Overview of Transmission Splicing and Maintenance of the Underground Transmission System
January 27-28, 2021 | Online :: Central Time

Overview
Underground transmission is a costly and complicated project type. One of the most complicated components of an underground transmission line are the splices connecting two cables together. If you are interested in learning more about how these splices are accomplished and the maintenance required, this course will provide you with a high-level overview of transmission splicing and the processes involved. In addition, a review of required maintenance of lines and splices will be reviewed.
This is the ideal course for engineers of underground transmission projects, project managers or anyone involved with underground transmission and desiring a more detailed understanding of splicing.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the different types of underground transmission cables covering High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF) and Extruded Cable (XLPE, EPR, and PE)
- Detail the system components of each type of cable by covering system design, cables, structures, supports and accessories
- Describe HPFF cable preparation and installation: pipe preparations, cable pulling operation, splicing, terminations, and pumping plants
- Review solid dielectric preparation and splicing with cable pulling and installation, splice preparations and splicing, and terminations
- Explain preventative maintenance procedures and testing covering inspections, testing methods and planning
Credits
EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.4 CEUs for this event.
Requirements for Successful Completion of Program
Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Instructional Methods
Case studies, PowerPoint presentations, and group discussion will be used in this event.
Agenda
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Login
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. :: Course Timing
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break
Introductions and Summary of Transmission Systems
- High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF)
- Extruded Cable (XLPE)
Cable System Components
- Extruded Cable (XLPE, EPR, and PE)
- System Design
- Cable
- Structures and Cable Support System
- Accessories
- High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF)
- System Design
- Cable
- Structures and Cable Support System
- Accessories
- Safety
Thursday, January 28, 2021 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Login
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. :: Course Timing
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. :: Lunch Break
HPFF Cable Installation
- Pipe Preparations
- Cable Installation
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
- Splicing
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
- Terminating
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
- Pumping Plants
Solid Dielectric Preparation and Splicing
- Cable Installation
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
- Splicing
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
- Terminating
- Process
- Equipment and Tools
Preventative Maintenance and Testing
- Inspections
- Testing
- Planning
Instructors
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Mark Fenger, Director of Asset Management, Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
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Jaime Garcia, Engineering Manager, Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
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Frank L. Kuchta, Director HV Cable Design Engineering & Product Development, Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
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Sander Lauwers, Business Manager, Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
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Laken Morris, Service Manager, Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
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Gary Neumann, Senior Research Engineer, Underground Systems, Inc.
Online Delivery
We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.
- You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
- Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
- You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
- If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
- The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.
Register
Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ
If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all registrants for three business days after the event
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