Weekly Informational and Training Webinars

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Webinar completed
• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - In EasyPower, there are two methods available for modeling Motor Control Centers. In this Easypower webinar, Jim Chastain compares the pros and cons of both the Discrete Load Method and the MCC Icon Method. The discussion includes protective device coordination, arc flash and labeling options, Library Load, SmartDesign, and others.  Bring your list of questions and join us for this Refresher webinar.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Webinar completed
• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - The cost to replace medium voltage (MV) motors elevates the need to consider the protection and coordination schemes involved in system designs. This EasyPower webinar will examine modeling and coordination considerations involved and the manufacturer’s recommendations in the use of Series R-rated fuses.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Webinar completed
• 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-Bentley covers the definition and focus of selective device coordination, TCC plots for comparing performance loads and OCPD, and how to customize EasyPower controls to focus on specific issues.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Webinar completed
• 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-Bentley 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. We also discuss NEC requirements for service equipment, and how to use EasyPower to identify and compare device performance.

• Presented by Jim Chastain, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Webinar completed
• 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-Bentley 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, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Register Now
• 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-Bentley 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, Solution Engineer at Bentley-EasyPower
• GoToMeeting info - Register Now
• Webinar starts at 8:00am PST

Description - With the release of IEEE 1584-2018, arc flash studies may now include more panels and MCCs. In this webinar, Jim Chastain will show how to set up time-saving custom templates for panels and MCCs and how to display arc flash and short circuit results on panel and MCC schedules.

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

Description - Commercial service installers working with pad-mount transformers are often required to submit one-line diagrams along with their documentation to utilities, planning engineers, and designers. Departments such as “new business groups” frequently collaborate to provide short-circuit calculations and request design adjustments, which can lead to stress and delays. In this webinar, Jim Chastain from Bentley-EasyPower will demonstrate EasyPower features that help streamline these processes. Learn how EasyPower can reduce the impact of changing requirements, simplify design updates, and improve coordination between stakeholders.

• Presented by Wei-Jen Lee, PhD, PE, IEEE Fellow - Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington
• Webinar Completed

Description - Over the course of more than 10 years beginning in the year 2004, a multi-million-dollar research project sponsored by the IEEE and the NFPA involved a series of over 1,800 arc flash tests performed in high-voltages laboratories. In this webinar, Dr. Wei-Jen Lee, who led the research project, will outline the significant improvements in the updated IEEE Standard, explaining the data acquisition systems and instruments used to measure heat energy, sound, blast pressure and light and how test methods changed over the course of testing in developing what is now a globally accepted model in commercial and industrial power systems analysis to quantify arc flash hazards..

• Presented by Jim Pollard, CESCP, Director of Technical Services at SureWerx
• Webinar Completed

Description - In this practical webinar, Jim Pollard at SureWerx presents step-by-step instructions on how to update and/or build a fully compliant Arc Flash PPE section to your overall Electrical Safety Program. The instructional components cover the Arc Flash PPE program requirements from the new 2024 editions of NFPA 70E, CSA Z462 and ASTM Standards. Employers benefit from user-friendly resources that are provided as learning aids that can immediately be applied to help keep their workers safe and healthy.

• Presented by Simon Giard Leroux, EasyPower Senior Product Manager at Bentley Systems
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - EasyPower, part of Bentley Systems, is actively engaged in advancing artificial intelligence research focused on arc flash predictive modeling. As part of this initiative, members of the EasyPower team presented their application of machine learning techniques for arc flash incident energy prediction at the 2025 IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. In this webinar, we will explore the core principles of machine learning as they apply to arc flash analysis and share key insights from our most recent research in predictive modeling of incident energy.

• Presented by German Padilla from WOOD PLC in Columbia
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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. The English version of this webinar will be next month.

• Presented by German Padilla from WOOD PLC in Columbia
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - In this case study, we have a project being developed in Alaska, for the oil and gas sector. The project requires a complete short-circuit study and coordination of protection devices. This webinar, given by German Padilla, Senior Project Engineer at Wood PLC, walks us through the steps, challenges, and results of these studies.

• Presented by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member at TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting Inc
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• Webinar starts at 10:00am PST

Description - Learn how to build a compliant Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) using the latest NFPA 70B and CSA Z463 standards. This webinar, given by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member at TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting Inc., covers project execution plan, framework/table of contents, risk-based planning, detailed documentation, and safety integration—helping electrical professionals improve electrical safety, reliability, reduce downtime, and meet regulatory goals. Whether you're starting fresh or refining your approach, you'll gain practical tools to build or strengthen your EMP.