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Substation Types and Purposes
- Fundamentals of power system operation
- Primary substation equipment
Power Transformers and Controls
- Major components
- Construction and operation
- Connections and ratings
- Fixed taps and LTCs
Introduction to Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Control logic
- Converting control schematics to wiring diagrams
- Example transformer control and wiring diagrams
Voltage Regulators
- Construction and operation
- Ratings
Disconnect Switches
- Types and applications
- Manual and motor-operated switches; control schematics
Power Circuit Breakers
- Purpose and types
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring diagram examples
Circuit Switchers and Other Special Application Switches
- Purpose and major components
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring
Reclosers
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Types and ratings
- Construction and operation
Power Fuses
- Types and applications
- Operation
Instrument Transformers
- Voltage and current transformers
- Principles of operation
- Burden, saturation, and accuracy
- Ratings and connections
Protective Relay Systems
- Purpose and types
- DC trip and close schematics
- AC voltage and current schematics
- Wiring diagrams
Battery Systems
- Purpose and ratings
- Chargers and charging control systems
AC Station Power Systems
- Station power requirements
- Back-up supplies/sources
SCADA
- Purpose and functions
- SCADA overview
- RTUs and IEDs
Integrated/Automated Substation Control Reference Material
- Integration/automation defined
- Communication systems and interfaces
Capacitor Banks
- Purpose
- Construction and operation
- Switching and protection control schemes
Metalclad Switchgear
- Advantages and applications
- Construction and operation
- Protection and control
Wave Traps
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Tuning and operation
Substation Commissioning
- Acceptance testing equipment
- Start up procedures
- Energizing equipment
- Substation and transmission line examples
Registration Date/Time:
10/6/2026 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 10/6/2026 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 10/7/2026 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 10/8/2026 8:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Course Location
Lodging
Accommodations include: Enjoy complimentary business center, WiFi and Local/Airport Shuttle. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, 42-inch HDTV, and executive desk. Parking available $15/night.
Room: rates start at $160
Accommodations include: Complimentary WiFi, Local/Airport Shuttle, Pool, and Fitness Center.
Accommodations include: Your stay includes hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, convenient on-site parking. Guest rooms are complete with Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 40-inch, flat screen, high-def TVs.
Registration closes early for online attendance
Registration for online attendance closes on September 29 at noon. You may enroll to attend this course in-person through October 6.
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions or if you need to make a change.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access the online course site. Both in-person and online students should have a NetID to access Canvas. Your registration confirmation email will give you instructions on how to set up a NetID.
Please watch the email address you provided for release dates and pre-course information. Check your spam file if you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" addresses.
Instructors
David Herbst
Director Field Services
David Herbst has over 38 years of experience in designing, installing, and testing electric utility relay protection and control systems. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and currently works as Director of Field Services for Dashiell in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave spent 21 years working for an investor-owned electric utility. His responsibilities included design, installation, and maintenance of relay protection systems, as well as supervision of engineers and technicians involved in system protection design and commissioning. Dave has extensive experience in protection system design and commissioning of substations and electrical systems from 480 volts through 345kV. Dave graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1983.
Mitch Bradt
Director of Quality, Standards, and Training at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG)
Mitch Bradt, PE, is an engineer and educator who loves to see students “get it.” He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of aerospace and electric power. His responsibilities have varied from aircraft electrical systems, to utility system protective relaying, to utility-applied power electronics, to wind farm collectors, and teaching and curriculum development in these related areas. He is currently the Director of Quality, Standards, and Training at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) serving utilities and developers across North America. Mitch graduated from Marquette University with a BSEE in 1993.
Program Director
Shalini Bhat