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Siemens Power Academy TD – North America 2011 Education and Training CatalogSiemens Energy, Inc., Siemens PTI – Get what you need to succeed

Power Distribution, Power Engineering, PSS® Product Suite, Power Transmission, protection, and Equipment-based education and training for engineers, technicians and energy professionals.

Today’s challenge

The successful operation of the grid relies on the knowledge and experience of its workforce. Energy professionals plan and manage millions of miles of transmission and distribution lines to provide secure and reliable access to energy across an increasingly interconnected planet.

Emerging trends present a serious challenge to this picture. A major demographic shift in the workforce, expanded regulation, the impact of new technologies for smart grid applications and the increasing pressure for green power require power system professionals to acquire new skills. The need has never been greater for excellent training and development programs to impart those skills.

Siemens responds

Siemens is responding to that need with its Siemens Power Academy (formerly PTI Education). With more than 40 years in consulting, software design and training for transmission and distribution (T&D), Siemens delivers education that can:

Enhance your industry knowledge

Build new skills and capabilities

Develop leadership skills

Deepen your résumé

Advance your career.

New offerings in 2011

New locations - page 5

New certifications - page 7

New NERC courses - pages 12 - 21

New Smart Grid courses - pages 13, 20

New equipment courses - page 19

New Energy Professionals series - page 20

New protection course series - page 22

Contact us

Siemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power Technologies InternationalSiemens Power Academy TD – NA400 State Street, 3rd FloorSchenectady, NY 12305Telephone: +1 (518) 395-5005Fax: +1 (518) 346-2777E-mail: [email protected]/energy/pti-education.

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Table of contents

Today’s challenge 2Siemens respondsNew offerings in 2011Contact us

About the Academy 4-5The authority on electric network systemsIn Schenectady and beyondRegional offices

Courses, certifications and curriculums 6-11Why Siemens for certification?How the program worksRequirements for:

Advanced Certificate in Distribution Systems Engineering Advanced Certificate in Power Technology Engineering Advanced Certificate in PSS® Software ApplicationsCourse leveling numbers and identifiers

Course descriptions 12-23Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Courses (PDEC) 12Power System ENGINEERING Courses (PSEC) 14Power System SOFTWARE Engineering Courses (PSSC) 16Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses (PTEC) 18Siemens EQUIPMENT-based Training Courses (SEBT) 19Siemens Energy PROFESSIONAL Series (SEPS) Courses 20Siemens System OPERATOR Training (SSOT) Courses 21Siemens PROTECTIVE Relay Training (SPRT) Courses 22MORE Courses 23Course Structure (NERC, CEUs and PDHs) 24

2011 Course schedule sort ordered by month, location and start dates 25-29

Corporate and professional development programs 30

About Siemens PTI 31Siemens PTI Network ConsultingSiemens PTI PSS® SoftwareSiemens PTI PSS® SupportAbout Siemens Energy, Inc.

Terms and conditions 32-33

Registration, payment and contact information 34

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Siemens Power Academy TD – NA Headquarters and regional course locations

Siemens Power Academy Transmission and Distribution – North America (Siemens Power Academy TD – NA) is the official training center for Siemens Energy’s North American operations. As one of several Siemens training centers around the world, it is dedicated to helping engineers meet the emerging challenges of today’s energy marketplace by developing new skills and know-how.

Taught by recognized leaders in power system engineering, Siemens Power Academy courses provide relevant and tangible best-practice knowledge for engineers at every level of their careers. Topics include the full spectrum of power system engineering today: operations, engineering, T&D applications, planning, protection, reliability, coordination and program applications for our leading PSS® software products.

The authority on electric network systems

Since its founding in 1969, Siemens Power Technologies International (Siemens PTI) has been widely regarded as an authority on issues related to the growth, development and reliability of electric network systems throughout the world. With core strengths in probabilistic analyses and advanced dynamics modeling, we support the analysis of electrical power networks for generation, transmission and distribution systems, industrial plants and smart grids. Through our world-class network consultants and software teams, Siemens PTI remains a leading supplier of software for utilities. Our PSS® Software Suite includes PSS®E, PSS®MUST, MOD®, PSS®ODMS and PSS®SINCAL.

In Schenectady and beyond

Located at 400 State Street in Schenectady, New York—the legendary workplace of Thomas Edison and other engineering giants—Siemens PTI’s U.S. headquarters serves as the Academy’s main training location. This state-of-the-art facility offers ample access to computers loaded with the latest PSS® transmission and distribution planning software.

Once known as “The City that Lights the World”, Schenectady is just a few hours’ drive from New York City, Boston, Niagara Falls and Montreal. The surrounding area is a four-season playground, featuring fall foliage, winter skiing, the Adirondack wilderness, the world-class Saratoga Race Course and outstanding golf.

In addition to our Schenectady location, our seven regional offices in North America—as well as our training affiliates around the world—provide T&D professionals with convenient access to the training they need. We also deliver customized onsite training at client sites worldwide.

About the Academy

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Siemens PTI and Siemens Power Academy TD – NA are steps away from the site of Thomas Edison’s Machine Works and the Edison Tech Center, where Edison, Tesla, Volta, Siemens, Steinmetz and other famed engineers are celebrated.

To better serve our customers in their regional control areas, Siemens PTI and Siemens Power Academy TD – NA have expanded our regional office footprint. This expansion has allowed the Academy to bring courses closer to you, reducing your travel expenses and time away from family and the office. This regional approach allows for better application of training concepts to regional issues, as well as opportunities to network with peers in your local control areas.

Siemens PTI – CaliforniaSiemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational1350 Shorebird WayMountain View, CA 94043-1338 USA

Siemens PTI – CanadaSiemens Canada Ltd.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational1550 Appleby LineBurlington, ON L7L 6X7 CANADA

Siemens PTI – ColoradoSiemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational7810 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 100Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Siemens PTI – FloridaSiemens Energy, Inc.4400 Alafaya TrailOrlando, FL 32826-2399 USA

Siemens PTI – MinnesotaSiemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational10900 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 400Minnetonka, MN 55305 USA

Siemens PTI – New YorkSiemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational400 State StreetSchenectady, NY 12305-1058 USA

Siemens PTI – North CarolinaSiemens Energy, Inc.7000 Siemens RoadWendell, NC 27591 USA

Siemens PTI – TexasSiemens Energy, Inc.Siemens Power TechnologiesInternational14521 Old Katy Road, Suite 100Houston, TX 77079 USA

Global course offerings

The Siemens Power Academy offers a comprehensive program of professional training events in the fields of power generation, distribution and transmission at 31 training centers around the world. Choose the events and locations that suit your needs best. We can also provide onsite training.

Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the best training events for your needs at the most convenient location. Find out more by contacting us at ptiedpro. [email protected] or searching our Global Power Academy Website at: www.siemens.com/power-academy-td.

Regional offices

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Siemens Power Academy TD – NA Headquarters and regional course locations

Why Siemens for certification?

The Siemens Power Academy has long been recognized as the authoritative source for advanced training certification. Developed and taught by global leaders in power system engineering, our courses equip you with the skills and knowledge to address today’s issues, as well as tomorrow’s challenges. These skills, in turn, will position you not only to advance your career, but to rank among the most accomplished engineers in the field.

Our programs are designed for engineers at every stage of their careers. So whether you are an entry level engineer or have more advanced experience, we have a program that is right for you.

How do certification programs work?

Siemens Certification can be earned at the Associate, Advanced and Expert levels. For each certification level, you complete a series of required and elective courses and validate your learning by passing online exams (E-tests). Upon completion of all the requirements, you receive your certification from Siemens Power Academy TD – NA.

Logically sequenced, interrelated and taught in a real-world context, each certificate level builds on the one before in a hierarchy of skills and knowledge.

Why certify your skills?

As power engineering programs disappear from the academic landscape and experienced mentors retire from the industry, there are fewer and fewer resources from whom power engineers can learn. Moreover, as the requirements for power systems become ever more complex, engineers with rigorous training and certification will be in exceptional demand at the world’s leading utilities and system operators. At Siemens Power Academy TD – NA, you will experience that kind of training from some of the best minds in power system engineering. The resulting certification will enhance your path to productivity, add depth to your understanding of the field and increase the demand for your skills in the global job market.

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Siemens Power Academy TD - NACourses, certifications and curriculums

Siemens Power Academy TD - NA has long been recognized as the authoritative source for advanced training certification.

Associate Certificate in Power Systems TechnologyFour courses and E-tests (3 required and 1 elective)

PDEC 500 – Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis (NERC)PSEC 505 – Power Flow Analysis with Applications (NERC)PTEC 500 – Fundamentals of Overhead Line DesignPSEC 515 – Introduction to Project Management for Power System Engineers (recommended elective)

PDEC 655 – Distribution Automation and Analysis for the Smart GridPSEC 638 – Power System ReliabilityPSEC 640 – Fundamentals of Protective RelayingPTEC 620 – Advanced Transmission Planning with Modern Network Analysis Tools

Advanced Certificates (concentration options)Four required courses and E-tests in each concentration

Expert Certificate in Power Systems TechnologyFour elective courses and E-tests at the 600+ level; suggested courses include:

PSSC 600 – Using Python to Integrate PSS®E WorkflowPSSC 715 – PSS®E Advanced Dynamic SimulationPSSC 720 – PSS®E Modeling WritingPSSC 790 – Reactive Power Planning Using PSS®E

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Associate Level certification provides foundational coursework for engineers who are in their first few years of employment or transferring from mechanical or civil engineering. Upon completion of the required coursework and assessments, students perform work under direction while translating, interpreting and extrapolating key concepts, methodologies, principles, theories and industry practices. This level of certification positions candidates for advancement and prepares them for more challenging work assignments as they develop in their positions.

Advanced Level certification can be achieved in three different concentrations:

Distribution Systems Technology – page 8

Power Systems Technology – page 9

PSS® Network Planning and Analysis – page 10.

Participants typically have three years’ work-related experience in their elected area of study. Upon completion of the required coursework and assessments, they should be able to solve practical problems, work independently and apply engineering principles effectively as they become productive contributors to their organization.

Expert Level certification is typically sought by more experienced professionals. Upon completion of the required coursework and assessments, participants should be able to perform complex technical tasks independently; advise others on the performance of these tasks; evaluate, synthesize and communicate abstract concepts; and make judgments about information and validity of ideas.

See course requirements at each level of certification and Advanced Level concentration options.

Learn from the leading engineers in your field.


Advanced Certificate in Distribution Systems Technology

After completing the required Associate level, you will progress through a series of advanced-level courses. Upon completion of four designated courses and associated E-tests, you will earn your certificate and be able to demonstrate competencies in:

Identifying power distribution systems, including transformers, regulation and secondary fault currents, voltage unbalance and unsymmetrical loading, transformer bank loading equations (4-W Delta/4-W Wye), switching overvoltages, fundamentals of fuse application to pole-top units, currents and overvoltages during faults, relays, circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, switches and fuses and distribution system grounding (PDEC 540)

Evaluating the basics of utility finance and engineering economics applied to loss evaluations, including the fundamental principles and economic considerations, electric utility development and regulation, distribution system losses (introduction), load and loss factors, transformer and estimate losses, parameters for economic evaluations, development of purchasing formulas, computerized techniques, relationship between real and reactive power and fundamentals of complex power (PDEC 563)

Identifying design parameters and considerations, bus arrangements, drawings, specifications, electrical clearances, structures, foundations, grounding design, conduit design, protection/monitoring/maintenance of major station components, system requirements, switching arrangements, insulation coordination, grounding, noise and lightning, protective relaying, application to lines, transformers, buses, reactors, capacitors, etc., major equipment specifications and testing/monitoring/maintenance (PDEC 591)

Fundamentals of system design and operation: practices used for feeder grid spot network systems (dedicated and non-dedicated), overview of grid network systems, system design (substation and primary feeders), primary system grounding schemes, cable limiter types, functions, time-current, power flows during normal conditions and faults, identification of parameters significantly affecting network voltages, protective relaying and coordination for primary feeder faults, minimum loading required for forward power flows, the Siemens PTI low-voltage spot network simulator, input data requirements and data editing, closed transition switching/generation on spot networks and network relay testing (PDEC 630).

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Siemens Power Academy TD - NA has long been recognized as the authoritative source for advanced training certification.

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Understanding double voltage contingency risks, avoiding outage-related voltage collapse, undervoltage load shedding as a cost-effective solution, voltage and reactive planning, equipment voltage characteristics, analytical tools, analytical methods, voltage characteristics, bulk system voltage characteristics and reactive power planning (PSEC 510)

Understanding the technical considerations for integrating large amounts of wind turbine generation into the power system; interconnection requirements including low-voltage ride through (LVRT), ramp rate limitations, and supply of ancillary services for frequency and voltage control: current practices and industry trends; wind turbine generator types and technical capabilities for participating in the active power and ancillary services markets; trends in generator sizes, technology and location (offshore versus onshore); modeling of wind turbine generators for steady-state and stability analyses, steady-state and voltage stability impacts of integrating large amounts of wind turbine generation; wind integration operational impacts; frequency regulation (AGC and spinning reserve), load following (economic dispatch) and unit commitment; market impacts of wind integration: forecasting, day-ahead and hour-ahead markets (PSEC 535)

Understanding the basics of power system dynamics, with emphasis in many practical aspects, as well as addressing the basic theoretical background; methodology of engineering analysis presented using the latest power system simulation tools; modeling of synchronous generators, excitation systems and speed governor system stability (PSEC 600)

Methods and techniques used to schedule and operate electric power supply systems in an economic and secure manner; operation and control functions, characteristics of generating units, economic dispatch, introduction to the problem and solution techniques, transmission losses, base points and participation factors, daily load forecasting, constraints, reserve requirements, generation control, models, AGC, implementation, economy interchange, types of pool operation, energy broker systems, operating security, factors/functions, operator load flows, contingency analysis, corrective dispatch, state estimation, theory, methodology, applications (PSEC 635).

Advanced Certificate in Power Systems Technology

Our courses provide real-world applications to clarify the concepts at hand.


Advanced Certificate in PSS® Network Planning and Analysis


Use and understanding of PSS®E software’s Power Flow and Fault Analysis features; build confidence with most program functions in sufficient detail to begin work relevant to power flow, fault analysis and other types of steady-state analysis; obtain practical experience in basic power flow modeling data, creating one-line diagrams, power flow solution and reports, data addition and modification and checking, program automation, response files − IPLAN and Python, contingency and transfer limit analyses, balanced switching, fault analysis, line properties calculator, data management, special applications − PV and QV analyses, inertial/governor power flows (PSSC 500)

PSS®E power flow and dynamic simulation data, PSS®E dynamic simulation approach, steady-state model setup, initialization, data documentation, running dynamic simulations, examining results, data checking, simulation options, run automation, auxiliary programs, adding models, relay modeling, model library overview, user-written models (introduction), extended term simulation and data management (PSSC 550)

Sensitivity of the first contingency incremental transfer capability (FCITC) to uncertainties and formation of quantitative basis for OASIS postings. You will understand the process transactions as they relate to network reliability in the competitive environment; apply the PSS®MUST

software program to efficiently calculate electric transmission transfer capabilities in grids the size of the Eastern Interconnection; understand the impact of transactions and generation dispatch variations on flows and transfer capabilities; analyze results for confidence in posted transmission limits; understand FCITC calculations, transfer limits, DC transfer analysis, AC-based transfer analysis; demonstrate PSS®MUST input data setup, tracing input errors, subsystem files, monitored files, contingency files, exclude files; perform contingency analysis (AC and DC), pre-shift case analysis, parametric contingency analysis, AC contingency analysis; determine corrective actions; understand flowgate implementation in PSS®MUST, transaction impact analysis, bubble diagrams and interface analysis; monitor elements impact, understand sensitivity analysis, parallel transfer analysis, generation sensitivity analysis and transaction scheduling (PSSC 700)

Applying PSS®E load flow and short circuit interface; transformer modeling; two-winding and three-winding transformers, load flow and short circuit representation; fault analysis applications, automated fault calculations, ANSI and IEC calculation procedures, evaluation circuit breaker duty; modeling of FACTS devices, SVC, STATCOM, UPFC, conventional HVDC, voltage source converter DC; voltage analysis, solving difficult cases, non-divergent load flow, voltage collapse, PV and QV analyses, extraneous solutions; introduction to optimal power flow, controls and constraints, sample applications; contingency analysis, DC and AC contingency analyses, single and multiple cases reporting, contingency ranking, network islanding and redispatch, corrective action; program automation, response files, application program interface and introduction to Python (PSSC 710).10


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Our courses are organized by levels and grouped into subject areas to help you locate courses that are right for you. Leveling numbers begin at 300 and advance to the 700 level. These leveling numbers help you quickly navigate the level of difficulty or prerequisite knowledge required for that course.

To be effective, training programs must take into account the needs and background of the attendee. Traditionally our courses were designed primarily for electrical engineers and taught at the graduate level of instruction (500-700), and many still are. However, with the integration of industry professionals working outside the engineering domain, there is a growing need for all stakeholders to better understand the entire power conversion chain. To respond to this need, Siemens Power Academy is expanding our portfolio of courses to include non-technical training for energy professionals (SEPT) and NERC certification of several courses to meet annual compliance and training requirements for system operators. We are also growing our portfolio in partnership with our energy management business unit and our German training center in Nuremburg to provide courses for protection engineers and electrical field technicians (SPRT and SEBT). Many of these courses start at the 300 and 400 levels and require no previous experience.

300 level courses are designed to give non-technical professionals a thorough understanding of the issues related to the energy sector, its various business drivers, tools and models, and how to apply them in day-to-day business. These courses provide valuable knowledge for any industry professional whose work requires a basic understanding of the grid.

400 level courses are designed for the new employee at the associate level to provide foundational knowledge needed to advance to the next level. These include a reintroduction of theories, calculations and fundamental concepts covered in undergraduate EE programs, system operator training and application - based courses for field service equipment. These courses may be eligible for transfer credit at participating universities.

500 level courses are designed for the career employee at the advanced level to introduce and relay advanced concepts, and apply technology or software tools and solutions. These courses may be eligible for transfer credit at participating universities.

600 to 700 level courses are designed for the more experienced career employee at the advanced to expert level to further advance knowledge and application of technology and software solutions. These courses may be eligible for transfer credit at participating universities.

To help you quickly identify courses in a particular area of study, Siemens Power Academy TD – NA courses are grouped into one of the following categories:

Engineering Courses

Power Systems ENGINEERING Courses (PSEC) − page 14

Power System SOFTWARE Engineering Courses (PSSC) − page 16

Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses (PTEC) − page 18

Operation and Equipment Courses

Siemens EQUIPMENT-based Training Courses (SEBT) − page 19

Siemens System OPERATOR Training Courses (SSOT) − page 21

Siemens PROTECTIVE Relay Training Courses (SPRT) – page 22

Energy Professional Courses

Siemens Energy PROFESSIONAL Series (SEPS) Courses – page 20

Course leveling numbers and identifiers

Siemens Power Academy - designing and delivering training solutions that cover the entire power conversion chain.


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Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Course (PDEC) descriptions

Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering courses provide engineers and technicians with the fundamentals to understand and operate efficient distribution systems. From the basic knowledge of system configuration through to comprehending power quality, system losses, power factor, line rating, grounding, protection, transformers and substation design, participants will gain practical and highly applicable knowledge and skills.

PDEC 500 CC Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Provides engineers with a fundamental understanding of electric circuit analysis with application to power distribution systems. Presents an introduction to the various types of distribution system configurations, equipment and loads. Discusses concerns such as: reliability, power quality, voltage drop, voltage regulation, power factor correction and capacitor applications. Reviews the fundamental methods used in the steady state analysis of AC circuits as applied to power distribution systems including: linear circuit elements, complex numbers, matrices, network solution methods, three-phase power systems, the per-unit system, symmetrical components and fault currents. The main objective of this course is to improve participants’ understanding of distribution system insulation coordination and surge arrester applications that provide overvoltage protection from events such as switching and lightning surges.

PDEC 540 CCDistribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Presents an overview of factors to consider when selecting and applying pole-top and pad-mounted distribution transformers. Course covers types of primary and secondary systems, allowable connections, connections to be avoided, loading equations for sizing transformers with single- and three-phase load, regulation and secondary fault currents, voltage imbalance and unsymmetrical loading, peculiarities with open-wye, open-delta banks, phase-to-ground voltages in ungrounded secondary systems, floating wye-delta bank, switching overvoltages, ferroresonance and tank heating and fundamentals of fuse application to pole-top units. Distribution system grounding: types and characteristics, currents and overvoltages during faults. Overcurrent protection devices and applications: relays, circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, switches and fuses.

PDEC 563 CC Understanding System Losses

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Utility management is assessing the effects of system losses in both the operation and planning of electric systems. This course provides transmission and distribution planning engineers, and rate design engineers from utilities and regulatory commissions, a better understanding of the nature and characteristics of electric system demand and energy losses. Participants will learn methods for effectively modeling, analyzing, allocating and reducing these losses, including loss evaluation techniques, methods for simplifying the loss calculation, principal causes of losses (transformers and lines) and program requirements to reduce them effectively. This course will benefit transmission and distribution planning engineers and rate design engineers from utilities and regulatory commissions.

PDEC 591 CCIntroduction to Substation Engineering and Operations

3 days 1.8 CEUs

The objective of this course is to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the electrical engineering fundamentals for new substations and expansions of existing stations. Specific topics include: station design parameters, bus arrangements, major equipment specifications, electrical clearances, above-ground structures and line/station overvoltage protection.

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PDEC 620Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications on Power Systems-Presented by Nova Energy Specialists

2 days 1.2 CEUs

Distributed generation is becoming a key component of current and future energy strategy in the U.S. and throughout the world. This course provides a detailed review of dispersed photovoltaic, solar, wind, fuel cell and conventional dispersed generation technologies, as well as the theory of operation, economic factors and technical impact on utility distribution systems. Topics include interfacing and optimal location of dispersed generation, protective relaying and system interconnection issues, islanding, voltage flicker effects, power quality effects, design, location and sizing. Intended for engineers involved in solar, wind, fuel cell, ICE, MicroTurbine and other generation technologies.

PDEC 630 CC Low-voltage Secondary Networks

3 days 1.8 CEUs

The need to maintain the high reliability of low-voltage networks is very important. An understanding of the fundamentals of network system design, protection and operation is required by engineers and technicians. This course covers fundamentals of network system design and operation, network relay characteristics and settings, fuse and cable limiter characteristics and coordination, primary system grounding and relaying, application of primary side fuses, overvoltages during capacitive backfeed, arcing fault characteristics and protection schemes for 480-volt spot networks, cogeneration and closed transition load transfers on spot networks, and network protector test sets for relay and protector testing. Also included is material on forward and backfeed voltages through open protectors, impedance

characteristics of different secondary cable configurations and grounding in transformer vaults. Discusses real-life problems and solutions. Each attendee receives a computer program for calculating the impedances and sheath/neutral currents for three-phase circuits made with single-conductor cables with multi-wire or flat-strap concentric neutrals, or lead sheaths. Also provided is a program for calculating current division in three-phase, low-voltage cable circuits with multiple conductors per phase arranged in any configuration. Students can use a Low-voltage Spot Network Simulator to explore the concepts taught in class with an option to purchase the simulator at a reduced price. Designed for engineers and technicians involved in planning, design and operation of low- voltage spot network systems.

PDEC 655 CCDistribution Automation and Analysis for the Smart Grid

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Electric utility engineers need to advance their knowledge of distribution management system (DMS) to take advantage of Smart Grid applications and fully integrate advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology. This course will trace the residential and commercial meter installation growth in North America; discuss how AMI can be used to optimize system performance and reduce losses, and better understand DMS meter data management requirements. In addition to case studies including Siemens Metering Services and e-Meter solutions, students will see examples of Siemens distribution planning software, PSS®SINCAL, and how meter data is used in distribution planning and how it supports decision making for protection schemes, enabling better use of distribution engineering resources.

Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Course (PDEC) descriptions

NERC logo - This course has been or is in the process of being certified for NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). CC - This is a required course in one or more Certificates Concentrations (CC).

Power System ENGINEERING Course (PSEC) descriptions

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Power System ENGINEERING courses provide engineers with a comprehensive range of topics in power systems engineering such as dynamic modeling, steady-state analysis, reliability, protection, power markets and system scheduling and operation. PSS®E is used in many of these courses; however, for specific PSS® software courses please refer to the PSSC section on page 16.

PSEC 505 CC Power Flow Analysis with Applications

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Now NERC certified, this course introduces engineers to power flow techniques for power system-steady state analysis, with an emphasis on current practices and applications. Includes both theory and practice for modeling power system components and load flow solution techniques. Covers applications such as contingency analysis, linearized direct current load flow and voltage collapse. Discusses transfer limit analysis and system impact studies. Course also includes hands-on examples using PSS®E.

PSEC 510 CC Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Provides a thorough coverage of today’s voltage and reactive power planning issues and of the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. Reviews voltage theory, nature of steady state and dynamic voltage phenomena, analytical tools and methods, voltage criteria and planning requirements such as reactive power planning. Also covers shunt and series compensation, SVCs, dynamic control and operational issues such as motor starting and capacitor allocation. This course is useful to power system planners and operators and those concerned with voltage stability.

PSEC 515 CCIntroduction to Project Management for Power System Engineers

3 days 1.8 CEUs

In today’s competitive business environment where time, money and resources are in short supply, organizations are implementing more projects to manage critical activities and processes. Project teams face challenges like aggressive deadlines, scope creep, communication breakdowns, financial constraints and more. It takes project managers and knowledgeable team members to successfully manage these challenges and achieve project success. This course applies the project management process, scheduling and control tools to the types of projects a power system engineer would encounter. Topics include: project management concepts, controls and organizational structure, project tools and technology, work breakdown structures, critical path, project valuation methods (EVA), baselines, project estimating, resource scheduling, contract management, scheduling and scope change requests, and parallel project management for the electrical and power systems industry.

PSEC 530Modeling Wind Farms using PSS®E

3 days 1.8 CEUs

New material expands on the topics related to modeling and application of wind power. A general summary of specific wind turbine model packages developed by Siemens PTI for PSS®E will be given to highlight the latest developments, and increase awareness of model contents and availability. We will introduce the fundamentals of modeling wind power in the PSS®E analysis program. Hands-on examples of interconnection studies of wind farms employing different types of wind turbines will be used.

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PSEC 535 CC Power System Studies for Wind Integration

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Now NERC certified, this course provides the participant with an overview of the technical challenges and benefits of integrating large amounts of wind turbine generation into the power system and of the power system studies that need to be conducted. Topics include: technical considerations for integrating large amounts of wind turbine generation into the power system; wind turbine generation interconnection requirements, including low-voltage ride through (LVRT), ramp rate limitations and supply of ancillary services for frequency and voltage control; wind turbine generator types and technical capabilities for participating in the active power and ancillary services markets; steady state and voltage stability impacts of integrating large amounts of wind turbine generation; dynamic studies required for the integration of wind turbine generation, including disturbance selection, stability results review and discussion of remedies; market and operational impacts of wind integration; current practices and industry trends.

PSEC 600 CC Introduction to Power System Dynamics

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Introduces concepts in modeling and simulating the dynamic phenomena of power systems. Develops basic concepts for different forms of stability applied to performing dynamic simulations or interpreting results of system stability studies. This course includes both theory and practice for modeling main power system components, such as synchronous machines, excitation systems, governors and loads. Hands-on examples using PSS®E are included.

PSEC 635 CC Power System Scheduling and Operation

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Now NERC certified, this course covers economic dispatch, unit commitment, automatic generation control, operating security and interchange evaluation and power systems state estimation. Course includes hands-on examples using PSS®E. A great course for operation engineers.

PSEC 638 CCPower System Reliability

2 days 1.2 CEUs

Provides an introduction to basic reliability concepts and methods. Methods for bulk transmission system reliability assessment, generation system reliability, local area reliability, subtransmission and substation reliability, transfer limit analysis and must-run generation for reliability. Criteria and measures for the reliability of the overall system. Models for forced outages and calculations for distribution reliability indices. Demonstration and discussions of reliability assessment examples.

PSEC 640 CCFundamentals of Protective Relaying

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Provides a comprehensive introduction to system protection. Topics include: protection principles, physical and operating characteristics of protective devices and protective relaying applications for generation, transmission and distribution systems. This course will be valuable to engineers just entering the system protection field and to those seeking a better understanding of the impact of protective systems on the power system network.

PSEC 650Power System Stability and Stabilizer Tuning

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Provides a thorough analysis of dynamic stability problems and control analysis tools used for power system stabilizer (PSS) tuning. Theoretical and practical aspects of PSS commissioning and tuning are examined. Analyzes PSS input signals including electrical power, speed, frequency and accelerating power. Students will experience tuning a PSS and evaluating its performance using PSS®E.

PSEC 655 CC Power Electronics in Transmission Systems (HVDC, FACTS) and Wind Power

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Presents principal applications of modern power electronics in transmission systems. Includes HVDC technology (two-terminal and multi-terminal transmissions, back-to-back substations, light applications of HVDC and capacitor-commutated HVDC terminals), various FACTS devices (STATCOM, SCCC, UPFC, IPFC, SMES, BES, etc.) and alternative energy sources (with emphasis on wind power turbines and plants). Describes and analyzes controls and their impact on power systems and discusses their PSS®E modeling in load flow and dynamics simulations. Comprehensive hands-on examples are included to help students understand and apply these technologies in system planning and operational practice.

Power System ENGINEERING Course (PSEC) descriptions

NERC logo - This course has been or is in the process of being certified for NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). CC - This is a required course in one or more Certificates Concentrations (CC).

Power System SOFTWARE Engineering (PSSC) Course descriptions

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Power System SOFTWARE Engineering courses provide engineers with a comprehensive range of topics related to the PSS® Product Suite for use in transmission, distribution, and industrial system planning and analysis, modeling, and operational data management.

PSSC 500 CC PSS®E – Introduction to Power Flow and Steady State Analysis BESTSELLER

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Fundamental training course intended to quickly provide novice PSS®E users with hands-on experience using PSS®E. More than an application course, PSSC 500 will acquaint participants with most program functions in sufficient detail to begin study work relevant to power flow and fault analysis. Topics include: power flow modeling data, one-line diagrams, power flow solutions and reports, program automation, response files IPLAN and Python, contingency and transfer limit analysis and more.

PSSC 540 Emergency Operations, Black Start and System Restoration Training for System Operators

3 days 1.8 CEUs

This black start and restoration course is designed to provide methods for and examination of the analytical tools used in the development of power system restoration plans. Simulation training will be used to analyze plans, provide practice in black start and restoration via training simulator software and provide guidance in generator testing for black start plans.

PSSC 550 CCPSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation BESTSELLER

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Fundamental training course on the use of PSS®E for dynamic simulation. This course covers data development and input for dynamics, initial system setup and checkout, running dynamic simulations, plotting results and more. This course includes hands-on experience using PSS®E.

PSSC 600 CCUsing Python to Integrate PSS®E Workflow BESTSELLER

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Training course on the use of the Python programming language to enhance the power and flexibility of PSS®E. Teaches the basics of Python and how to write and execute effective scripts for controlling PSS®E. Topics covered also include: automating PSS®E execution, creating specialized reports, communicating PSS®E data to other software applications, building custom program dialog and running PSS®E response files and IPLAN programs from Python. Students will participate in hands-on exercises using Python in PSS®E.

PSSC 610Common Information Model (CIM) and Network Planning NEW!

3 days 1.8 CEUs

The standard developed to exchange information in the electric power industry is the Common Information Model (CIM). Officially adopted by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for use in transmission and distribution, the CIM aims to provide a standard protocol for data exchange among the various applications that operate in the electric power industry such as: energy management systems, distribution management systems, planning, outage management systems, metering, asset management and enterprise resource planning. The use of the CIM will enable planners and operators easier access to both operational and planning data, thus making CIM an excellent choice for addressing the operational and planning model exchange needs of the industry.

PSSC 700 CCPSS®MUST – Managing and Utilizing System Transmission BESTSELLER

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Covers practical applications of PSS®MUST for transfer limit analysis, ATC calculations, parametric contingency analysis, transactional impact analysis on transfer limits, impact of interregional transactions on control areas, sensitivity analysis for the most limiting constraints, generation dispatch sensitivity analysis on transfer limits, identification of the “must run” units and the NERC flowgate concept. PSS®MUST users are welcome to bring their system’s load-flow data to class to use in course assignments.

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Power System SOFTWARE Engineering (PSSC) Course descriptions

PSSC 710 CCPSS®E – Advanced Power Flow BESTSELLER

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Teaches advanced applications of the PSS®E power flow. Topics include: load flow and short circuit interface, transformer and FACTS devices modeling, voltage analysis, optimal power flow, advanced contingency and reliability analysis, program automation and more.

PSSC 715 CCPSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation BESTSELLER

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Teaches advanced applications of the PSS®E program for the dynamic simulation of power systems. This course has been redesigned to rely on a hands-on approach. The student will be challenged by studies such as interconnection studies of conventional power plants and wind farms, voltage stability and dynamic reactive power compensation and frequency control and under-frequency load shedding. The examples and exercises are designed to focus on aspects of dynamic modeling such as synchronous generators, excitation systems, prime movers, wind turbines, HVDC and FACTS devices and loads.

PSSC 720 CCPSS®E – Model Writing

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Advanced training course for PSS®E users who need to write their own PSS®E dynamic models or customize existing models. Description of the PSS®E simulation program structure, indexing, variables and arrays are included. This course covers structuring user models, equations for typical model blocks using the FORTRAN and FLECS program languages and advanced uses of CONEC and CONET. Students will write sample PSS®E dynamic simulation models.

PSSC 730PSS®SINCAL Basic Course

2 days 1.2 CEUs

Participants will acquire basic knowledge on how to use the net planning program PSS®SINCAL for basic calculations on topics related to load flow and short circuit. Students will participate in hands-on exercises using PSS®SINCAL. This course is valuable to engineers and service technicians who work in operation, planning and design of power systems.

PSSC 790 CCReactive Power Planning using PSS®E

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Utility engineers who conduct studies with PSS®E must understand the fundamental concepts of power system behavior, as well as know how to execute the many complicated routines within the program. This course is directed at the experienced PSS®E user who would like to increase his/her analytical skills in the analysis of voltage control issues in steady state and dynamic simulation.

Software Users Group Meetings (UGMs)

We also offer courses at our global users group meetings. These are great events where you can learn from peers, sneak a preview at the latest version and feature releases and influence future development. While you are at the UGM, stay and attend a PSS®-related course or seminar. Learn about upcoming global Software UGMs at: www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-software.

NERC logo - This course has been or is in the process of being certified for NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). CC - This is a required course in one or more Certificates Concentrations (CC) .

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Power TRANSMISSION Engineering (PTEC) Course descriptions

Power TRANSMISSION Engineering courses provide engineers with a comprehensive range of topics related to transmission infrastructure, reliability, design, rating requirements and power flow constraints.

Introduces line engineers to transmission system power flow constraints and available methods to help alleviate power flow problems. Analyzes the major technical, economical and institutional feasibility issues related to overhead line uprating. Also discusses electrical, structural and environmental aspects of line uprating.

PTEC 411Transformer Diagnostics

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Addresses major topics related to the aging infrastructure of power transmission and distribution systems, particularly regarding power transformers, providing attendees with valuable and state-of-the-art concepts on the specification, design review, application, testing and continuous assessment of these costly and essential assets. It also covers new industry challenges such as the introduction of online monitoring systems, new synthetic and vegetable oils, and also the recurrence of corrosive sulfur in oil as a potential cause of major transformer failures.

PTEC 500 CCFundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design BESTSELLER

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

A survey of overhead transmission line design practices for new engineers or those seeking to renew their knowledge of electrical and mechanical design basics. Course covers major line components and discusses economic, electrical, mechanical, thermal and environmental constraints. Course explores insulation and conductor selection methods. PLS-CADD software application will be discussed.

PTEC 620 CCAdvanced Transmission Planning with Modern Network Analysis Tools

4.5 days 2.7 CEUs

Teaches practical application of the latest analytical and simulation technologies available (PSS®E, PSS®MUST, PSS®E OPF) to transmission planners and uses a hands-on approach to demonstrate concepts and implementation of planning methods and tools. Topics include: multiobjective analysis, planning under uncertainty, assessment of reliability schemes, thermal capacity expansion, transfer limit analysis, dynamic modeling for future equipment and stability countermeasures and database requirements.

PTEC 635 CCTransmission Reliability Study Using PSS®E

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Provides an overview of transmission reliability and discusses assessment tools and methods, criteria and practices and deterministic and probabilistic measures. Students will gain hands-on experience in the use of PSS®E for transmission reliability analysis, including data setup, contingency enumeration process, solution engines, switching events, corrective actions, outage probabilities and customer-based indices. This is a course for all who plan, operate, design or use transmission systems.

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Siemens EQUIPMENT-based Training (SEBT) Course descriptions

Siemens EQUIPMENT-based Training courses (SEBT) are designed around our Siemens equipment. These maintenance training programs are tailored to increase the knowledge of personnel responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment. Practical, rather than theoretical, training is emphasized, with actual involvement by attendees in problem solving.

SEBT-ASM 210SP/SPS/SPS2 Breaker Maintenance

1.5 days 1.1 CEUs

Course designed for those responsible for operation and maintenance of SP/SPS/ SPS2 power circuit breakers. Topics covered include: introduction to power circuit breakers, receiving and inspection, installation, periodic inspection, three-year inspection, six-year inspection and major inspection. The program consists of minimal classroom work. Practical, rather than theoretical, training is emphasized with attendee involvement in problem solving.

SEBT-ASM 212BZO6/6C Breaker Maintenance

1.5 days 1.1 CEUs

Course designed for those responsible for operation and maintenance of BZO6/6C oil power circuit breakers. Topics covered include: introduction to power circuit breakers, interrupter maintenance, power unit maintenance, ball valve/pilot valve maintenance, factory adjustment procedures, and upgrade and life- extension solutions. The program consists of minimal classroom work. Practical, rather than theoretical, training is emphasized with attendee involvement in problem solving.

SEBT-ASM 312Voltage Regulator

3 days 1.8 CEUs

This course is designed to increase the knowledge of personnel responsible for handling, installing and maintaining single-phase voltage regulators. The program consists of classroom training (various control panel and regulator operations) and hands-on instruction (includes 16 control panel stations and 11 regulator stations).

SEBT 411Transformer Diagnostics

3 days 1.8 CEUs

Addresses major topics related to the aging infrastructure of power transmission and distribution systems, particularly regarding power transformers, providing attendees with valuable and state-of-the-art concepts on the specification, design review, application, testing and continuous assessment of these costly and essential assets. It also covers new industry challenges such as the introduction of on-line monitoring systems, new synthetic and vegetable oils, and also the recurrence of corrosive sulfur in oil as a potential cause of major transformer failures.

New equipment courses coming soon

PTEC 420 Introduction to the High-voltage World

PTEC 430 Introduction to High-voltage Switching Technology

PTEC 435 Basics of High-voltage Switchgear Design

PTEC 440 Basics of High-voltage Substation Design

PTEC 445 High-voltage Circuit Breaker Testing

PTEC 450 Operation and Maintenance of Air-insulated Switchgear

PTEC 455 Operation and Maintenance of Gas-insulated Switchgear

PTEC 460 Theory and Practice of Gas-insulated Transmission Line (GIL) Technology

PDEC 421 Understanding Medium-voltage Switchgear

PDEC 431 Understanding Switching Devices and Switchgear Application

Siemens Energy PROFESSIONAL Series (SEPS) Course descriptions

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The energy industry, like any other, is supported by professionals in finance, marketing, human resources management, legal and, of course, engineering. So it stands to reason the power engineers are not the only ones who need to understand how the electric power system works in order to provide service and implement the needed changes that will enhance the system’s performance, improve reliability and integrate renewables and other green technology initiatives.

Whether you are in customer service, finance, project management, or a transitioning civil or mechanical engineer, understanding the physical, financial and future drivers of the electric power grid will enable you to improve your valued contributions to your organization. Come join us for our NEW Siemens Energy PROFESSIONAL Course Series (SEPS) and learn more about The Grid - Physical, Financial and Future Drivers of the Power Grid.

SEPS 305 The Physical Grid NEW!

1 day 6 PDHs

The evolution of the electric system design

The Basics – Who’s who: Hertz, Faraday, Volta, Ohm, Watt and others

An overview of the major grid components: generation, substation, transmission, distribution, metering

Reliability and operations

Roles and players: the physical grid organization chart – Gens, TO, LSEs, ISOs/RTOs

Regional differences

Physical grid drivers and limitations.

In addition to the course presentation, students will receive a soft copy of the Siemens Power Engineering Guide.

SEPS 315 Managing Grid Projects, an Overview NEW!

1 day 6 PDHs

This course discusses the process, scheduling and controls tools used in power system project management. An overview of the environmental, regulatory, community and planning challenges power project manager or stakeholder might encounter and must consider during a project lifecycle. Current events will be used as examples.

SEPS 320 The Financial Grid NEW!

1 day 6 PDHs

The law of supply and demand

Understanding the electricity value chain

Regulation and deregulation of electric markets

Roles and players: the financial grid organization chart – suppliers, customers and market participants and their economic drivers

Market design: financial tools, risk mitigation and profit strategies

Location-based pricing – market information systems

Reliability and security issues related to system gaming and IT.

SEPS 325 The Future of the Grid NEW!

0.5 day 3 PDHs

Integration of renewables, electric cars, Smart Grids and CO2-neutral cities

Financial issues, credit, derivatives, cap-and-trade

Environmental challenges, NOX/SOX

Social issues related to siting generation and transmission, workforce issues

Governmental initiatives affecting the growth of generation, transmission and distribution systems to meet future demand, security and environmental challenges.

SEPS 330 Smart Metering and Smart Grids NEW!

0.5 day 3 PDHs

Smart Grids - the requirements of a modern distribution network

AMR (automatic meter reading)

Energy IP – meter data management

Future of utility business models

Smart meter solutions.

SEPS 400The Entire Siemens Energy Professional Series NEW!4 days 24 PDHs

Register SEPS 400 to complete all 5 courses (SEPS 305, 315, 320, 325 and 300) in this series.

NERC logo - This course has been or is in the process of being certified for NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). CC - This is a required course in one or more Certificates Concentrations (CC) .

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Siemens System OPERATOR Training (SSOT) Course descriptions

Siemens System Operator Training (SSOT) courses are specifically designed to aid power system operators and related operations staff in preparing for the NERC Certification Exams. Delivered via the Internet or downloaded onto your computer, the SSOT course series provides affordable and timely access to training regardless of your shift or location.

As a result of the PracTest™ 2006 training, system operators will receive test-taking preparation for their initial NERC credential through hands-on practice and practice exams. Participants will gain a familiarity with the NERC standards and their application on North American systems and take practice exams that consist of realistic questions, receive tutorial feedback, and direct branching to the relevant reliability standards and operator job tasks (the NERC “Content Outlines”). Topics covered include a familiarity with and application of interconnected power system operation principles, such as: real generation control and performance, transmission, interchange, system coordination, power balancing, AGC, emergency preparedness, interchange, transmission operation and power system restoration.

SSOT 310 OnlineReliability Operator Standards and Operating Review

Online training program that offers NERC approved:Standards hours: 7.0 EOP hours: 5.0 CE hours: 12.0

SSOT 320 OnlineBalancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator Standards and Operating Review


SSOT 330 OnlineBalancing and Interchange Operator Certification Standards and Operating Review

Online training program that offersNERC approved:Standards hours: 8.0 EOP hours: 4.0 CE hours: 13.5

SSOT 340 OnlineTransmission Operator Standards and Operating Review


SSOT 400 Computer based

Advanced System Operator Courseware (ASOC™)

Siemens PTI’s ASOC™ is a PC-based training program consisting of nine independent courses. This is a self-study curriculum designed to provide system operators with an understanding of system operating concepts, theory and practices. This program may be used to fulfill requirements regarding maintenance of NERC Certification.

SSOT 500 Call for Details

Emergency Operations, Black Start and System Restoration Training for System Operators

Siemens Power Academy is a NERC Authorized Provider.

Siemens Power Academy TD – NA is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation as a continuing education provider that adheres to NERC Continuing Education Program Criteria.

Siemens PROTECTIVE Relay Training (SPRT) Course descriptions

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Siemens PROTECTIVE Relay Training (SPRT) courses are intended for protective relay engineers, designers and technicians from engineering firms, electric utilities and the industrial sector wishing to expand on a working knowledge of protection systems and equipment.

PROT PRA 1 SIPROTEC Protective Relay Application Training NEW!

2 days 1.2 CEUs

This course focuses on the basic knowledge of the planning, commissioning and maintenance of system protection equipment. Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

Understand the main protection principles of overcurrent

Explain differential and distance protection

Select the appropriate protection function or group of functions for each application and understand how to construct the most economical protection systems.

PROT DIGSI 1 DIGSI Overview Training NEW!

2 days 1.2 CEUs

This course focuses on the basic knowledge of the planning, commissioning, maintenance and operation of SIPROTEC protection devices. Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

Configure a relay

Use the input/output matrix

Program the default and control display

Program additional logic in CFC

Analyze fault records with SIGRA

Use all commissioning support tools in DIGSI.

PROT DIGSI 2 Advanced DIGSI CFC Training (*1) NEW!

1 day 0.6 CEUs

This course focuses on gaining working knowledge of DIGSI Professional to design CFC logic into SIPROTEC relays using DIGSI Professional Device Manager, Device Editor Configuration Matrix and CFC Editor. Upon completion of this class, the student shall be able to:

Define a basic CFC chart and use the DIGSI Device Editor Configuration Matrix to assign items sources and destinations to/from the CFC charts

Use the DIGSI CFC Editor to create a CFC chart, insert logical functions and draw the technological sequence of logic by assigning CFC inputs and outputs

Compile the CFC chart, save the Device File and download the Device File to the relay.

PROT DIGSI 2.2 IEC 61850 Training for Protection Engineers NEW!

1 day 0.6 CEUs

Participants are introduced to the tools needed to configure a GOOSE message and will learn in a practical hands-on exercise which steps are needed and how to confirm a proper configuration. Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

Know the purpose of IEC 61850 components

Understand the meaning and content of ICD and SCD files

Work with and configure IEC 61850 System Configurator

Use analyzing tools to monitor the Ethernet telegrams

Configure protection schemes with GOOSE messages.

PROT DIGSI 3 Advanced IEC 61850 DIGSI Training (*1) NEW!

1 day 0.6 CEUs

This course provides a brief overview of IEC 61850, followed by programming examples using DIGSI Manager, Device Editor Configuration Matrix, CFC Editor and System Configurator. Upon completion of this class, the student shall be able to use DIGSI Manager to:

Create a DIGSI Project and insert IEC 61850 Devices

Convert an IEC61850 Station into the DIGSI Project and define communicators of the IEC 61850 Station

Use DIGSI Device Editor Configuration Matrix and CFC Editor to design a basic IEC 61850 automation scheme

Use DIGSI System Configurator to define the IEC 61850 communication network and link information to the communicator.

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MORE Courses…

As demand warrants, we may add the following classes to our 2011 course schedule. Or, if you are interested in hosting any of our courses at your facility, please contact us at: +1 (518) 395-5005.

See the most up-to-date offerings online at: http://siemens.coursewebs.com.

PDEC 550 - Distribution Surge Protection

Fundamentals of surge arrester applications for the overvoltage protection of electric power distribution systems.

PDEC 600 - Distribution Planning and Reliability Assessment

Methods and criteria for selecting alternatives and trade-offs for distribution planning in regulated and restructured markets.

PDEC 650 - Power Distribution System Economics

Develop practical solutions to effectively minimize overall distribution system costs by using macroscopic and microscopic electric utility economic model analysis.

PSEC 520 - Industrial Power System Applications

Fundamental design and operation of a modern industrial power system.

PSEC 540 - Overview of Competitive Energy Markets

Focuses on LMP-based energy markets and financially-based transmission services.

PSSC 705 - PSS®E Graphical Model Builder - Control Systems Theory and Application to PSS®E

Introduces the use of a dynamic model development tool based on graphical representation of control block diagrams.

PSSC 708 - PSS®E Theory, Use and Interpretation of Small Signal Stability Analysis (NEVA)

Lecture and practical exercises on the analysis methods for viewing interarea oscillations in large power systems.

PSSC 740 - PSS®SINCAL Protection

Learn how to use the net planning program PSS®SINCAL for protective relaying including time overcurrent and applications relating to distance protection.

PSSC 750 - PSS®SINCAL Reliability

Learn how to use the net planning program PSS®SINCAL with respect to reliability planning and the interpretation of software results.

PSSC 760 - PSS®SINCAL Dynamics

Learn how to use the net planning program PSS®SINCAL for analysis of dynamic conditions.

PTEC 410 - Introduction to Fiber Optics

Learn the fundamentals of fiber-optic transmission theory from the ground up. CFOT exam – optional.

PTEC 510 - Fundamentals of Power System Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Learn the main concepts of Power System EMC plus more!

PTEC 520 - Overhead Transmission Line Uprating

Analyzes the major technical, economical and institutional feasibility issues, as well as the electrical, structural and environmental aspects of line uprating.

PTEC 535 - Underground Cable Systems

Designed for engineers looking to gain a general understanding of transmission cable systems, including features of the various transmission cable types, an overview of design considerations and calculations and general installation, operation and maintenance practices.

PTEC 650 - Overvoltages and Insulation Coordination

Understanding of transient phenomena common to electric power systems including EMTP.

Course structure

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Course structure

Given the fragmentation of information that interrupts our daily lives, e-mails, instant messages and the like, getting away to focus on pure learning helps protect your training investment by engaging you fully in the learning process.

And, highly technical course content is more easily grasped, retained and successfully applied when you engage directly with the instructors and fellow students in a classroom setting.

These are a few reasons why Siemens Power Academy TD – NA still believes in traditional instructor-led training (ILT).

To supplement our traditional experience, we also provide an online portal through our learning management system (LMS) and through our online social connections. These allow students to review supplemental materials, and exchange information and ideas with fellow classmates from around the world, and continue the learning process before, during and after the formal learning experience

Continuing Education Credits

All courses offered through Siemens Power Academy TD – NA meet the requirements for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs). In addition to our NERC Certified courses we are also an authorized New York State Department of Education Continuing Education Provider.

The CEU is the nationally recognized unit for recording participation in professional development and non-credit educational

programs. Students completing these courses are eligible to receive CEUs based on the instructional hours of the course: one CEU is awarded for ten classroom hours of instruction.

Licensed engineers, on a voluntary or mandated basis, attend continuing professional education for licensure renewal to ensure competency. Continuing professional education for licensed engineers is measured in PDHs: one PDH is awarded for one classroom hour of instruction. Below is a conversion chart for your reference:

The student is responsible for maintaining records of courses taken in support of licensure.

Students may also be eligible to apply for transfer credit at participating colleges and universities (Manhattan College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Texas A&M (pending) included). Each university will have guidelines on what they will accept for transfer credit. Contact Siemens Power Academy TD – NA for additional information or to enroll today!

4.5 day courses 3-4 day courses 1-3 day coursesDay 1 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Day 2 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Day 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Day 4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. --Day 5 9 a.m. to noon* -- --

CEU PDH0.6 61.2 121.8 182.7 27

Our courses make maintaining your PE license easy.

Class times

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2011 Course schedule

CERTIFICATE Series

Start date End date Course prefix

Course ID

Course name Number of days

Location Tuition CEUs/PDHs

NERC CE/Standards/ Simulation

E-LEARNING

Enroll online SSOT 310 Reliability Operator Standards and Operating Review - NERC

Computer-based training

$275 12

Enroll online SSOT 320 Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator Standards and Operating Review - NERC


$275 16.5

Enroll online SSOT 330 Balancing and Interchange Operator Certification Standards and Operating Review - NERC


$275 13.5

Enroll online SSOT 340 Transmission Operator Standards and Operating Review - NERC


$275 16.5

Enroll online SSOT 400 Advanced System Operator Courseware - NERC


Call for details Yes

New classroom format

SSOT 500 Emergency Operations, Black Start and System Restoration Training for System Operators - NERC*

Call for details $2,365 Yes

JANUARY 01/10/11 01/11/11 PROT PRA 1 SIPROTEC – Protection Relay Application

Training - NEW2 Wendell, NC $1,200 1.2

01/12/11 01/13/11 PROT DIGSI 1 DIGSI Overview Training - NEW 2 Wendell, NC $1,200 1.2 01/14/11 01/14/11 PROT DIGSI

2 .2IEC 61850 Training for Protection Engineers - NEW

1 Wendell, NC $675 0.6

01/10/11 01/12/11 PTEC 635 Transmission Reliability Study using PSS®E 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 PSS® - Advanced

01/24/11 01/28/11 PSSC 710 PSS®vE – Advanced Power Flow 4.5 Mountain View, CA

$2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced

01/31/11 02/04/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Mountain View, CA

$2,695 2.7

PT - Advanced 01/31/11 02/04/11 PSEC 600 Introduction to Power System Dynamics - NERC*

4.5 Houston, TX $2,695 2.7 *

FEBRUARYPSS® - Advanced

02/07/11 02/11/11 PSSC 500 PSS®E – Introduction to Power Flow and Steady State Analysis - NERC*

4.5 Orlando, FL $2,695 2.7 *

PSS® - Advanced

02/14/11 02/18/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Orlando, FL $2,695 2.7

02/07/11 02/09/11 PSSC 610 Common Information Model (CIM) and Network Planning - NEW

3 Mountain View, CA

$2,365 1.8

02/23/11 02/25/11 PSSC 600 Using Python to Integrate PSS®E Workflow 3 Mountain View, CA

$2,365 1.8

PSS® - Advanced

02/28/11 03/02/11 PSSC 700 PSS®MUST – Managing and Utilizing System Transmission

3 Mountain View, CA

$2,365 1.8

MARCHAssociate 03/07/11 03/11/11 PDEC 500 Introduction to Distribution Systems and

Power Circuit Analysis - NERC4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 27 / 6 / 1.5

Associate 03/14/11 03/18/11 PSEC 505 Power Flow Analysis with Applications - NERC 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 27 / 27 / 5Associate 03/21/11 03/25/11 PTEC 500 Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line

Design4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

Associate 03/29/11 03/31/11 PSEC 515 Introduction to Project Management for Power System Engineers

3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8

PSS® - Advanced


4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 *

03/07/11 03/11/11 PSEC 655 Power Electronics in Transmission Systems (HVDC, FACTS) and Wind Power - NERC*

4.5 Mountain View, CA

$2,695 2.7 *

03/07/11 03/08/11 PROT DIGSI 1 DIGSI Overview Training - NEW 2 Minnetonka, MN $1,200 1.2 03/09/11 03/09/11 PROT DIGSI 2 Advanced DIGSI CFC Training - NEW 1 Minnetonka, MN $675 0.6 03/10/11 03/10/11 PROT DIGSI

2 .2IEC61850 Training for Protection Engineers - NEW

1 Minnetonka, MN $675 0.6

03/11/11 03/11/11 PROT DIGSI 3 Advanced IEC61850 DIGI Training - NEW 1 Minnetonka, MN $675 0.6 PSS® - Advanced

03/28/11 04/01/11 PSSC 710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow 4.5 Houston, TX $2,695 2.7

*Pending NERC Approval

2011 Course Schedule

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CERTIFICATE Series

Start date

End date Course prefix

Course ID




APRIL

Associate 04/04/11 04/07/11 SEPS 400 The Entire Siemens Energy Professional's Series - (SEPS 305, 315, 320, 325, 330) - NEW Series

4 Schenectady, NY $2,695 24

04/04/11 04/04/11 SEPS 305 The Physical Grid - NEW 1 Schenectady, NY $695 6 04/05/11 04/05/11 SEPS 315 Managing Grid Projects, an Overview - NEW 1 Schenectady, NY $695 6 04/06/11 04/06/11 SEPS 320 The Financial Grid - NEW 1 Schenectady, NY $695 6 04/07/11 04/07/11 SEPS 330 Smart Metering and Smart Grids - NEW 0.5 Schenectady, NY $375 3

04/07/11 04/07/11 SEPS 325 The Future of the Grid - NEW 0.5 Schenectady, NY $375 3 DSE - Advanced

04/05/11 04/07/11 PDEC 540 Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection - NERC


DSE - Advanced

04/12/11 04/14/11 PDEC 563 Understanding System Losses - NERC 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 18 / 2.5 / 0.5

DSE - Advanced

04/19/11 04/21/11 PDEC 591 Introduction to Substation Engineering and Operations - NEW 3-day format


DSE - Advanced

04/26/11 04/28/11 PDEC 630 Low Voltage Secondary Networks - NERC* 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 *

04/11/11 04/15/11 PSSC 715 PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 PT - Advanced 04/05/11 04/07/11 PSEC 635 Power System Scheduling and Operation - NERC 3 Minnetonka, MN $2,365 1.8 18 / 8 / 17.5PT - Advanced 04/11/11 04/15/11 PSEC 510 Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and

Reactive Power Planning - NERC*4.5 Mountain View,

CA $2,695 2.7 *

04/18/11 04/20/11 PSSC 540 Emergency Operations, Black Start and System Restoration Training for System Operators - NERC*

3 Mountain View, CA

$2,365 1.8 *

04/18/11 04/22/11 PDEC 655 Distribution Automation and Analysis for the Smart Grid

4.5 Houston, TX $2,695 2.7

MAYPT - Advanced 05/02/11 05/06/11 PSEC 600 Introduction to Power System Dynamics - NERC* 4.5 Littleton, CO $2,695 2.7 *PSS® - Advanced

05/09/11 05/13/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Littleton, CO $2,695 2.7



Associate 05/09/11 05/13/11 PDEC 500 Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis - NERC

4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 27 / 6 / 1.5



PT - Advanced 05/09/11 05/13/11 PSEC 535 Power System Studies for Wind Integration - NERC

4.5 Houston, TX $2,695 2.7 27 / 23 / 4

PSS® - Advanced


4.5 Burlington, Canada

$2,695 2.7 *

05/23/11 05/25/11 PSEC 640 Fundamentals of Protective Relaying 3 Orlando, FL $2,365 1.8Associate 05/23/11 05/26/11 SEPS 400 The Entire Energy Professional's Series -

(SEPS 305, 315, 320, 325, 330) - NEW Series4 Mountain View,

CA $2,695 24

05/23/11 05/23/11 SEPS 305 The Physical Grid - NEW 1 Mountain View, CA

$695 6

05/24/11 05/24/11 SEPS 315 Managing Grid Projects, an Overview - NEW 1 Mountain View, CA

$695 6

05/25/11 05/25/11 SEPS 320 The Financial Grid - NEW 1 Mountain View, CA

$695 6

05/26/11 05/26/11 SEPS 330 Smart Metering and Smart Grids - NEW 0.5 Mountain View, CA

$375 3

05/26/11 05/26/11 SEPS 325 The Future of the Grid - NEW 0.5 Mountain View, CA

$375 3


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CERTIFICATE Series

Start date


Course ID




JUNE

PSS® - Advanced


4.5 Littleton, CO $2,695 2.7 *

PSS® - Advanced

06/08/11 06/10/11 PSSC 600 Using Python to Integrate PSS®E Workflow 3 Minnetonka, MN $2,365 1.8

PSS® - Advanced


3 Minnetonka, MN $2,365 1.8

DSE - Advanced

06/07/11 06/09/11 PDEC 591 Introduction to Substation Engineering and Operations - New 3-day format


DSE - Advanced

06/14/11 06/16/11 PDEC 563 Understanding System Losses - NERC 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 18 / 2.5 / 0.5

DSE - Advanced

06/21/11 06/23/11 PDEC 630 Low-voltage Secondary Networks - NERC* 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 *

DSE - Advanced

06/28/11 06/30/11 PDEC 540 Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection


PT - Advanced 06/06/11 06/10/11 PSEC 600 Introduction to Power System Dynamics - NERC* 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 *PT - Advanced 06/14/11 06/16/11 PSEC 635 Power System Scheduling and Operation - NERC 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 18 / 8 / 17.5PT - Advanced 06/20/11 06/24/11 PSEC 535 Power System Studies for Wind Integration -

NERC4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 27 / 23 / 4

PT - Advanced 06/27/11 07/01/11 PSEC 510 Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning - NERC*


JULYPSS® - Advanced



PSS® - Advanced

07/18/11 07/22/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced

07/25/11 07/29/11 PSSC 710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

PT - Advanced 07/11/11 07/13/11 PSEC 635 Power System Scheduling and Operation - NERC 3 Minnetonka, MN $2,365 1.8 18 / 8 / 17.5 07/18/11 07/20/11 PSEC 650 Power System Stability and Stabilizer Tuning 3 Minnetonka, MN $2,365 1.8 07/19/11 07/21/11 SEBT 411 Transformer Diagnostics 3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8 07/19/11 07/21/11 PTEC 411 Transformer Diagnostics 3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8 07/25/11 07/27/11 PSEC 530 Modeling Wind Farms using PSS®E - Enhanced

3-day course3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8

AUGUSTAssociate 08/01/11 08/05/11 PDEC 500 Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power

Circuit Analysis - NERC4.5 Burlington,

Canada $2,695 2.7 27 / 6 / 1.5

PSS® - Advanced



Associate 08/08/11 08/11/11 SEPS 400 The Entire Energy Professional's Series - (SEPS 305, 315, 320, 325, 330) - NEW Series

4 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 24

08/08/11 08/08/11 SEPS 305 The Physical Grid - NEW 1 Minnetonka, MN $695 6 08/09/11 08/09/11 SEPS 315 Managing Grid Projects, an Overview - NEW 1 Minnetonka, MN $695 6 08/10/11 08/10/11 SEPS 320 The Financial Grid - NEW 1 Minnetonka, MN $695 6 08/11/11 08/11/11 SEPS 325 The Future of the Grid - NEW 0.5 Minnetonka, MN $375 3 08/11/11 08/11/11 SEPS 330 Smart Metering and Smart Grids - NEW 0.5 Minnetonka, MN $375 3 08/15/11 08/17/11 PTEC 635 Transmission Reliability Study using PSS®E 3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8


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CERTIFICATE Series

Start date End date Course prefix

Course ID




SEPTEMBER



Associate 09/12/11 09/16/11 PDEC 500 Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis - NERC

4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 27 / 6 / 1.5



09/08/11 09/09/11 PDEC 620 Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications on Power Systems



4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced



PT - Advanced 09/19/11 09/23/11 PSEC 600 Introduction to Power System Dynamics - NERC*

4.5 Littleton, CO $2,695 2.7 *

PT - Advanced 09/26/11 09/30/11 PSEC 535 Power System Studies for Wind Integration - NERC

4.5 Littleton, CO $2,695 2.7 27 / 23 / 4

OCTOBER 10/03/11 10/05/11 PSSC 720 PSS®E – Model Writing 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8PSS® - Advanced

10/03/11 10/07/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced

10/10/11 10/14/11 PSSC 710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7

10/12/11 10/14/11 PSEC 640 Fundamentals of Protective Relaying 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 10/17/11 10/21/11 PSSC 715 PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Schenectady, NY $2,695 2.7 10/17/11 10/19/11 PSSC 610 Common Information Model (CIM) and

Network Planning - NEW3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8

10/24/11 10/25/11 PSEC 638 Power System Reliability 2 Schenectady, NY $1,650 1.2PT - Advanced 10/26/11 10/28/11 PSEC 635 Power System Scheduling and Operation -

NERC3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8 18 / 8 / 17.5

10/31/11 11/02/11 PSSC 790 Reactive Power Planning using PSS®E 3 Schenectady, NY $2,365 1.8Associate 10/10/11 10/13/11 SEPS 400 The Entire Energy Professional's Series -

(SEPS 305, 315, 320, 325, 330) - NEW Series4 Orlando, FL $2,695 24

10/10/11 10/10/11 SEPS 305 The Physical Grid - NEW 1 Orlando, FL $695 0.6 10/11/11 10/11/11 SEPS 315 Managing Grid Projects, an Overview - NEW 1 Orlando, FL $695 0.6 10/12/11 10/12/11 SEPS 320 The Financial Grid - NEW 1 Orlando, FL $695 0.6 10/13/11 10/13/11 SEPS 325 The Future of the Grid - NEW 0.5 Orlando, FL $375 0.3 10/13/11 10/13/11 SEPS 330 Smart Metering and Smart Grids - NEW 0.5 Orlando, FL $375 0.3PSS® - Advanced

10/19/11 10/21/11 PSSC 600 Using Python to Integrate PSS®E Workflow 3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8

PSS® - Advanced


3 Littleton, CO $2,365 1.8

10/10/11 10/14/11 PTEC 620 Advanced Transmission Planning with Modern Network Analysis Tools (PSS®E, PSS®MUST and PSS®OPF)

4.5 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 2.7

PT - Advanced 10/17/11 10/21/11 PSEC 510 Analytical Methods for Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning - NERC*

4.5 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 2.7 *

PSS® - Advanced


4.5 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 2.7 *

PSS® - Advanced

10/31/11 11/04/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced


3 Houston, TX $2,365 1.8

10/06/11 10/07/11 PSSC 730 PSS®SINCAL Basic Course 2 Houston, TX $1,650 1.2Associate 10/17/11 10/21/11 PDEC 500 Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power

Circuit Analysis - NERC4.5 Houston, TX $2,695 2.7 27 / 6 / 1.5

DSE - Advanced

10/25/11 10/27/11 PDEC 540 Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection

3 Houston, TX $2,365 1.8

Location

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CERTIFICATE Series

Start date


Course ID




NOVEMBER

DSE - Advanced

11/01/11 11/03/11 PDEC 591 Introduction to Substation Engineering and Operations - New 3-day format

3 Houston, TX $2,365 1.8

DSE - Advanced

11/08/11 11/10/11 PDEC 563 Understanding System Losses - NERC 3 Houston, TX $2,365 1.8 18 / 2.5 / 0.5

DSE - Advanced

11/15/11 11/17/11 PDEC 630 Low-voltage Secondary Networks - NERC* 3 Houston, TX $2,365 1.8 *

11/07/11 11/11/11 PSEC 655 Power Electronics in Transmission Systems (HVDC, FACTS) and Wind Power - NERC*


PSS® - Advanced

11/14/11 11/18/11 PSSC 710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow 4.5 Minnetonka, MN $2,695 2.7



$2,695 2.7

DECEMBERPSS® - Advanced

12/05/11 12/09/11 PSSC 550 PSS®E – Introduction to Dynamic Simulation 4.5 Burlington, Canada

$2,695 2.7

PSS® - Advanced



$2,695 2.7 *

DSE - Advanced

12/12/11 12/14/11 PDEC 630 Low-voltage Secondary Networks - NERC* 3 Mountain View, CA

$2,365 1.8 *

PSS® - Advanced


3 Orlando, FL $2,365 1.8

Associate 12/12/11 12/16/11 PSEC 505 Power Flow Analysis with Applications - NERC 4.5 Orlando, FL $2,695 2.7 27 / 27 / 5CALL FOR DETAILS

Call for details SEBT-ASM

210 SP/SPS/SPS2 Breaker Maintenance 1.5 Jackson, MS $650 1.1


212 BZO6/6C Breaker Maintenance 1.5 Jackson, MS $650 1.1


312 Voltage Regulator 3 Jackson, MS $600 1.8


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Corporate and professional development

Your training…your facility

By bringing Siemens Power Academy TD – NA education and training programs to your facility, you benefit from schedule flexibility, minimize participant travel costs and allow your team exclusive access to the instructor in a confidential setting. Our experienced network consultants can also come onsite for problem solving and coaching.

We can customize all course content to your participants’ specific needs and abilities. If you would like more information, please contact the Siemens Power Academy TD – NA education office at (518) 395-5005 or e-mail: [email protected].

For managers and new engineers

Through our extended professional development programs, non-technical professionals and engineers new to power systems can gain the necessary background for becoming better management decision makers and more effective engineers. By taking a series of survey courses, students can EARN CREDIT and apply these programs to a master’s level program at participating universities.

Many graduates of our extended programs have gone on to become significant contributors in their organization’s planning, design and operation departments.

The Power Technology extended program gives participants a deeper appreciation of electric power system technology by providing instruction in a variety of topics. Students gain a working knowledge of generation, transmission and distribution, and the interrelationships that bind them into a coordinated power system.

The Distribution Systems Engineering extended program focuses on electric power distribution systems and equipment.

Participants gain practical knowledge of distribution equipment applications and impacts on reliability, planning, design, operations, and economic and environmental issues.

Each program’s objectives include enhancement of the fundamentals of electrical engineering theory for each topic, as well as developing practical problem-solving abilities.

We would be happy to customize these programs to your specific needs. For more information, please contact the Siemens Power Academy TD – NA education office at (518) 395-5005 or e-mail [email protected].

Learn from the finest

Our network consultants are our instructional team. With over 40 teaching consultants on staff, and several independent specialists who support our programs, our faculty has more than 400 years of collective power systems expertise. In the classroom, they make extensive use of real-world examples and experience while sharing the latest research in power systems and power systems analysis. Many have been recognized for their contributions with awards from national and international organizations.

Contact us

Telephone: +1 (518) 395-5005 E-mail: [email protected] www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-education

Many graduates of our corporate training and professional development programs have gone on to become significant contributors to power systems planning, design and operation.

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About Siemens PTI

Siemens Power Technologies International (Siemens PTI) is the provider of network consulting, software solutions and T&D training within Siemens Energy. For decades, Siemens PTI has provided a wide range of power system software and related consulting to the energy industry throughout the world. With 40 years of experience in professional power system analysis and planning, Siemens PTI offers services in power system dynamics, power quality and protection for all voltage levels and all kinds of networks.

Siemens PTI Network Consulting

Siemens PTI has a legacy of world renowned engineering experience, and innovative software and technology to assist you with today’s complex issues. Our comprehensive services include technical, economic and regulatory expertise, as well as network analysis and solution development, expert testimony and industry training and system solution integration. Our offices are conveniently located throughout the world providing you with regional expertise.

Siemens Energy provides services and solutions at all voltage levels including industrial networks, public grids and large-scale systems. For more information, please visit our Siemens PTI Website and use our contact form. www.siemens.com/energy/power-technologies

Siemens PTI PSS® Product Suite

With the Power System Simulator (PSS®) Product Suite, Siemens PTI provides a range of analysis tools, including our premier product PSS® for electrical transmission planning, which has been significantly upgraded with modern graphics (e.g. integration with modeling tools). For more information, please visit our Website and use our contact form. www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-software

Main Software Products

PSS®E - transmission system planning

MOD® - model data management and delivery

PSS®MUST - transmission system analysis

PSS®ODMS - operational data management

PSS®SINCAL - utility and industrial system analysis

Siemens PTI PSS® Support

Siemens PTI offers technical support to our valued users through a network of highly-qualified personnel strategically located around the world. Support also includes FAQs, downloads, updates/patches, system configurations, and user group meetings and technical workshops. For more information, please visit our Website and use our contact form. www.usa.siemens.com/energy/pti-software

Siemens Energy Sector

The Siemens Energy Sector is the world’s leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power, and for the extraction, processing and transport of oil and gas. The Energy Sector’s business portfolio is broken down into six Divisions: Oil & Gas, Fossil Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Energy Service, Power Transmission and Power Distribution. All six Divisions within the Energy Sector hold leading market positions. With a workforce of over 85,155 and locations in more than 90 countries worldwide, the Siemens Energy Sector is in a class of its own in the international market for energy technology.

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1. Registration

Applications to attend courses must be via electronic registration using http:// Siemens.coursewebs.com. Registrants agree to be bound by these Siemens Energy, Inc., Siemens Power Technologies International (Siemens PTI) General Terms and Conditions for Training.

2. Acknowledgement of registration

We will send you confirmation of the requested training course, course dates and fee or, if there are no vacancies for the dates you have requested, we will send an acknowledgement in the form of a provisional notification offering alternative dates. You must acknowledge your intent to participate in the alternative course/date provided to receive confirmation of participation.

3. Services

Our services include:

Conducting training courses

Providing accompanying documentation to the training

Providing requisite materials and resources

Issuing a certificate of attendance. Certificates of attendance are only issued, however, if participants attend at least 80 percent of the training course sessions.

Training course descriptions are accurate at the time they are published. We reserve the right to change, adapt or develop course contents to reflect the current state of the art, and course contents may, as a result, deviate from those specified in course descriptions.

4. Prices and terms of payment

Training course prices are specified in the course schedule in the catalog and on our Website. Catalog prices do not include the cost of accommodations and travel. The scope of services and price of customized training courses are specified in the particular offer.

If applicable, the statutory rate of value-added tax shall be added to all prices quoted. In case an acceptable tax exemption certificate is submitted, taxes will not be due based on the state or country.

Upon registration of the training course, participants will be issued an invoice that shall be due for settlement within 30 days upon receipt of the invoice or due prior to the course date, which ever is earlier, with no deduction. Payment may be made by wire transfer, check or credit card (only VISA, AMEX and MasterCard). Siemens internal participants shall be invoiced by way of internal procedures.

5. Cancellations by registered participants

Registered participants shall be entitled to nominate alternative participants prior to the commencement of the training course.

Registrants may cancel their course registration at no charge up to 21 days before the training course begins. Fifty percent of the price of the training course will be refunded for cancellations received up to 14 days before the course begins. No refunds will be issued for any cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the start of the course. The cancellation date is deemed to be the date of receipt of a written cancellation by Siemens.

6. Copyright

Written course materials may not be reproduced for any purpose without the consent of Siemens and may only otherwise be used for purposes explicitly authorized by Siemens. Siemens PTI PSS® software used or provided for the purpose of conducting the training course may not be removed, nor copied (in whole or part), nor used in any other unauthorized way. Neither video recording nor sound recording is permitted.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions

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7. Participant prerequisites

Siemens may require that course participants have either a valid software license or be employees of an organization possessing a valid software license for courses dealing with the use of training software. Additionally, Siemens may in its sole discretion exclude participants from any course.

8. Safety regulations

Course participants shall comply with all safety and accident-prevention regulations in force on Siemens premises. Participants also agree to be bound by all other applicable rules, particularly those concerning access.

9. Liability

All technical information provided in connection with the courses and/or in the training documentation is correct to the best of Siemens, knowledge; however, liability is disclaimed as to the accuracy (e.g., exclusion of printing errors) of the information provided in the course and/or in the training documents.

Siemens and registered participant (the “Client”) agree that the services provided for herein will be performed in accordance with recognized professional consulting/education standards for the same or similar services. Both parties acknowledge that utilization of the educational seminar material depends upon many factors not within the control of Siemens . As such, and notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this agreement, Siemens’ total aggregate liability to Client for damages suffered by Client under this agreement shall be limited to 100 percent of the amount of the fees for services received by Siemens under this agreement as relates to the affected participant(s). In no event shall Siemens, its parent corporation, or any affiliates, agents, employees, or others providing materials or performing services in connection with this agreement be liable for any other direct, indirect, incidental,

consequential or special loss or damage, whether attributable to breach of contract, warranty, express or implied, tort, including negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Except as otherwise herein provided, Client releases Siemens, its parent corporation and any affiliates, agents, employees, or others providing materials or performing services in connection with this agreement from and against any and all liability, as well as costs of defense, settlement and reasonable attorney’s fees, irrespective of fault or negligence.

10. Reservation of right of modification

Siemens reserves the right to change the location of training courses, to postpone, or cancel courses or to assign a different speaker/instructor. If the location or time of the course is changed, the registered participant is entitled to cancel their registration in writing within three working days of receipt of such notice of change and receive a full refund. All other claims for substitution, damages or losses are excluded.

11. Export controls

All training and services provided by Siemens are subject to applicable United States and international export control laws and regulations. Siemens reserves the right to cancel any registration, training or other services at any time in order to comply with such export control laws or regulations.

12. Applicable law, legal venue

This agreement is subject to substantive law of the State of New York to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods.

13. Written form

The parties agree that all agreements shall be made in writing and, likewise, may only be amended or waived in writing.

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Registration, payment and contact information

Find the most current information on course availability and schedules on our registration Website at: http://siemens.coursewebs.com.

Register online

Go online at http:// Siemens.coursewebs.com to reserve your seat today! Select your course, add it to the cart and proceed to the checkout screen. Then, either log-in to your account or create one, select your payment option (credit card or invoice) and you will receive an e-mail containing your registration receipt within minutes.

With your paid tuition you can examine course content using our Learning Management System (LMS), view course schedules, read instructor bios, preview course content and materials and test your knowledge by taking pre-course quizzes.

Confirmation and logistics

Access to course logistics (hotels, directions to the facility, transportation and parking) is available through the Siemens LMS at http:// Siemens.coursewebs.com, or just give us a call.

Tuition

Tuition includes a bound set of course notes and/or reference text. Course participants receive complimentary daily continental breakfast and lunch and an ice-breaker networking reception.

Lodging, transportation and meals beyond those provided during the course are not included.

Payment

Payment is due at registration. If you are paying via company purchase order (PO), we’ll need your PO before the start of class. Only paid seats are guaranteed. Please refer to terms and conditions regarding withdrawing from class, and applicable course cancellation fees. Refundable travel arrangements are strongly advised.

International students

Siemens Power Academy TD – NA will assist participants and their families by providing contact information for living accommodations, hotels and other interests in the local area. Students who require invitation letters to the training event for their visa applications are encouraged to submit this request, along with their registration and tuition payment, at least 60 days prior to the start of the course. Please see the terms and conditions section on payment and course cancellation policy.

Promotional offers

Early-bird registration 1, 2 - A 10 percent discount if you register and pay 60 days prior to the start of a course. (Use coupon code ER111 in the coupon field during the online registration checkout process.)

IEEE Members 1, 2 - Receive a 10 percent discount if you are a current IEEE member. Contact us for details.

Group rates 1, 2 - Receive a 15 percent discount on three (3) students from the same company registering for the same class on the same date. Contact us for details.

Certification Package 1, 3 - Receive a 15 percent discount. This is a great package to ensure your seats in certificate program courses. Pre-pay for four (4) courses as part of a certificate program and receive a 15 percent discount. Contact us for details.

Contact Siemens Power Academy TD - NA at (518) 395-5005 or e-mail: [email protected].

1 Promotional offers can not be combined. 2 Not valid on BESTSELLER courses. 3 Prepaid tuition dollars are valid for the officially registered

student. Courses must be attended within two years of the tuition payment.

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Notes

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