The Tutorial Subcommittee of the PCIC Technical Conference is sponsoring six half-day tutorials on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Continuing education units, (0.4 CEU) will be awarded to each participant who successfully completes a course and submits the required CEU form. Light refreshments will be provided during the sessions and a lunch will be provided between the morning and afternoon sessions (12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm) for all tutorial registrants. The price of lunch is included in the price of the tutorial, so plan to end your morning session or begin your afternoon session by having lunch with your fellow attendees.

The cost of one tutorial will be waived for any first-time PCIC conference attendee (Full registration or one day registration Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday). This must be indicated on the registration form and completed prior to September 7th otherwise the full tutorial fee will apply. (NOTE: Those who do not pre-register will be charged full price at the door. This policy has been implemented to ensure there are enough handout materials for all participants.)

Abstract: The very popular series of Motor Primers will be presented in more detail by their original authors. Working models of motors will be used to demonstrate much of the information presented in the Motor Primers. All attendees will receive a bound copy of all of the Motor Primers.

Author: Gary Donner, Bryan K. Oakes, and Timothy Wayne Paschall

Abstract: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently revised the general industry electrical installation standard found in Subpart S of 29 CFR Part 1910. The final rule was issued on February 14, 2007 and became effective on August 13, 2007. The final rule is based on NFPA 70E – 2000. NFPA 70E is considered a national consensus standard. OSH Act requires that while promulgating a rule that differs substantially from a national consensus standard. OSHA documents provide performance based requirements on what needs to be done to protect employees from electrical hazards? NFPA 70 E explains and provides details on how it should be done? Understanding of NFPA 70E is critical for proper implementation of OSHA requirements for protecting employees form electrical hazards. NFPA 70E has undergone major revisions. This tutorial will address key changes in the 2009 version and will provide explanation and rationale of such changes. This tutorial will also address other important existing requirements of NFPA 70E for proper understanding and application. The authors are all members of the technical committee responsible for NFPA 70E- 2009.

Authors: Daleep Mohla, D Ray Crow, and James White

Abstract: The objective of the tutorial is to familiarize the attendee with the latest IEEE standards efforts and trends in the marine industry. The tutorial will be conducted as a design workshop focusing on the systems engineering principles of IEEE P45.3 - Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard - System Integration and covering all design stages from concept design, preliminary design, baseline design, and product design. Additionally, the IEEE P45 series currently under development will be discussed as well as other related standards such as IEEE Std 1662TM-2008 - Guide for the Design and Application of Power Electronics in Electrical Power Systems on Ships, IEEE P1709 - Recommended Practice for 1 to 35kV Medium Voltage DC Power Systems on Ships and IEEE P1713 - Recommended Practice for Electrical Shore-to-Ship Connections.

Authors: Paul Bishop; P.E., Moni Islam; John Amy, Ph.D.;and Lyndsay Garrett

Abstract: The “Purchaser”, i.e. Engineering Firms, Users and OEM’s, are mandated by API 541 to supply data sheets to identify requirements to the motor supplier. Data Sheets are required for API 541 and optional for API 547. The 541 sheets are complex and detailed which demands detailed knowledge of motor and application requirements by the initiator of the data sheets. They have grown in length and detail with each new edition. This tutorial will discuss each section of the data sheet, explain the importance of the various options and test choices, identify who is responsible for completion of each section. API 547 is meant to be a simplified specification for more general-purpose applications and it does not require a data sheet as does API 541, There is however an optional data sheet available to aid in specification of a motor which will also be discussed.

Authors: Wayne Wasserman (Baldor) and Tim Rahill (Siemens Energy & Automation)

Abstract: A “practical, interactive and participatory” tutorial utilizing current recognized standards in the electrical industry today. The “Five Step” – Electrical Safe Work Planning Process will be discussed including the Why’s and How’s. Step One is the identification of “all” electrical hazards on a job based on the very latest knowledge. Step Two will include comprehensive quantification of these identified hazards using currently available tools. Step Three will involve the selection of tooling and PPE to ensure maximum safety for staff. Step Four will involve the documentation methodologies to ensure due diligence. Step Five involves the communication strategies to ensure comprehensive execution of the task.

After an initial session participants will break into small groups, select an electrical task important to their group and using the “Five Step” process comprehensively plan their work from start to finish. Expert assistance will be provided during the tutorial to ensure good usage of time spent.

Selected groups will be asked to present their “Electrical Safe Work Plan” to their colleagues and peers up at the podium towards the end of the tutorial for review.
Note: It is not mandatory but please bring a copy of NFPA 70E if you can.

Authors: Mike Doherty, D. Ray Crow, and Lanny Floyd

Abstract: This tutorial is intended for those new to the field of industrial and commercial power distribution.

This course discusses the purposes and techniques for coordinating protective devices. The calculation of arc flash hazards and techniques for mitigating the hazards is discussed. A case is made for closely linking protective device coordination and the mitigation of arc flash hazards. Methods for designing coordinated protection systems are explored through a number of examples.

Author: John P. Nelson