2010 - Class Descriptions

1. (6 hours) Basic - Basic Metering & Transformers For The Lineman:  This class will cover the general description of meters, nameplate data, instrument transformers, proper selection of metering equipment, meter constants, self-contained and instrument metering circuits.  This class will also discuss basic transformer connection do's and don'ts as well as sizing various loads.  Smart Grid's and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) will also be discussed.
Phillip Shelley – Wheatland Electric Cooperative

2. (3 hours) Basic - Distribution Transformers:   History, Theory, 3-Phase Connections, Application, and Safety. A practical, but through discussion of Distribution Transformers, and Connections used in our Industry today, includes some hands-on instruction.
Dave Campbell - Pratt Community College

3. (3 hours) Intermediate - Overcurrent Basics - Theory, Operation and Coordination:  This class will provide the basics in overcurrent protection.  We will describe the goals of overcurrent protection, the equipment used for it (fusing & reclosers) and the operation and coordination of this equipment.  We will also discuss reclosers and electronic controls including Form 4-C, 5 and 6.
Rich Rippey - -  Cooper Power Systems
Mark Ladner - - Wheatland Electric Cooperative

4. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Safe Operation of Voltage Regulators:  The proper method to set up, install, bypass and cascade voltage regulators.  Included will be a discussion of the 5 methods of determining that a regulator is on the neutral step, and how important that is for safe switching.  Included will be a short discussion of the basic theory of the operation and purpose of regulators and regulations on distribution lines.
Larry Burchett - - CBM / Siemens

5. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Underground Cable Termination – 200/600 amp 15 – 35KV:  Proper selection and installation of cable terminations, elbows, splices, and OH terminators.  Safety considerations in working underground cable systems.  This will include demonstrating the preparations of the cable and installation of a loadbreak elbow.  Also a review of 600 amp products and solid dielectric switches.
Ed Jankowich - - Elastimold
Bill Unruh - - CBM / Elastimold

6. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - High Pressure Sodium Lighting:  HPS lighting trouble shooting and lighting basics.  Proper procedures for trouble shooting HPS lighting will be covered.  Discussions on the new Energy bill requirements for Metal Halide fixtures and lamps will be covered.  And an overview of lighting fundamentals and exposure to lighting software will be included.
Mike Scott - CBM

7. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Proper Tension Stringing of Conductor:  the proper techniques for safely stringing conductors, consideration for all the elements that make a good pull from set up, blocks and alignment to tensioner and puller relationship, rope and swivel importance.
Phil Chandler - - Sherman & Reilly

8. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Safe and Proper Installation of Preformed Ties & Motion Control of Conductors:  This class will cover the proper installation of factory formed ties.  Gloving Techniques will be demonstrated and if requested by any class, hot stick techniques will also be demonstrated.  Included this year will be installation and placement of line vibration control devices.  Conductor repair products and storm tie systems will be presented.
Bob Peterson - - Preformed Line Products
Doug Eggen - - CBM

9. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Power Factor Correction and Capacitor Theory:  Introduction to power factor concepts, capacitor design, capacitor safety, placement, sizing and fusing.
Norman Williams - Wheatland Electric Cooperative

10. (3 hours) Intermediate - Recloser Overview:  History of reclosers, recloser operation, proper device selection, installation and operation & safety.  Basic trouble shooting.  I will cover hydraulic and electronic reclosers.
Tim Cornelius - -  Solomon Corporation

11. (1 1/2 hours) Intermediate - Solid State Multi-Voltage Meters, “Installation – Application – Features”:  This class will cover the proper selection, installation and trouble shooting features available in the solid state multi-voltage, multi-form three phase meters that are available from all meter manufactures.  These meters offer installation trouble shooting capabilities to verify correct wiring, as well as inventory reduction for spare meters.
Chuck Vaughn - - Kriz-Davis Company
Cal Bargsley - - Landis+Gyr

12. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - GIS and Utilities:  This class will introduce you to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and show examples of how Wheatland Electric uses GIS, discuss how it can be used in the field, show different approaches to field data collection and show internet mapping applications.
Mark Dinkel - - Wheatland Electric Cooperative

13. (1 1/2 hours) Intermediate - Proper Grounding and Arrestor Selection: What makes a good ground, upgrading existing grounds, arrestor evolution and selection of correct arrestor.
Lloyd Wolfe - - Wesco Distribution Inc.

14. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Chain Saw Safety and Maintenance:  It will be an overview about the safe use of chain saws and the basic maintenance to keep a chain saw in working condition.
Jeff Solida - - Solida Tree Service Inc.

15. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Basic Wood Pole Inspection and Treatment:  The lifecycle of a wood utility pole will be discussed, including in-place inspection and treatment techniques.
Jeff Goodson - - Osmose Utilities Services

16. (1 1/2 hours) Basic - Application of NESC code for Utility Substations and Distribution Lines:  This class will cover the purpose, scope, and applications of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).  Several practical installation methods will be presented as well as NESC implications applied to design of overhead lines, underground cable and electrical supply stations.  Also included will be discussions of required clearances, safety concerns, grounding and signage.
Jim Phipps  - -  Peak Power Engineering, Inc.