NACE RECTIFIER SCHOOL ITINERARY
| Day One | |
| 7:30 | Registration |
| 8:00 | Welcome Gas Capital Section NACE |
| 8:30 | Rectifiers and their applications, styles, types and features |
| 9:30 | Technical session- Theory, OHMS Law, basic cathodic protection, potentials ("on" potentials, instant off, IR drop free) |
| 10:30 | Rectifier component design and operation- Silicon, selenium, surge protection, breaker/fises |
| 1:00 | Continuation of components- Typical failures and troubleshooting techniques |
| 2:30 | Special purpose rectifiers- Three phase, constant current, potential controlled, multiple circuit, switchmode rectifiers, remote monitoring |
| 3:30 | Wiring diagrams ad schematics- Typical rectifier types |
| 4:00 | Grounding and safety issues- Method for checking grounding |
| 4:30 | End day one |
| Day Two | |
| 8:00 | Review and discussion- Review of day one and questions for attendees |
| 8:30 | Rectifier efficiencies- Conventional and wattmeter, power factor, improvements |
| 10:00 | Rectifier maintenance- Preventive, maximum operation limits |
| 11:00 | Troubleshooting- Standard units, special purpose rectifiers |
| 1:00 | Hands-On trouble shooting- Analyze various problems and perform repairs |
| 3:30 | General Discussion--Hands-On review (short cuts, tips, etc) |
| 4:30 | End day two |
| Day Three | |
| 8:00 | Rectifier class wrap-up (misc. topics, rectifier pricing vs. size, ect) General round table discussion |
| 8:30 | Written Test-Basic (self grade) |
| 9:30 | Certificates and door prize drawing |
| 10:00 | Advanced rectifier training-Rectifier operation with external equipment (rectifier interruption practical classroom and field work) |
| 11:00 | Advanced rectifier training- Field work (rectifier and potential readings |
| 1:00 | Ground beds-Troubleshooting (locate cable and cable breaks. Types of equipment repair. Soil resistivity testing, Shorted Casing detection) |
| 3:00 | End of class |
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