ENSC Afternoon Training Classes

Each additional vendor guest.

Early Bird Registration $1,150.00, ends June 30^th, 2022. Regular registration will be $1,295.00

Cancellation: There will be a $100.00 handling fee for any cancellations prior to August 12^th, 2022. There will be no refunds 30 days prior to the conference.

The Electrical Network Systems Conference is a unique opportunity for Electrical utilities including engineers, supervisors, field personnel, maintenance leaders, and many others to gain perspective and knowledge on Underground Network Systems. Attendees are invited to participate in the general session, roundtable discussions, vendor shows, vault touring and conference activities. During the general session, presentations and topics of discussion are largely based on safety, maintenance, relays and communications and overall best practices. It is recommended to come with questions and insight from experiences as participation is welcome and encouraged throughout the conference.

Early Bird Registration $1,150.00 ends June 30^th, 2022. Regular Registration will be $1,295.00

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $100.00 fee for any cancellations prior to August 12^th, 2022. There will be no refunds 30 days prior to the conference.

If you'd like to pay by check, please fill out this PDF application form

Get the most out your ENSC experience by taking advantage of this unique experience bundle!

*Note - This upgraded experience can be added to your attendee registration.

The VIP Experience offers registrants the opportunity to participate in the following:
     - 2 training classes (1 morning and 1 afternoon training)
     - Your significant other can take advantage of the exciting scheduled spouse activities
          - See the Spouse's Registration page for more information

Morning Trainings - These trainings will take place at the Eaton Experience Center, transportation and lunch will be included.
     - Design of a Secondary 480V Spot Network using CYME - Presented by Eaton CYME
     - Cable Splicing and Termination Seminar - Presented by CenterPoint Energy

Afternoon Trainings - These trainings will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
     - Engineering Based Training - Presented by TBD
     - Network Protector Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Presented by Eaton

Click the AM & PM training links for more information.

Cable Splicing and Termination Seminar

By: CenterPoint Energy

(For Utilities Only)

Monday, September 12th

7:00 - 11:00 AM

 

This course will take place at the Eaton Experience Center - Transportation will be provided.
 

CenterPoint Energy will be hosting the 2022 ENSC in Houston, TX. This Utility is a Fortune 500 electric and natural gas utility serving several markets in the U.S. This includes states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. CenterPoint Energy has as expansive downtown network system with a large underground cable system.

CenterPoint Energy instructors will provide training on how to make proper splices and terminations on underground cables. The training will consist of the following:

• Three separate stations will be setup for this training
• Each station will have a different demonstration on rotation
• CSJD - Cold Shrink Disconnectable Joint EPR
• CSJA - Cold Shrink “All-in-One” Straight Joint EPR
• QT-III Cold Shrink Termination  
  These will be shear bolt connections that have recently been adapted at CenterPoint Energy. 

Instructors:
TBD

Design of Secondary 480V Spot Network using CYME

By: Eaton CYME

(For Utilities Only)

Monday, September 12th

7:00 - 11:00 AM

This course will take place at the Eaton Experience Center - Transportation will be provided.

This interactive session covers the design of a 480V spot network leveraging Eaton’s CYME power system analysis software. Eaton will discuss how to evaluate different design considerations for optimization of a standard low voltage 480V spot network. These design considerations will be analyzed using the CYME software. A temporary license for the CYME software will be available to those taking this course who don’t use CYME.

This session will cover the following:

• Evaluation of Different Spot Network Layouts
• Load Flow analysis
• Short Circuit analysis
• Incident Energy for Arc-Flash & PPE Requirements
• Contingency modeling N-1+
• Protection & Coordination

Instructor:
Nathalie Ardaya P.E. – CYME Product Application Engineer

Network Protector Maintenance and Troubleshooting

By: Eaton

(For Utilities Only)

Monday, September 12th

1:00 - 5:00 PM

This training will take place at the Marriott Marquis (Conference Hotel).

This course is geared toward utility technicians and electricians who are required to maintain and service Network Protectors. Eaton, formerly Westinghouse Electric, has over 90 years of experience in Network Protector history, design, theory, and operational safety and practice. Eaton instructors have expertise in relay theory and Network Protector mechanisms and operations.

Come join us as we delve into Network Protector products and cover both common troubleshooting approaches, maintenance testing and operations. Included in the coursework is a 2-part, 4 hour training session which will encompass hands-on training covering product schematics and test kit operation.

The training coverage will include the following products:

• CM-52 Network Protector
       - Remote Racking
       - NPArms
• CM-22 Network Protector
• VisoBlock Operation
• Test Kit Operation

Instructors:
Mark Faulkner - Product Line Manager
Richard Hotchkiss - Senior Product Technician

Engineering Based Training

By: TBD

(For Utilities Only)
 

Monday, September 12th

1:00 - 5:00 PM

This training will take place at the Marriott Marquis (Conference Hotel).

Details to follow.

The Electrical Network Systems Conference offers Vendors the opportunity to network and speak with electrical utilities across the United States. Attendees range from Engineers, supervisors, field personnel, maintenance leaders, and many other personnel that work directly with Underground Network Systems. The Vendor exhibits take place on Monday and Tuesday nights during the conference where vendors are provided with a 8’ X 8’ area which includes a 6’ table, 2 chairs, & electrical outlets. Vendors also are given the opportunity to advertise in the conference handbook or sponsor a break. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.

ENSC Vendors: Due to limited space, there will be a cancellation fee of ½ the cost of the registration fee ($1,000.00) prior to July 12^th, 2022. There will be no refunds 60 days prior to the conference.

If you'd like to pay by check, please fill out this PDF application form

Spouse Activity Schedule

Monday, September 12th

Tuesday, September 13th

Wednesday, September 14th

Thursday, September 15th

The ENSC Magazine is a bi-annual publication featuring articles related to Network Systems such as industry reports, best practices, implemented solutions, etc. Articles will be written by utilities, manufacturers and other primary sources pertaining to the Electrical Network Industry. The Fall 2019 issue of the magazine will be published on the ENSC website and e-mailed to over 1,200 utility personnel. Vendors are invited to advertise in the magazine, each ad is an 8.5 x 11 colored advertisement of your choosing. Advertisements must be submitted by September 10, 2019 in order to be included in the Fall issue.

By sponsoring a break at the ENSC, your company logo or advertisement of your choosing will be displayed on 2 - 20" X 18" signs that you may keep after the break. You will also have the opportunity to briefly speak at the general session prior to your scheduled sponsored break. This is a great way to further participate in the ENSC and create brand recognition with your target audience. Not able to attend this year?  This is the perfect opportunity to represent your company and be a part of the ENSC! Please e-mail your company logo or advertisement to lafeverltd@lafeverltd.com by August 15, 2022

Hey, it’s free!

The ENSC Magazine is a bi-annual publication featuring articles related to Network Systems such as industry reports, best practices, implemented solutions, etc. Articles will be written by utilities, manufacturers and other primary sources pertaining to the Electrical Network Industry. The Fall 2022 issue of the magazine will be printed and distributed to all attendees during the conference and will be published on the ENSC website. Vendors are invited to advertise in the magazine, each ad is an 8.5 x 11 colored ad of your choosing. Advertisements must be submitted by August 15, 2022 in order to be included in the September issue.