Training | Design using advanced features in PLS- CADDTraining | Design using advanced features in PLS- CADD

PLS-CADD is the industry standard in overhead power line design and drafting software. This course will teach attendees to use PLS-CADD on a transmission or distribution project from start to finish, including importing survey data, criteria development, structure design, conductor sagging and Plan & Profile drawing development and plotting.

• PLS-CADD
  - Electrical features—Line constants & thermal rating
  - Maximum current calculations for conductors
  - Steady state conductor temperature calch
  - Batch thermal Calculator
  - EMF
  - Lightning protection
  - Graphical sagging
  - Modelling different jumper types
  - Clearance checks for jumpers
  - Application of concentrated loads e.g. aircraft warning spheres
  - Checking of galloping and ice jump clearances
  - Engineering and construction report
  - Common modelling errors

• Finite Element
  - RS vs FE comparisons and requirements
  - Clipped vs unclipped insulators
  - Structural analysis (Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4)
  - Unbalanced loadings
  - Equalizing tensions
  - Taps & floating dead ends
  - Setting up and checking broken wire conditions

This course is intended for line design engineers who are current users of PLS-CADD™ software. The attendees must understand the concepts of power line design and PLS-CADD™ software. The course is focused on using the advanced features of the software suite to enable engineering calculations such as EMF, thermal capacity, and finite element analysis of structures. The course does not cover the fundamentals of line design; however, a separate course is available. The course would be useful to those involved in refurbishment projects, voltage uprating or thermal upgrading of existing lines and deviations to powerlines.

The class costs € 2100 + VAT. Two thousand one hundred Euros + VAT

Registration can be completed via the EFLA consulting engineer’s website. Seats are limited to the first 15 registrants. We must receive payment and your registration form to reserve your seat.

• The course will be conducted in English.
• The course will be held over 2 days.
• The course will take the form of a lecture and assignment style format focusing on core concepts of PLS-CADD. Delegates can learn the software by using it to complete hands-on project assignments.
• Delegates will use their own PC’s for examples.
• The latest version of PLS-CADD will be provided for those that require it.
• The course will be held in Oslo Norway, city center.

Confirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after 30th of April 2025, will forfeit their entire registration fee. EFLA reserves the right to cancel the training session and will refund the entire class registration fee in the unlikely event this happens.

• Ability to access a Google Drive link to download example files and course material.
• Suitable PC meeting the requirements specified by PLS on their website.

This is a ‘hands-on’ class where attendees will be learning by using PLS-CADD. Each attendee is expected to have the latest version of PLS-CADD with optimum spotting. If an attendee does not have the software available, EFLA will make the software available for the period of the course.

*Audio or video recording of the class is prohibited.