June 25, 2017

North Carolina Electric Meter School – older

Vendor Perspective on the Direction of the Grid– This presentation takes a look into where metering is headed and what it means for meter services and related electric operations. From our perspective, we will review what our customers are asking us for, what the marketplace is starting to look for, and how we can apply new technologies. 6/26/2017
History of Electric Metering– This presentation gives a history of electric metering from the 1870s to metering today and covers early metering luminaries, AC versus DC, meter manufacturers, the watt-hour meter, and how metering has evolved. 6/26/2017
History of Electric Metering (6/27/17)– This presentation gives a history of electric metering from the 1870s to metering today and covers early metering luminaries, AC versus DC, meter manufacturers, the watt-hour meter, and how metering has evolved. 6/27/2017
Managing the Meter Shop of the Future Through Better Tools & Information– This presentation examines how AMI data, the collection of this data and the creation of tools to use of this data have dramatically changed and is continuing to change metering operations. We will look at some of the challenges we are facing as we learn how to do business most effectively with this information and these tools. 6/27/2017
AC Circuit Theory– Starting with a little bit of history, this presentation dives into anything and everything AC, including resistive, inductive, and capacitive load, energy, instantaneous power, complex circuits, phasors, and more. 6/27/2017
Electric Vehicle Chargers– This presentation covers Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE). From the basics, to the market, standards, and trends, this presentation covers it all. 6/27/2017
New Challenges for the Meter Shop– From then to now, this presentation discusses the challenges facing the meter shop today. Included in this discussion is AMI installments, meter farms, and meter qualification testing. 6/27/2017
Three Phase Theory– This presentation is all about three phase theory, complete with diagrams and theories. 6/27/2017
Introduction to Instrument Transformers– This presentation discusses current transformers (CT’s) and the accuracy, burden, load, errors, rating, and testing associated with them. 6/28/2017
Managing Vendor Issues on AMI Design– The goal of this presentation is to understand how to identify the greatest vendor-related risks for an AMI deployment, understand who the stakeholders are for an AMI roll out, and to review and discuss examples of risk mitigation. 6/28/2017
Meter Operations in a Post AMI World– As many utilities have elected to deploy advanced metering systems and millions of new solid-state, microprocessor based end-points with communications under glass, a dramatic shift has begun regarding where metering resources are being deployed and what they are doing. This presentation will highlight the new value proposition for metering personnel at their respective utility companies in a post-AMI World. Examples of issues which have arisen or been identified over the course of various deployments and in the immediate aftermath of an AMI deployment. 6/28/2017
Meter Testing 101– This presentation explains why we test, types of tests and requirements, and data tracking. It’s anything and everything you wanted to know about meter testing! 6/29/2017
Site Verification – Protocols & Tools for Complex Metering Installtions– Over much of the 20th century, utilities, regulators, and customers each relied upon lab and field meter testing efforts which were primarily focused upon the accuracy of the watt-hour meter and demand register. This focus is now changing with overwhelming deployment of electronic meters and significant deployment of AMR and AMI meters throughout the installed base in North America. The focus has now shifted to the metering installation as a whole and not the accuracy of the meter. This presentation will discuss best practices, check lists, shop testing and more. 6/29/2017
21st Century Power Measurements– This presentation takes a look at metering past, present and future and discusses current changes and standards. 6/29/2017
ANSI Standards Review– This presentation reviews ANSI Standards, meter forms, and outlines new definitions. 6/29/2017
Panel Discussion – Meter Technicians – Where Do We Go From Here?– Metering is becoming more about IT. Some metering departments have been reorganized after AMI as part of the IT department. Metering emphasis will shift strongly toward C&I customers and further and further away from residential meters. Metering resources are being refocused on C&I accounts. There are fewer levels of meter tech. Every meter tech needs to be at the higher level as there is not enough lower level work to warrant full time employees. Utility commissions are being less forgiving of allowing rate relief for project over runs and metering inaccuracies. 6/2016
Field Testing– Over much of the 20th century, utilities, regulators and customers each relied upon lab and field meter testing efforts which were primarily focused upon the accuracy of the watt-hour meter and demand register. This focus is now changing with overwhelming deployment of electronic meters and significant deployment of AMR and AMI meters throughout the installed base in North America. The focus has now shifted to the metering installation as a whole and not the accuracy of the meter. 6/2016
Meter Testing 101– As many utilities have elected to deploy advanced metering systems and millions of new solid-state, microprocessor based end-points with communications under glass, a dramatic shift has begun regarding where metering resources are being deployed and what they are doing. This presentation will highlight the new value proposition for metering personnel at their respective utility companies in a post-AMI World. Examples of issues which have arisen or been identified over the course of various deployments and in the immediate aftermath of an AMI deployment. 6/2016
Meter Operations in a Post AMI World– Highlights of the new value proposition for metering personnel at their respective utility companies in a post-AMI world. Examples of issues which have arisen or been identified over the course of various deployments and in the immediate aftermath of an AMI deployment. 6/2016
Meter Asset Management at Cooperatives, IOU’s, and Municipalities– This presentation will discuss how Asset Tracking for Metering has changed dramatically over the past dozen years and what the term “asset tracking” will mean for meter services in the future. In the past we had Corporate asset management systems that originated on the financial side of the business and we had meter record systems that handled all metering test results. Between the two we would have all of our bases covered. 6/2016
Managing Vendor Issues on AMI Design– This presentation will discuss AMI Risk Mitigation and Vendor Management. 6/2016
New Product Update– This presentation will give you an update on new TESCO products, released since the last North Carolina Electric Meter School. 6/2016
History of Metering– This presentation will go through the history of the electric meter, dating back to 1802 and noting significant visionaries who helped play a part in the evolution of the meter as we see it today. 6/2016
Meter Testing 101– As many utilities have elected to deploy advanced metering systems and millions of new solid-state, microprocessor based end-points with communications under glass, a dramatic shift has begun regarding where metering resources are being deployed and what they are doing. This presentation will highlight the new value proposition for metering personnel at their respective utility companies in a post-AMI World. Examples of issues which have arisen or been identified over the course of various deployments and in the immediate aftermath of an AMI deployment. 6/2015
Safety Topics – Hot Socket Issues, Causes & Best Practices– Hot Sockets are not a new phenomenon. Virtually every meter man has pulled a meter with a portion of the meter base around a blade melted and virtually every utility has been called to assist in the investigation of a fire at a meter box. AMI deployments, because of the volume of meters involved put a spot light on this issue. What causes a hot socket? Are the meters ever the cause of a meter box failure? What are the things to look for when inspecting an existing meter installation? What are the best practices for handling potential hot sockets? This presentation will cover the results of our lab investigation into the sources for hot sockets, the development of a fixture to simulate hot sockets, the tests and data gleaned from hot sockets, and a discussion of “best practices” regarding hot sockets. 6/2015
Customer Perceptions of New AMI Meters & What Meter Services Can do to Help or Hinder the Cause– Throughout this presentation you will learn to understand customer concerns about Smart Meters and AMI meters. You will also be able to respond as a Utility and as a Utility Worker. 6/2015
Site Verification – Protocols & Tools for Complex Metering Installations– Over much of the 20th century, utilities, regulators and customers each relied upon lab and field meter testing efforts which were primarily focused upon the accuracy of the watt-hour meter and demand register. This focus is now changing with overwhelming deployment of electronic meters and significant deployment of AMR and AMI meters throughout the installed base in North America. The focus has now shifted to the metering installation as a whole and not the accuracy of the meter. 6/2015
TESCO Meter Manager – Tools to Help You More Efficiently Manage Your Meter Department– TESCO has been involved with metering for more than 100 years. Our focus has always been on the needs of metering, with a wide range of software, test equipment, and tools. Meter Manager is the result of more than 20 years of experience creating software for electric and gas utilities. Meter Manager has been designed from the ground up to meet your needs not only today, but in the future as well. It is built with state-of-art tools and modern software architecture. Our software continues to grow, with new and expanded features, all of which are made available to all of our customers. 6/2015
Hot Socket Issues – Causes & Best Practices– Hot Sockets are not a new phenomenon. Virtually every meter man has pulled a meter with a portion of the meter base around a blade melted and virtually every utility has been called to assist in the investigation of a fire at a meter box. AMI deployments, because of the volume of meters involved, put a spot light on this issue. What causes a hot socket? Are the meters ever the cause of a meter box failure? What are the things to look for when inspecting an existing meter installation? What are the best practices for handling potential hot sockets? This presentation will cover the results of our lab investigation into the sources for hot sockets, the development of a fixture to simulate hot sockets, the tests and data learned from hot sockets, and a discussion of “best practices” regarding hot sockets. 6/2014
Meter Operations in a Post AMI World– Highlights of the new value proposition for metering personnel at their respective utility companies in a post-AMI world. Examples of issues which have arisen or been identified over the course of various deployments and in the immediate aftermath of an AMI deployment. 6/2014
Current Transformers: Ratio & Burden Testing– This presentation will give you an understanding of self contained and transformer rated current transformers. You will also discuss meter testing, CT testing, ratio & burden testing. 6/2014

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