COURSES 2008 - Transmission & Distribution

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE IN HIGH VOLTAGE ROTATING MACHINES (1 week)

Course date: September 22 to 26

Improving peformance in today's High Voltage (HV) Rotating Machines requires the combined level of knowledge and expertise that our staff can offer from being part of a company with more than 95 years of practical experience. For course outline, click here

SUBSTATION GROUNDING SYSTEMS (2 days)

Course dates:  Apr. 24/25, May 21/22 (Chicago, IL, U.S.A.), June 26/27, July 23/24, Sept. 18/19

This course will help design engineers better understand the theory, requirements, limitations and various in-service tests involved in the design of ground grids. This course is designed for experienced consulting and maintenance engineers, newly-qualified engineers and other technical personnel. For course outline, click here

CABLE TESTING & CONDITION ASSESSMENT  (2 days)

Course dates:  Apr. 21/22, May 22/23, June 23/24, Aug. 12/13

This course is designed to provide tools and in-depth information for engineers who are developing cable condition assessment and management programs for generation plant. This course is intended for engineers charged with defining these processes. For course outline, click here

LEAK LOCATION IN OIL-FILLED CABLES (2 days)

Course dates:   Apr. 17/18,  May 5/6, June 2/3

Self-contained oil-filled cables can develop leaks and traditional methods of determining a leak location can be time-consuming and invasive. Kinectrics has developed a procedure and technique that is much more efficient and less disruptive for detecting leaks in low pressure filled cables. This course reviews the step-by-step procedures necessary in the field to implement the improved technique. The audience includes field service engineers and cable maintenance staff. For course outline, click here

PARTIAL DISCHARGE (PD) IN CABLES - LOWERING THE RISK OF UNFORSEEN CABLE INSULATION FAILURES (2 days)

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The course provides a solid introduction to Partial Discharge (PD) in distribution and transmission class cable systems.  Following a brief review of cable design including HPFF, PILC, XLPE and EPR based cable systems, the most predominant insulation aging mechanisms and failure mechanisms for each type will be presented and discussed.  The course reviews Partial Discharge theory, different PD test methodologies, limitations, and the practical implementation framework of each test methodology.  Several case studies will be presented. The audience for this course includes utility and industrial maintenance engineers and technicians, asset managers, third-party consultants. 

AMPACITY MANAGEMENT OF CABLES (2 days)

Course dates:   Apr. 29/30, May 12/13, Sept. 3/4

Aging infrastructure in electric transmission systems forces utilities to take a closer look at asset utilization.  Electric power cables have been sized very conservatively in the past.  This course will review the most important issues in cable ampacity calculations.  It will analyze how cable construction and location influences the amount of current circuits can carry. The target audience includes engineers designing and operating transmission systems, and power cable engineers.

INTEROPERABILITY TESTING BETWEEN MULTI-VENDOR IEC-61850 COMPLIANT IEDs and SYSTEMS (2 days)

Course dates:   May 27/28, July 21/22, Sept. 15/16

This course will focus on the interoperability of multi-vendor devices and systems for Global Standard IEC-61850. Course participants will learn from experts and take part in workshops in Kinectrics’ state-of-the-art labs.  Interoperability Testing is a vital step to ensure the reliability of an IEC-61850 based substation automation system. Kinectrics has an Interoperability Testing Lab capable of offering full-scope testing for Substation Automation Systems, EMS, and DMS systems to ensure seamless communications in power utilities. The lab facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art Omicrom CMC256 test set with full Net-1 option, as well as a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with full GTNET option and a software suite for GOOSE and message generation, Common Information Model (CIM) testing, background traffic simulation, and protocol analysis. For course outline, click here 

ARC HAZARD ENGINEERING (1 day)

Course dates:  Apr. 10, May 8, July 16, Sept. 17

Utilities and industrial companies are mandated by various regulations and safety organizations to conduct arc hazard analysis to select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). There are numerous standards and computation methods available for arc analysis; however, each of these has its limitations and advantages. Referencing case studies based on specific projects, this course will provide engineering detail on the arc computation methods and help the attendees use the appropriate tool for their application. For course outline, click here

ENERGY LOSS MANAGEMENT (2 days)

Course dates:  May 1/2, June 16/17, Oct. 1/2

Energy Loss Management within Distribution Networks is a critical issue that can result increased cost to clients and is a major concern of regulatory bodies such as the Ontario Energy Board. Utility engineers needs to understand the course of the losses, the methods for estimating the losses, and how to reduce the losses in a cost effective manner. This course will provide the knowledge and calculation methods for estimating losses and discuss potential loss reduction techniques. For course outline, click here

MITIGATING RISK OF POST - INSTALLATION FAILURE - HV CABLE COMMISSIONING (2 days)

Course dates:  May 15/16, July 17/18, Sept. 11/12

Starting with an introduction to cable design and insulation failure mechanisms, this course provides the basics for understanding issues resulting in post installation failure of newly-installed cable. Referencing international standards, test methodologies will be compared and contrasted, reviewing the theory and practical implementation of each methodology. Best practices are identified and specific examples / case studies provided. Finally, practical experiences and lessons-learned related to implementation of cable commissioning testing wil be shared and presented. For course outline, click here

 COURSES - Generation Plant

NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) - ULTRASONIC TESTING ONLY (1 day)

Course dates:    Apr. 16, May 14, June 11, Aug. 6, Sept. 10

This course will provide in-depth information and hands-on lab work detailing how ultrasonic testing can be applied to cover regular and troubleshooting inspections. Topics covered include the theory, requirements, limitations and various in-service problems related to ultrasonic inspection. The course will tackle the subject around the principles of ultrasonic testing, methods and equipment, results presentation and types of images and signal processing. This course is designed for electrical, design, and system engineers.  For course outline, click here

NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) - OVERVIEW OF ALL METHODS (2 days)

Course dates: Sept. 29/30

This course will cover principles of various NDE methods such as liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, Eddy Current testing and Ultrasonic testing. This course is focused for electrical, design, and system engineers.

COMMERCIAL GRADE DEDICATION (1 day)

Course dates:  Apr. 9, May 7, May 20 (Chicago, IL, U.S.A.) June 4, July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 9

This seminar will provide a better understanding of how Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) can be applied to meet Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements in the procurement of safety-related components. The audience for this course includes procurement engineers, design engineers, buyers and supply chain personnel, and manufacturers without Nuclear QA programs who wish to sell their products to the nuclear industry. For course outline, click here

NUCLEAR I & C (INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL) CABLES (2 days)

Course dates:  May 29/30,  June 19/20, Aug. 19/20

Cable insulation is exposed to radiation, thermal, vibration, and moist environments during normal operations in addition to extraordinary radiation and thermal conditions in a postulated design basis accident event.  Aged insulations are prone to embrittlement and cracking, which leads to shorting when moisture is present.  The presentation will discuss the techniques used to characterize the insulation types and to perform condition assessment of the insulation using visual, destructive, and non-destructive techniques.  Low voltage installed cables insulated with PVC, XLPE, EPR, and EPR bonded with Hypalon are considered.  The techniques discussed will allow plant personnel to extend cable life without additional qualification tests. The course is designed for Equipment Qualification Engineers, CNSC Staff, and cable procurement engineers.

TRUSTIE^TM WORKSHOP (2 days)

Course dates:  June 9/10, Aug. 27/28

Protecting the investment in steam generators and heat exchangers requires a inspection and maintenance system that can minimize repair costs and extend the life of these components. This course will discuss and demonstrate the TRUSTIE^TM (Tiny Rotating Ultrasonic Tube Inspection Equipment) inspection equipment and will present the expert knowledge and information needed to determine asset condition for optimum usage and life extension. For course outline, click here