Online Webinars

This course presents information for the proper selection and application of automatic transfer switches (ATS). Participants will review the operation of various types of transfer switches, explore special application considerations and receive tips on good system design.

This course introduces you to the concept of parallel generator operation. It describes when and why paralleling is used along with special technical considerations including synchronization, load sharing, and protection. Integrated versus traditional paralleling implementations are discussed along with their functional and economic considerations. The benefits of an “Integrated” parallel system over a single generator application are also discussed.

This course presents the key factors necessary to ensure the highest degree of reliability in emergency power system design. It explores strategies for value engineering projects through utilization of the best available technologies and innovations without sacrificing overall power system reliability. Guidelines will be provided for the selection of the system best suited to meet a project’s cost, reliability and performance criteria. The course will also present measures for determination of reliability and provides tools to establish reliability criteria for overall engine-generator power systems.

This seminar presents reasons for standby power generation from the National Electric Code (NEC) perspective. The initial versions of the NEC were not written with generators in mind. Generators were added in various sections of the code over the years. This seminar attempts to examine those various sections and compile the generator relevant information. The information is presented in a question and answer format. Seventeen questions have been identified as being the most commonly asked by the engineering community. We then reference the NEC to answer those questions.

This seminar introduces Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards and the impact of those standards for standby power generation, including the engine-generator set and transfer switch. Specific NFPA standards will be discussed along with application/installation details for healthcare, life safety, and fire pumps.

This seminar examines engine-generator configurations and the selection of optional items such as block heaters, base tanks, enclosures, etc. It explores standard configurations versus custom options that may be required based on site-specific criteria. The seminar also introduces good design practice guidelines for the installation of engine-generator sets based on site-specific and application-specific details. There will be an emphasis on cooling system selection, unit placement, and piping requirements.

This course introduces engines and engine technologies used in the design and implementation of standby power generation. Terminology and engine theory will be discussed along with selection criteria, optimization and validation testing. You'll learn about EPA regulations and engine emitted pollutants. Technologies used to control and reduce harmful emissions will also be discussed.

The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic overview of alternators and generator controls. Beginning with a review of alternator theory, you'll learn how a voltage can be produced by moving wire through a magnetic field. The main components of an alternator will be described along with the various construction practices used during manufacturing. Wiring differences will also be covered describing the differences between Wye and Delta configurations. In lesson two you'll learn how control panels have evolved over the years. You'll learn the important role the control panel plays in sensing, controlling, monitoring and protecting. Intelligent communications will also be covered including, data logging, trending and predictive maintenance.