Training in Computerized Transmission Design - Using the PLS-CADD and TOWER Software, Bilbao, Spain, October 18-22, 1999

Training in Computerized Transmission Design - Using the PLS-CADD and TOWER Software, Bilbao, Spain, October 18-22, 1999

Power Line Systems, Inc. and Adeyssi, S.L. will be offering a training class entitled "Training in Computerized Transmission Design - Using the PLS-CADD and TOWER Software" from October 18-22, 1999 in Bilbao, Spain. The class will be held at the Industrial Engineers Association of Bilbao . Dr. Alain Peyrot, president of Power Line Systems, Inc., will be conducting the class.

Program
Registration form
Accommodation reservation form

Contacts:

Power Line Systems, Inc.
918 University Bay Drive
Madison, Winconsin 53705, USA
Tel:608-238-2171
Fax: 608-238-9241
E- Mail: apeyrot@powline.com
ADEYSSI, S:L:
Montesa, 35- 4º-ofic. 414
28006 Madrid
Tel. 91-402-90-61
Fax: 91-309-00-04
E- Mail: guizola@iies.es

Program:

Monday

PLS-CADD system overview
Presentation of completed projects
How to organize project files
View commands — opening windows — viewing of phases and sags
Needed terrain data and surveying techniques
Prepare a terrain model
- Generate and edit feature codes data
- Import/generate and edit terrain files — XYZ or PFL models
- Create TIN terrain models
- Create alignments, profiles and side profiles
- Attach DXF and Bitmaps to plan, profile or sheet
- Digitize existing drawing

Tuesday

Conductor Design and Modeling
- Various conductor types
- Conductor properties - advantages and disadvantages
- Permanent deformation from overloading
- Permanent deformation from creep
- Effects of high temperature on creep and strength reduction
- Conductor models in PLS-CADD
  - Stress-strain charts
  - Where to get conductor data
- Aeolian vibrations - how to limit them
- Temperature vs. ampacity
- Line thermal rating
Design criteria
- Weather data
- Wind and ice loads - gust response factors, etc.
- Conductor limits of use
- Conditions for automatic sagging
- Structure loads and safety factors
- Conditions for checking clearances
- PLS-CADD/ LOADS - simplified PLS-CADD module
  - Quick sag/ tension calculations
  - Illustration of various sagging methods
  - Create load files for TOWER, SPOLE, etc.

Wednesday

Structure Modeling
- Allowable spans method (Methods 1 or 2) - best for standardized designs
- Full analysis method (Methods 3 or 4) - best for assessment and upgrade
Material lists, create and edit parts lists
Create and edit Allowable Span (Method 1) Structures
Interactive Line Design
- Spot structures interactively
- String and sag conductors - Demonstrate four sagging methods
- Check clearances - vertical, between phases, galloping, etc.
- Check overall design efficiency
Generate Construction Documents
- Plan & Profile sheets, staking lists, stringing charts, offset clipping, etc.

Thursday

Structure Modeling by Full Analysis Method
- Overview of all structure programs — TOWER, all POLES and FRAMES, etc.
- Create and edit wood, steel and concrete poles/frames
- Determining allowable spans of existing structure designs
Modeling Existing Lines, Assessment and Refurbishing
- Modeling existing lines and structures
- Assessment, reconductoring, refurbishing, etc.
- Links to SAPS and SAGSEC
  - Limits of validity of ruling span concept
  - Unbalanced ice, RSL after broken conductor, maker balls,
  - Structure deflection, etc.
- Automatic Optimum Spotting - Theory and examples

Friday

Steel Latticed Tower Analysis and Design
- Modeling towers in TOWER
- Joints, members, connections, tower wind load, conductor loads, etc.
- Checking and modifying older designs

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