MREA/MMUA TRANSFORMER SCHOOL January 23-26 (T-F)MMUA Training Center, 1004 Michigan Road in Marshall, MN 56258 Please Note: Registration for this class will close at the end of the business day on January 4TH No further registrations can be accepted after this date.
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BASIC TRANSFORMER SCHOOL Tuesday January 2312-1 Registration1:15-4 Basic single-phase connectionsWednesday January 248:30-11:30 Basic single-phase connections12-1 Lunch served at training center (for those taking both pre-con and school)
THREE-PHASE CONNECTIONSWednesday January 2412-1 Registration1-4 Three-phase transformer connections Thursday January 258:30-12 Classroom and hands on training12-1 Lunch served at training center1-4 Classroom and hands on trainingFriday January 268:30-12 Classroom and hands on training Partnering with Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, and American Public Power Association, Minnesota Rural Electric Association annually offers the Joint Transformer School.
Basic single-phase transformer connections and theoryThe pre-conference course is intended to serve as a basic or refresher course on the fundamentals of single-phase transformer connections and theory. The course includes classroom and hands-on instruction on topics such as safe work practices, transformer theory, basic calculations, connections, sizing, and troubleshooting. This course would be helpful for anyone involved with the electric line crew—from apprentice lineworkers to employees from other departments that assist as a ground person. The pre-conference course canalso benefit any lineworker who desires to enhance their knowledge of transformers prior to attending the rest of the school! Please note that separate registration is required for the pre-conference.
Transformer School OverviewThe three-phase course will start with the basics of transformers, including turns ratios, polarities, calculations, connections, and troubleshooting. Participants will learn about the basic three-phase systems with some basic phasor diagrams and explain the relationship of the phasor to the transformer itself. In the hands-on portion of the course, participants will work with miniature transformers that are energized and will blow fuses, in order to experience what happens when something is wired incorrectly.The class will continue to build on the miniature transformer banks and work on troubleshooting. Additionally, motor rotation as it relates to three-phase systems will be discussed, as well as ways to prevent voltage surge when switching a three-phase bank. Upon completion of the three-phase transformer connections class, participants should have a good understanding of the following topics, related totransformers:
• Basic Three-Phase Connections• Open Delta Connection• Three-Phase Troubleshooting• Delta Connection• Wye Connection
WHAT TO BRING• Safety glasses• Secondary rubber gloves• Fire resistant clothing• Volt/amp meter
• Calculator• Notebook and pen/pencil
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Apprentice Lineworker, Journey Lineworker, Crew Lead PRICE Basic Single-Phase Transformer (Pre-Conference): $250Three-Phase Connections: $995 (includes $50 rate increase after Dec. 22nd)
Note: Registration fee increases $50 on December 22nd. HOTEL AmericInn Motel & Suites (ASK FOR MMUA RATE)1406 E. Lyon St.Marshall, MN 507-537-9424
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2024 LATE REGISTRATIONAll events in 2024 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.
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