Generation School

Date:	April 10-12, 2018
Time:	Day 1: Apr 10, 2018 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Day 2: Apr 11, 2018 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Apr 12, 2018 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	Owatonna Public Utilities - Morehouse Meeting Room, 208 South Walnut Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 Get Directions
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Generation School offers hands-on training and networking opportunities for generator operators and technicians. Whether a seasoned operator or just starting out in the field, all can benefit.

At the School, participants can engage in a wide variety of hands-on activities—from basic operation to technical maintenance.

When registering, please indicate preference for hands-on training, which will take place at the Blooming Prairie Power Plant (Fairbanks Morse Engine) and at the New Prague Power Plant (Cooper).

NOTE: Generation School takes place at multiple locations, beginning at Owatonna Public Utilities.

Tentative Schedule

Tuesday, April 10

Location: Owatonna Public Utilities - Morehouse Meeting Room

12:00-1:00 Registration
1:00-2:00 Basic System Maintenance—Cooling, Fuel, Lube, etc., Jeff Crampton & Kyle McLenachen, Fairbanks Morse Engine
2:15-4:00 Tour – MMPA Faribault Energy Park (bussing provided for tour only) - Proper PPE required (see below)

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, Owatonna

5:00-7:00 Welcome Reception

Wednesday, April 11

8:30-4:00 Hands-On Training

When registering, please select one of the following hands-on training options. Please note location. Transportation is the responsibility of participant.

Cooper
Instructor: Steve Payne, Industrial Diesel Service
Location: New Prague Power Plant

Fairbanks Morse
Instructors: Jeff Crampton and Kyle McLenachen, Fairbanks Morse Engine
Location: Blooming Prairie Power Plant

Hands-on training at the plants may include such topics as:

Basic System Maintenance
Setting Up CB Fuel Doors
Combustion Tuning and Balancing
Pull Cards
Operation Scenarios (i.e., Black Start)
Web Deflections and Alignment
Additional activities as time allows

Thursday, April 12

Location: Owatonna Public Utilities - Morehouse Meeting Room

8:30-9:30 Breaker Maintenance and Relay Testing, Matt Schwartz and Dave Wood, Ziegler Power Systems

9:45-11:45 Fundamentals of Generation Equipment and Control Systems, Charlie Blecke and Jamie Sieren, Power System Engineering, Inc.

11:45-12:00 Discussion Recap—What are the take-aways?, Bob Sewell, MMUA

Location Details

Owatonna Public Utilities - Morehouse Meeting Room
208 Walnut Avenue South
Owatonna, Minnesota
Click HERE for Map

New Prague Power Plant
300 East Main Street
New Prague, Minnesota
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Blooming Prairie Power Plant
146 3rd Avenue SE
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Click HERE for Map

What to Bring

PPE required for tours and hands-on training in the plants.

Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Safety Footwear
Appropriate High-visibility Work Clothing
Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of achievement. Watch for an email notification from MMUA after the event.

Registration Fee

$465 per student for members; $690 per student for non-members. All fees increase $50 on March 12, 2018.

Fee includes: workshop tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and a certificate of achievement.

Please note: Transportation during this school is the responsibility of the registrant. Program/schedule subject to change without notice.

Cancellations/Refunds

MMUA will issue a refund on advance registrations (minus $30 processing fee per registration) provided MMUA is notified of the cancellation by 4:30 pm on March 23, 2018. No refunds after March 23.

Hotel Information

MMUA has negotiated a reduced rate at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Owatonna for $109.99/night plus tax.

Holiday Inn & Suites
2365 43rd Street NW
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: 507.446.8900

Please call hotel directly to make reservation. Be sure to ask for the "MUA" rate when making your reservation. (This is not a typo—Holiday Inn's system only allows 3 letters.)

Availability is limited – reduced rate not guaranteed. Hotel reservation block closes on March 23, 2018.

Photographs

By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.