Basic Protective Relay Testing - Denver

At Eaton, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because that’s what really matters. And we’re here to make sure it works. Eaton strives to provide up-to-date electrical safety, power quality, electrical analysis, OSHA and NFPA 70E training, using the latest codes and standards, not only to our field service engineers, but our customers in order to maintain their equipment and keep personnel safe. We offer classes at our world-class experience centers, customized trailers and customer sites, providing a hands-on, real-world experience.

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At the completion of this 5-day course, students will be able to test the most common IEEE protective relay functions.

Eaton Training Center - Denver

<h3>Duration: 5 days</h3><h3>Location: Denver, CO</h3><h3>Credits: 4 CEUs</h3>

<h3>Target Audience</h3><p>Maintenance technicians, electricians, engineers or any others who are responsible for maintaining a safe and reliable electrical power distribution system in an industrial or commercial facility.</p><h3>Learning Objective</h3><p>At the completion of this course, students will be able to test the most common IEEE protective relay functions on a variety of manufacturers’ products.</p><h3>Abstract</h3><p>Protective relays are used for the electrical protection of distribution equipment such as transformers, substation equipment and electrical transmission lines. </p><p>Abnormal conditions, phase differentials, overcurrent and overvoltage are topics discussed for prevention of equipment damage and safety. </p><p>Understanding the functions of Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) ratios, polarity and operating principles as they apply to relaying are essential to the relay protection system and are covered in the course. </p><p>Various manufacturers’ relays will be used for a realistic hands-on reinforcement of classroom-taught material, along with demonstrations for the best experience and education. </p><p>Review of drawings depicting a range of complexity of relay schemes AC and DC will also be covered.</p><h3>Class Topics include:</h3><ul><li>Introduction to basic relays</li><li>Power triangle calculations</li><li>Phasor diagrams</li><li>CT and VT construction and connections as they apply to relaying and metering circuits</li><li>Relay test equipment</li><li>Understanding phase and ground short circuit, detection and safe clearing</li></ul><h3>IEEE Protective Functions include:</h3><ul><li>AC time overcurrent (51)</li><li>Instantaneous (50)</li><li>Undervoltage (59)</li><li>Overvoltage (67)</li><li>Transformer differential (87T)</li><li>Over frequency (81O)</li><li>Under frequency (81U)</li><li>Sync check (25)</li></ul><h3>Relay Manufacturers and Types include:</h3><ul><li>ABB CO</li><li>GE IAC</li><li>Eaton DT3000</li><li>ABB CV</li><li>GE IAV</li><li>ABB CR</li><li>ABB Circuit Shield</li><li>Eaton FP5000</li></ul>

<h3>Arriving at our Training Centers</h3><p><strong><strong>Gaining Access:</strong></strong></p><p>Upon arriving at the above address make your way to Suite 300. Access the outer door and just above the inner door handle is a doorbell that will alert our staff to greet you upon arrival and take you to the appropriate training area. You will be asked to sign in for all events so that we can track building occupants in case of an emergency situation (the sign in sheet is to the left as you enter through the front door).</p><p><strong><strong>What to Wear:</strong></strong></p><p>Due to the nature of our training facilities and other events taking place, we ask that you wear business casual (or appropriate PPE if your event requires PPE in lab exercises) while in the facilities. Please do NOT wear shorts, open-toed shoes, or loose clothing that can get caught on equipment in the lab spaces.</p><p><strong><strong>Safety:</strong></strong></p><p>Our labs are working labs, as well as training and testing spaces. Equipment may or may not be energized with control voltages as well as three phase power. We ask that you do not open or operate any equipment within the facility without discussing with your host. Eaton staff will provide you with information on gathering points, as well as exit paths at the start of your event.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>DENVER AREA HOTELS</strong></strong></p><p>Below are two hotels that we recommend:</p><p><br></p><p>Staybridge Suites</p><p>8211 Southpark Circle</p><p>Littleton, CO. 80120   303-347-9901  -  This hotel is 1.5 blocks from the Eaton facility.</p><p><br></p><p>Courtyard Denver South</p><p>3056 W County Line Road</p><p>Littleton, CO.  80120</p><p>Many local / chain restaurants are within 1-2 miles of the facility. </p>

<h3>Customized Training Available</h3><p>In addition, Eaton can customize training specific for your organization on a variety of other topics. To learn more visit <a href="http://www.eaton.com/electricalworkertraining" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.eaton.com/electricalworkertraining</a> or email EWT@eaton.com.</p>

<h3>Continuing Education Units</h3><p>Eaton’s courses offer professional continuing education training credits (CEUs) certified through the Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.</p><p>Please verify your state’s reciprocity agreement for accepting continuing education units from a member state.</p>

<h3>Cancellation Policy</h3><p>Cancellations of In-Person offerings made prior to two weeks in advance of the first day of scheduled class will incur a 10% cancellation fee along with any incurred costs to date. </p><p>Cancellations of In-Person offerings made within two weeks of the first day of class will incur a 100% cancellation fee.  If you cannot attend, contact us at EWT@eaton.com.</p>

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