Liberty Bell Corrosion Course
September 21, 22, 23, 2004
Sponsored by : Philadelphia Section - NACE International

Rectifier Troubleshooting and Repair Course Schedule

Tuesday September 21, 2004
TIME TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Rectifiers and their Aplications, Styles, Types and Features.
Technical Session: Theory, OHMs Laws, Basic Cathodic Protection, Potentials ("on" potentials, instant off IR Drop free)		 Bob Speck
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Rectifier Component Design and Operation -- Silicon, Selenium, Surge Protection, Breakers/Fuses Bob Speck
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:45 PM Continuation of Components -- Typical Failures and Troubleshooting Techniques Bob Speck
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Special Purpose Rectifiers -- Three Phase, Constant Current, Potential Controlled, Multiple Circuit, Switchmode Rectifiers, Remote Monitoring Bob Speck
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Wiring Diagrams and Schematics -- Typical Rectifier Types Bob Speck
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM BREAK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Grounding and Safety Issues Bob Speck

 

Wednesday September 22, 2004
TIME TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Review and Discussion -- Review of Day One and Questions from Attendees Bob Speck
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Rectifier Efficiencies -- Conventiona and Wattmeter, Power Factor, Improvements Bob Speck
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:45 PM Rectifier Maintenance -- Preventative, Maximum Operation Limits Bob Speck
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Troubleshooting -- Standard Units, Special Purpose Rectifiers Bob Speck
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Hands-On Troubleshooting -- Analyze Various Problems and Perform Repairs Bob Speck
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM BREAK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM General Discussion -- Hands-On Review (Short cuts, tips, etc.) Bob Speck

 

Thursday September 23, 2004
TIME TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Remote Monitoring Bob Speck
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Remote Monitoring Bob Speck
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:45 PM Remote Monitoring Bob Speck
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Rectifier Class Wrap-Up (Misc. Topics, rectifier pricing vs. size, etc.)
General Round Table Discussion
Written Test -- Basic (self graded) 		Bob Speck
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Rectifier Class Wrap-Up (Misc. Topics, rectifier pricing vs. size, etc.)
General Round Table Discussion
Written Test -- Basic (self graded)		 Bob Speck
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM COFFEE BREAK
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Rectifier Class Wrap-Up (Misc. Topics, rectifier pricing vs. size, etc.)
General Round Table Discussion
Written Test -- Basic (self graded) 		Bob Speck