The fall 2008 schedule for the Internationally Educated Program is now available. To view the schedule, please visit our website at iee.epic-edu.com or call our registrar at 1-888-374-2338 x 222.
The following course has been added to the schedule…
Planning, Design and Rehabilitation of Bridges
October 14-17, 2008
Mississauga, ON
Course code: 99-1023-1922
Description
Bridges are the most important part of transportation infrastructure. The conception, development and worldwide construction of bridges represent the most interesting and important achievements in civil engineering. Their safe, efficient and economic operation requires that the bridges be designed and constructed so they can be operational with routine maintenance for an extended design life.
In Canada, the number of bridges requiring rehabilitation is increasing at an alarming rate. Addressing this problem consumes an ever-growing percentage of government budgets. Bridges need to be rehabilitated for a variety of causes, such as deterioration due to environmental effects, the need to carry heavier vehicular loads, or deficiencies in the original design or construction. Those responsible for maintaining bridges need to keep abreast of the latest techniques available for assessing the condition of their structures, as well as the methods and techniques for repairing or strengthening them.
This course covers various topics such as bridge types, criteria for analysis and design; evaluation, planning, rehabilitation and strengthening, material components and loads, superstructure, substructure and foundation design.
Objectives
To provide modern approaches to bridge design, bridge inspection, condition assessment, bridge management system, rating evaluation, maintenance, strengthening and rehabilitation.
After Participating In The Course, You Will Be Able To:
The following courses has been added to the schedule…
Electric Power Distribution System For Industrial Plants
September 22-24, 2008
Calgary, AB
Code: 99-0904-1914
Description
Electric power distribution system plays an important role in the efficient operation of a modern industrial plant. Such a system includes high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, electric motors, variable speed drives, etc. A trouble-free electrical system is essential for an interruption-free plant operation. This course will cover all aspects of power distribution, including system planning, equipment selection and application, system grounding, protection and conformity with electrical code requirements, etc. Participants will work under instructor guidance to develop a power distribution system single line diagram for a typical industrial plant.
Objective
To provide practical understanding of a power distribution system and its protection in an industrial plant.
After Participating In The Seminar, You Will Be Able To:
The following courses has been added to the schedule…
Modern Power System Protective Relaying
November 3-5, 2008
Edmonton, AB
Course Code: 99-1108-1914
Description
Protection of low, medium and high voltage power systems requires an understanding of system faults and their detection, as well as their safe disconnection from the power system. This course presents a comprehensive and systematic description of the concepts and principles of operation and application of protection schemes for various power system elements such as feeders, transformers, motors, buses, generators, etc. The course begins with an overview of power system faults and the protection scheme requirements for the detection and coordinated clearance of these faults. Protection requirements for cogeneration, non-utility generation, and interconnection with the utility power system are covered in detail. This course deals with protection systems from a practical perspective, and includes important functional aspects such as testing and coordination of protection systems. It is specially designed for industries and utilities, which depend on proper system protection for operational efficiency and minimizing damage to equipment.
Objective
To provide a practical understanding of protective schemes for electrical power systems and equipment.
After Participating In This Seminar, You Will Be Able To:
The following courses has been added to the schedule…
Effective Industrial Application of Generator and Excitation Systems
September 22-23, 2008
Vancouver, BC
Code: 99-0905-1914
Description
The selection of a turbo-generator for an industrial plant can be based on producing power at reduced energy cost, or to make use of a waste product, or to maintain plant operation during disturbances on utility company’s transmission lines. This course provides guidelines in the selection and application of the generator and the excitation system for the best performance, flexibility, protection, system integration and utility interface.
Objective
To provide participants with the technical background and guidelines in the selection and application of the generator and excitation system in an industrial plant.
After Participating In This Seminar, You Will Be Able To: