Hello all!

As a final confirmation and reminder for Friday/Saturday's course, here are the details:

When: 		Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th
Time:		8:30am start (both days), ending around 4:30 at the latest
Where:		2WTC Oregon Room 
Directions: 		Take the skybridge toward building 2 and go down one level. 
			Go through the two sets of double doors and turn left. 
			The Oregon room is the 2nd conference room on the right (in the corner, just past Mezzanine 5).
What to bring:	Paper and a pen/pencil

There will be breaks in the morning and afternoon, and breakfast and lunch will be served.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Thanks,
Grace
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Electric System Operation for the Non-Engineer
Instructor: Skip Collier, Professional Training Systems, Inc.
2WTC Mezzanine Level-Oregon Room 
August 24-25, 2001


Course Highlights:
Generation
Transmission & Overhead
Distribution Systems
Underground Distribution
Switchgear
Voltage Control
Matching Generation

Who should attend?
It is a must for any individual that works with technical terminology of electrical engineers. Mechanical engineers, civil engineers, engineering techs, purchasing agents, contract specialists and those in public relations would find this course helpful.

Overview:
The two-day workshop provides the employee with a comprehensive understanding of system operations including fossil fuel, hydro and nuclear generation, transmission and distribution. The course will provide not only technical information but also economics of operation, system and equipment protection and safety.

Course Schedule:
The course will begin at 8:30am each day, until about 5:00pm. A light breakfast will be available for all attendees. Lunch will be provided.

Course Outline:
Day One
8:15am-8:30am	Light breakfast/Registration
8:30am-4:30pm	Generation
		Construction and operation of steam, hydro and gas turbine
	Transmission and Overhead Distribution Systems
		Power and distribution transformers
	Wye and Delta overhead distribution systems
	Power and energy calculations
	Adjourn

Day Two
8:15am-8:30am	Light breakfast/Registration
8:30am-4:30pm	Underground Distribution
		Padmount transformers, underground cable, conduit and reliability overhead versus underground.
	Switchgear
		Circuit switches, fuses and cut outs
	Voltage Control
		Voltage control using non-load tap changers, load tap changers, and voltage regulators
	Matching Generation
		Automotive versus manual matching of generation to load, transmission intertie
	Adjourn