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Empowering engineers to solve today’s energy challenges. Siemens Power Academy TD – Your partner for Power Transmission, Distribution and Smart Grid Training

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Table of Contents

Power Academy History Page 4

How to Use the Catalog Page 6

Registration and General Information Page 8

2015 Course Schedule

By Course ID Page 10

By Date Page 12

Siemens PTI Expert Instructors Page 14

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“ Every year we add new and exciting locations to host training. For 2015, we’ve added Kansas City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Washington D.C., Seattle and New Orleans!”

Course Descriptions

(ESGP) Energy & Smart Grid Non-Professional Series Page 20

(PDEC) Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Courses Page 22

(PSEC) Power System ENGINEERING Courses Page 26

(PSSC) Power System SOFTWARE Courses Page 28

(PTEC) Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses Page 34

Contact Information Page 36

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Power Academy History

Since its founding in 1969, Siemens Power Technologies International (Siemens PTI) has been widely regarded as an authority on issues related to the growth, development and reliability of electric network systems throughout the world. Recognized leaders in power system engineering, including founding members of PTI such as Lionel Barthold, Robert Ringlee, F. Paul deMello, Al Wood, Wayne B’rells, Dale Hedman and Dag Reppen, helped lay the cornerstone of what has evolved into today’s Siemens Power Academy.

For more than 40 years, Siemens PTI engineers have passed their knowledge to the next generation of Power Academy instructors and students.

Siemens Power Academy Transmission and Distribution – North America (Siemens Power Academy TD – NA) is one of several Siemens training centers around the world covering the United States and Canada.

In September of 1969, the first Power Academy course was delivered: “Power Technology Course” – a rich blend of theory and practical application.

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How to Use the Catalog

Courses are divided into five categories.Energy & Smart Grid Non-Professional Series (ESGP)

Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Courses (PDEC)

Power System ENGINEERING Courses (PSEC)

Power System SOFTWARE Courses (PSSC)

Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses (PTEC)

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Delivery MethodsSiemens Power Academy has state-of-the-art training centers all over the world. We offer classroom (open enrollment), onsite, and customized training services.

Open EnrollmentLearning with others is the fastest way to develop new skills and ideas. In our open enrollment courses, you will do just that – learn from our instructors and from other students – as you collaborate and problem-solve. Our classroom courses operate throughout the calendar year at our eight North America training locations.

Onsite and Customized TrainingAll of our classroom training courses are also available for onsite delivery. Whether you have a group of engineers in need of standard classroom training or you need customized content to meet specific learning objectives, we can design a course to meet your needs. Onsite training helps minimize travel costs and reduces time away from home, making onsite training an economical option for larger groups. Additionally, onsite training can focus on system or regionally specific requirements.

CertificationsLicensed engineers, on a voluntary or mandated basis, attend continuing professional education for licensure renewal to ensure competency. All courses offered through Siemens Power Academy meet the requirements for CEUs and PDHs.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are the nationally recognized units for recording participation in professional development and noncredit educational programs. Participants completing this course will be awarded CEUs based on the instructional hours of the course: one CEU is awarded for 10 classroom hours of instruction.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) include continuing education training for the Professional Engineer (PE) – who needs to earn annual Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Through our instructor-led training, participants earn one PDH for each hour of instruction.

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RegistrationInstructors All courses offered through Siemens Power Academy are developed and taught by leading industry engineers. In addition to their proven instructional ability, our engineers have advanced degrees complemented by firsthand knowledge and experience solving power system problems throughout the world.

Training CentersCourses are scheduled on a regular basis at Siemens offices located throughout North America, including:

• Burlington, Ontario, Canada • Houston, Texas, U.S. • Littleton, Colorado, U.S. • Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. • Mountain View, California, U.S. • Orlando, Florida, U.S. • Schenectady, New York, U.S. • Wendell, North Carolina, U.S.

Registration ProcessYou can view the Siemens Power Academy course schedule by going to http://siemens.coursewebs.com. Select your course, add it to the cart and proceed to the checkout screen to complete your registration. Then, either log in to your account or create one, select your payment option and you will receive an email containing your registration receipt within minutes.

Preferred method of payment for courses is credit card, and our online registration process allows you to enter your information through a secured site.

A Purchase Order (PO) is also acceptable. Your registration will be confirmed once your PO is fully approved.

All registered students will receive a CLASS CONFIRMED notice from Siemens Power Academy once the decision to hold the course is made.

DiscountsIEEE members receive a 10% discount. If you are a current member, contact us for details.

Groups receive a 15% discount on three or more registrations from the same company registering for the same course on the same date. Contact us for details.

Registration and General Information

IMPORTANTPlease do not make travel arrangements until you receive Class Confirmation from Siemens Power Academy.

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Cancellation Policy Registered participants shall be entitled to nominate alternative participants prior to the commencement of the training course. Up to 21 days before the training course begins, registrants may cancel their course registration at no charge, or they may transfer to another section that is scheduled for a later date. At 14 days prior to the course, 50% of the price of the training will be refunded for cancellations. No refunds will be issued for any cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the start of the course. The cancellation date is deemed to be the date that Siemens Power Academy receives a written cancellation.

General InformationClass HoursCourse material is presented in both morning and afternoon sessions for a total of six hours of daily instruction. Standard course hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, except where noted otherwise.

What to BringSome classes require computers. Check notes on location logistics for any special requirements.

PrerequisitesSome courses require prerequisite classes to be taken ahead of time. These will be noted on the registration page. For courses dealing with the use of PSS® Product Suite software, Siemens PTI may require that course participants either have a valid software license or be employees of an organization possessing a valid software license.

LogisticsCourse logistics information, including hotels, directions to the facility, transportation and parking, can be found by going to http://siemens.coursewebs.com and selecting the location logistics.

TuitionTuition includes a bound set of course notes and/or reference text. Course participants receive a complimentary daily continental breakfast, snack and lunch. Lodging, transportation and meals beyond those provided during the course are not included.

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2015 Course Schedule (by Course ID)Click Course ID to register.Click Course Name for Course Description.

Course ID Course Name Start Date End Date Location

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ESGP_600 Energy & Smart Grid Series for Non-technical Professionals 2/2/15 2/5/15 MO

ESGP_600 Energy & Smart Grid Series for Non-technical Professionals 7/13/15 7/16/15 WA

PDEC_540 Distribution Transformers – Grounding and Protection 2/23/15 2/25/15 NV

PDEC_620 Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications 5/4/15 5/5/15 NY

PDEC_655 Distribution Automation for the Smart Grid 5/11/15 5/15/15 NY

PDEC_630 Low-Voltage Networks – Theory and Practical Applications 5/18/15 5/20/15 NY

PDEC_500 Introduction to Power System Studies and Power Circuit Analysis 8/17/15 8/19/15 NY

PDEC_591 Substation Engineering and Design 9/14/15 9/16/15 LA

PDEC_591 Substation Engineering and Design 11/9/15 11/11/15 WA

PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics – Introduction 3/23/15 3/27/15 NY

PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics – Introduction 7/13/15 7/17/15 CO

PSEC_640 Protective Relaying – Fundamentals 8/24/15 8/26/15 NY

PSEC_580 Industrial Power System Applications 10/5/15 10/7/15 TX

PSEC_650 Power System Stability & Controller Tuning 10/12/15 10/14/15 NY

PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics – Introduction 11/2/15 11/6/15 NY

PSSC_525 PSS®E – Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State & Dynamics Using PSS®E

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PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E 2/2/15 2/6/15 CA

PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E 2/9/15 2/13/15 CA

PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E 2/9/15 2/13/15 FL

PSSC_600 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 1 - Intro) 2/23/15 2/25/15 CA

PSSC_650 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 2 - Advanced) 2/26/15 2/27/15 CA

PSSC_630 PSS®E for Reliability Standards and Code Compliance Studies 4/13/15 4/15/15 NY

PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E 4/20/15 4/24/15 IL

PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E 4/27/15 5/1/15 IL

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Power System SOFTWARE Courses (PSSC) Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses (PTEC)

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Course ID Course Name Start Date End Date Location

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PSSC_700 PSS®MUST – Using System Transmission Data for Decision Making 5/4/15 5/6/15 IL

PSSC_600 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 1 - Intro) 6/8/15 6/10/15 NY

PSSC_650 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 2 - Advanced) 6/11/15 6/12/15 NY

PSSC_790 Reactive Power Planning Using PSS®E 6/22/15 6/24/15 NY

PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E 6/29/15 7/3/15 TX

PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E 7/6/15 7/10/15 WA

PSSC_510 PSS®E – Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Methods 7/13/15 7/17/15 CA

PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E 7/13/15 7/17/15 WA

PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E 9/14/15 9/18/15 NY

PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E 9/21/15 9/25/15 NY

PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E 9/28/15 10/2/15 NY

PSSC_715 PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E 10/5/15 10/9/15 NY

PSSC_655 Power Electronics in Transmission Systems 10/19/15 10/23/15 NY

PSSC_720 PSS®E – Model Writing 10/19/15 10/21/15 NY

PSSC_525PSS®E – Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State & Dynamics Using PSS®E

10/19/15 10/23/15 CO

PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E 11/30/15 12/4/15 FL

PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E 12/7/15 12/11/15 FL

PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E 12/14/15 12/18/15 FL

PTEC_500 Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design 3/23/15 3/27/15 MO

PTEC_550 Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management 3/30/15 4/3/15 MO

PTEC_500 Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design 9/14/15 9/18/15 IL

PTEC_550 Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management 9/21/15 9/25/15 IL

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2015 Course Schedule (by Date)

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1/26/15 1/30/15 PSSC_525 PSS®E – Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State & Dynamics Using PSS®E

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2/2/15 2/6/15 PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E CA

2/2/15 2/5/15 ESGP_600 Energy & Smart Grid Series for Non-technical Professionals MO

2/9/15 2/13/15 PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E CA

2/9/15 2/13/15 PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E FL

2/23/15 2/25/15 PSSC_600 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 1 - Intro) CA

2/23/15 2/25/15 PDEC_540 Distribution Transformers – Grounding and Protection NV

2/26/15 2/27/15 PSSC_650 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 2 - Advanced) CA

3/23/15 3/27/15 PTEC_500 Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design MO

3/23/15 3/27/15 PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics – Introduction NY

3/30/15 4/3/15 PTEC_550 Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management MO

4/13/15 4/15/15 PSSC_630 PSS®E for Reliability Standards and Code Compliance Studies NY

4/20/15 4/24/15 PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E IL

4/27/15 5/1/15 PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E IL

5/4/15 5/5/15 PDEC_620 Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications NY

5/4/15 5/6/15 PSSC_700 PSS®MUST – Using System Transmission Data for Decision Making IL

5/11/15 5/15/15 PDEC_655 Distribution Automation for the Smart Grid NY

5/18/15 5/20/15 PDEC_630 Low-Voltage Networks – Theory and Practical Applications NY

6/8/15 6/10/15 PSSC_600 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 1 - Intro) NY

6/11/15 6/12/15 PSSC_650 PSS®E And Python Integrating Workflow (Part 2 - Advanced) NY

6/22/15 6/24/15 PSSC_790 Reactive Power Planning Using PSS®E NY

6/29/15 7/3/15 PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E TX

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Power System SOFTWARE Courses (PSSC) Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses (PTEC)

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2015 Course Schedule (by Date)

Start Date End Date Course ID Course Name Location

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7/6/15 7/10/15 PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E WA

7/13/15 7/17/15 PSSC_510 PSS®E – Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Methods CA

7/13/15 7/16/15 ESGP_600 Energy & Smart Grid Series for Non-technical Professionals WA

7/13/15 7/17/15 PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics – Introduction CO

7/13/15 7/17/15 PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E WA

8/17/15 8/19/15 PDEC_500 Introduction to Power System Studies and Power Circuit Analysis NY

8/24/15 8/26/15 PSEC_640 Protective Relaying – Fundamentals NY

9/14/15 9/18/15 PTEC_500 Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design IL

9/14/15 9/16/15 PDEC_591 Substation Engineering and Design LA

9/14/15 9/18/15 PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E NY

9/21/15 9/25/15 PTEC_550 Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management IL

9/21/15 9/25/15 PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E NY

9/28/15 10/2/15 PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E NY

10/5/15 10/7/15 PSEC_580 Industrial Power System Applications TX

10/5/15 10/9/15 PSSC_715 PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E NY

10/12/15 10/14/15 PSEC_650 Power System Stability & Controller Tuning NY

10/19/15 10/23/15 PSSC_655 Power Electronics in Transmission Systems NY

10/19/15 10/21/15 PSSC_720 PSS®E – Model Writing NY

10/19/15 10/23/15 PSSC_525 PSS®E – Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State & Dynamics Using PSS®E

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11/2/15 11/6/15 PSEC_600 Power System Dynamics - Introduction NY

11/9/15 11/11/15 PDEC_591 Substation Engineering and Design WA

11/30/15 12/4/15 PSSC_500 PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E FL

12/7/15 12/11/15 PSSC_550 PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E FL

12/14/15 12/18/15 PSSC_710 PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E FL

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Bernardo S. FernandesSenior Manager, Consulting

Mr. Fernandes has over 13 years of experience in power systems consulting. He has managed numerous interconnection and planning studies for T&D utilities, regulatory agencies, independent system operators and developers, in the U.S. and Brazil. These studies have included technical and economic evaluation, feasibility analysis, regional optimizations, database conversion and dynamic model validation.

He has been at the forefront in the development of HVDC modeling, notably dynamic controls. He is also experienced with dynamic modeling of hydropower plants, wind power and combined-cycle power generation. He combines excellent technical qualifications with project and staff management skills. He is able to analyze clients’ requirements and to define optimal solutions. He is also able to develop project plans and quality improvements.

As senior manager, consulting, Mr. Fernandes leads his team in the performance of power system studies. Additionally, Mr. Fernandes is an instructor for a number of power system engineering courses covering PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E, and PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation.

Douglas BrownSenior Manager, Consulting

Mr. Brown is an accomplished engineering professional with over 19 years spent managing or contributing to analytical consulting projects in the U.S. With prior experience working directly for utilities, Mr. Brown brings practical insight to customers’ needs. He is able to use his experience to evaluate the scope of work and determine the critical-path tasks. He has worked extensively for customers in the Midwest and Northeastern regions of the U.S.

Mr. Brown manages the Minnetonka, MN office of Siemens PTI. As senior consulting manager, Mr. Brown leads his team of consultants in the performance of transmission system studies.

Additionally, Mr. Brown is an instructor for a number of power system engineering courses covering PSS®E power flow and dynamic simulation applications, including PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E and PSS®MUST – Using System Transmission Data for Decision Making.

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Jose R. DacontiSenior Staff Consultant

With over 35 years of diverse power systems experience and professional training, Mr. Daconti brings a wealth of experience to Siemens PTI. Most of his work over the years has been in the areas of electric power system planning, generation interconnection studies, overhead transmission line design, and power system electromagnetic compatibility.

He has performed various activities of power system planning, including several analyses of interconnection of independent power producers to utility networks in the U.S. and abroad. He has been a technical contributor for diverse electromagnetic transient analyses, such as switching of capacitor banks, transmission line unbalance, and restoration of a power system after a blackout. His work with overhead transmission lines has included all major types of electrical analyses needed for the design of 230 kV and 500 kV lines. With respect to power system electromagnetic compatibility, his major experiences have concerned the influence of high-voltage transmission lines on metallic pipelines. His experience in electric power quality has included harmonic penetration studies, calculation of harmonic impedances needed for the design of SVC filters, and recommendations for reduction of voltage sags.

Before joining Siemens PTI he worked for electric utilities and gas, telecommunication, and irrigation companies in Brazil. In 2001 Mr. Daconti joined Siemens PTI, where he has been a project manager and a technical contributor for a variety of consulting projects in his areas of expertise. Additionally, he teaches several Siemens PTI courses for worldwide clients, such as Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design and Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management.

Carlos Grande-Moran, Principal Consultant

Dr. Grande-Moran’s professional training and 35+ years of experience cover a wide range of electric power system technologies. He has worked extensively for world-renowned power systems manufacturing (GE - Power System Consulting Services and Generator Engineering, and Harris Corporation - Controls Division) and been involved in the design and manufacture of large and medium-size turbine-generators. This experience, when combined with his work for consulting service companies, electric utilities, and universities in the U.S. and overseas, makes him uniquely suited to his current position as principal consultant at Siemens PTI.

Since joining what is now Siemens PTI in 2000, Dr. Grande-Moran has been a project manager and/or technical contributor on a variety of analytical consulting projects in the U.S., Central and South America, the Middle East and other locations. In this role, Dr. Grande-Moran has been responsible for all aspects of analysis, operation, and planning related to steady-state and dynamic performance of electric power systems. He has worked extensively in power restoration studies and black start studies. His experience covers generation, transmission and industrial power systems. He has been involved with all aspects of power systems planning and operations in both centralized and competitive wholesale markets for electricity. He is familiar with the relationship among key players in the new decentralized energy markets, such as independent system operators, regional transmission owners, generator owners and regulatory agencies. He has instructed power system engineers on the topic of Power System Dynamics and Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E.

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Ram Nath, PhDPrincipal Consultant

Dr. Nath has over 38 years of engineering experience in the planning, analysis, design, development, documentation and marketing of power transmission systems. Dr. Nath has extensive experience in transmission and distribution system planning for different state utilities and industries in India. His experience includes simulation of lightning, switching and other temporary overvoltage phenomena in power systems, using EMTP and PSCAD/EMTDC. Since joining Siemens PTI in 2008, he has been responsible for system studies and modeling assignments. He has been leading Siemens PTI‘s activities in Western Electricity Coordinating Council’s Modeling and Validation Work Group.

Dr. Nath has published 48 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. His research contributions have been recognized worldwide. He combines excellent technical, analytical, engineering and managerial qualifications.

Since joining Siemens PTI, Dr. Nath has been responsible for PSS®E model development, overvoltage protection studies, switching studies, circuit breaker transient recovery voltage studies for series compensated transmission system, auto reclosing studies, group interconnection impact studies, generator retirement studies, wind interconnection data development, technical and economic comparison of different HVDC alternatives, distributed generation studies, sub synchronous control interaction studies and others.

Dr. Nath shares his knowledge as an instructor for a number of power system engineering courses covering PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E, and PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E.

Lengcheng HuangStaff Consultant

Mr. Huang has 13 years of experience in power systems with an emphasis on power system load flow, dynamics and short circuit analysis. He has experience in the broad areas of power systems analysis, planning, operations, software development and education. He has been working on a number of consulting and teaching assignments, as well as some software development assignments. He has performed numerous power system analyses and simulation studies for system expansions and new system interconnections.

Since joining what is now Siemens PTI in 2001, Mr. Huang has been a project manager and/or technical contributor for numerous analytical consulting studies in the areas of power transfer capability, new generator interconnection evaluation studies, machine parameter derivation, voltage stability and reactive power requirements, system reliability analysis, and wind farm model development.

Mr. Huang is an instructor for Siemens PTI classes on PSS®E Load Flow and Dynamics, and Reactive Power Planning.

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Yuriy Kazachkov, PhDPrincipal Consultant

Dr. Kazachkov has over 50 years of experience in engineering studies of electric power systems worldwide. This experience encompasses many aspects of power system performance, including power flow and dynamic analysis, along with power system controls and advanced technologies such as HVDC, FACTS, and wind power. He has developed a number of dynamic models for different power system components including HVDC lines, FACTS devices, and excitation and governor systems. Many of these models have become part of Siemens PTI’s PSS®E dynamic model library. He has been leading Siemens PTI’s activity in wind farm modeling for system studies. As an expert in power system performance and planning, he was invited by the World Bank and USAID to participate in transmission planning studies in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine.

Dr. Kazachkov shares his knowledge of power system performance and simulation tools by providing training and lectures domestically and internationally, including training missions sponsored by USAID. He currently teaches the PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E course for Siemens Power Academy.

Baldwin P. Lam Senior Manager, Consulting

Mr. Lam is a specialist in the field of transmission system reliability. In his consulting career of over three decades, he has conducted research in this area, applied his expertise in a multitude of power system studies, and shared his knowledge through teaching.

As consulting project manager, he has overseen a large number of power system studies to evaluate the interconnections of power generation projects, including renewable energy projects and conventional power plants. He has conducted long-range transmission planning studies of large and small power systems in over 20 countries worldwide. He has undertaken a number of extended-term consulting assignments overseas, where he worked with and trained client engineers in conducting system planning studies.

His experience is not limited to conventional power system solutions; he has also investigated the application of FACTS devices to enhance power transfer capability between regions and between countries. He has studied industrial power systems as well, evaluating the performance of the electric systems and their operational impact on the external power grid.

He has participated in the development of special algorithms for power system applications, such as thermal unit commitment, hydro scheduling and load forecasting; these have been incorporated in computer programs used by power system operators.

Mr. Lam has presented numerous Siemens Power Academy courses to domestic and international audiences. Course topics include PSS®E Steady State Analysis and Dynamic Simulation, Optimal Power Flow, Reactive Power Planning, Transmission Reliability Assessment, Advanced Transmission Planning and other engineering courses customized to meet clients’ needs. Mr. Lam has published or presented over 30 technical articles on various power system topics.

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pleasant and knowledgeable. The pace was good and he was considerate of the varying technical knowledge of the group.”

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David LoveladySenior Consultant

Since joining Siemens PTI in 2009, Mr. Lovelady has conducted multiple power system studies on transmission and distribution systems. These studies include microgrids, distribution automation, motor starting and transmission generator interconnection planning projects for onshore (with FACTS) and offshore (with HVDC) wind turbines, solar thermal plants, combined cycle gas turbines, pumped hydro storage and biomass technologies. Mr. Lovelady has worked for multiple clients including independent system operators, developers and utilities.

Mr. Lovelady recently co-authored a “best paper” as awarded by the IEEE PES 2013 GM in Vancouver, following his participation in the development of a PSS®SINCAL-based microgrid demonstration software tool; this tool assists Siemens PTI consultants in specifying optimal distributed generation, load control, energy storage and other variables, by simulating the performance and economics of the microgrid over one year of operation.

Mr. Lovelady is a senior consultant for Siemens PTI’s Microgrids and Distribution Planning Department and is a member of the IEEE P2030.2 Smart Grid Working Group on Energy Storage Interoperability.

In addition to consulting, Mr. Lovelady is a regular instructor for Siemens Power Academy courses such as the Energy and Smart Grid Professional Series, Distribution Automation, Power Distribution Engineering, Distribution Transformers-Grounding-Protection, Low Voltage Networks, Distribution Economics, and Siemens Energy Professional Series; he has taught in the U.S., Canada and Africa.

Yaming ZhuPrincipal Consultant

Dr. Zhu has over 24 years of experience in power systems with a strong emphasis on transmission planning, particularly power flow, power system dynamics, voltage stability, and optimal power flow. His expertise also includes power system software development, protection system development and coordination, distributed generation, and distribution system research. Dr. Zhu has managed and conducted an extensive range of power system studies including transmission expansion planning, system seasonal reliability assessment, voltage stability analysis, Special Protection System (SPS) design and implementation, protection system coordination studies, generator interconnection studies, generator retirement studies, transmission service impact studies, and dynamic model verification. Early in his career, Dr. Zhu worked in R&D in protective relaying while with the Nanjing Automation Research Institute (NARI) in China, and he holds two patents for his work there. Dr. Zhu has published 19 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings, on various power system topics.

Since joining Siemens PTI in 2008, Dr. Zhu has been a project manager and/or study engineer for various analytical consulting studies in the areas of generator interconnection studies, expansion planning studies, NERC compliance studies, protection system coordination studies, SPS design and implementation, short circuit and breaker duty studies, transmission service system impact studies, system reliability studies, and dynamic model verification. He is a technical contributor for several features of Siemens PTI’s software (grid code, voltage stability analysis, etc.). Dr. Zhu is a course instructor for several Siemens Power Academy courses, including PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E, PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E, PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E, Power System Dynamics – Introduction, and PSS®MUST – Using System Transmission Data for Decision Making, just to name a few.

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“ The instructor was superb.

Their knowledge is outstanding and presents the material clearly with the right pace.”

Wenchun Zhu, PhDSenior Staff Consultant

Dr. Zhu has over 20 years of experience in power systems with an emphasis on transmission planning. She worked extensively in transmission planning during her tenure with a utility in Wisconsin, including performing power flow, transfer capability, dynamic stability, short circuit, under-frequency load shedding, voltage stability, motor start and economic analyses. Dr. Zhu has wide-ranging experience working with regional planning entities and actively contributing to regional planning processes. Dr. Zhu has gained extensive experience in power system software development, and particularly in-depth knowledge of dynamic modeling, via her prior consulting tenure with General Electric. Dr. Zhu has also worked for a wind farm developer and owner for nearly two years, during which she interacted with several ISOs and Transmission Providers in various regions of the U.S. for integration of wind generation.

Since joining Siemens PTI in 2012, Dr. Zhu has been heavily involved in a series of generation deliverability analyses, which are an integral part of the generation interconnection process of an ISO in California. Dr. Zhu has also proposed, managed and executed projects such as wind farm interconnection applications and investigation of wind turbine dynamic model initialization issues. She has also been involved in solar plant interconnection data and modeling work.

Wenchun has taught courses such as PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E, and Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Methods.

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ESGP 600

The Energy & Smart Grid Series for Non-technical Professionals

The energy industry, like any other, is supported by professionals in finance, marketing, human resources management, legal and of course, engineering. So it stands to reason that power engineers are not the only ones who need to understand how the electric power system works in order to provide service and implement the needed changes that will enhance the system’s performance, improve reliability, and integrate renewable resources and other green technology initiatives.

The Energy & Smart Grid Series course provides participants with an assessment of the critical infrastructure and the associated decisions required to maintain the current system and plan for smart grid solutions.

Whether in development, customer service, finance, project management or a transitioning civil or mechanical engineer, understanding the concepts of the power system industry will enable the participant to provide valuable contributions to their organization.

(ESGP) Energy & Smart Grid Non-Professional Series

4 DAYS

0 CEUs

0 PDHs i$2,650

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“ The instructor was well prepared and presented the material in an easy- to-understand manner for the non-engineers. I appreciated the inclusion of fundamentals in the course.

Very helpful in gaining overall understanding.”

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PDEC 500

Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis

The Introduction to Distribution Systems and Power Circuit Analysis course provides engineers with a fundamental understanding of the distribution systems and power system analysis. This is a great course for anyone who needs to better understand distribution system components, and the power circuit analysis techniques applicable to the identification of the distribution system limits and performance under normal and emergency conditions.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have the ability to better analyze common power circuit problems and will have a stronger understanding of distribution system problems and equipment applications.

PDEC 540

Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection

To successfully deploy a smarter grid, it is essential to understand the fundamentals of what exists in today’s system. The Distribution Transformers, Grounding and Protection course discusses the practical aspects of transformer applications. This course is designed for electric utility engineers and technicians involved in distribution planning, engineering, standards, protection, and operation of the distribution system. It is also valuable to engineers involved in consulting and the design of industrial and commercial power systems.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of the important aspects and contemporary applications of Distribution Transformers – Grounding and Protection.

(PDEC) Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Courses

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

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PDEC 591

Substation Engineering and Design

Electrical substations are an integral piece of any distribution network between generation and consumers. Substations are complex projects involving many aspects of engineering; from conceptual layout to detailed design, procurement, and maintenance, there are many factors involved.

The objective of the Substation Engineering and Design course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the electrical engineering design fundamentals for new substations or for expansions of existing stations.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental understanding of substation design, which is a must for engineers and technicians working in the power system.

PDEC 620

Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications

Distributed generation (DG) is becoming a key component of current and future energy strategy in the U.S. and throughout the world. The Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Applications course focuses on DG technologies, the power system impacts of DG, DG interconnection requirements and issues/solutions that must be addressed to integrate DG onto the electric power system.

Upon completion of the course, participants will have a general understanding of DG and energy storage technologies, interconnection issues and methods for identifying problems that may arise and solutions that can be applied.

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

2 DAYS

1.2 CEUs

12 PDHs i$1,995

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(PDEC) Power DISTRIBUTION Engineering Courses i

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PDEC 630

Low-Voltage Networks – Theory and Practical Applications

Most major cities throughout the country have low-voltage network systems in the downtown commercial areas, supplying important loads requiring highly reliable service. Many network systems have been in service for more than 60 years, and the engineers familiar with these have retired. An understanding of the fundamentals of network system design, protection and operation is required by engineers and technicians involved with secondary networks for the first time.

The Low-voltage Networks – Theory and Practical Applications course teaches the design, operation, and protection practices used for both dedicated feeder grid and spot network systems, and for non-dedicated feeder spot network systems.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to better understand and apply these concepts when working with low-voltage network systems.

PDEC 655

Distribution Automation for the Smart Grid

Governmental and regulatory bodies are pressuring power utilities to improve power supply reliability while maintaining the voltage level of the system within limits. Distribution Automation is one of the smart grid applications that can enable reliability improvement while accounting for voltage control. The Distribution Automation for the Smart Grid course provides participants with a practical understanding of system, equipment, economic and communication aspects of Distribution Automation applications.

With knowledge gained from completion of this course, participants should better understand how to develop a business case to ensure funding to deploy a Distribution Automation program.

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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PSEC 580

Industrial Power Systems Applications

The efficient design and continuous modernization of plants is a crucial factor in securing sustainable business success in all industries. The objective of the Industrial Power Systems Applications course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of power system analysis that will enable them to make the best decisions across the life cycle of their plant and equipment – from initial project planning through operation and maintenance or for expansion of the existing plant.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of the theoretical design and operation of a modern industrial power system and will be able to apply problem-solving strategies to their plant network.

PSEC 600

Power System Dynamics – Introduction

Understand the dynamic models of power system components and the classical control techniques to determine system transient and small signal stability. The Power System Dynamics – Introduction course explores both theory and practice for modeling major power system components, such as synchronous machines, excitation systems, governors and loads, and provides examples using PSS®E.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of dynamic effects encountered in operation of the power system and expansion planning analysis.

(PSEC) Power System EngInEErIng Courses

3 DAyS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

4.5 DAyS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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PSEC 640

Protective Relaying – Fundamentals

Protective devices serve to increase system performance and play a crucial role in minimizing equipment damage and customer outages that can result from short circuits and other abnormal power system operating conditions. Protective relays and other protective devices are vital in maintaining reliability in today’s electric power systems.

Protective Relaying – Fundamentals is designed for engineers interested in deepening their practical understanding of the protective devices and systems commonly used in generation, transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems.

Upon completion of this course, engineers working in all areas of power system planning, operations, testing and construction will be able to better relate the operation of the protective system to their particular area of responsibility.

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

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PSSC 500

PSS®E - Power Flow and Steady State Analysis Using PSS®E

The PSS®E – Power Flow and Steady State Analysis using PSS®E course is designed to familiarize new users with the Power Flow and Fault Analysis features of the PSS®E program. Participants gain experience through hands-on exercises.

Upon completion of this course, new PSS®E users will be acquainted with most program functions in sufficient detail for them to begin study work relevant to power flow, fault analysis and other types of steady state analysis.

PSSC 510

PSS®E – Voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Methods

The PSS®E – voltage Control and Reactive Power Planning Methods course provides a thorough coverage of today’s voltage control and reactive power planning issues, and of the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a working knowledge of voltage control issues and reactive power planning using PSS®E.

(PSSC) Power System SOFTWARE Courses

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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“ The course had very good technical detail

combined with real-world application examples.”

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PSSC 525

Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State and Dynamics Using PSS®E

PSS®E – Fast-Track Introduction to Steady State and Dynamics Using PSS®E is an intensive hands-on course for power system engineers interested in learning the basic functions of PSS®E Power Flow and Dynamics in a condensed format. This course will help users get started with power flow data entry, solution and report, and apply data-checking functions in PSS®E to identify power flow modeling issues. In addition, participants will understand how to set up a dynamic simulation database in PSS®E, perform simulations of different types of disturbances and produce plots of key variables for analyzing transient and dynamic stability behaviors of the power system.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to immediately begin study work using PSS®E for steady state and dynamics analyses.

PSSC 550

PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E

An intensive hands-on course, PSS®E – Dynamic Simulation Using PSS®E is designed to familiarize new users with the Dynamic Simulation features of the PSS®E program, and to explore how different types of disturbances can cause systems to behave in certain ways through analysis of system response outputs from PSS®E dynamic simulations.

Upon completion of this course, PSS®E users will be acquainted with the commonly used program functions in sufficient detail for them to begin study work involving dynamic simulations.

5 DayS

3 CEUs

30 PDHs i$3,499

4.5 DayS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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PSSC 600

PSS®E and Python™ Integrating Workflow (Part 1 – Intro)

In the PSS®E and Python™ Integrating Workflow (Part 1 – Intro) course, participants will learn the basics of the Python language and how to automate PSS®E using the Python API.

Upon completing this course, participants who have little or no experience with Python will have the tools they need to start writing Python programs and driving PSS®E from Python. Participants with stronger programming and PSS®E skills will be able to make their processes more powerful and efficient.

PSSC 630

PSS®E for Reliability Standards and Code Compliance Studies

In the PSS®E for Reliability Standards and Code Compliance Studies course, learn to use the new features of PSS®E to conduct simulation studies to ensure that your transmission system and interconnected facilities meet the applicable reliability standards or grid codes. Use the Single or Multi-level AC Contingency Analysis engines to detect events that can potentially lead to overload cascading or significant loss of load; develop strategies for mitigating or preventing operating limit violations by using the calculated Sensitivity Factors; conduct N-1-1 Analysis to assess system performance under scheduled outage conditions; and perform Preventive Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow (PSCOPF) to prepare the system for the next N-1 condition. Also, learn how to calculate the power factors of interconnecting generating facilities, assess the low-voltage ride through capabilities of wind farms, and detect transient voltage dips during dynamic simulations. Try the new Results Analysis and Visualization (RAV) tool to drill deeper into the contingency analyses results in a systematic and graphical manner. Use the Geomagnetic Induced Currents (GIC) module to calculate induced voltages and currents during geomagnetic storms and assess the potential impact on power system performance. This hands-on course includes a variety of PSS®E exercises.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use a variety of new features in PSS®E to validate their power systems against reliability and grid code standards.

(PSSC) Power System SOFTWARE Courses

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

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4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

PSSC 650

PSS®E and Python™ Integrating Workflow (Part 2 – Advanced)

In the PSS®E and Python™ Integrating Workflow (Part 2 – Advanced) course, participants will learn advanced capabilities of the Python language, and learn to apply these to create powerful Python programs to automate PSS®E.

Upon completing this course, the participant will have the tools needed to write advanced programs in Python to drive PSS®E and process the output.

PSSC 655

Power Electronics in Transmission Systems (PETS)

Utilities are incorporating a multitude of new technologies to optimize their ability to supply and deliver power efficiently and economically. Among these technologies, HVDC (high-voltage direct current) and FACTS (flexible AC transmission system) are most prominent. The Power Electronics in Transmission Systems (PETS) course presents operating and control fundamentals of these technologies. This hands-on course includes PSS®E-based simulation examples of these technologies.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of the principles involved in power electronics devices and will be better able to apply this knowledge when incorporating these devices into their transmission system.

2 DAYS

1.2 CEUs

12 PDHs i$1,995

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PSSC 700

PSS®MUST – Using System Transmission Data for Decision Making

The PSS®MUST software program can efficiently calculate the impact of power transfers on key network elements, identify the most limiting contingencies and constraints, calculate incremental transfer capability (FCITC), and calculate the sensitivity of monitored elements or transfer capability to transactions, generation or load changes. These techniques are useful for a variety of applications such as calculating interface/flowgate transfer limits, determining the impacts of new generator or transmission projects, and calculating generator redispatch/TLR factors for relieving overloads.

Upon completion of PSS®MuST – using System Transmission Data for Decision Making, participants will know how to better use the interactive functions in PSS®MUST to examine and understand network conditions and limitations.

PSSC 710

PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow Using PSS®E

Utility engineers who conduct studies with PSS®E must understand the fundamental concepts of power system behavior as well as know how to execute the many advanced routines within the program. This course is directed at the experienced PSS®E user who would like to increase his or her analytical skills in steady state applications.

Program users will be able to perform advanced steady state analyses with ease upon completion of the PSS®E – Advanced Power Flow using PSS®E course.

(PSSC) Power System SOFTWARE Courses

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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PSSC 715

PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E

PSS®E – Advanced Dynamic Simulation for PSS®E is a hands-on course designed for experienced engineers interested in learning advanced analysis of system stability and dynamics. Examples and exercises focus on dynamic modeling of components such as synchronous generators, excitation systems, prime movers, wind turbines, HVDC and FACTS devices, and loads.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and the ability to better incorporate the advanced dynamic simulation capabilities of PSS®E into the analysis of their power system.

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PSSC 720

PSS®E – Model Writing

Design, operation and protection of generation and transmission systems require a thorough understanding of dynamic behavior of machines and controls as well as their interaction with the network and loads. System designs require unprecedented detail and dimensions in simulation capability; they depend on accurate predictions of transient and dynamic stability.

The PSS®E – Model Writing course provides participants with an understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic modeling using PSS®E, a power simulation tool. In this hands-on course, participants will have an opportunity to write several user-defined models.

Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand dynamic simulation objectives and requirements and will be able to use this knowledge to develop their own models in PSS®E.

PSSC 790

Reactive Power Planning Using PSS®E

Power engineers who conduct studies with PSS®E must understand the fundamental concepts of power system behavior as well as know how to execute the many routines within the program. The Reactive Power Planning using PSS®E course is for the experienced PSS®E user who would like to increase his or her analytical skills in understanding and resolving voltage control issues.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use PSS®E at an advanced level for the analysis of voltage control issues (voltage collapse, reactive power compensation, dynamic voltage recovery, etc.).

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

3 DAYS

1.8 CEUs

18 PDHs i$2,499

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PTEC 500

Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design

The Fundamentals of Overhead Transmission Line Design course provides participants with a fundamental understanding of the electrical and mechanical design of AC 69-765 kV transmission lines.

Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand how transmission lines are designed and how they fit into an integrated power system design.

PTEC 550

Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management

The Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management course provides participants with a fundamental understanding of the commissioning, maintenance and operations techniques that are a vital part of any overhead transmission line (OHTL) asset management program. Designed for electrical technicians and engineers, this course covers concepts that are of special importance to those working in the field.

Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand the fundamentals of OHTL asset management methods and tools, and be able to apply this knowledge to their asset management procedures.

(PTEC) Power TRANSMISSION Engineering Courses

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

4.5 DAYS

2.7 CEUs

27 PDHs i$3,015

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“ The location of the course was great, a very

relaxing learning environment. It seems easier to complete training at a relaxing location.”

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