Private Sector Substation Training
PS4L can deliver any of our substations courses on location at your private substation or generating facility. We can also produce a private training program that combines topics from different PS4L courses and custom material relating to your employees needs.
We have delivered customized training for companies all along the East Coast of North America, for private electrical utilities, pulp & paper companies, and many other industrial sites.
Contact Patricia Stagno, for more information call Patty at (603) 475-8348 (toll-free 1 (800) 231-8795).
Safety
PA4L’s background in the electrical industry has formed the ideal foundation for a focus on safety in all of our training. We have developed industrial safety training programs that respond to a broad range of needs.
Substations
| Training in the area of generation and stations is generally focused on trades upgrading and the introduction of new work methods. At PS4L, our courses are generic and are adaptable to most utility operations. Courses have an emphasis on generation up to and including equipment rated to 345kV, but other generation methods are also taught. Safe work procedures in these specific areas are most critical and form a major part of any training program.Examples of programs available: |
| This is a hands-on course. Students will spend half of each day in the classroom, and half at a substation doing actual switching and grounding exercises.Usual Course Duration: 4 days |
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| Safety and Switching Workshop for T&D Stations |
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| This workshop has been developed specifically for substation employees engaged in switching and operations on T & D Systems. Students work in groups resolving hand out scenarios and completing quizzes.Usual Course Duration: 2 days or 5 days |
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| Electrical Drawings and Control Systems (T&D) |
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| Principles of reading and interpreting electrical schematics. Practice in your substation follows classroom learning. Topics include motors, circuit breakers, and batteries.Usual Course Duration: 4 days |
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| Electrical System Protection Relaying |
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| This generic circuit breaker course is intended to familiarize the participants with the basic principles involved. All types of high voltage breakers will be looked at from an operations and maintenance standpoint. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Usual Course Duration: 4 days |
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| Understanding High Voltage Circuit Breaker Controls |
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| This course provides skills and knowledge about protection schemes for electrical trade workers. It provides a solid understanding of generation, high voltage bus, transformer, transmission and distribution line protection. Examples provided are primarily generic, but the course content is applicable to all electrical utility systems. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Usual Course Duration: 4 days |
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| Circuit Breaker - General |
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| This course teaches students how to read circuit breaker control schematics and understand the various functions. Focus will be on the most common types of circuit breakers on your system. Usual Course Duration: 8 hours |
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| Personal Protective Grounding and Bonding for Substations |
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| This course reviews basic grounding theory, reasons for grounding and the hazards associated with improper grounding technique. The various types and sizes of safety grounds are reviewed, along with applicable installation methods.Usual Course Duration: 8 hours |
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| SF6 Gas Technology in Power Systems |
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| This course offers a combination of theory and hands-on practice, providing a thorough understanding of all gasses used in typical power systems operation. This course is designed for the substation crews responsible for operating, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining gas controlled or operated equipment. Safety and environmental concerns are stressed in both the theory and practice sessions. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Usual Course Duration: 4 days |
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| Voltage Regulation and Tap changers |
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| This course is suitable for anyone working in substations or power-houses and who are required to maintain, switch or troubleshoot metal-clad switchgear.Usual Course Duration: 8 hours |
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| Circuit Breaker / Gas Technology Refresher |
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| This course that covers voltage regulation and tap changing equipment used in typical power system voltage control systems. It provides valuable basics for understanding the theory and application of these tap changes, as well as some practical testing and control circuit exercises. Overview of common tap changer design, operation, and maintenance. Typical control circuits are covered in depth, as this is where most substation crews will encounter their work. Maintenance and overhaul procedures are covered; overhauls and descriptions of several tap changers are supported by a manufacturer’s video. Worker safety and correct procedures are stressed throughout the course. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Usual Course Duration: 2 days |
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| Metal Clad Switchgear |
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| This course condenses both the circuit breaker and gas technology courses together for a more basic look at the CB’s and gas tech. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Usual Course Duration: 5 days |
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| Print Reading Refresher Course |
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| The morning tutorial covers the key components of station one-line print reading. The lecture section is followed by an afternoon workshop. The participants are given work-related scenarios designed to get everyone involved in all the questions. Each participant learns to use one-lines for identifying isolation requirements and hazards. Training is done at your facility and your equipment is used for instruction.Course Duration: 1 day |
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Electrical Awareness for Non-Electrical Trades
| This program provides a basic understanding of common electric circuits and equipment with emphasis on safety. Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for hazards associated with electricity and when to call for assistance.Course Duration: 1 day |
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High Voltage Safety
| PS4L’s roots are in training trades people for the electrical utilities industry. Our instructors are second-to-none in their level of knowledge of safety practices when working on or around high voltage equipment or facilities.These courses are specifically targeted at trades people who are working in the high voltage electrical industry, such as generating plants or private line contractors.PS4L has delivered high voltage electrical safety training to clients in many jurisdictions. If you are from an electrical utility outside of the US, please contact us to find out how to arrange training for your personnel. |