Voltage Regulators

 
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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: 0730 to 1530 hours - Days 1 & 2
0730 to 1200 hours - Day 3
20 Hours 
Instructor: Vince Alvidrez
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 Day Two - 8 Hours Day Three - 4 Hours

  • Why voltage regulators are needed.

  • History of voltage regulators.

  • Basic theory of what a voltage regulator does.

  • Use of voltage regulator with relays.

  • Operation of a WTA voltage regulator.

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

  • Field trip to a plant.

  • Instructional hands-on operation of a voltage regulator.