Training briefs

Electrical Apparatus, Jul 2008 by O'Leary, Bill

Producers of workshops, seminars, and instructional materials are encouraged to mail announcements to Training Briefs Editor, Electrical Apparatus. There is no charge. All dates refer to the current year unless otherwise noted.

Ultrasonics

What's offered: One- or Two-day technical seminars on ultrasonic plastic welding, joint design, and weld process optimization.

Offered by: Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc., 1261 Hardt Circle, Bartlett, 111. 60103; (630) 626-1626; www.herrmannultrason ics.com.

What's covered: Designed to review the latest research and technical developments in ultrasonic plastic welding. The attendee will learn how to utilize ultrasonic welding for the assembly of plastic components and materials with a focus on maximizing weld quality and consistency. Intended for management, design engineers, process engineers, R&D personnel, manufacturing engineers, production engineers, quality control personnel, and assembly line technicians, who are all encouraged to bring their samples and drawings for consultation and discussion.

Where, and when: A two-day seminar will take place in Bartlett, 111. on Aug. 1920. Contact Herrmann Ultrasonics, or view their Web site, for dates and locations.

Relays and substations

What's offered: Two-day seminars at different locations on protective relay testing and substation practice.

Offered by: Megger, 4271 Bronze Way, Dallas, Tex. 75237-1019; (800) 723-2861; www. megger, com/us.

What's covered: The relay testing seminars are intended for protective relay test equipment, consulting engineers, and protective relay test technicians and engineers. Two tracks, both basic and advanced, are offered and presented by experienced relay test professionals from Megger. The basic track is intended for relay technicians with a working knowledge of protective relay practices who would welcome additional information and guidance on relay testing. The advanced track is designed for those with comprehensive knowledge of protective relays as well as familiarity with the basic features of Megger's AVTS software and delegates for this track must pre-qualify by successfully completing a questionnaire. The seminars focus on Megger MPRT relay test set and the associated AVTS software package. The substation seminars will cover substation battery condition assessment, ground testing in difficult environments, safe breaker testing, field testing of insulating oil, power quality monitoring in medium voltage systems, and condition assessment. Delegates will be able to discuss their own particular testing needs and issues with experienced engineers from Megger.

Where, and when: Contact Megger, or view their Web site, for dates and locations.

Welding

What's offered: The Lincoln Electric Welding School has announced its 2008 schedule, including classes that range from a six-week basic course to an advanced 15week comprehensive course, as well as one-week classes on specific welding processes, certification, and customized programs. Courses are designed to teach arc-welding skills for welding fabricators and other employers.

Offered by: Lincoln Electric Co., 22801 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 441 Ð1199; (216) 383-8325; www.lincolnelec tric.com.

What's covered: Courses include basic plate and sheet metal, pipe welding, plasma cutting and gouging, oxyfuel process, alloy theory and applications, hardening, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding/semi-automatic, flux-cored arc welding/semi-automatic, comprehensive program, advanced pipe, advanced submerged arc welding, and maintenance welding.

What, where, and when: Courses are scheduled through December 2008, and class sizes are limited to 15 students per class. Contact Lincoln Electric, or view their Web site, for dates and locations.

Plant maintenance

What's offered: Two- or three-day courses at different locations, including outside the U.S., designed for the predictive maintenance technician, plant electrician, plant engineer, plant manager, and repair shop manager.

Offered by: All-Test Pro LLC, P.O. Box 1138, Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475; (860) 395-2988; www.alltestpro.com.

What's Covered: Motor Diagnostics and Advanced Electric Signature Analysis in Level I or Level II (3 or 5 days). A-C and D-C covered, as well as basics of electrical reliability improvement, motor testing, and evaluation theory and application, incorporating motor diagnostics into an existing program, electric motor theory, classical motor maintenance, overview and review of motor testing methods, advanced MCA, FFT theory, and advanced ESA.

What, when, and where: Contact AllTest Pro, or view their Web site, for dates and locations.

Corrosion prevention

What's offered: Two-day course on corrosion theory and prevention.

Offered by: Corrosion College, 1100 U.S. Highway 27IS, Gilmer, Tex. 75644; (903) 843-3461; www.corrosioncollege .com.

What's covered: The process of corrosion and strategies for combating it. Taught through case studies, laboratory workshops, and use of anti-corrosion products.

Where and when: Once a month, all year, at the Corrosion College facility in Gilmer, Tex. Schedule is at www.cormsion college.com.