equipment
- Types of transmission power lines and the main steps of their design
- Why reactive power and voltage in T&D systems need to be regulated, the necessary equipment, and how it should be selected
- The makeup of a low-voltage distribution system and how to design it
- The purpose of grounding and lightning protection in T&D Systems and how they should be arranged
- Critical success factors for T&D project management
- How to scope projects, prepare realistic estimates and schedules, evaluate risk and include contingencies
- How
to make project communications more efficient, procure high-quality
equipment and services at reasonable costs, and ensure overall project
success through effective control
Who Should Attend this Seminar
New
employees of utility companies or college graduates who want to expand
their knowledge and experience in modern transmission and distribution
systems engineering, as well as in project management.
Prerequisites and Advance PreparationBasic understanding of electrical power systems
Program LevelBasic level. This fundamental course begins with basic material and then proceeds to the intermediate level.
Delivery MethodGroup-live.
Each Class is Limited to First 20 Registrants
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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Seminar Agenda
MAIN CONCEPTS
- Power system structure
- Transmission and distribution (T&D) systems:
- Place in power system structure
- Main goals and criteria
- T&D components
SUBSTATIONS: MAIN COMPONENTS
- Power Transformers
- Switching Equipment
- Substation Bus System
- Instrument Transformers
- Overvoltage Protection
- Equipment Installation Options
SUBSTATIONS: AUXILIARY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Relay Protection
- Metering Systems
- Auxiliary AC/DC Power Systems
- Station Alarm and Remote Control Systems
SUBSTATIONS: ENGINEERING ASPECTS
- Reliability Analysis
- Typical Substation Switching Systems
- Insulation Coordination
- Substation Safety and Fire Protection
- Substation Design Issues
- Substation Insulator's Performance Improvement
POWER LINES
- Mission and Main Types of Power Lines
- Aerial Lines
- Underground Cable Lines
REACTIVE POWER AND VOLTAGE REGULATIONS
- Reactive Power Regulation
- Voltage Regulation
LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS:
- Typical Low Voltage Distribution Systems and their Mission
- Low Voltage Distribution System Design
GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION IN T&D SYSTEMS:
- Power System Grounding
- Lightning protection
BASICS OF T&D PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Scope
- Procurement Process
- Risk Management
- Project Communications
- Project Baseline and Control
Venue
Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration
225 Celebration Place, 34747
Orlando, FL, USA
Hotel and Seminar Information
This two-day seminar will be held
at the hotel listed below or can be conducted on-site at your
facilities. The seminar will start promptly at
8:00 AM and will finish at
5:00 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 on
the first day and a continental breakfast and coffee break on the
second day. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar
manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual
for all seminars.
Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration225 Celebration Place
Orlando, FL 34747
Telephone: 407-964-7000
View Seminar Location WebsiteA limited amount of sleeping rooms are being held as a courtesy block. One bedroom Suite at $139.00 plus taxes. Please call the hotel and ask for the PGS Energy Training courtesy block.