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Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS-CADD Hands-On Training

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 9-13, 2024 (D576)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $2,395
  • Mar. 3-7, 2025 (D621)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $2,395
Expert instructors in this highly rated computer lab course will teach you how to use PLS-CADD software for transmission line design. You will learn how to use this advanced, integrated software to efficiently expedite your line design and upgrade projects. Lectures will present course concepts, and lab sessions will allow you to immediately apply these concepts on your own computer. You will create models for assessment, refurbishment, and strength verification.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00069

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 13-16, 2025 (D486)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Jun. 9-12, 2025 (D629)
    Live Online
    $1,495
We will introduce you to the fundamentals of utility power system grounding. You will learn the different system configuration methods and the theory behind common methods. Your expert instructors will then walk you through the step-by-step process of substation grounding optimization studies and corresponding design and construction drawings.
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Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA01631

Batteries for EV Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 21-30, 2025 (D417)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Energy storage in batteries is rapidly evolving technology that is a critical component of xEV systems.  Learn the fundamentals of batteries: key parameters, performance metrics, sizing, safety, form factor, management (BMS), cost drivers, and second life.
Topic: Electric Power, Electric Vehicle Systems
RA01816

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 28-30, 2025 (D351)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,895
  • May 6-8, 2025 (D420)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D625)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This course will introduce you to the equipment that makes up an electric substation and guide you through the control and wiring diagrams that control equipment operation. Professional engineers with decades of design and field experience will walk you through typical equipment start-up and troubleshooting procedures. You will gain a practical understanding of how substation equipment is controlled and operated and be able to read trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to their corresponding wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00509

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 3-5, 2025 (D348)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,895
  • Oct. 20-22, 2025 (D633)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
This fundamental course leads you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. From initial site review and selection to creating substation layout drawings and equipment specifications, you will consider every phase in detail. Expert instructors with decades of substation design experience will guide you in learning how to develop reliable substation designs, control project costs, and keep your project on schedule. In-class exercises will put you in the design environment and give you the confidence to immediately apply what you've learned in this course to your job.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00063

Understanding Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 18-21, 2025 (D626)
    Live Online
    $1,395
Proper switchgear design and operation is fundamental to safe and reliable medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems. This class is designed to give medium-voltage engineers, designers, specifiers, owners, and operators the tools they need to better understand these valuable system assets. Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, you'll increase your awareness of switchgear types, applications, layouts, ratings, and protection and control systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01628

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 25-28, 2025 (D603)
    Live Online
    $1,775
Learn about the current applications and future trends of permanent magnet AC machines, review the principles of permanent magnet ac machines, and examine key techniques and tools for designing permanent magnet ac machines. This course will provide you with the skills to control PM machines, including the principles of field orientation, direct torque control, current regulators, and flux weakening. Study the performance of self-sensing control methods for permanent magnet AC machines and learn about the fault modes as well as the proper techniques for minimizing their impact on drive performance.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA01084
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