Southeastern Distribution Apparatus School & Conference

September 18 – 21, 2017

The Hotel at Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

The 2017 Southeastern Distribution Apparatus School and Conference is sponsored by Utility Technology Education.

This years’ school will truly be an outstanding educational opportunity for all who attend.  Great training and hands on learning opportunities are provided from a variety of educational sessions.

 

This conference is divided into concurrent modules to better provide instruction for utility professionals at all levels of experience. Attend any class from the different modules. The courses are designed for participants to select topics they require or have an interest in. Classes range from Applications of Distribution System Apparatus for the beginning substation or apparatus technician to SCADA, Communication and Smart Grid applications for the more advanced technician, engineer or manager.

Professional Development Hours 

 

Utility Technology Association will award 18 Professional Development Hours to participants attending the entire school.

 

The Hotel at Auburn University

 

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center is centrally located three miles from Interstate 85.  The Hotel at Auburn University is situated in a charming university campus environment within easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants in the quaint, historical downtown Auburn, Alabama.  (800) 228-2876   

 

Hotel Reservation Link   ||  Group Code: 170917APPA

 

Exhibit Hall Information

 

The Exhibit Hall will be open Monday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 20. Exhibitors wishing to display their products must register for a booth.

 

Breaks and evening hospitality will be held in the Exhibit Hall.  The cost of the registration includes one table with electric service, wireless Internet access, two lunches, annual dinner, pre and post electronic participant list, and conference schedule for one individual. A company can purchase a pass for additional exhibitors and additional exhibit tables. Exhibitors need to obtain registration information from the school website.  

Registration Fees

 

Student $395
Student – One Day Only $195
Displaying Exhibitor $525
Hosting Exhibitor $325
Additional Exhibitor $195

 

Information  on Website  

 

Utility Technology Association

 

Southeastern Distribution Apparatus

School & Conference

 

The Hotel at Auburn University

 

Register On-Line Now!!

Planning Committee

 

Brian Chandler City of Troy Utilities
Chris Crawford Superior Power Products 
Darren Crews Okefenoke REMC
Mary Hester Intelligent System Solutions
Scott Johnson Georgia Power Company
Chip Kanour Utility Specialists, Inc.
Jack Kelley Tri-State Utility Products, Inc.
John Moore Coweta-Fayette EMC
Freddy Morgan Marietta Power
Joe Schatz Southern Company Services
Greg Seagraves Independent
Nicole Sullivan Patterson & Dewar, Engineers
Lonnie Whitley Satilla REMC

 

Utility Technology Education

www.utilitytech.org

 

Keynote Speaker
Ron Chebra
EnerNex 

 

Modules to Choose Classes From

 

Module 100: Fundamentals of Distribution System Apparatus*

This module provides instruction in basic distribution apparatus theory and application.  Students will learn electrical fundamentals and power theory along with how the equipment works. This session should be attended by those who need to gain a better understanding of the components in an electrical distribution system. This module will help the student establish a good foundation for future classes.

Module 200: Principles & Applications of Distribution System Apparatus*

This module provides a more in-depth look of the individual distribution apparatus equipment used in the substation and on the distribution feeders.  The sessions will emphasis why the equipment is used and how the equipment functions. Distribution equipment included in sessions will be regulators, breakers, transformers, capacitors, arresters, and reclosers along with classes on the insulating mediums used.

* Module 100 & 200 will be combined this year.

Module 300: SCADA and Communications

This module provides instruction on the principles and equipment of a SCADA system used for the monitoring and control of an electrical distribution system. This year includes session in Cybersecurity, DNP3 Applications, NERC CIP-014 Requirements, Feeder Automation, Fiber Optics, MPLS and TETRA for Utilities.

 

Module 400: Engineering Topics and Emerging Technology

This module will examine the initiatives and engineering applications of electric utilities. Session topics will include Grid Architecture, Stray Voltage, Multi-Utility GIS, Grid Resiliency, Reliability & Restoration, Sensors & Analytics, MicroGrid Projects and Transformer Testing. You will be able to learn about new field technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality. Also will be an in-depth discussion on Power Quality issues and solutions of the electrical distribution system.

 

Contact
Suzanne Powell
Utility Technology Association(770) 519-1676 suzanne@utilitytech.org
Utility Technology Association is a 501c6 non-profit organization dedicated to the delivery of high quality, practical and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs and  challenges of today’s electric utility industry.