Substations for Non-Engineers

February 23-24, 2021

AGENDA

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Central time

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Log In

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. :: Content Timing

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break

Introduction to Substations

• Electric Utility System Overview
• Substation Types and Differences
• Components and Equipment of Substations (Including Function and Purpose):
  • Substation Steel
  • Disconnect Switches
  • Main Power Transformer
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Control House
  • Substation Foundations
  • Ground Grid
  • Minor Equipment, (i.e., Insulators, Surge Arresters)
  • Measuring Devices, (i.e., Current transformers, Voltage transformers, Metering)
  • Overhead Bus/Cable
  • Cable Trench and Underground Cable (Power and Control)
• Examples of Non-Substation Equipment
  • Padmount Equipment/Switchgear
  • Solar Inverters
  • Wind Turbines
  • Energy Storage

Substation Faults

• Causes
• Remedies

Safety in Substations

• Hazards and Safety Practices
• Electrical Safety: Zones of Clearance
• Chemical Safety
• Proper PPE
• Examples of Dangerous Situations

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - Central time

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Log In

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Content Timing

Basic Substation Drawings and Diagrams

• Sample Substation Designs
• One-line Diagrams
• Basic Equipment Symbols

Managing Substation Construction Projects

• General Process
• Project Schedule
• Project Groups and Tasks
  • Project Development
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Testing and Commissioning
  • Asset Management / O&M

INSTRUCTORS

Anthony Centore, PE, Director of Engineering Services, Pike Engineering

Tony holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering, a BS in Physics from California University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Robert Morris College, and is a registered professional engineer in multiple states. His 30-year career spans the power space that includes large power transformer design and manufacturing, heavy industry, large melting furnaces controls and power systems to include static var compensation, utility generation station power systems and controls, and utility substation and transmission design.

Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant, Pike Engineering

Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and a 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 Programs.

ONLINE DELIVERY

Our courses are designed to be the best possible use of your valuable time – get the information you need to improve your position in the market in an interactive, dynamic format.

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.