Keeping your team plugged in.

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1 Keeping your team plugged in.

2 The electric utility industry is rapidly evolving and keeping our engineers and professionals upto-date on new technologies and practices can be challenging. CEATI s Utility Training Solutions promotes and encourages continuous information exchange and knowledge transfer through training courses tailored to meet the needs of today s electric utility professionals. Our world renowned instructors offer a unique mixture of industry experience and technical knowledge that will be sure to satisfy attendees of all levels of expertise. Our on-demand program offers flexibility and adaptability which provides your organization with a customized and cost-efficient solution to both operational and technical challenges. Available Courses Cable Accessory Installation Training Target Participants: Overhead line and underground cable utility tradesman, technicians and field supervisors. Key Learning Objectives: The goal is to give cable installers basic information needed to properly install cable accessories such that they will perform reliably in service for many years. The training material scope includes Installation of accessories on medium voltage distribution (5-35kV) shielded power cables with extruded insulations. The focus is on proper cable preparation procedures. How cables are designed and how they work How cable accessories (joints and terminations) are designed and how they work How to properly install underground cable accessories Why specific procedures need to be followed, the consequences of using improper procedures About the Instructor - Steve Haddock Steve Haddock is a utility expert in the areas of transmission lines and underground power cables with over 34 years of experience maintaining and managing transmission lines and cables equipment. Mr. Haddock began his career at one of the largest electric utilities in North America as a high voltage underground cable splicer, maintaining and splicing cables up to 230 kv. During his time spent as a cable splicer, he attended Ryerson University part time to obtain a Certificate in Electrical Technology Power Option. After that Mr. Haddock progressed through a wide range of positions with increasing levels of responsibility within the utility business, from a Lines Technician to Technical Specialist Underground Cables, then to, Senior Advisor to Asset Management and finally to Director of Business Development at a medium sized international utility consulting firm.

3 Current Interruption Transients Calculation Course Duration: 3 Days Target Participants: Electrical engineers seeking a more complete understanding of transients associated with current interruption in high voltage networks: System Operating and Planning Engineers Specification and Procurement Engineers Protection and Control Engineers Commissioning and Maintenance Engineers Asset Managers Consulting Engineers Fundamental Basis for TRVs as well as Reignition & Restriking Transients Derivation of Pole Factors & Amplitude Factors Associated with TRVs as Specified in IEC Calculation of the Effects of Adding Surge Capacitors to Control TRVs Calculation of the Effects of Shunt Capacitor Banks, Load Sharing Reactors & Opening Resistors Calculation of TRVs and Reignition & Restriking Transients Associated with Inductive and Capacitive Loads About the Instructor - Dr. David Peelo Dr. David Peelo graduated with honors in e lectrical e ngineering f rom University C ollege Division in Sweden. He joined BC Hydro in 1973, where he rose to the position of specialist engineer f or switchgear and switching and then became an independent c onsultant i n I n 2004, the E indhoven University o f Technology a warded h im a P hd f or o riginal research on current interruption using air-break disconnect switches. He is actively involved with IEEE, CIGRE and IEC and is a past convener of IEC Maintenance Team 32 Inductive Load Switching, IEC Maintenance T eam 4 2 Capacitive C urrent I nterrupting C apability o f Disconnectors and a member of IEC MT57 Application Guide for IEC , IEC and other IEC standards relating to alternating current circuit breakers. He has authored or co-authored over 60 papers on switching and surge arrester application and is the author of a textbook on current interruption transients. Grounding System Training Target Participants: This course is well suited for both new and experienced engineering people involved in grounding system design, maintenance and testing. It is also very suitable for utility staff responsible for maintaining grounding systems. Key Learning Objectives: This seminar is specifically related to power system grounding systems with the course material drawing from years of experience troubleshooting utility grounding problems. Introduction CEATI Grounding and Lightning Task Force -Overview Definitions and Standards Objectives of Grounding Grounding System Components Principles of Grounding General Grounding Requirements Grounding Design Methodology Grounding System Maintenance Practices Testing of Grounding Systems Lightning Grounding About the Instructor - John Williamson John Williamson received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 from the University of New Brunswick. He is a professional engineer in the province of New Brunswick with 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. He served NB Power Transmission Corp. as Manager of Transmission Engineering. In 2008, he established J Williamson Engineering Inc specializing in lightning protection and grounding system design. His recognized expertise in grounding related issues from 30 years of experience in troubleshooting utility grounding problems has made him a natural and effective technical advisor of the CEATI Grounding and Lightning Task Force and its annual workshops. He is a previous participant in CEATI WISMIG where he organized and chaired the WISMIG Transmission line lightning protection workshop in 2006.

4 Transmission Line Maintenance & Asset Replacement Planning Target Participants: Transmission Line Asset Managers, Maintenance Planners, Line Design Engineers, Transmission Line Work Program Coordinators, Transmission Line Project Managers. Key Learning Objectives: The course will cover industry maintenance and asset condition assessment techniques available to manage reliability, safety and other risk factors and methodologies to prioritize these activities. Furthermore, the course will cover transmission line asset end-of-life replacements and refurbishment that will allow utilities to establish the most economical alternatives. Maintenance Techniques and Expected Results Asset Condition Assessment Maintenance Program Development and Prioritization Asset Replacement Criteria Life Cycle Cost and Asset replacement Examples About the Instructor - George Juhn George Juhn leads the Transmission Line Asset Management Interest Group (TLAM). He is a professional engineer with 28 years experience in the electrical utility industry in maintenance planning, field operations, transmission and distribution asset management, line design, rate applications and regulatory proceedings. His career spans 20 years at Ontario Hydro/Hydro One in several technical capacities including 9 years as the manager accountable for Lines and Right-of-Way Sustainment Programs and 2 years as the Director of Sustainment Investment Planning. While at Hydro One he was a CEATI program participant for 3 years and prior to Ontario Hydro he was with SaskPower in their Transmission Line Design Department. The Preparation of an Emergency Restoration Plan Extreme events such as the 1994 Northridge Earthquake in California, the 1998 Ice Storm that hit Eastern Canada and the United States, the 1999 Wind Storm that toppled power lines in France and Western Europe, and Hurricane Katrina that caused widespread power outages in southern US, have demonstrated that utilities cannot escape emergencies. This one-day training seminar will take utilities through the necessary steps for developing or updating their own emergency response plans and will provide opportunities for sharing experiences and discussing the state-of-the-art in Emergency Restoration Planning. The principles learned can be easily applied for the management of any crisis situation. Emergency Restoration Planning Emergency Response Policy Emergency Response Organization Risk Identification and Expected Magnitudes Risk Analysis Proactive Emergency Anticipation Emergency Occurrence and Response Contingency Planning & Restoration About the Instructor - Dr. Anand Goel Strategies Effective Communication Training, Exercises, Drills Continuous Improvements and Updates Mutual Assistance Agreements Diagnostic and Lessons Learned Documentation and Document Control Dr. Anand Goel has over 40 years of professional experience, including 24 years in the Engineering Division of Ontario Hydro/Hydro One and serving as Manager in Lines Engineering for 18 years, leading a team of professionals for power line engineering services. A highlight of his career includes leading the diagnostic engineering teams and participating in restoration efforts after the 1998 Ice Storm. Dr. Goel is a member of technical committees in CSA, CIGRE, and IEEE.

5 Surge Protection of Power Systems Target Participants: Utility executives, managers, engineers, technicians, change management professionals involved in leading a major transformation of the utility s electric distribution business. Key Learning Objectives: This on demand course offers three different optional course agendas: Surge Protection of Power Systems Substation Surge Protection Transmission Line Arrester Application, Study Methodology, and Modeling Understanding Legal & Regulatory Issues Related to Utility Vegetation Management Target Participants: Utility executives, vegetation managers, operations and asset managers, engineers, technicians, compliance managers, legal and regulatory personnel, land management and real estate/easement personnel Key Learning Objectives: In order to understand the magnitude of changes to the laws and regulations discussed later in the course it is important to first understand the history of UVM in the context of laws and regulations. The basic laws, standards and regulations impacting the UVM industry will be reviewed, as well as the key factors that have driven their transformation. History of Laws and Regulations Program Influence of Laws and Regulations on Utility Vegetation Management Noteworthy Legal and Regulatory Cases Involving Utility Vegetation Management Legal and Regulatory Trends in Utility Vegetation Management About the Instructor - Jonathan Woodworth Jonathan Woodworth, Consulting Engineer, ArresterWorks, started his career at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL after receiving his Bachelor s degree in Electronic Engineering from The Ohio Institute of Technology in As an Engineering Physicist at Fermi Lab, he was an integral member of the high energy particle physics team in search of the elusive quark. Wishing to return to his home state, in 1979 he joined the design engineering team at McGraw Edison (later Cooper Power Systems) in Olean, NY. Returning to school after many years in industry, Jonathan received his MBA from St. Bonaventure University in Jonathan was employed for 28 years at Cooper Power System, where he was involved in the design, development, and manufacturing of arresters. About the Instructor - Stephen R. Cieslewicz With more than 30 years of industry experience, Stephen R. Cieslewicz has established himself as a leading expert in utility vegetation management (UVM). In working with utilities, regulators and service providers around the world, Cieslewicz has been directly involved in the bulk of tree and power line issues of note. He was a principal UVM investigator for the Joint U.S./Canada Power Systems Outage Task Force, a principal author of all UVM related reports following the August 14, 2003 blackout, and is currently a member of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) FAC-003 drafting committees. Cieslewicz has testified as an expert at many significant legal, regulatory and legislative hearings. He is a past president of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and a recipient of numerous awards. In 2011, he was recognized by GreenMedia as one of the 8 most influential people in the green industry

6 Understanding the Importance of Utility Vegetation Management Target Participants: Utility executives, vegetation managers, operations and asset managers, engineers, technicians, compliance managers, legal and regulatory personnel, land management and real estate/easement personnel. Key Learning Objectives: Electric utilities must manage vegetation around power lines for a multitude of reasons. Vegetation is one of the leading causes of outages on both distribution and transmission systems. Outages lead to increased costs and decreased revenues. This training course will explore each of these areas in depth, and participants will gain an understanding of the costs and benefits of a well run UVM program. Primary Reasons for a Utility Vegetation Management Program Trends in Utility Vegetation Management Key Components of a Utility Vegetation Management Program Primary Cost Drivers of a Utility Vegetation Management Program Measuring Program Success Wood Pole Inspection Training and Standards There are more than 130 million poles in service in Canada and the United States. Maintaining these poles in satisfactory condition is essential for the delivery of reliable service to utility customers. Inconsistent and/or inadequate condition assessment of wood poles is a significant hurdle to the effective management of one of the largest assets utilities own and results in the unnecessary replacement of poles that should remain in service. Utilities would greatly benefit from the establishment of standardized basic knowledge and skill requirements for pole inspection personnel. These could be best realized through a standard training program that all participating utilities and companies might be able to implement internally, or outsource, complete with assessment criteria. This training seminar will provide participants with the necessary foundational knowledge to inspect and assess the condition of in-service poles. Wood as a Material For Poles How and Why Do Wood Poles Deteriorate? Protection of Wood By Preservative Treatments Inspection of In-Service Poles Evaluating Serviceability and Criteria for Reinforcing or Replacing Poles Discussion of Certification Program About the Instructor - Will Porter Will Porter is CN Utility s principal project manager for benchmarking and research. His work supports consulting and field operations with unparalleled data, analysis and training. With nearly 20 years of experience in the utility vegetation management (UVM) industry, Porter has direct knowledge of all aspects of UVM work. He has directed many program and compliance reviews and special projects and has performed detailed analysis of all existing UVM metrics. Porter was the principal author of the 2010 benchmarking publication. He and his staff also continually monitor and evaluate legal and regulatory changes, issues and trends related to UVM in North America and abroad. Porter brings a unique understanding of UVM programs, best practices and research intersections. About the Instructor - Dr. Paul Cooper Dr. Paul Cooper is Professor and Chair of Value Added Wood and Composite Products in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto. Prior employment experience includes Research Scientist and Manager of the University of New Brunswick, Wood Science and Technology Centre in Fredericton, NB., Chemist with Iroquois Chemicals Ltd. ( ), and Wood Preservation Specialist with the Western Forest Products Laboratory ( ). His current research focuses on wood deterioration and protection issues, with emphasis on evaluating and reducing environmental impacts of wood preservatives during all stages of the treated wood product life cycle.

7 About Scheduling Our course can be arranged to fit your schedule; you supply the dates and we ll supply the instructor and course materials. What do I Receive? Logistics Along with the services of the instructor, a highly qualified and experienced expert in his field, each attendee receives a training package along with a certificate of attendance. The Host Organization also receives electronic copies of the presentation. Most of our UTS courses take place at the offices of the host organisation. They provide the room, basic A/V equipment, and other necessary provisions. CEATI will provide all course materials. UTS courses can accommodate audiences of all sizes, but a group of 30 attendees creates a more interactive experience. Advantages Fits your scheduling needs Saves on travel time Interactive experience Addresses emerging issues The Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) International is a userdriven organization committed to providing technology solutions to its electrical utility participants, who are brought together to collaborate and act jointly to advance the industry through the sharing and developing of practical and applicable knowledge. Continuously expanding its international reach, CEATI s participants currently represent 17 countries across 5 continents, a diversity that contributes to the strength of CEATI programs and brings value directly to our participants. In addition to our Utility Training Solutions, CEATI also supports information exchange and project development through 18 topic-driven interest groups and and task forces : Generation Hydraulic Plant Life Dam Safety Hydropower Operations & Planning Thermal Generation Strategic Options for Sustainable Generation Transmission Station Equipment & Apparatus Line Asset Management Distribution & Utilization Distribution Assets Management Power Quality OH Line Design & Storm Mitigation Transmission Underground Cables Customer Energy Solutions Cross-Utility & Specialized Task Forces Infrastructure Protection & Security Power System Planning & Operations Smart Grid Grounding & Lightning Protection & Control Let our technical expertise work for you in your day-to-day operations

8 For more information about CEATI Utility Training Solutions please contact Alex Mogilevsky at: Tel: Tel: Fax: Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 2500, Montreal, QC, H3A 2R7