Transformer School

Date:	January 13-15, 2016
Time:	Day 1: Jan 13, 2016 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Day 2: Jan 14, 2016 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Jan 15, 2016 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location:	MMUA Training Center, Marshall, MN Get Directions
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MMUA, along with our partners, Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) and American Public Power Association (APPA), is pleased to offer the 2016 Transformer School. As in the past, two courses will be offered: Three-Phase Connections and, back by popular demand, our per-conference course: Basic Single-Phase Transformer Connection & Theory.

Mr. Scott Meinecke, an instructor from Northwest Iowa Community College, will again be the instructor for these courses. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on learn opportunities, participants will be exposed to situations that are as “real world” as possible, without the real world risk/danger.

Did you know—MMUA’s Training Center is an APPA Academy? It’s the perfect setting to gain valuable “real world” experience, enhance your knowledge, and meet with other professionals in the public power industry.

Three-Phase Transformer Connections

The three-phase class will start with the basics of transformers, including turns ratios, polarities, calculations, connections, and troubleshooting.

Participants will learn about the basic three-phase systems with some basic phasor diagrams and explain the relationship of the phasor to the transformer itself.

In the hands-on portion of the course, participants will work with miniature transformers that are energized and will blow fuses, in order to experience what happens when something is wired incorrectly.

The class will continue to build on the miniature transformer banks and work on troubleshooting. Additionally, they will discuss motor rotation as it relates to three-phase systems; as well as ways to prevent voltage surge when switching a three-phase bank.

Upon completion of the Three-Phase Transformer Connections class, participants should have a good understanding of the following topics, related to transformers:

Basic Three-Phase Connections
Delta Connection
Wye Connection
Open Delta Connection
Three-Phase Troubleshooting

Schedule

Wednesday, January 13
12:00-1:00 Registration
1:00-4:00 Classroom Three-Phase Transformer Connections

Thursday, January 14
8:30-12:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training
12:00-1:00 Lunch Served at Training Center
1:00-4:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training

Friday, January 15
8:30-12:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training
12:00-1:00 Lunch Served at Training Center
1:00-2:30 Hands-On and Q&A
2:30 Conference Ends

What to Bring

Class attendees will be required to bring their own personal protective equipment. See the list of items to bring for clarification:

Arc Flash Shield and Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Secondary Rubber Gloves
FR Clothing
Volt/Amp Meter
Calculator
Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Certificates

A certificate of achievement will be provided showing the hours of attendance acquired.

Registration Fees

$440 per student for members; $690 per student for non-members.
All fees increase $50 on December 30, 2015.
Registration fee includes course tuition, materials, Thursday and Friday lunch, refreshment breaks and a certificate of achievement.

Cancellations / Refunds

MMUA charges a $25 processing fee/person for registrations cancelled on/by December 29, 2015. MMUA must be notified by 4:30 pm on December 29 to qualify. Sorry, no refunds issued for cancellations after December 29.

Hotel / Motel Information - Marshall, MN

For a map of hotels in Marshall, click HERE. The AmericInn and Ramada offer special pricing for participants. Just ask for MMUA's reduced rate when making your reservation.