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Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 22-26, 2024 (D089)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D090)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Apr. 28 - May 2, 2025 (D246)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. Expert instructors will start with basic science concepts and extend them to explain single-phase and three-phase alternating current systems. You will gain a sound understanding of electrical circuits, electrical construction materials, grounding, power quality, arc flash, and applicable national safety and energy codes and standards. This course is intended for those responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of electric power and lighting systems in commercial and institutional buildings and manufacturing plants, and it assumes you have no formal training in electrical engineering.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00066

Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to Utility Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 30 - May 2, 2024 (C997)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Sep. 24-26, 2024 (D230)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
The past few years have seen an exponential growth in distributed energy resources. This has created new challenges due to Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) being connected to a grid that was not designed for this purpose. This course addresses these challenges and give you the tools that will help in planning and interconnecting DERs to the grid.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Renewable Energy Systems
RA01586

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-10, 2024 (D068)
    Live Online
    $1,695
After completing this course, you will better understand the components that make up medium voltage systems used in non-utility applications. You will learn how systems are laid out and how components are designed and selected. You will also better understand reliability and cost trade-offs in design as well as installation requirements in the National Electrical Code and other applicable codes.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01619

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • May 14-16, 2024 (C998)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Oct. 8-10, 2024 (D231)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This course will introduce you to the equipment that makes up an electric substation and guide you through the control and wiring diagrams that control equipment operation. Professional engineers with decades of design and field experience will walk you through typical equipment start-up and troubleshooting procedures. You will gain a practical understanding of how substation equipment is controlled and operated and be able to read trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to their corresponding wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00509

Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-22, 2024 (D112)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
During this three-day course, various aspects of generation, transmission, and distribution will be discussed. This course will help you understand various terminologies and technologies used at utilities. Whether you are in customer service, operations, or management, without a formal background in electrical engineering or you are new engineer to the field, this course will provide valuable information that will help in making intelligent decisions at your job. The course includes discussion on emerging technologies that are changing the industry.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01590

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

Upcoming Dates
  • May 23-24, 2024 (D043)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
We will introduce you to the fundamentals of utility power system grounding. You will learn the different system configuration methods and the theory behind common methods. Your expert instructors will then walk you through the step-by-step process of substation grounding optimization studies and corresponding design and construction drawings.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA01631
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