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You wont regret it

This course helped me understand what true relay testing is, Dynamic testing is truly fun to learn & not so boring as you would just button pushing.

You wont regret it.

Tony Pino

It would be difficult to overstate the value of his classes.

I've done enough coursework in my life in various disciplines and trade crafts to have forgotten some of them. In all of my studies, I have rarely met an instructor who knew their material better, delivered it more clearly and effectively, or who obviously enjoyed teaching their subject more. His class helped me understand relay testing at a level far above what I knew before I took it. It would be difficult to overstate the value of his classes.

A Relay Course Evaluation

Wonderful course

Wonderful course that really digs into generation protection while keeping it interesting and informative. The hands-on approach really aids in the retaining of knowledge!

Anonymous

Chris Does a Great Job

Chris does a great job ! It is very obvious he has a lot of knowledge, backed up by experience. His patience, and dynamic personality, made for a comfortable learning environment.

I would definitely recommend his classes.

Joe Gonzalez

Absolutely take advantage of this course

Absolutely take advantage of this course as there is a wealth of information to be obtained not only from the course material, but the instructor as well.

Anonymous

One of the best investments in your future career as a protective relay technician you'll make.

Boost your knowledge and confidence to analyze protection schemes and creating thorough relay test plans & reports.

The course shared options of testing multiple outputs when tripping the 86 lockouts by placing the outputs in series. Instead of checking just one of the lockout outputs assigned to that element.

Harvey Jamison ... Exelon

Very Well Presented

The information in this course was very well presented. The practice sheets make the concepts more easily understood. I would recommend this course to anyone who is involved with electrical power systems.

Peter Cogswell

It is worth taking

It is worth taking because it is designed to help you regardless of your knowledge level and you can learn at your own pace.

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I wish I had found your books a while ago.

I have just bought your protection relay testing set of books about a few weeks ago and I just wanted to say that I’m very impressed with it.

I have been commissioning power systems for a few years and I wish I had found your books a while ago.

Daniel de Freitas

...try to understand what the relay is intended to do and how you can test it as a whole.

Don't focus solely on Enoserv testing, instead try to understand what the relay is intended to do and how you can test it as a whole.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

Worth Every Penny

I highly recommend this course...don't hesitate. It is worth every penny. Chris is an outstanding instructor with real world experience and he will keep the class interested the entire time.

A Relay Course Evaluation

With this online course, you understand what is going on and how to interpret results. I really like this course.

I would definitely get this online training. Its broken down to the basics and takes you through a step by step process. You cant go wrong with this. It is worth every penny. It even has websites you can research if you're unfamiliar with the material.

Most of the test sets does the work for you with a push of a button. With this online course you understand what is going on and how to interpret results. I really like this course.

The videos and presentations on this course have been very helpful and given me a better edge on what is going on in the relay testing industry.

Student Review

I learned a lot from this course.

I learned a lot from this course. Having no relay testing experience, I was grateful the real world examples were shown. I will definitely continue with this program, as they become available.

Joe

this class is taught by an experienced engineer

If you are having trouble understanding basic fundamentals of relays , this class is taught by an experienced engineer who can succesfully explain what is going on and how to understand it.

Anonymous

Why relay testing is so important

You really get a sense of why relay testing is so important before a system goes into service. You also get hands-on training testing the more complicated relays in use today. The instructor is knowledgeable and has a great deal of experience in the field.

Rune Winn ... Field Engineer

Highly recommended

Highly recommended and properly sized sample of beginning level relay testing practical material

Course Evaluation

The course was very useful and beneficial

What did you enjoy most about the course?

Learning to test the elements manually without the use of automated software and being shown how the relay actually operates and senses readings.

Understanding phase angle relationships to simulate faults.

Relay Course Evaluation

Chris has a natural talent for teaching!

Chris has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience which he shares as he teaches the theory and practical methods of relay testing. These experiences are so valuable whether you are new or an experienced veteran of relay testing. You get theory and then the opportunity to set up different testing situations to apply and prove the lessons. You can experiment with the circuits and test until you are proficient. Regardless of the brand of test-set, Chris is there to assist and offer advice until you are comfortable with the testing circuit and the test-set's available functions. Excellent opportunity to learn the strengths and weaknesses of different brands of relay test-sets. Chris has a natural talent for teaching!

Rowan Dunbar ... Independant Consultant

This Course is a Must...

This course is a must for relay testing engineers who struggle with the testing of more advanced relay functions such as line distance and transformer differential. Instruction on the background and theory of the functions is followed by hands-on testing of these functions on relays that are commonly encountered in the field.

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Very Good Mix

This class was a very good mix of the theory behind relay testing and hands-on application. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning about relay testing or anyone who is looking for a refresher course in the basics.

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Great instruction. Great class.

This is a great class; even if you have little to no experience with relays. Chris can really break things down to the most basic level. Great instruction. Great class.

Basic Course Student

Keep up the good work

I work for a testing company and I always wanted to get better with relays but found it difficult to learn more on-site since we don’t usually have much time to play around. Our company owns Omicron and Doble test-sets and was able to borrow them over the week ends. I would grab an SEL relay and follow you step by step and learned a lot that way.

I practiced a lot doing manual pick up and timing test (without changing settings) to get a good foundation and now slowly getting into dynamic testing.

I also purchased your Relay Testing Handbook and find it very useful on-site. I keep the soft copy on my laptop so I can refer to it very easily.

I recommend this course to anyone who wants to get better at testing relays.

Looking forward to more videos from Valence.

Keep up the good work

Jeremie L.

That this is a great source of knowledge that may have been over looked or not even taught

This is a great source of knowledge that may have been over looked or not even taught. A resource I will definitely be going back to when I'm prepping for a job or have a question that the videos answer.

Relay Course Evaluation

For an inexperienced tester like myself, he made it easy to follow and understand

Chris was an excellent instructor. For an inexperienced tester like myself, he made it easy to follow and understand. I was never bored once in the 3 days. I had never used the Doble or its software before, and now I’m confident I have a great base to continue my learning.

Daniel Nigra

Even seasoned (you can’t teach me anything) relay techs are captivated by the instructor’s enthusiasm and experience.

Live training courses are NOT presented in a one-size-fits-all, take-it-or-leave-it format. The instructor’s experience allows him to tailor the content on-the-fly to fit each student’s background and experience.

Even seasoned (you can’t teach me anything) relay techs are captivated by the instructor’s enthusiasm and experience.

Engineers attending the courses leave with an understanding of the importance and challenges of specifying effective and complete field testing.

Don L., P&C Tech Specialist

I would recommend these courses to anyone

I picked your courses because they looked interesting and they were inexpensive.

I was not disappointed, I found them very informative and quite easy to follow.

I would recommend these courses to anyone needing continuing education or just wanting to learn more about relays.

I learned a lot and look forward to taking more classes from Valence.

Larry Lockwood ... Senior Technician

will save you time in the long run

you will get a lot of knowledge out of the course that will save you time in the long run

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

I have been so impressed with the booklet

I have been in electrical testing for the past 15 years and have worked for NETA shops and utilities. The booklet is excellent for a beginner as well as a seasoned test technician. I purchased this for a look at another’s perspective on end-to-end relay testing. Included are test plans, connections, procedures and testing philosophies. The user will find an overview of nearly all of the popular protection strategies as well as a very helpful overview chart.

I have been so impressed with the booklet that I will purchase the expansive relay manual.

Bravo Mr. Werstiuk, (author), you have accomplished in a few pages the equivalent of a semester of test school.

Samuel J Fulton

Chris taught it in such a way as to make relay testing an inviting and deeply interesting endeavor

How did you feel about testing relays before the course?
My greatest frustration was understanding the purpose and function of some of the digital elements without an understanding of their physical ancestors.

How did the course help you?
Having less field experience than many of my classmates, I came into the course expecting to be left behind rather quickly. However, Chris has a knack for effectively teaching everyone sitting in front of him no matter what their experience.

How do you feel about relay testing now?
I'm far more interested in pursuing excellence in testing methods.

Why should someone take this course?
I was a beginner when I took the Protective Relay Testing Fundamentals Course--very green in the discipline--and I took the class with people who had a range of experience. Some had decades in this specific field while others (like myself) had only a year or so, with several somewhere in between. Because the class is structured as a hands-on test experience of an individual relay element in both its electro-mechanical and digital forms, everyone gets to follow along under instructor guidance. Everyone learned something, and the delivery was as inviting, enjoyable, and enriching as any class I've ever taken in any subject or discipline. Relay testing can be an intimidating subject, but this class demystified some of its thornier aspects and Chris taught it in such a way as to make relay testing an inviting and deeply interesting endeavor.

Steve

This is the best training I have seen for 3 phase power systems!

This is the best training I have seen for 3 phase power systems! The animations are terrific. These are things that I am constantly drawing by hand to help illustrate concepts to other technicians but they just aren't the same when I can't draw them in motion. The links to other sites that are referenced have an abundance of additional theory topics and more animated illustrations. I very highly recommend this course.

Forest Vallad, NETA 4, ABM Elecrical Power Solutions ... ABM Elecrical Power Solutions

Its a great course to help learn about relay testing.

All I've had to work with so far was Enoserve/RTS, virtually no training for microprocessor relay tested and just dated electromechanical training. I couldn't tell you if what I did was correct or not beyond green dots for test passed. Now I have a much better understanding of relay testing and a whole lot more insight on how to use my test set WITHOUT reprogramming the relay.

Protective Relay Training Seminar Evaluation Form

I had a wonderful experience

Do it. I had a wonderful experience and learned an immense amount about troubleshooting relays and the test sets.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

It's Amazing!

Do not hesitate not even for a second if you want to learn the right way to test and commission a protection relay just go ahead and take this course

Ayad F. Najeeb

This course is good

this course is good whether you don't know phasors or need a refresher

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Not just button pushing

A different perspective on relay testing, especially since most testing companies use automated testing. It helps better understand the operation of the relays and how the results were obtained. Not just button pushing……..

Eric Lemke ... Senior Field Engineer

Simply explained, work at your own pace, great visual effects.

Simply explained, work at your own pace, great visual effects.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

This course is a vital look into not just relay testing...

This course is a vital look into not just relay testing, but how the relay operates in a system. The information offered in this course will cut time spent researching relays and developing test plans.

Customer Review

very informative and digestible for anyone at any level of knowledge.

very informative and digestible for anyone at any level of knowledge.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

This is a perfect class to start at

If you want to have a better understanding of the electrical theory and / or single phase and 3 phase systems this is a perfect class to start at. Especially before entering the relay testing world

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

Experienced Instructor

Chris is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He has seen almost every mistake that can be made in the protection and control game. This course will provide you with a great step-by-step guide to testing. Not only will you have a good guide, but you will understand WHY you are doing that step.

Rune Winn ... Field Engineer

...for anyone who is eager to learn.

A good start or refresher for anyone who is eager to learn.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

Made me more aware of how easy it is to operate and test Digital Relays

How did you feel about testing relays before the course?
I am a bit apprehensive with the New Test Equipment for Digital Relays

How did the course help you?
Made me more aware of how easy it is to operate and test Digital Relays

How do you feel about relay testing now?
Not got an issue now

Why should someone take this course?
Massive benefits. The Tutor is so advanced in his techniques. Also he has shown the correct way in testing.

Paul Tamburrini

Great idea and I actually learned quite a bit.

I think this is a great avenue for training.

I think this will help me a lot in future applications. I saved the provided excel sheet for future use.

Tyler H. with Electrical Reliability Services Inc,

This Course is Fantastic

This course is fantastic for all who look to gain a better understanding of how relays work, as well as how to test those relays.

Relay Testing Class Evaluation Entry

Definitely get started with this course

If you're new to digital relays and want to feel confident when approaching them in the field, definitely get started with this course.

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

Given by a tester, for testers

I was really impressed with the instructor's knowledge of both the test equipment and the relays which we tested. I have been to several advanced relay training courses and this was by far the best yet. It is great that it is given by a tester, for testers. I highly recommend this course to anyone who tests relays no matter what their skill set is.

John LeBlanc

Good way to get CEU's and a refresher in relay testing (even for an engineer).

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

There is a wealth of information and a lot to be learned

Take it, there is a wealth of information and a lot to be learned about electromechanical relay testing and digital relay testing

Protective Relay Training Class/Course Evaluation Form

The Best Relay Training Course

This course was probably hands down the best relay training course I have ever taken in my 13 years of relay testing. It is obvious the instructor knows what he talking about and is very enthusiastic about relay testing. His approach makes it easy for someone to understand what the relay elements are trying to accomplish and how to properly test that element. This class should be on every relay technician’s list as not only part of their certification but also as a refresher. Well done!

Sam Harrison

Best relay testing courses out there that I know of.

Best relay testing courses out there that I know of. The instructor has extensive field experience, thorough understanding of power system theories and years of teaching experience. For someone with power system fundamentals but new to the relay testing field, the “Protective Relay Testing Fundamentals Class” would be a very good starting point. You could learn not only how to conduct a relay test but also the ins and outs behind each step/setting/parameter etc.

Jason S.

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  1. Relay testing handbook is well written based on real relay testing scenarios,

    i am really satisfied with this book which can explain the difficult things in a easy way.

    thanks for the author of the book.

    Mohamed Soofi

    testing engineer

    Petrotec
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  2. I recently attended the Relay Testing Fundamentals course and highly recommend the on line and hands on training courses to any level of personnel from beginner to senior level in the electrical protection and control testing and commissioning fields.
    Chris’ time and dedication to the industry shows in the testing techniques he has acquired and teaches in the courses. All participants that complete the on line and hands on training courses will become more thorough and efficient at relay testing and P&C commissioning. I found the course itinerary, delivery and the equipment provided made it easy to learn and understand all concepts discussed. I also believe all participants will be more confident and better prepared to provide their employer and/or clients with a better final product delivered with confidence. I will definitely be attending all future training courses.

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