Overhead Transmission Line Design

March 25-26, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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“Class was great. Instructors were well prepared and knowledgeable.” Electrical Engineer, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority

“Great overview of transmission lines applicable to a wide range of people in the industry.” Transmission Line Engineer, Tri-State Generation & Transmission

“A very informative class covering a wide range of topics on transmission line engineering.” Transmission Line Engineer, National Grid

“EUCI’s instructors are experts in the course material and actively practicing the skills in their professional career.” Clean Energy Engineer, New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority

In the rapidly evolving field of electric utility engineering, professionals involved in overhead transmission line design face challenges in keeping pace with the latest advancements in technology, regulatory standards, and design methodologies. The Overhead Transmission Line Design course is intended to introduce above-ground transmission line concepts, definitions, and common design practices while infusing the technical tools needed to perform the work with the design concepts (PLS CADD Suite, MFAD, etc.) 

The first day will cover an introduction to overhead transmission lines, including:

• Electrical characteristics of lines
• Routing and structure spotting
• Conductor, hardware, and material information
• Structure loading

The second day will pertain to electrical clearances, code requirements, structure spotting (ruling span vs. finite element), foundation design, and construction methods. 

Special discounts are available if you bring your team so register today!

Learning Outcomes

• Review what conductors are used based on weather conditions, tensions, & electric loadings
• Identify basic transmission line construction methods
• Discuss the basics of ruling span design and structure spotting techniques
• Review physical transmission line design and the software used to perform analysis
• Examine and identify all parts, pieces, hardware, etc. of a transmission line
• Discuss the basic concepts of transmission structure foundation design
• Identify the applicable codes and standards required to perform transmission line design 

Monday, March 25, 2024 : Central Time

Overview of Overhead Transmission Line Design

• What is a Transmission Line
  • Conductors, Shield Wires, Communication Wires & Associated Hardware
  • Structures & Foundations
  • Electrical Characteristics & Grounding
• Code References
  • National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Design Considerations
• Design Process
• PLS-CADD Software

Overhead Transmission Planning

• System Studies
• Routing Studies
• Right-of-Way Considerations
• Permitting
• Survey Acquisition

Conductor Characteristics

• Electrical Characteristics
• Sag Tension
• Conductor Selection
• Conductor Motion
• Types of Overhead Ground Wires

Transmission Structure Configuration & Structure Types

• Structure Types & Configurations
• Structure Materials
• Aesthetic Considerations
• Design Factors

Hardware & Assemblies

• Conductor Hardware
• Insulators
• OPGW Hardware
• Shield Wire Hardware
• Grounding Considerations

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 : Central Time

Electrical Clearances & Mechanical Loading for Overhead Transmission Lines

• Design Criteria
• Weather & Load Cases
• Clearances

Transmission Foundation Design

• Types of Transmission Structure Foundation Design
• Software Used

Construction Methods & Design Considerations

• Modifications to Existing Lines
• Foundation Installation
• Structure Setting & Placement
• Stringing

Sarah Simpson, Technical Manager, Burns & McDonnell

Sarah is a technical manager who specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction project delivery. She started with Burns & McDonnell in 2011 after receiving her undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University. Currently, Sarah supports project teams with quality, technical, and project execution needs.  She has experience with transmission line design, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design and hardware packages for voltages ranging from 69kV to 345kV.  Sarah is a registered Professional Engineer and has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. 

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.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• 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.

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 attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Overhead Transmission Line Design

March 25-26, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before February 23, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event.

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations and open discussion

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

• Recent engineering graduates new to transmission line design
• Experienced engineers new to transmission line design
• Utility engineers requiring additional training
• Engineers new to transmission manufacturing
• Anyone interested in the design process of transmission lines