Substation and Distribution Automation

January 25-26, 2021

AGENDA

Monday, January 25, 2021 : Central Time

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Log In and Welcome

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. :: Session 1 - Automation Definition & Characteristics

• Definitions:
  • Automation – what is it?
  • Intelligent Devices
  • Task
• Best Practices for Automation
  • Applicable Industry Standards
• Automation Progression
• Automation Goals
  • Reduce time and expense
  • Reduce Outage Time
  • Improve Safety
  • More and Faster System Data
  • Outage Management

Substation Automation

• High Voltage Bus
  • HV Bus Schemes
  • HV Bus Differential Protection
• Substation Power Transformer
  • Transformer Differential Scheme
  • Transformer Monitoring
• Low Voltage Bus
  • Phase Current Monitoring
  • LV Bus Differential
  • Auto Closing of LV Bus Tie

1:00 – 1:30 p.m. :: Break for Lunch

1:30 – 5:30 p.m. :: Session 2

• Distribution Circuits and Feeders
  • Phase Current Monitoring
  • Ground Current Monitoring (phase balancing)
  • Breaker Status
• Remote Terminal Units
• Substation (gateway) Computer
• Communication
• Within the Substation
• Substation to Control Center

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 : Central Time

8:45 – 9:00 a. m. :: Log In and Welcome

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. :: Session 3 - Distribution Automation

• Switches & Fault Interrupting Devices
  • Automatic Reclosers
    • Gang Operated
    • Independent Pole Operating Reclosers
  • Motor Operated Air Break Switches
• Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
  • Protective Relays
  • Distribution Equipment Controls
  • Communication with IEDs
• Auto Restoration

INSTRUCTORS

Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant, Pike Engineering

Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from North Central College. During his 30+ year career with Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems, Jerry served in a variety of engineering capacities. Past leadership positions include Chair of IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (2012) and GLEMS Distribution Equipment/Controls (2013-2014). Presently, Jerry coordinates Pike Engineering Professional Development Program.

David Farmer, PE Director of System Planning & Grid Technologies, Pike Engineering

David Farmer, PE, is the Director of System Planning & Grid Technologies for Pike Engineering.  He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer in multiple states. Since 1983, Mr. Farmer has worked with electric utilities in power delivery planning, load forecasting, reliability analysis, engineering and operations, construction and design, training, and project management. David has worked for both investor owned utilities and electric cooperatives.

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.