Weekly Informational and Training Webinars

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - A properly coordinated protection system balances selectivity, sensitivity, and speed of operation to provide reliable power systems. This webinar presentation, given by Jim Chastain at Bentley/EasyPower, discusses selective coordination and highlights how protection coordination changes have an impact on arc flash hazards. Additionally, guidance is provided for dealing with arc flash incident energy increasing due to the need for a more reliable system.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - When approaching a large EasyPower project, a different strategy should be employed that starts even before the data collection phase of the study begins. This webinar, given by Jim Chastain, EasyPower application engineer, demonstrates a number of techniques that can assist EasyPower users (beginners and seasoned veterans alike) in developing a more efficient one-line diagram for a large project while saving time in the process.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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Description - Situations often arise where there is a need to customize the layout or content of your arc flash labels. This webinar, given by Jim Chastain, EasyPower application engineer, introduces the process of customizing arc flash labels to include language translation, conditional logic to change content based upon calculated results, inclusion of QR codes for hyperlinks, ways to facilitate ‘Site Specific’ incident energy policies, and how to display company logo information.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - In this first of a 4-part series titled Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, Jim Chastain from EasyPower covers the definition and focus of selective device coordination, TCC plots for comparing performance loads and OCPD, and EasyPower display controls to customize for specific focus.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - In the second installment of a 4-part series titled Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, Jim Chastain from EasyPower discusses fuse ratings, coordination rules of thumb using TCCs to confirm coordination of different manufacturers, current-limiting fuse energy let-through versus TCC plotting, and arc flash calculations using fuses. The following topics will also be discussed: NEC requirements for service equipment, and how to use EasyPower to identify and compare device performance.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - In the third presentation of a 4-part series titled Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, Jim Chastain from EasyPower focuses on breaker types based on trip mechanisms, series rating, and molded case circuit breakers for selective device coordination to determine constraints for time and current. The following topics are also discussed: LVPCB, Solid State trip, TCC plots – long term, short term, and instantaneous adjustments.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - In the concluding session of the 4-part series titled Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, Jim Chastain from EasyPower covers information on relay protection schemes, ground fault protection, transformer protection, differentials, arc sensing, TCC controls, and hard-grounded systems versus resistance ground.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - EasyPower Sequence of Events feature is often used to spot check system coordination. It is also useful for Relay Coordination for very large systems. In this Refresher Webinar, Jim Chastain will step through the process of selective coordination on an actual project to illustrate the capabilities of the tool.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - Developing and implementing an arc flash risk assessment program that meets the requirements of IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, and OSHA Standard 29 is challenging. Meeting these requirements on a constrained budget and with limited manpower requires proper planning and execution. In the webinar, given by Jim Chastain at Bentley-EasyPower, an outline is given to a commonsense approach.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - We kick of the first part of a 4-week series on how to meet NFPA compliance and control costs with a discussion of safety related to arc flash hazards and the evolution of regulator standards in the 15 years since their introduction. This will be similar to the prior instances of this presentation, but updated to include changes to the NFPA 70E-2021 standard.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - Of the overall time involved in an Arc Flash study,  data collection can be the most costly if not properly planned. Eliminating the need for repeated trips to the site and avoiding excessive delays and cost is the focus for this presentation. Second in the Arc Flash Risk Assessment series, this presentation emphasizes the benefits that can be recognized both in cost reduction and employee education when facilities maintenance teams are part of the process. This updated presentation includes information on the many changes to data collection due to new calculation parameters in the IEEE 1584-2018 standard. 

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - The third installment of this series focuses on the use of the EasyPower Arc Flash Bundle to construct the one-line model from the collected data and then proceeds to the initial steps required to calculated arc flash incident energies. Industry standards describing the use of the IEEE-1584 model are detailed and examples are provided. This will be similar to the prior instances of this presentation, but updated to include techniques in EasyPower for comparing your electrical system using the IEEE 1584-2002 versus the 1584-2018 standard.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Support Engineer at EasyPower-Bentley
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• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - This last installment in the Arc Flash Risk Assessment series will highlight the EasyPower features that facilitate compliance with the requirements of NFPA-70E. Included in the presentation is the ability to print and export reports, customize the report layout, customize label content, and print labels. In addition, the EasyPower label editor permits the use of QR codes to extend the information available to anyone able to scan the equipment label.

• Presented by Eduardo Ramirez at Xcel Energy & Morgan McNeal at Perficient
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - There are inherent risks in operating and maintaining power systems, that can be reduced with well implemented safety programs. This webinar, provided by Eduardo Ramirez-Bettoni of Xcel Energy and Morgan McNeal of Perficient, provides Xcel Energy’s experience in establishing an arc flash safety program. The presenters discuss strategies for ensuring OSHA compliance and best practices for building an arc flash safety program.

• Presented by Marcelo Valdes, PE, Applications & Standards Manager at ABB and Dr. Harsh M. Karandikar, PhD, VP Product Management at ABB
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - NFPA 70B-2023, the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, which is one of the three key NFPA industry standards that support application of OSHA requirements, has just been changed from a guide to a “standard.” The requirements are now more formally described, though technical details may be more limited than in the past. An Electrical Maintenance Plan to drive safety is prioritized. This webinar, given by Marcelo Valdes, PE, at ABB and a member of the NFPA 70B technical committee and Dr. Harsh M. Karandikar, PhD, VP Product Management at ABB, describes the standard and its application. Maintenance frequency for various types of equipment is identified, but alternative approaches are possible.

• Presented by German Padilla, senior project engineer with Wood PLC
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - En este estudio de caso, tenemos un proyecto que se está desarrollando en Alaska, para el sector de petróleo y gas. El proyecto requiere un estudio completo de corto circuito y de coordinación de dispositivos de protección. En este seminario web, German Padilla, ingeniero senior de proyectos de Wood PLC, nos guiara a través de los pasos, desafíos y resultados de estos estudios. Esta presentación será en español y dos semanas después se realizará una versión en inglés.

This presentation titled Short Circuit and Protective Device Coordination Case Study will be given in Spanish. There will be an English version of this presentation, two weeks afterward.

• Presented by German Padilla, senior project engineer with Wood PLC
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - In this case study, based in Alaska, the oil and gas client wants a complete Short Circuit and  Protective Device Coordination study. In this webinar, German Padilla, senior project engineer with Wood PLC, guides us through the steps, challenges, and solution of the project. This presentation will be in English, and a Spanish version will be given two weeks earlier.

• Presented by Jerod Day, VP/Lead Applications Engineer at Vacuum Interrupters, Inc.
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - Vacuum interrupters have been installed in industrial circuit breakers since the early 1970s and were designed for a 20-to-30-year minimum usable life. Fortunately, many have lasted well beyond their anticipated shelf life. However, we are now seeing many requests for vacuum bottle testing and replacements. Vacuum interrupter test sets can determine the pressure inside a vacuum interrupter and along with wear and number of operations, predict the usable life of the vacuum interrupters used in your circuit breakers and contactors. Until now, this type of testing could only be performed at the assembly plant. In this webinar, Jerod Day at Vacuum Interrupters, Inc, explains the causes of vacuum bottle failures and the new field-based testing method that minimizes the chances of costly damage or unintentional downtime through predictability. 
 
Jerod Day received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical & Energy Engineering in 2010 and 2012, respectively, from the University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Jerod has coauthored publications, including in the J. Heat Transfer. He is head of engineering at Vacuum Interrupters, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX which specializes in vacuum interrupter design, testing, and manufacturing. Mr. Day has nine years of field experience with medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear.

• Presented by Scott Cooper at Omicron Electronics Corp.
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - Protective devices serve an essential role in the safety and reliability of our power systems. Their dependable operation is essential, and therefore must be ensured to operate as designed. In this webinar, Scott Cooper at Omicron Electronics Corp. provides an introduction to testing protective devices to affirm the protection system operates as intended. Protection engineers and facility owners must not only ensure the protective devices are functioning properly, but that faults are cleared correctly.
 
Jerod Day received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical & Energy Engineering in 2010 and 2012, respectively, from the University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Jerod has coauthored publications, including in the J. Heat Transfer. He is head of engineering at Vacuum Interrupters, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX which specializes in vacuum interrupter design, testing, and manufacturing. Mr. Day has nine years of field experience with medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear.

• Presented by Austin (AJ) Johnson, P.E., Product Manager at Eaton's Low Voltage Assemblies products
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - This presentation, given by Austin Johnson, P.E., Product Manager at Eaton, allows attendees to understand methods on designing and specifying switchgear to be safer. Attendees will also learn about NEC Article 240.87 and the various technologies that can be used to meet the code and reduce arc energy.

• Presented by Mike Doherty, Electrical Safety Consultant, e-Hazard
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Description - How can the execution of practical, high end Human Performance (HU) concepts in any level of job planning, influence not just your safety, but your corporate unit as a whole from the workers on the shop floor to the CEO suite. Error precursors are the risks to any endeavor at work. Pragmatic implementation of the HU tools are the risk reduction methodologies in to reduce these risks.
 
This webinar, given by Mike Doherty, Electrical Safety Consultant, Trainer, Auditor and Speaker will discuss the history and intense value of using HU best practice methods in not only the electrical sector but also in the business world. Come and listen as we delve deeply into one of the true jewels of the safety and business world.