Course Title: Voltage Regulators

Location: San Joaquin Field Division

Sponsor: O&M Training Center

Participants: H.E.P. Electricians & Operators

Class Limits: Minimum 8, Maximum 16

Class Dates:

Time: 20 Hours: Days 1 & 2: 0730 to 1600. Day 3: 0730 to 1200

Instructor: Brenda Cress

Course Information: This is a 20-hour course on the theory of operation, and applications of voltage regulators.

Class Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of 3Ø electrical theory, electrical motors, generators and VAR flow.

Class Subjects:

Day One - 8 Hours

• Why voltage regulators are needed.

• History of voltage regulators.

• Basic theory of what a voltage regulator does.

Day Two - 8 Hours

• Use of voltage regulator with relays.

• Operation of a WTA voltage regulator.

• How to put a voltage regulator in and out of service.

Day Three - 4 Hours

• Field trip to a plant.

• Instructional hands-on operation of a voltage regulator.