Description

Cooper Power series two-day Overvoltage Protection, August 4, and Underground Distribution workshop, August 5

Eaton’s two-day workshop  offers practical applications for utility customers on the application, selection, and design of arresters and molded rubber products.   As a leader in arrester and underground separable connector technology, with over 60 years of design and manufacturing experience, Eaton is proud to offer this opportunity to the industry. 

• Improve your knowledge of surge arresters and underground cable accessories. Any person who is involved with the design, maintenance, and operation of systems will benefit from the training.
• The workshop is held at Eaton Electrical Services & Systems 130 Commonwealth Dr, Warrendale, PA 15086, phone (724) 779-5921 and includes a tour of Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center (https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/markets/eaton-experience-centers/pittsburgh.html).  This is a great opportunity to observe a full-scale demonstration and testing facility in a controlled environment. 

Reference Manual

• Each participant receives an overvoltage protection and an underground distribution workshop manual, written by Eaton arrester and cable accessory engineers, offering a comprehensive resource and reference manual to Eaton’s arrester and cable accessory products. 

Instructors

There are two instructors for each of the workshops.   One instructor has background in industry standards and design while the other instructor has more focus on field applications.  All instructors have practical knowledge and industry experience in the application and design of the arrester and cable accessory products.  

Overvoltage Protection Instructors

• Tim Smith is the Chief Engineer for High Voltage Surge Arresters at Eaton. Tim graduated in Physics and obtained a MSc in Engineering from Brunel University London. He has spent 35 years in the medium and high voltages industry developing and marketing products for the power industry. Holds many patents for cable accessory and surge arresters designs most recently in his 7 years at Eaton. An active member of IEEE and IEC standards groups where he chairs several task forces and working groups.
   
• Kari Granada is a Product Application Engineer for the Line Installation and Protective Equipment (LIPE) at Eaton. Kari graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Kari spent 7 years designing, along with supporting, both fully and semi-automated machines.  She has spent 2 years supporting customers with technical questions, requests and trainings on all LIPE products with a focus on Arresters.

Underground Distribution Instructors

• Alex Groth is a Design Engineer in Eaton’s Line Installation and Protective Equipment (LIPE) business unit specializing in underground separable connectors.  Alex graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University in Indiana.  He has spent 2 years designing, developing, and maintaining products within LIPE while being an active member of the IEEE and NEMA standards working groups.
   
• Nick Wainio is the Product Manager for Molded Rubber Products at Eaton. Nick graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a degree in Industrial Engineering. In his 7 years at Eaton he has held roles in operations and marketing including Supply Planning Supervisor, Product Application Engineer and Supply Chain Analyst. Nick is also certified in production and inventory management from APICS.
   
• Kyle Perea is a Sr. Product Application Engineer for the Line Installation ad Protect Equipment (LIPE) at Eaton. Kyle graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He has spent his first year with Eaton primarily supporting customers in the C&I market with technical questions and requests as well as providing cable termination training for contractors.

Participants

• These workshops are designed for utility engineers or similarly experienced professionals in the electrical utility market.  
• These workshops are designed for people who are involved with the design, maintenance, and operation of systems in the electrical utility market. 

Enrollment

• Early registration is encouraged, as workshops fill up quickly.  

Agenda for the Overvoltage Protection Workshop - August 4

• 8:00-8:30AM      Introductions
• 8:30-9:00AM      Sources of Overvoltage
• 9:00-9:30AM      Arrester History
• 9:30-9:45AM      Break
• 9:45-10:45AM    Basic Terminology
• 10:45-11:30AM  Standards
• 11:30-12:00PM  Lunch
• 12:00-12:30PM  Distribution Class
• 12:30-1:30PM    Station Class
• 1:30-1:45PM      Break
• 1:45-2:30PM      Secondary
• 2:30-3:00PM      Underground
• 3:00-3:30PM      Questions and Wrap-up

Agenda for the Underground Distribution Workshop - August 5

• 8:00-8:30AM      History of Underground Systems
• 8:30-9:00AM      Underground Distribution Cable
• 9:00-9:15AM      Break
• 9:15-10:00AM    Loadbreak Devices & Technology
• 10:00-10:45AM  Loadbreak Install & Operation   
• 10:45-11:00AM  Break
• 11:00-11:45AM  Deadbreak Devices & Technology
• 11:45-12:15PM  Lunch
• 12:15-1:00PM     Deadbreak Install & Operation
• 1:00-1:30PM       Separable Connector Maintenance
• 1:30-1:45PM       Break
• 1:45- 3:00PM      Cleer 600A Loadbreak System
• 3:00-3:30PM       Questions and Wrap-up

Format

• Each workshop is conducted in one day with interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Questions and comments are encouraged at all times.
• Participants are encouraged to share and ask questions about their specific applications.
• Class size is 40 attendees.
• The workshop does include a demonstration of the Experience Center.

Price

• The workshops are offered at no charge.