| WESTERN STATES RECTIFIER COURSE
TUESDAY, MAY 6 to
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008
WESTERN STATES CORROSION SEMINAR is proud to offer this intensive 2-1/2 day course.
COURSE OUTLINE
- WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - All of the attendees to the seminar, CP Tester Course, and Rectifier Course are welcomed.
- FILM: CORROSION IN ACTION - This classic film on corrosion basics is presented to all of the attendees to the seminar, CP Tester Course, and Rectifier Course.
- WELCOME BY RECTIFIER INSTRUCTOR - The attendees are sent to their respective classrooms. The Rectifier Course outline and objectives are discussed.
- SLIDE PRESENTATION - Rectifiers and their application, styles, types, features, and typical field installations.
- TECHNICAL SESSION - Theory and operation, Ohm's Law, basic cathodic protection, reference voltages, potentials, and IR free definition. Demonstrate working model of a CP system and the relationship to a rectifier.
- RECTIFIER COMPONENT DESIGN AND OPERATION - Transformers, silicon and selenium rectifiers, surge protection, breakers, fuses, lightning protection, etc. Maintenance and maximum operating temperatures of each major component.
- SHUNTS - Shunts and shunt readings and factors.
- SPECIAL PURPOSE RECTIFIERS AND THEIR USE - Oil-immersed units, three phase, constant current, potential control, and multiple circuits. Demonstration of constant current and potential control units, and remote monitoring.
- WIRING DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS - Typical types.
- RECTIFIER AND CP SYSTEM EFFICIENCIES AND IMPROVEMENTS - Conventional readings vs. watt-hour readings, power factors, and methods of increasing rectifier output ratings.
- GENERAL RECTIFIER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Test instrument use and operation, transformer and stack replacements, determining cable lead polarity, cable breaks, series and parallel operation, and interrupter operation.
- TROUBLESHOOTING - Standard units vs. special purpose, usefull hints, and troubleshooting aids.
- HANDS-ON TROUBLESHOOTING - Analyze various problems and perform repairs (bring your own meter).
- NACE-SPONSORED RECTIFIER TEST
- TEST ANSWERS AND GENERAL DISCUSSION.
**PLEASE BRING YOUR MULTIMETER FOR THE HANDS-ON SESSION**
INSTRUCTOR: John Bollinger – Farwest Corrosion Control Company www.farwestcorrosion.com
PRE-REQUISITES - An understanding of basic electricity and a minimum 240 hours of actual CP testing related work experience are seriously recommended.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Cathodic protection field personnel, technicians, and those desiring knowledge of rectifiers should attend this course.
REGISTRATION FEE - The fee for the Rectifier Course is $390 and includes course manual, 3 lunches, continuous refreshments, and 2 evening social hours. Tuesday and Wednesday night single-occupancy lodging with complimentary breakfast and dinner is available for the convenience of the attendee commuting from out of the area for $110 per person per night. Monday and Thursday night lodging with complimentary breakfast is available for $95 per person per night. Room check-in is available after 3 pm. Monday and Thursday night dinners may be purchased separately in the dining room. Please call Kellogg West at 909-869-2222 to verify the dining room hours and cost. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
EXAM - An exam that includes a written and practical test will be given.
Contact us if you have any questions about our seminar and courses.
Sylvia Hall
Ameron International
8627 S. Atlantic Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone Number: 323 564 6626
Fax Number: 323 563 8208
info@westernstatescorrosion.org
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