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Seattle IEEE PES Utility Scale Transformer Training Workshop

Name: Seattle IEEE PES Utility Scale Transformer Training Workshop
Start: 2017-03-23T07:30:00-07:00
End: 2017-03-23T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Room: G5, Bldg: Tacoma Public Utilities, Administration Building South, Ground Floor, ABS-G5

March 23, 2017 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm PDT

Topic: Utility Scale Transformer Training Workshop at Tacoma Power

Date: March 23^rd, 2017

Time: 7:30am – 4:30 PM

Place: Tacoma Power, 3628 S 35^th Street, Tacoma WA

Class is in the Tacoma Public Utilities building, Administration Building South Ground Floor, ABS G5

See attached for parking and building access requirements.

UTILITY-SCALE TRANSFORMER WORKSHOP Schedule:

07:30am – 08:00am Registration, Breakfast, Coffee, Networking

08:00am – 08:15am Opening, Instructor Introduction

08:15am – 10:00am Part 1, Transformer Design and Design Parameters

10:00am – 10:30am Morning Break

10:30am – 12:00pm Part 2, Transformer Design and Design Parameters/ Transformer Manufacturing Process

12:00pm – 01:00 pm Lunch – Provided

01:00pm – 02:15pm Part 3, Transformer Manufacturing Process

02:15pm – 02:45pm Afternoon Break

02:45pm – 04:30pm Part 4, Preparation of Transformer Specification

Workshop:

Utility-scale transformers are custom-built for specific transmission and distribution system requirements. There are many different design approaches, materials and manufacturing processes that can be used to produce utility-scale transformers. These differences can result in varying levels of system performance, power transfer efficiency, fault tolerance, equipment life, cost and the like.

This one-day workshop will provide instruction on the many options available for the design and manufacture of utility-scale transformers, including how to write transformers specification to purchase reliable, economic and least life cycle cost transformer. It will provide insight into specifying the design and manufacture of transformers that are most appropriate for specific system requirements. A sampling of subject matter to be covered in this workshop is provided at the end of this announcement.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate for eight PDHs.

Instructor: Ronnie Minhaz

Mr. Minhaz is the president and founder of Transformer Consulting Services, Inc. He has more than ten years’ experience in the specification and design of utility-scale transformers. Prior to forming his own company, he worked as a Transformer Design Engineer at Pauwels Canada (manufacturer), an Equipment Engineer at SNC Lava Lin (ECPM), an Equipment Engineer at Enmax Power (utility), and a Lead Substation Engineer at McGregor Construction (substation construction). Mr. Minhaz holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada, and is a registered professional engineer in the province of Alberta, Canada. He is an active member of IEEE and IEEE Power & Energy Society. He has held various IEEE section-level leadership positions. www.tc-servicesinc.com

Cost and Registration

There is a fee for this class. It covers the cost of the instructor, refreshments and lunch. This class is open to all. You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend. It requires a credit card or PayPal account to register. The fee is $175 for IEEE members per person and $225 per person non-members. Each person will need to register individually. There is no group registration.

This event qualifies for * PDH’s withIEEE. The registration for PDH’s will be provided at the class.

The Workshop will cover items such as:

Transformer Design and Design Parameters

Basics of Transformer Design
How a Transformer Designer Interprets Parameters
MVA
Lightning Impulse
Switching impulse
Percentage Impedance Supplied by a Customer
Power Rating [MVA]
Core
Rated Voltages
Insulation Coordination
Short-Circuit Impedance
Short-Circuit Forces
Loss Evaluation
Temperature Limits
Cooling
Sound Level
Overload and Life Expectancy of a Transformer
When a Delta Winding Is Needed in a Wye-Wye Connection
Why North America Regulates from Low Voltage Side
Why Europe Regulates from High Voltage Side

Transformer Manufacturing Processes

Industry-Wide Transformer Manufacturing Process
Core Construction
Insulation
Windings
Core and Coil
Processing
Tanking
Testing
Shipping
Process Hold-Points
Factory Inspection
LV and HV Reconnection
LTC Tap Changer (in tank and separate tank), design and maintenance

Preparation of Transformer Specification

Ratings
Single phase vs Three phase
Winding Connections
Vector Group
Insulation Levels
Terminals
Accessories
Types of Cooling
Sound Levels
Tap Range and location
Taps in Auto-Transformer
Items to consider for Taps
Tap Changer Application
Tap Changer Types
Impedance
Loss Evaluation
Over-Excitation
Short-Circuit Requirement
Short-Circuit Withstand
Special requirements
Overloads
Implications of Overloads
Parallel Operation
Rating Plate/Name Plate
Alternatives
Ambiguity in specification
Over specifying
Data Sheets
Tests
Tender Review
Design Review
Transportation
Globalization

Car Pooling is encouraged

Parking: Park in Lot C or G. Registered attendees will receive additional parking instructions before the event.

Address: 3628 South 35^th Street

Map is located here: Tacoma Power

After parking in Lot C or G, please use the main entrance of the Tacoma Public Utilities Building located on 35th Street. Upon entering the building, a Security Guard will greet you, ask the purpose of your visit, request your driver’s license, and issue a Visitor Badge.

Speaker(s): Ronnie Minhaz,

Agenda:

Seattle IEEE PES UTILITY-SCALE TRANSFORMER WORKSHOP at Tacoma Power March 23, 2017

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