Transformer Concepts & Application Seminars

Dharam Vir Vice President of Engineering, SPX Transformer Solutions

As a service to the industry, SPX Transformer Solutions offers advanced training seminars focusing on the design and application of electric power transformers for engineers and operators of utility and industrial power systems. All seminars are non-commercial, and instructors are among the most experienced engineers and executives in the power transmission and distribution field.

Dharam Vir, Vice President of Engineering, SPX Transformer Solutions, directs all Transformer Concepts and Application Seminars. He is a member of the IEEE Transformers Committee and has been active in various working groups.

Who Should Attend

• Standards Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers Operations
• Technicians Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
• Managers

 

2013 Seminar Dates

Location	Date
Waukesha, WI	April 17-19
Goldsboro, NC	September 18-20

Seminar Description
The Transformer Concepts & Applications seminar is scheduled twice each year. The spring seminar is conducted at our Waukesha, WI manufacturing facility and the fall seminar is conducted at our Goldsboro, NC facility. The seminar includes a detailed plant tour as well as CAD/CAM and FEA demonstrations. Topics covered over the three days include the following:

Topics Covered

Transformer Specification & Economics of Transformer Design Electrical Design Process Mechanical Design Process Transformer Magnetic Circuit Stray Losses Fundamentals of Insulation Design

Short Circuit Design Tap Changers Transformer Components and Accessories Thermal Design Considerations Dissolved Gas Analysis Testing of Transformers Installation and Field Testing

Credits
Successful seminar completion earns 2.0 CEU credits or 20 PDH (Professional Development Hours). A certificate will be awarded.

Logistics and Fees
Local maps, hotel information etc. will be provided with your registration confirmation. The $750 seminar fee includes the three-day seminar and certificate; a course manual; lunches and breaks all three days; and one group dinner. Hotel and travel arrangements are your responsibility.

Registration
Space is limited, so please register early using the On-Line Registration & Payment Form.
Call 800-835-2732, ext. 1232, if you have questions or need assistance. A confirmation will be e-mailed to you.

Hotel Information
For hotel information, click here for more information and reserve a room at your earliest convenience.

Cancellation Policy
Seminar registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis and will close 10 business days prior to the seminar start date. If your plans change, course registration may be cancelled at no charge up to 10 business days prior to the seminar start date. After that, no refunds will be available.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 800-835-2732, ext.1232.

TRAVEL SAFE. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

 

For SPX Transformer Solutions' Employees Only: If seats are available and as a benefit to SPX Transformer Solutions employees, seminar registration will be available on-line beginning 10 business days prior to the seminar start date. Your employee I.D. number will be required. To register during the employee registration period, select the appropriate seminar and proceed to the Employee Registration Form. All employee registrations must be done on-line and must be completed no later than two business days prior to the start of a seminar.

 

Regional Technical Seminars

In addition to our technical Transformer Concepts & Application seminars for Power Engineers (held in Waukesha, WI and Goldsboro, NC), SPX Transformer Solutions offers local 1-Day Regional Technical Seminars (RTS) in each of five regional territories throughout the year.

Each RTS is organized in conjunction with our nationwide Channel Partner organization. Industry experts present all topics.

2013 RTS Schedule

Location	Date
Columbus, OH	May 14, 2013
Norman, OK	June 11, 2013
Seattle, WA	August 6, 2013
Iowa (City TBD)	August 22, 2013
Charleston SC	September 26, 2013

To meet specific customer needs, we develop a focused agenda for each RTS based on participant feedback to their SPX Waukesha Sales Representative. A customer-centered agenda means that your time is wisely spent on information that you can utilize right away. Prospective attendees can also select from an extensive menu of potential topics.

Click on the links below to view a list of topics and a sample agenda:
Topic definitions
Sample Agenda

Upon completion, participants receive a signed PDH Certificate for the Professional Development Hours earned.

How to Sign Up for a Seminar
Since seminars fill up fast, prospective attendees are urged to contact their local SPX Waukesha Sales Representative as early as possible, if interested in attending.

Whether it's training seminars, transformers, components , or service support — SPX Transformer Solutions will be there for you.

Seminar Testimonials

"Very interesting Seminar. Good to speak with experts. Definitely worth it"

"Thank you for not presenting a 'Basics of Transformers' course. Lots of material was covered. It was very challenging."

"Focus on the technical level was good. It provided the value we were looking for."

"Plant tour was excellent. Could have spent more time in the Winding department. People were knowledgeable and very proud of what they do."

"They knew about the specific transformer that was being built for my company. I was impressed with that."

"I got the whole picture of how the design process works from the customer (me) standpoint — how it goes through Sales, the Electrical Engineer, detailed Specs, and the importance of customer-manufacturer interaction."

"This has been an outstanding opportunity for me to see what’s involved in designing a transformer. My background is in testing and re-processing and I am just getting back into transformer installations. I really appreciate your program and hospitality."

NOTE: Attendee comments are excerpts from open Course Evaluation sessions during seminar.