PDC has identified learning objectives we expect each student to obtain on completion of this course. The student completing this course should be able to:
The course focuses on extruded dielectric cables. The following cable types are addressed as well:
Day 1
- Introduction, Course Goals
- Cable Principles: electrical stresses, thermal considerations and design approaches
- Cable types
- Cable Components
- Typical Applications urban, suburban, rural
- Accessories: terminals, splices — field assembled and prefabricated, bonding apparatus, pressurizing plants, cathodic protection, etc.
- Industry Specifications; US, International
- Cable Manufacturing: paper cables, extruded dielectric cables, suppliers, quality control, testing, factory inspection
Day 2Day 3
- Engineering Calculations, Computer Programs
- Ampacity, Steady-state and Emergency
- Pulling Tensions and Sidewall Pressures
- Cable Impedances, Magnetic Fields
- Sheath Voltages and Currents
- Special Bonding Schemes
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Importance of system conditions: load shape, preload vs. emergency load, reactive power
- Importance of Installation Conditions
- Soil Resistivity, stability; controlled backfill
- Burial Depth, Other Heat Sources,
- Cable spacing; duct vs. direct burial
- Specifications for cables and accessories
- Installation: procedures, specifications, resources
- Civil works and cable installation
- Submarine Cable Installations
- Guided-boring Cable Installations
- Operation and Maintenance, including
- Failure Analysis
- Uprating, monitoring, other special topics
- References, Resources
The three-day course will be held at the Alden Beach Resort, 5900 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706. A special rate is available to those attending PDC's course. The rooms generally have two double beds, living room, and kitchenette. Please contact the Alden Resort directly at 1-800-237-2530. Mention the PDC course to obtain the lower rate. Reservations must be made by 30 days in advance to insure the special rate. Map of Area
Jay A. Williams, Principal Engineer, Power Delivery Consultants, Inc. Mr. Williams has more than 30 years design and application experience in underground cable systems. He was in charge of Con Edison's Transmission Cable group, and was responsible for major cable application and research projects while at Power Technologies, Inc. He co-authored the “Underground Transmission” section of the Standard Handbook of Electrical Engineering. He was technical editor and principal author of the EPRI Underground Transmission Systems Reference Book.
Torben Aabo, Principal Engineer, Power Cable
Consultants. Mr. Aabo joined Phelps Dodge (now BICC) in 1970, and joined
Power Technologies, Inc. in 1974. He was responsible for many transmission and
distribution cable projects, including ones to increase pipe-type cable section
lengths, and to evaluate the reliability and failure mechanisms for transmission
cables. He formed Power Cable Consultants in 1995, where he specializes in
project development, factory inspection, and failure analysis.
Continuing Education Units
PDC is a Continuing Education Provider in the State of Florida (#CEP00180) and will issue students a course certificate indicating the number of Continuing Education Units for the course completed based on national guidelines and the number of classroom hours. 1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for successful completion of this course. The CEU is the nationally recognized unit for recording participation in noncredit educational programs. One CEU is equal to ten classroom hours.
Tuition covers the cost for this three-day course. This fee includes extensive course notes, continental breakfast and lunch. Lodging, transportation, and other meals are not included.