Western States Corrosion Seminar, CP Tester Course, CP Rectifier Course May 2 to 4, 2023

 

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RECTIFIER COURSE

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WESTERN STATES RECTIFIER COURSE

TUESDAY to THURSDAY
WESTERN STATES CORROSION SEMINAR is proud to offer this intensive 2-1/2 day course.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • WELCOME BY RECTIFIER INSTRUCTOR - 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 $495 and includes course manual, 3 lunches, continuous refreshments, and 2 evening social hours.
  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. 
info@westernstatescorrosion.org

WESTERN STATES CORROSION SEMINAR
CP TESTER RECOGNITION COURSE
CP RECTIFIER COURSE
May 2 to 4, 2023
Kellogg West Conference Center, Cal Poly Pomona University
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768

"Corrosion Control in Action"