Training briefs

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Spring 2004 EASA seminars

What's offered: Several courses on electromechanical service and repair.

Offered by: Electrical Apparatus Service Association, 1331 Baur Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63132; (314) 993-2220; www.easa .com.

What's covered: A wide range of topics, including: motor applications, safety considerations, vibration, starting methods, and reconditioning; basic mechanical aspects of motor repair; d-c motor operations and repair tips; and the cause of motor failures from the most common to the most unusual.

What, when, and where: Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors. March 19-20, 2004, Philadelphia.

Fundamentals of D-C Operations and Repair Tips. April 16-17, 2004, Atlanta.

Root Cause Failure Analysis. May 7-8, 2004, Las Vegas.

Motor/generator rewinding

What's offered: Three-day seminars for specialists and non-specialists who specify, contract, and accept motor or generator repairs and rewinds.

Offered by: Jarsco Engineering Corp., 18901 State St., Corona, Calif. 92881; (909) 735-5239; Fax, (909) 735-5239.

What's covered: New material on increasing the capacity of nuclear power plant motors, industry standards, including IEEE, NEMA, and API, insulation materials, processes, coil design and coil manufacturing, stator cores, rotors and bearings. There is material on motor testing, VPI resins, and tiered motor maintenance. Information is also available on purchasing new motors.

What, when, and where: EPRI Motor/ Generator Rewind Seminar. March 2-4, 2004, Round Rock, Tex.; July 20-22, 2004, Round Rock, Tex.

Voltage diagnosis

What's offered: Corona Technology Course for improving system reliability. After 16 hours of classroom instruction, attendees will be more knowledgeable in high-voltage diagnosis and lifespan prediction. Tuition is $750 until Feb. 15 and $950 at the door.

Offered by: Ox Creek Energy Associates Inc.; (800) 531-6232; www.corona-technology-course.com; corona-course@ corona-technology-course.com.

What's covered: High-voltage predictive maintenance and forensic knowledge about the causes of corona, flashover, and arcing conditions in the high-voltage industrial and electric utility environment.

What, when, and where: Corona Technology Conference. Feb. 24-25, 2004, Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego.

Relay Testing

What's offered: A three-day conference that provides anyone involved in the relay testing field with the latest information on new technologies, developments, and standards in relay testing and a chance to share information and improve their hands-on experience.

Offered by: Megger, 4271 Bronze Way, Dallas, Tex. 75237; (800) 723-2861; fax, (214) 331-7379; relayconference@megger.com.

What's covered: The latest technologies, developments, and standards in relay testing are presented by utility maintenance professionals and relay manufacturers. The event includes a balance of formal paper presentations, informal discussions, hands-on training workshops, and evening receptions.

What, when, and where: Megger Relay Conference 2004. June 13-16, 2004, Hilton, Arlington, Tex.

Edited by Joseph Hoff

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