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REGISTRATION CANADA’S LEADER IN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER TRAINING

Act Now! Limited Seating! Register Today! O N - S I T E T R A I N I N G AVA I L A B L E

REGISTRATION FEES
Why not request a FREE Electrical Transformer Testing
and Maintenance Training On-Site Training Course quota-
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER
The registration fee to attend the two-day Electrical Transformer Testing and Maintenance course
is $799.00 + $39.95 GST. The registration fee includes: course documentation, Electrical
tion directly for our company?? http://www.electricityfo-
rum.com/on-site-training-feedback.htm Our on-site train-
DISCOUNT
PROGRAM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

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ing courses are tailored to meet your company's specific

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Transformer Handbook Volume 5, magazine subscription, Electricity Forum $100 coupon towards PRICING

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requirements and conducted on your own premises for
any future 2009 Electricity Forum event (Restrictions Apply), refreshments and lunch.

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your employees. Save the cost of travel and hotels and
"RECESSION-FRIENDLY" TRANSFORMER LIFE

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save on our regular public enrollment registration fees.
REGISTER AND PREPAY 14 days prior to course date and Plus, our instructors can work with you in advance to
EXTENTION STRATEGIES - THE LATEST
Save $50 receive an early bird registration fee of $749 + $37.45 GST.
Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($799.00)
will receive a 4th registration FREE.
determine the level of electrical training and experience of
your employees and the specific applications that you
would like covered. Electrical on-site training courses are OTTAWA, ON TECHNOLOGIES AND TESTING TECHNIQUES!!
best because they are delivered using the equipment your February 9-10, 2009
electrical technicians use every day. This maximizes the
educational value of your electrical training investment.
Register 3 Delegates At Full Price, For more information, contact: Randy Hurst, President,
TORONTO, ON
The Electricity Forum randy@electricityforum.com
February 16-17, 2009
THE 4TH REGISTRATION IS FREE
EDMONTON, AB
March 2-3, 2009
Ways to register

PHONE : (905) 686-1040 MAIL:

The Canadian RICHMOND, BC
Electricity Forum March 4-5, 2009
FAX: (905) 686-1078 Unit 215, 1885 Clements Rd.
Pickering, ON L1W 3V4

ON-LINE: www.electricityforum.com/forums/electrical-transformer-training-2009.html

WHEN AND WHERE

(Please indicate where you want to attend the course) YOU WILL RECEIVE:
• Our Latest Electrical Transformer Handbook
Electrical Transformer Testing and Maintenance Training Course (Value $25.00)
• .7 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits for
Ottawa, ON - February 9-10, 2009 each day of Training WWW.ELECTRICITYFORUM.COM/FORUMS/ELECTRICAL-TRANSFORMER-TRAINING-2009.HTML
Chimo Hotel, 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Tel: 613-744-1060 • A FREE Magazine Subscription (Value $50)
Toronto, ON - February 16-17, 2009 • $100 Coupon toward any future 2009 HAS THE RECESSION DRAINING YOUR TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel, 33 Carlson Court, Tel: 416-675-1234 Electricity Forum event (restrictions apply) BUDGET??
• Forum Presentations in Paper Format
Edmonton, AB - March 2-3, 2009 Has your Transformer Maintenance budget been slashed but you are still responsible for keeping production
• Register Three, Get One FREE (Details Page 4) going and transformer operating safely and reliably? Our "Recession-Friendly" Electrical Transformer Testing
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, 4440 Gateway Blvd., Tel: 780-437-6010
and Maintenance course will teach you how to prioritize your transformer maintenance strategy, stretch your
Richmond, BC - March 4-5, 2009
maintenance budget and at the same time maximize the life and condition of your electrical transformer.
Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre, 7551 Westminster Hwy., Tel: 604-273-7878
Includes our latest LEARNING OUTCOMES:
When redeeming a $100 coupon from a previous course, you must RESGISTER AND PREPAY prior to the course date. Electrical Transformer • Understand the basics of transformer asset management
• Understand transformer life cycle and maintenance planning
ATTENDEE INFORMATION METHOD OF PAYMENT Handbook
• Learn sulphur in transformer oil solutions
• Learn how to resolve moisture in transformer oil
Name_________________________________________________________________________ Cheque enclosed *
• Understand turns ratios and calculate terminal voltage and current
Invoice me under PO#:______________ • Learn about proposed Federal PCB transformer regulations
Title__________________________________________________________________________
G
NI N
Send invoice attention: _____________ • Understand transformer operation, aging and failure
Company______________________________________________________________________ Bill my credit card: • Understand transformer standards
R A I
AMEX VISA MasterCard • Understand transformer factory testing and quality assurance
T E T b l e u”
Address_______________________________________________________________________
S I
ON- a v aoi me To
Card #______________________________
• Understand the electrical testing methods performed on transformers
la Yo
such as insulation resistance testing, excitation and power factor
City__________________________________Province_____________Postal Code___________ Exp. Date____________________________ testing
E-mail________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________ • Understand transformer on-line monitoring techniques e’ll C
Card Holder name _____________________ • Understand the various tests performed on insulating oil “W Details inside
Tel:( ) __________________________ Fax:( )____________________________________ (if not registrant)

* Payable to the Canadian Electricity Forum

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Registration fees are refundable only upon receipt of written notification 10 days prior to the conference date, less a 10 per cent service charge. Substitution of participants
is permissible up to and including the day of the forum. The Canadian Electricity Forum reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration More than 25,000 Satisfied Students
fees. Since 1986
Transformer testing and Maintenance 2009 12/15/08 2:05 PM Page 2

Since 1986
CANADA’S LEADER IN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING
Day One Day Two
Peter Zhao, Hydro One • Winding Temperature Monitoring TRANSFORMER FIELD DIAGNOSTICS TESTS AND TECHNIQUES Brian Sparling, GE Energy
Tom Connelly, Hydro One • Devices/Indicators INSULATING OIL
• Liquid Level Gauges/Indicators Sulphur in transformer oil solutions Resolving moisture in trans-
PART 1. TRANSFORMER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION • Pressure and Vacuum Gauges/Indicators former oil Proposed Federal PCB transformer regulations
Students will be introduced to the different types of single- and • Pressure Relief Device PART 3. TRANSFORMER FIELD DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND
Transformer on-line oil monitoring techniques Various tests per-
three-phase transformers construction, various types of core mate- • Gas Detection Relays MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES formed on insulating oil
rial, windings layout, connection, tap changers, voltage classifica- • Alarm and trip functions are equipped and preset
tions and transformer applications, with an emphasis on explain- PART 2. TRANSFORMER OPERATION AND APPPLICATION • Properties and Parameters
ing recent innovations in transformer design. • Why oil sample?
TRANSFORMER APPLICATIONS AND TYPES WINDING RESISTANCE • Dielectric Breakdown
• Dry Type • Testing Techniques • Water Content
TRANSFORMER CORE • Liquid Filled • Voltmeter – Ammeter Method
• Transformer Core • Power Factor
• Industrial vs Public Distribution • Bridge Technique • DGA “Key” Fault Gasses
• Core Form and Shell Form • Potential Transformers (PTs) • Micro Ohmmeter
• Core Loss • Benchmarks
• Current Transformers (CTs) • Rating System
• Exciting Current • Control and Power Supply Transformers
• Noise level TRANSFORMER RATIO/POLARITY
• Auto Transformers • Testing Techniques BUSHING VISUAL CHECK
• Structure • Oil Level
TRANSFORMER OPERATION AND THEORY • Inductive Kick (DC Method) Polarity
TRANSFORMER WINDINGS • Load vs No Load • Alternative Voltage (AC Method) Polarity • Leaking
• Winding Conductors - ASTA • Transformer Losses • Turn Ratio Test Set • Chipped Porcelain
• Load Loss • Hysteresis Losses • Double Voltage Meters • Fractured Flange
• Impedance and voltage drop • Eddy Current Losses • Poor Gaskets
• Winding Insulation EXCITATION CURRENT MEASUREMENT • Peeled Painting
• Copper losses • Hysteresis
• Cooling Structure • Stray Losses • Terminal Connection
• Short Circuit Withstand Capability • Eddy currents • Corrosion
• Relationship Between Primary and Secondary Values • Copper losses
• Core and Coil Assembly • Transformer Polarity
SHORT CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT TAP CHANGERS
TRANSFORMER INSULATION • Single-Phase Transformer Connections
• Testing Techniques • DETC
• Oil Paper Insulation System • Transformer Impedance • Contact Resistance Increase
• Two Functions of Insulation Fluid • Transformer Ratings • Voltmeter – Ammeter Method
• Loose Contact Pressure
• Various Insulation Fluids • Optimum Transformer Rating SWEEP FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS • Misalignment
• Factors Affecting Quality TRANSFORMER COOLING • Testing Techniques • Electrical and mechanical centers
• Factors Accelerating Degradation • Transformer Cooling Techniques and Devices • Problems Detected • LTC
• Paper and Pressboard Insulation • Shifted Winding/Core • Contact Continuity
• Two Functions of Solid Insulation THREE-PHASE THEORY/TRANSFORMER TYPES • Deformed Windings • Arcing Switch and Tap Selector
• Factors Affecting Quality • Transformer Configuration • Loose Windings • Drive Mechanism Operation
• Factors Accelerating Aging • Three-Phase Transformer Connections • Motor
• Aging Cycle INSULATION RESISTANCE • Timing
• Delta Connection • Testing Techniques
TRANSFORMER TANK • Wye ‘Star’ (Y) connection • Oil Compartment
• Megger • Protection and Control
• Main Tank • Voltage and Current in Various Combinations • Polarization Index Test (PI)
• Main Tank Components • Transformer Terminal Markings and Identifications • Can Detect the Following Problems TRANSFORMER TANK
• Seals, Gaskets and Valves, Bushings • Insulation Dryness • Visual Check
RESISTIVE LOADS • Insulation Contamination • Oil Leaking
OIL PRESERVATION SYSTEMS • Inductive Loads • Sensitive to Temperature
• Air Cell Systems • Poor Gaskets
• Capacitive Loads • Peeled Painting
• Breathing Systems INSULATION CAPACITANCE AND POWER FACTOR
• Auto-Recharging Dehydrating Breather THREE-PHASE RATIOS • Testing Techniques
• Rust/Corrosion
• Oil Cooling Systems • Parallel Operation of 3-Phase Transformers • Temperature Hot Spot
• Phase Angle Shift • Capacitance Bridge Method – DF
TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS • Phase Rotation • AC Dielectric Loss Method - PF COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Voltage Class • Grounding Transformers • Visual Check and Function Test
• Current Ratings • Auto Transformers PARTIAL DISCHARGE MEASUREMENT • Cooling System – Radiators, Fans or Pumps
• Top and Bottom Terminal Connections • Regulators • Can Detect the FollowingProblems • Gauges and Indicators – Oil Level, Pressure and Temperature
• Mounting Flange • Phase Shifters • Insulation Defects • Pressure Relief Device
• Test and Voltage Taps • Three-Phase Ratios • Insulation Contamination • Gas Relay
• Air Side Dimensions • Air bubbles trapped in Insulation • Air Breather
• Oil Side Dimensions
TRANSFORMER DE-RATING • Localized High Electrical Stress • Inert Air System
• Harmonics • PD is the “Cancer” of Insulation System • Oil Filters
• CT Pocket Length • K-Factor
• Oil Reservoir • PD Detector
• RIV INFRARED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
• Many styles and types in use TRANSFORMER FAILURES
• Misapplication TRANSFORMER CORE TESTING
TAP CHANGERS • Vibration • Problems
• LTC • High Operating Temperature • Insulation Resistance
• DETC (OCTC) • Lightning or Line Surges • More Grounding Points COURSE TIMETABLE FOR BOTH DAYS:
• ULTC • Overloading • Megger • START: 8:00AM
• Headboard Links • Care of Control Equipment • Separate external core ground lead from 250 resistor • COFFEE BREAK: 10:00AM
COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES • Lack of Cleanliness • Measure core • LUNCH: 12:00PM
• Top Oil Temperature Monitoring • Care of Idle or Spare Equipment • REFRESHMENT BREAK: 2:30PM
• Devices/Indicators • Improper Lubrication • FINISH: 4:30PM
• Careless or Negligent Operation
Transformer testing and Maintenance 2009 12/15/08 2:05 PM Page 2

Day Two
TRANSFORMER FIELD DIAGNOSTICS TESTS AND TECHNIQUES
PART 3. TRANSFORMER FIELD DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND
MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES
Brian Sparling, GE Energy
INSULATING OIL
Sulphur in transformer oil solutions Resolving moisture in trans-
former oil Proposed Federal PCB transformer regulations
Transformer on-line oil monitoring techniques Various tests per-
formed on insulating oil

• Properties and Parameters

• Why oil sample?
WINDING RESISTANCE • Dielectric Breakdown
• Testing Techniques • Water Content
• Voltmeter – Ammeter Method • Power Factor
• Bridge Technique • DGA “Key” Fault Gasses
• Micro Ohmmeter • Benchmarks
• Rating System
TRANSFORMER RATIO/POLARITY
• Testing Techniques BUSHING VISUAL CHECK
• Inductive Kick (DC Method) Polarity • Oil Level
• Alternative Voltage (AC Method) Polarity • Leaking
• Turn Ratio Test Set • Chipped Porcelain
• Double Voltage Meters • Fractured Flange
• Poor Gaskets
EXCITATION CURRENT MEASUREMENT • Peeled Painting
• Hysteresis • Terminal Connection
• Eddy currents • Corrosion
• Copper losses
SHORT CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT TAP CHANGERS
• Testing Techniques • DETC
• Voltmeter – Ammeter Method • Contact Resistance Increase
• Loose Contact Pressure
SWEEP FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS • Misalignment
• Testing Techniques • Electrical and mechanical centers
• Problems Detected • LTC
• Shifted Winding/Core • Contact Continuity
• Deformed Windings • Arcing Switch and Tap Selector
• Loose Windings • Drive Mechanism Operation
• Motor
INSULATION RESISTANCE • Timing
• Testing Techniques • Oil Compartment
• Megger • Protection and Control
• Polarization Index Test (PI)
• Can Detect the Following Problems TRANSFORMER TANK
• Insulation Dryness • Visual Check
• Insulation Contamination • Oil Leaking
• Sensitive to Temperature • Poor Gaskets
• Peeled Painting
INSULATION CAPACITANCE AND POWER FACTOR • Rust/Corrosion
• Testing Techniques • Temperature Hot Spot
• Capacitance Bridge Method – DF
• AC Dielectric Loss Method - PF COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Visual Check and Function Test
PARTIAL DISCHARGE MEASUREMENT • Cooling System – Radiators, Fans or Pumps
• Can Detect the FollowingProblems • Gauges and Indicators – Oil Level, Pressure and Temperature
• Insulation Defects • Pressure Relief Device
• Insulation Contamination • Gas Relay
• Air bubbles trapped in Insulation • Air Breather
• Localized High Electrical Stress • Inert Air System
• PD is the “Cancer” of Insulation System • Oil Filters
• PD Detector
• RIV INFRARED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
TRANSFORMER CORE TESTING
• Problems
• Insulation Resistance
• More Grounding Points COURSE TIMETABLE FOR BOTH DAYS:
• Megger • START: 8:00AM
• Separate external core ground lead from 250 resistor • COFFEE BREAK: 10:00AM
• Measure core • LUNCH: 12:00PM
• REFRESHMENT BREAK: 2:30PM
• FINISH: 4:30PM
Transformer testing and Maintenance 2009 12/15/08 2:05 PM Page 1

REGISTRATION CANADA’S LEADER IN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER TRAINING

Act Now! Limited Seating! Register Today! O N - S I T E T R A I N I N G AVA I L A B L E

REGISTRATION FEES
Why not request a FREE Electrical Transformer Testing
and Maintenance Training On-Site Training Course quota-
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER
The registration fee to attend the two-day Electrical Transformer Testing and Maintenance course
is $799.00 + $39.95 GST. The registration fee includes: course documentation, Electrical
tion directly for our company?? http://www.electricityfo-
rum.com/on-site-training-feedback.htm Our on-site train-
DISCOUNT
PROGRAM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

4
ing courses are tailored to meet your company's specific

ge
Transformer Handbook Volume 5, magazine subscription, Electricity Forum $100 coupon towards PRICING

Pa
requirements and conducted on your own premises for
any future 2009 Electricity Forum event (Restrictions Apply), refreshments and lunch.

ls
ai
your employees. Save the cost of travel and hotels and
"RECESSION-FRIENDLY" TRANSFORMER LIFE

et
D
save on our regular public enrollment registration fees.
REGISTER AND PREPAY 14 days prior to course date and Plus, our instructors can work with you in advance to
EXTENTION STRATEGIES - THE LATEST
Save $50 receive an early bird registration fee of $749 + $37.45 GST.
Companies registering 3 delegates at the regular price ($799.00)
will receive a 4th registration FREE.
determine the level of electrical training and experience of
your employees and the specific applications that you
would like covered. Electrical on-site training courses are OTTAWA, ON TECHNOLOGIES AND TESTING TECHNIQUES!!
best because they are delivered using the equipment your February 9-10, 2009
electrical technicians use every day. This maximizes the
educational value of your electrical training investment.
Register 3 Delegates At Full Price, For more information, contact: Randy Hurst, President,
TORONTO, ON
The Electricity Forum randy@electricityforum.com
February 16-17, 2009
THE 4TH REGISTRATION IS FREE
Ways to register

EDMONTON, AB
March 2-3, 2009
PHONE : (905) 686-1040 MAIL:
The Canadian RICHMOND, BC
Electricity Forum March 4-5, 2009
FAX: (905) 686-1078 Unit 215, 1885 Clements Rd.
Pickering, ON L1W 3V4

ON-LINE: www.electricityforum.com/forums/electrical-transformer-training-2009.html

WHEN AND WHERE

YOU WILL RECEIVE:
(Please indicate where you want to attend the course)
• Our Latest Electrical Transformer Handbook
Ottawa,
Electrical ON - February
Transformer 9-10,
Testing and2009
Maintenance Training Course (Value $25.00)
Chimo Hotel, 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Tel: 613-744-1060 • .7 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits for
Toronto, ON - February 16-17, 2009 each day of Training WWW.ELECTRICITYFORUM.COM/FORUMS/ELECTRICAL-TRANSFORMER-TRAINING-2009.HTML
• A FREE Magazine Subscription (Value $50)
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel, 33 Carlson Court, Tel: 416-675-1234 • $100 Coupon toward any future 2009 HAS THE RECESSION DRAINING YOUR TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE
Edmonton, AB - March 2-3, 2009 Electricity Forum event (restrictions apply) BUDGET??
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, 4440 Gateway Blvd., Tel: 780-437-6010 • Forum Presentations in Paper Format Has your Transformer Maintenance budget been slashed but you are still responsible for keeping production
Richmond, BC - March 4-5, 2009 • Register Three, Get One FREE (Details Page 4) going and transformer operating safely and reliably? Our "Recession-Friendly" Electrical Transformer Testing
Abercorn Inn, 9620 Bridgeport Road, Tel.: 604-270-7576 and Maintenance course will teach you how to prioritize your transformer maintenance strategy, stretch your
maintenance budget and at the same time maximize the life and condition of your electrical transformer.

Includes our latest LEARNING OUTCOMES:

When redeeming a $100 coupon from a previous course, you must RESGISTER AND PREPAY prior to the course date. Electrical Transformer • Understand the basics of transformer asset management
• Understand transformer life cycle and maintenance planning
ATTENDEE INFORMATION METHOD OF PAYMENT Handbook
• Learn sulphur in transformer oil solutions
• Learn how to resolve moisture in transformer oil
Name_________________________________________________________________________ Cheque enclosed *
• Understand turns ratios and calculate terminal voltage and current
Invoice me under PO#:______________ • Learn about proposed Federal PCB transformer regulations
Title__________________________________________________________________________
G
NI N
Send invoice attention: _____________ • Understand transformer operation, aging and failure
Company______________________________________________________________________ Bill my credit card: • Understand transformer standards
R A I
AMEX VISA MasterCard • Understand transformer factory testing and quality assurance
T E T b l e u”
Address_______________________________________________________________________
S I
ON- a v aoi me To
Card #______________________________
• Understand the electrical testing methods performed on transformers
la Yo
such as insulation resistance testing, excitation and power factor
City__________________________________Province_____________Postal Code___________ Exp. Date____________________________ testing
E-mail________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________ • Understand transformer on-line monitoring techniques e’ll C
Card Holder name _____________________ • Understand the various tests performed on insulating oil “W Details inside
Tel:( ) __________________________ Fax:( )____________________________________ (if not registrant)

* Payable to the Canadian Electricity Forum

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Registration fees are refundable only upon receipt of written notification 10 days prior to the conference date, less a 10 per cent service charge. Substitution of participants
is permissible up to and including the day of the forum. The Canadian Electricity Forum reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration More than 25,000 Satisfied Students
fees. Since 1986