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North American Power Education newsletter | August 2019

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“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” 

– Leonardo da Vinci 

Oct 1-3 in Québec City, QC
Capacitor Application Seminar

The Capacitor application seminar in Québec City is back. Please join us for a three-day training October 1-3, 2019 with enriching content and surprise activities. This technical seminar focuses on increasing your knowledge about the energy efficiency of electrical supply networks and a thorough update of the main topics of application of capacitors.

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New date: August 21 at 2 PM ET

The current utility business model is being challenged by the deployment of large scale renewable generation, the entrance of DERs, the decommissioning of coal and nuclear generation, and the advent of a new market player: the Prosumer. This webinar will present some of the key aspects of the new business model for electric utilities in North America and tips for how to prepare for the future.   

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Webinar series

The power industry is constantly changing, now more than ever, with a huge focus on digitalization. Operators are now facing the challenge of digitizing an aging infrastructure to meet new regulations and address other areas, such as integrating distributed energy resources, implementing cyber security protection measures, preparing for major weather events, and addressing new opportunities like e-mobility. To help you prepare, we are offering a free webinar series that will address today’s biggest power industry challenges and opportunities along with solutions on how to overcome them. 

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Cyber & physical security
Aug 14 at 2 PM ET

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Utility of the future: Impact of DERs
Aug 21 at 2 PM ET

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Digitize your grid 101: Get started
Sept 5 at 2 PM ET

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Government policies impact on the grid
Oct 15 at 2 PM ET

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Webinar series

Now in its ninth season, the ABB Protective Relay School webinar series is coming to a computer near you. These educational sessions are presented live, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and learn from the leading authorities with expertise across power systems. Topics are specially designed to provide a strong foundation of the fundamental principles of protection and control, communications, microgrids and more.

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Protection with MPLS networks
Aug 13 at 2 PM EDT

 

Input sources for protective relays
Sept 3 at 2 PM EDT

 

Transformer protection
Oct 1 at 2 PM EDT

 

Busbar protection fundamentals
Nov 5 at 2 PM EDT

 

Classroom series

Classroom series in Lake Mary, FL

Whether you come to our state-of-the-art training center, located in Lake Mary, Florida, United States, or receive standard or customized courses at your facilities or any location of your choice, ABB's superior expertise in application, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of protection, control, automation, and communication solutions will better prepare you to face any industry challenges.

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Electromechanical relays
Sept 19-20
Lake Mary, FL

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Relion series ANSI
Sept 24-27
Lake Mary, FL

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Smart substation control
Oct 15-18
Lake Mary, FL

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Symmetrical components
Nov 5-8
Lake Mary, FL

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Sept 10-12 in Raleigh, NC

If you are a developer, electric utility or transmission or system operator who is interested in learning how to understand subsynchronous risks and the potential impacts to equipment or plant design and points of interconnection, this technical training is for you. During this seminar, you will gain an understanding of the various types of SSO phenomena, the role of electrical machines and the power grid, potential risks, mitigation & protection. 

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Webinars

Distribution automation webinar series

In this highly competitive world, you must stay ahead of the competition. Keeping yourself up to date by continually participating in training can make a remarkable difference in your career path. To help you achieve your professional goals, ABB offers the Distribution Automation webinar series. 

AUG 8 AT 2 PM ET

Troubleshooting IEC 61850

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SEPT 12 AT 2 PM ET

SCADA for process & substation automation

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OCT 10 AT 2 PM ET

Interconnecting and islanding DERs

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NOV 14 AT 2 PM ET

Protection and control in redundancies 

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Conferences & Events

SSO Seminar
Sept 10-12
Raleigh, NC

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CIGRE Canada
Sept 16-19
Québec, Canada

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Capacitor seminar
Oct. 1-3
Québec City, Canada

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Power Gen
Nov 19-21
New Orleans, LA

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