Generation School
Generation School
| Date: | April 14-16, 2015 |
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| Location: | Fairmont Energy Station, 611 North Main Street, Fairmont, MN Get Directions |
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MMUA is pleased to partner with American Public Power Association to sponsor our Generation School along with our host facilities in Fairmont and Madelia. You will find training for well-seasoned operators or for those just starting in the generation field.
Agenda
Tuesday, April 14
Location: Fairmont Energy Station
12:00 | Registration
1:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks, Mike Willetts, MMUA
1:15 | Arc Flash and Why We Do Infrared Inspection of Critical Electrical Systems, Greg Wollan, American Training & Inspection
3:00 | Fairmont Energy Station Tour, SMMPA Staff
Location: Holiday Inn, Fairmont
5:00 | Generation Product Show & Reception
Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - 4:00 | Hands-On Training (select location and class)
Location: Fairmont Energy Station
Fairbanks Morse, Chris Farabee, Farabee Mechanical
•Vertical drive removal, reinstallation and maintenance
Cooper Bessemer, instructor to be determined
Turbocharger Basics, Rex Stormer, EXLINE
•Cooper-Bessemer ET-18 turbo from an LSV engine turbocharger basics
Location: Madelia Power Plant
Fairbanks Morse, Steve Lang, Fairbanks Morse
•Blower inspection/maintenance
Thursday, April 16
Location: Fairmont Energy Station
8:00 | Station Power Batteries/Chargers
•Maintenance the safe way, when to equalize and how to get the most life out of our batteries
10:00 | Arc Protection and Flame-Resistant Clothing, Mike Willetts, MMUA
•How to assess power plant employees who are exposed to hazards of flames or electric arcs and ensure safety precautions are taken to reduce risks. Go over job briefings, personal protection equipment, host employer/contractor provisions (information transfer) and other significant changes.
11:15 | RICE Rule NESHAPS and EPA Clean Power Plan, Bob Jagusch, MMUA
•The proposed EPA Clean Power Plan that impacts all utilities in Minnesota.
11:45 | Round Table Discussion, All Speakers
Final Remarks, Mike Willetts, MMUA
Certificates
A certificate of achievement will be sent to the utility managers of each participant. Hours of attendance acquired will be reflected on the certificate.
Registration Fee
$440 per student for members; $690 per student for non-members. All fees increase $50 on or after April 1.
Fee includes: workshop tuition, materials, Product Show, refreshment breaks, lunch and a certificate of achievement.
Refunds
A refund will be given on advance registrations if the MMUA office is notified by 4:30 pm on March 31. A cancellation fee of $25 per person will be charged.
Fairmont Hotel Information
Holiday Inn
1201 Torgerson Drive (Jct. Hwy. 15 and I-90), Fairmont
507-238-4771
Budget Inn
1122 North State Street, Fairmont
507-235-3373
Comfort Inn
2225 North State Street (Jct. Hwy. 15 and I-90), Fairmont
507-238-5444
Hampton Inn
100 Hampton Drive (Jct. Hwy. 15 and I-90), Fairmont
507-235-2626
Highland Court Motel
1245 Lake Avenue, Fairmont
507-235-5123
Super 8
1200 Torgerson Drive (Jct. Hwy. 15 and I-90), Fairmont
507-238-9444
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the program and its content, contact Bob Sewell at bsewell@mmua.org or 712-330-8063 .
If you have questions or problems with your registration or reservations, contact Rita Kelly at rkelly@mmua.org or 763-746-0707.
To download a printable version of the Generation School brochure, click HERE.
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