Relay Users Workshop

Training will be held in Bldg 67, Hungry Horse Conference Room (next to the cafeteria) on September 14 and 15, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Background: This 2-day course will familiarize participants with protective system testing directly related to the new Facility Instructions, Standards and Techniques (FIST) Volume 3-8 and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) PRC-005.

The course will also discuss the Bureau of Reclamation's Relay Information System (RIS) or Advanced System for Power Engineering, Inc. (ASPEN) Database. What you will learn: The course will cover testing of instrument transformers, protective relays, battery systems, and power circuit breakers. Basic operation of primary and secondary test sets, review of single-line and protection drawings, and site implementation will also be presented.

Who should attend: Relay technicians, electricians, and electrical engineers. Both classroom and limited hands-on training will be provided to participants.

Tuition: There are no tuition costs for this training course.  Participants will be placed on the roster once electronic supervisory approval has been obtained.

Questions on course content may be directed to Mr. Nathan Myers at 303-445-2643.