Power Line Design & Staking
Oklahoma City, OK
PLDS Level 4
Oklahoma City, OK
Protecting the Aging Power Infrastructure
Multi-Circuit 3-Phase Mechanical Loading
Joint Use Inspection: Purpose & Procedures
Commercial Load Sizing
Distribution System Circuit Protection Basics
Storm Preparation & Recovery
Advanced Technology & Automation
Overhead & Underground Subdivision Layout
Overhead 3-Phase Line Extension
Time & Location
August 27 - 29, 2024
8:30-4:30 (Central Time) Tue-Thu
with proctored final exam through UTS eLearning site, due Fri, 9/6
OAEC Offices, 2325 E I-44 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Embassy Suites - OKC Northwest
3233 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 842-6233
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About this Course
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1, 2 & 3
Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
In Level 4 of the Power Line Design series, students will be taken beyond the basics of power line design and staking and will focus on reliability and efficiency. They will discuss the aging power infrastructure and system reliability. Students will look at mechanical loading for multi-circuits, will learn about commercial load sizing and will be guided through the process of calculating loads on manufactured products. Students will review NESC and will learn when and how to apply Rule 250 C and D. Classroom discussion will include a brief look at how local requirements and/or RUS standards and bulletins incorporate (and compare to) NESC rules. They will spend time learning about system protection and balance, including proper protective equipment selection and placement. Students will also discuss storm preparation (hardening of the system) and recovery (getting the system back operational). Course handbook provided.
NOTE: Students need to bring a copy of the current 2023 NESC to class (not included in course materials) and a scientific calculator (one was provided in the Level 1 class - graphing function not required).
Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is August 16, 2024. Registrations will be confirmed via email, but participants are not guaranteed space in the class until payment is received. Thank you!
Cancellations/No Shows/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before August 16, 2024 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after August 16, 2024 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by August 16, 2024 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 4
August 27-29, 2024 - Oklahoma City, OK
OAEC Members - Register through OAEC (oaec.coop) or contact Traci Boyd at [email protected]
Important: When you SUBMIT this Registration Form, you will be taken to a course confirmation page. If you are not routed to this page, please contact us at: 404-890-5514, ext 105 or [email protected].
Pricing - $1,695/person
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!