Applied Electrical Distribution Theory

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TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES

Electrical Distribution Principles, Applications and Improvements

MAY 14 – 18, 2018 DENVER, COLORADO

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

For more information, visit www.PublicPower.org/Academy and click on Spring Education Institute.

Save $100 when you register for both courses!

Earn PDHsEarn 22 PDHs for the Electrical Distribution Principles, Applications and Improvements class and 6.5 PDHs for the Applied Electrical Distribution Theory class.

Experienced InstructorsLearn from instructors who have decades of experience in the electric utility industry and understand the specific needs of public power utilities.

Real-Life ExamplesAll classes are tailored to public power utilities and incorporate real-life examples. Network with peers from across the country and share experiences.

Unique Teaching EnvironmentThe instructors incorporate group discussion, check-up quizzes, practical design problems, videos, and Q&A sessions into the courses.

Who Should AttendThese courses are presented at a practical level and are appropriate for distribu-tion engineers, technicians/designers, construction/operations personnel, and other utility professionals who wish to increase their understanding of electric utility distribution. Some familiarity with electrical circuit theory and applications is helpful, but not necessary.

Applied Electrical Distribution Theory

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Monday, May 14Recommended CEUs .7/PDHs 6.5/CPEs 7.8

Course Schedule8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Course OverviewLearn the fundamentals of electric circuit theory and the application of theory to electric utility distribution systems. Review the relationships between voltage, current, resistance and reactance, real and reactive power in single-phase and three-phase alternating current (AC) circuits. Perform some commonly encoun-tered AC circuit calculations that are used to determine conductor and equip-ment ampacity ratings, circuit voltage drop, power factor, energy losses, and customer load estimation.

Course Topics

n Direct and alternating current circuit elements (energy sources, conductors, loads, voltage, current, opposition to current flow)

n Alternating current principles in single and three-phase circuits (Kirchoff’s volt-age and current laws, Ohm’s law, impedance, phase angle, voltage/current relationship, reactance and phase angle, real and reactive power)

n Circuit component ratings (voltage, current, power, thermal limits)

n Common circuit calculations (current flow, voltage drop, power, power factor, energy losses)

n Customer load estimation

Course LevelBasic: no prerequisites; no advance preparation.

InstructorMark Swan, P.E., Principal, MDS Engineering Consulting, LLC

What to BringParticipants are required to bring their own scientific calculator.

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Tuesday, May 15 – Friday, May 18Recommended CEUs 2.2/PDHs 22/CPEs 26.4

Course ScheduleTuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Friday: 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Course OverviewReceive a comprehensive and practical overview of electric utility distribution. Learn about electrical distribution system planning, design and operating criteria, as well as principles and practices related to customer loads and services, grounding, voltage regulation, insulation coordination, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent protection. Review overhead, underground, and network distribution characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, components, and equipment. Because the distribution system is the heart of a public power utility, you’ll also hear about business imperatives for distribution system performance and performance improvement.

Course Topics

Electrical Distribution Principles, Applications and Improvements

n Overhead, underground, and network distribution systems

n Distribution system components and equipment

n Distribution system planning, design, and operating criteria

n Distribution standards and regulatory requirements

n Customer loads and services

n Grounding

n Voltage regulation

n Insulation coordination and overvoltage protection

n System faults, overloads, and overcurrent protection

n Business imperatives for distribution system performance

n Distribution performance measurement

n Distribution economics and system improvements

Course LevelBasic/Intermediate: no prerequisites; no advance preparation.

InstructorM. Thomas Black, P.E., Management Consultant, Collaborative Learning, Inc.

What to BringParticipants are required to bring a scientific calculator and are encouraged to bring copies of distribution planning criteria and design guides from their utility for class reference and discussion.

and no-shows who do not cancel by May 7 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund.

Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to: Registration@PublicPower.org.

Travel ArrangementsTravel arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the participants (including hotel parking, Wi-Fi, inci-dentals, etc.). The Association will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.

Name BadgesName badges can be picked up at the APPA registration desk at the hotel starting at 7:30 a.m. on the first day of each course.

ConfirmationsConfirmations will be sent via e-mail.

MealsBeverage breaks are included in the registration fee. All meals are on your own.

Questions?Email EducationInfo@PublicPower.org or call 202/467-2919.

Registration and Hotel Information

Register online at: www.PublicPower.org/Academy

Hotel InformationGrand Hyatt Denver1750 Welton StreetDenver, Colorado 80202

APPA Room Rate$209 Single/Double (plus tax)

Room Rate Cut-off DateApril 20, 2018

ReservationsContact the hotel directly at 303-295-1234 or visit www.PublicPower.org/Academy to make reservations online.

Please note: APPA’s block of rooms to sell out prior to April 20, so make your hotel reservations early.

Registration Fees Prices increase $50 after April 23.

Applied Electrical Distribution Theory, May 14 Association Members $545

Nonmembers $1,090

Electrical Distribution Principals, Applications and Improvements, May 15–18 Association Members $1,245

Nonmembers $2,490

Registration Fee DiscountsSave $50 when you register before April 23.

Save $100 when you attend both courses.

Cancellations/No-Shows/Re-funds/Substitutions Registrants who cancel in writing on or before May 7, 2018, are entitled to a refund of the registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after May 7, will not receive a refund, but may send a sub-stitute to this event only. Registrants

Continuing Education UnitsThe American Public Power Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is autho-rized to issue the IACET CEU.

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