The upcoming Transformer School workshop is open to electrical workers in transmission, distribution, substation, and Power plants.  The material is applicable to workers ranging from new apprentice as an in-depth look at the transformer material to journey level as a refresher for those that haven’t had the work type needed to keep their memory sharp.  I will be covering material from beginning to end while receiving supplemental assistance from Dave Link, Bob Hiatt, and Jim Thompson.  Information will be delivered via printed diagrams, verbal explanations, and by building indoor models on the training poles.  Below is what the course agenda will look like.

Tuesday, December 18

• 12:00-1:00 Registration
  • IAMU office

• 1:00-4:00 Classroom Training:
  • Theory and basics of transformers
  • Transformer parts and operation
  • Nameplates
  • Windings, ratios, and polarity
  • Making connections
  • Fusing
  • Parallel Transformers

Wednesday, December 19

• 8:30-12:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training:
  • Review from day 1
  • Building and removing parallel transformers
  • 3 phase banks and applications
  • Open vs closed bank
  • Wye vs delta bank
  • Pole mount vs pad mounted
  • 3 tub bank vs pad mount
  • Connecting and Parallel operation

• 12:00-1:00 Lunch Served at Training Center
  • Lunch provided by RESCO sponsorship

• 1:00-4:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training:
  • Connecting and banking practice on models

Thursday, December 20

• 8:30-12:00 Classroom and Hands-On Training:
  • Guest speaker Jim Thompson, Chairperson for IEEE transformer committee discussing topics including:
    • Power transformers
    • Sampling and oil testing
    • Protecting your assets and understanding oil tests
    • Troubleshooting
    • Practicing banks

• 12:00 Conference Dismissed - attendees are welcome to stay and cover any questions or areas where additional help is needed

Questions? Please contact:

Dan Llewellyn
Electric Services Coordinator, IAMU
515.289.1999 | Cell - 515-971-8481