(www.williamsonengineering.ca)

Course Date/Time: One day course on Thursday Oct 3, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Course Format: Class room format with demonstration of field testing.

Course Description: This seminar is specifically related to electrical power grounding systems with the course

material supported by years of experience troubleshooting utility grounding problems. The

course is structured to provide a very fundamental introduction into grounding systems

beginning with grounding system design followed by maintenance and testing of grounding

systems. Test equipment will be demonstrated. A brief discussion of lightning protection is

included. The course material is based on ANSI/IEEE Standard #80 “IEEE Guide for Safety in

AC Substations Grounding”.

Target Participants: This course is suitable for both new and experienced engineering and electrical staff

involved in grounding system design, maintenance and testing. It is very suitable for utility staff

responsible for operating and maintaining grounding systems. The course is very appropriate as a

refresher course for engineering staff and also for industrial electrical staff wanting a better

understanding of power system grounding particularly substation grounding.

Course Outline:

Definitions and Standards

Objectives of Grounding

Grounding System Components

Principles of Grounding

General Grounding Requirements

Grounding Design Methodology

Grounding System Maintenance Practices

Testing of Grounding Systems

Lightning Protection

Instructor:

Mr. John Williamson received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 from the University of New Brunswick. He is a registered professional engineer in the province of New Brunswick with 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. In 2010 he retired from NB Power Transmission Corp. as Manager of Transmission Engineering. In 2008, he established J Williamson Engineering Inc. specializing in lightning protection and grounding system design for transmission lines and substations. His recognized expertise in grounding related issues from 30 years of experience in troubleshooting utility grounding problems has lead him to becoming the technical advisor of the CEATI Grounding and Lightning Task Force formed in 2009 and their annual workshops http://www.ceati.com/Meetings/GLTF2013/index.html.

Location:

“The Station”, at 380 York Street, Fredericton, is conveniently located in the core of Fredericton's Downtown only minutes away from all amenities. This iconic 1923 heritage property has been fully renovated with the latest state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and technology.

Registration: Register by email to: jwilliamson@williamsonengineering.ca

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Course Fee:

• $250 payable by cheque, money order or bank transfer to J Williamson Engineering Inc. • Payment mailed to J Williamson Engineering Inc, 44 Day St, Fredericton, NB, E3B-7E1