Technical Training Course
June 8-11, 2009
This technical course is designed for operations and maintenance personnel who have responsibility for purchasing, operating, maintaining and replacing power transformers.
EARLY REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!!
Final Agenda
Course Content
Instructor Biographies
Now, more than ever, it is important to maximize the life of your transformers and keep them in operation.
The average age of transformers is more than forty years – twice their designed lifetime. This aging population and the current economic climate make it essential to maintain current assets and postpone their replacement.
This course is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to help maintain these transformers and keep them operational - which can save millions of dollars in replacement costs.
It will give attendees a basic understanding of Power Transformer design, manufacture, operation and maintenance from a perspective of maximizing transformer life. By understanding the insulation system, operations and maintenance personnel can make informed decisions for purchasing, operating, maintaining and replacing power transformers on their system.
Mobile Transformers Special Session: Contingency planning strategies for large utilities often include Mobile Substations. The art of Mobile Substation design is to make the substation as versatile as possible from a voltage transformation and power standpoint while keeping the unit as light as possible from a transportation perspective. Included in this seminar will be a presentation on the design and manufacture of Mobile Substations by Delta Star, a leading manufacturer of Mobile Substations in North America.
POWER TRANSFORMERS SEMINAR - June 8-10, 2009
The Power Transformers Seminar will focus on maintaining and assessing the integrity of the critical component that dictates the life of a power transformer - the insulation system.
Included will be a guided visit through Delta Star Inc., a manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, in nearby San Carlos, CA. *Participation in the factory tour is at the sole discretion of Delta Star*
- Transformer Design
- Insulation System Design
- Transformer Specification – What should be included to
maximize the lifetime of your power transformer.
- Factory Inspection and Test
- Transformer Loading
- Transformer Maintenance
- Condition Assessment
- Moisture in Transformers
- Field Processing of Power Transformers
- High Temperature Insulation Systems
- Alternative Fluids
- Mobile substation design and manufacture
FLUID DIAGNOSTICS SEMINAR - June 11, 2009
The Fluid Diagnostics Seminar will cover all aspects of dielectric fluid testing maintenance and evaluation. Major topics include DGA for power transformers, LTCs, OCBs, Bushings, Oil Quality Assessment, Corrosive Sulfur and Natural Ester fluids.
- Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) – Theory, Development,
Condition Assessment and Applications for Power
Transformers, LTCs, OCBs and Bushings
- Dielectric Fluid Quality and Acceptance Testing
- Dielectric Fluids, Mineral Oils and Natural Esters
- The Corrosive Sulfur Issue
PROCEEDINGS:
The proceedings of the course will be published and one copy will be distributed to each registrant at the seminar.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
IEEE CEUs and/or NETA CTDs will be made available to eligible attendees at no extra cost.
HOTEL INFORMATION: A room block has been reserved at the Fisherman's Wharf historic waterfront Argonaut Hotel, 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 for the nights of June 7-12. Room rates are $119.00 single/double rooms. Call 866-415-0704 for reservations and mention the Weidmann Diagnostic Solutions Course or register online at www.argonauthotel.com using the group rate code "WDS" - to get the group rate. Make your reservations prior to May 8, 2009. There are a limited number of rooms available at the course rate so please make your reservations early.
EARLY REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!!
REGISTRATION COSTS:
Power Transformers Seminar $995, Fluid Diagnostics Seminar $245, Both Seminars $1150.
BONUS: REGISTER 3, SEND 4TH FREE!
Any organization wishing to send multiple attendees may register 1 FREE for every 3 paid registrations.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Register online (see options below);
Fax the Registration Form to 916-455-0191 Attention: Sybil Jakob; or
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO:
Weidmann Diagnostic Solutions Inc.
Attention: Sybil Jakob
4011 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
For any questions please call or email Dianna Dexter, 802-751-3529,dianna.dexter@wicor.com or Sybil Jakob, 916-455-2284, sybil.jakob@wicor.com |
