2009 Beckwith Electric Protection Seminar
Located at the Beautiful
Hilton Clearwater
Beach Resort
Clearwater Beach, Florida


Earn CEUs provided
through IEEE, Inc.
Sponsored by the IEEE Power Engineering Society Florida West Coast Chapter.

Comments from past
Seminar Attendees:

"Although I am very familiar with the subject matter, I still found the presentation informative and interesting."

"This seminar is very comprehensive."

"At Last! A seminar with FULL explanation of settings (Great!)

"The published papers provide an excellent reference after the conference."

"This prompted me to review the existing settings on two of my relays. It's good to have immediate benefit."

"The DG interconnection protection is organized in such a way to provide a good reference of technical issues."

"Enjoyed Motor Bus immensely!"

 

Make your plans now to attend the Beckwith Electric 2009 Generator/Transformer Protection Seminar. We are in the planning phase of this year's event, and will be updating this information soon. This year's seminar has proven to be a great success!

We offer what many others don't. We provide Breakfast, and Lunch each day, and many opportunities for you to interact with our knowledgeable instructors, in a casual environment. Please view some of the comments from this year's seminar below.

What is it?
This intensive four-day seminar will provide the background you need to understand the complex subjects of generator, transformer and distributed generator (DG) interconnection protection. The courses are valuable even if you have a limited knowledge of power system standards and practices.

Why attend?
Learn how enhanced generator and transformer protection can support the power system while maintaining integrity even longer - without tripping - avoiding blackouts.

Learn more about the nuances and special protection requirements of the IEEE 1547 standard regarding tie point protection as well as the interconnected generator protection functions required for anti-islanding, faults and abnormal operating conditions.

Who should attend?
Utility engineers, consultants (especially those involved
with IPP/DG design), equipment/control engineers,
generator packager and manufacturer engineers as well as
others who specify protective relays and develop settings for these devices.

Where is it?
The Protection Seminar, daily breakfast and lunch, Sunday reception, and the Tuesday night hospitality & hands-on lab will be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The resort overlooks the picturesque Gulf of Mexico and sits on 10 beautiful acres of white sandy beach. There will be a Factory Tour and Round Table Discussion at the Beckwith Electric Factory.

Seminar Fee
Includes all course materials, breakfast and lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, Sunday evening welcome reception and Tuesday night hospitality & hands-on lab, where you get the opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable instructors on a one-on-one basis, and see real time problems which may arise in your daily routine. Test equipment is on hand, where you can simulate your particular problem, and offer advice on the proper settings that could help you stay protected.
Enrollment is limited to first-come, first-serve.

(Tenitive) Instructors

Dr. Murty V.V.S. Yalla (President) - BIO
Thomas Beckwith (C.E.O.) - BIO
Charles Mozina (Consultant) - BIO
Clark Shaughnessy (Technical Support Manager) - BIO
Tom Branch (Systems Project Engineer) - BIO

(Tenitive) Seminar Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM To 5 PM

Breakfast & Lunch provided daily during sessions.

  • Sunday
    • Welcome & Get-Acquainted Reception: 7 PM - 9 PM
      (Location: Hilton - Mandalay Reception Hall)
  • Monday, ( Generator Protection )
    • Welcome, Intro to Instructors and Beckwith Electric
    • Generator Protection
    • Generator Basic Concepts
    • Generator Protection Upgrade Tutorial
    • Scheme Logic
    • Power Plant Horror Stories
    • Fault Fundamentals
  • Tuesday, ( Generator Protection Continued )
    • Detailed Calculations & Settings
    • Blackout Avoidance & Undervoltage Load Shedding
    • DG Interconnection, Auto Synchronizing Considerations & Methods
    • Update on the Current Status of DG Interconnection Protection: IEEE 1547
    • DG Interconnection Protection
    • Automatic Synchronizing Considerations and Methods
    • Hospitality & Hands-on Lab: 7 PM - 10 PM
  • Wednesday, ( Transformer Protection Tutorial )
    • Transformer Fundamentals
    • Power Transformer Protection
    • Transformer Differential Protection Systems
    • Transformer Differential Protection System Commissioning
    • Calculations & Settings: Differential Elements
    • Calculations & Settings: Overcurrent Elements
    • Application & Commissioning of Multifunction Digital Transformer Relays
    • Digital Oscillography Analysis
  • Thursday, ( Motor Bus Transfer Tutorial )
    • Slip and voltage limits
    • Damage possibilities
    • Fast, in-phase, residual and time delayed transfers
    • Wrap-up Q&A, certificates awarded
  • Friday,
    • Factory Tour and Round Table Discussion:
      (Location: Beckwith Electric Factory)

Latest Generator Protection Developments Reflected in IEEE Guides
Learn how to improve the security and dependability of generator, transformer and distributed generation (DG) interconnection electrical protection in both utility and non-bulk power systems

New Insights on
Blackout Avoidance
Topics: Blackout Commission Report, Relevant IEEE Papers, Latest NERC Requirements

 



 

Accommodations
*To be completed by applicant after
 seminar registration.

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767

Participants must make their own hotel room reservations.

Transportation

The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort is just a short drive from both the Tampa International and the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airports. Transportation is available through Super Shuttle (800-258-3826).

Hotel parking is available on a per car, per night charge.

 
 

 

Notice
Seminar information is subject to change.
Check this web site regularly to confirm seminar details.
You will be notified of any changes after registering.

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