MREA/MMUA Transformer School & Pre conference

Description

MREA/MMUA TRANSFORMER SCHOOL 
January 23-26 (T-F)
MMUA Training Center, 1004 Michigan Road in Marshall, MN  56258

Please Note: Registration for this class will close at the end of the business day on January 4TH  No further registrations can be accepted after this date.

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BASIC TRANSFORMER SCHOOL
Tuesday January 23
12-1 Registration
1:15-4 Basic single-phase connections

Wednesday January 24
8:30-11:30 Basic single-phase connections
12-1 Lunch served at training center (for those taking both pre-con and school)

THREE-PHASE CONNECTIONS
Wednesday January 24
12-1 Registration
1-4 Three-phase transformer connections
 
Thursday January 25
8:30-12 Classroom and hands on training
12-1 Lunch served at training center
1-4 Classroom and hands on training

Friday January 26
8:30-12 Classroom and hands on training

Partnering with Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, and American Public Power Association, Minnesota Rural Electric Association annually offers the Joint Transformer School.

Basic single-phase transformer connections and theory
The pre-conference course is intended to serve as a basic or refresher course on the fundamentals of single-phase transformer connections and theory. The course includes classroom and hands-on instruction on topics such as safe work practices, transformer theory, basic calculations, connections, sizing, and troubleshooting. This course would be helpful for anyone involved with the electric line crew—from apprentice lineworkers to employees from other departments that assist as a ground person. The pre-conference course can
also benefit any lineworker who desires to enhance their knowledge of transformers prior to attending the rest of the school! Please note that separate registration is required for the pre-conference.

Transformer School Overview
The three-phase course will start with the basics of transformers, including turns ratios, polarities, calculations, connections, and troubleshooting. Participants will learn about the basic three-phase systems with some basic phasor diagrams and explain the relationship of the phasor to the transformer itself. In the hands-on portion of the course, participants will work with miniature transformers that are energized and will blow fuses, in order to experience what happens when something is wired incorrectly.

The class will continue to build on the miniature transformer banks and work on troubleshooting. Additionally, motor rotation as it relates to three-phase systems will be discussed, as well as ways to prevent voltage surge when switching a three-phase bank. Upon completion of the three-phase transformer connections class, participants should have a good understanding of the following topics, related to
transformers:

• Basic Three-Phase Connections
• Open Delta Connection
• Three-Phase Troubleshooting
• Delta Connection
• Wye Connection

WHAT TO BRING
• Safety glasses
• Secondary rubber gloves
• Fire resistant clothing
• Volt/amp meter

• Calculator
• Notebook and pen/pencil

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Apprentice Lineworker, Journey Lineworker, Crew Lead

PRICE
Basic Single-Phase Transformer (Pre-Conference): $250
Three-Phase Connections: $995 (includes $50 rate increase after Dec. 22nd)

Note: Registration fee increases $50 on December 22nd.

HOTEL 
AmericInn Motel & Suites (ASK FOR MMUA RATE)
1406 E. Lyon St.
Marshall, MN  
507-537-9424

EVENT POLICIES
MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance. 

2024 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2024 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.