Please join us on Saturday November 13, 2021 at 8AM for the annual Saturday Seminar hosted by the IEEE IAS/IES Chicago Joint Chapter.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will be meeting virtually. We hope to return to in-person Saturday seminars in 2022.

Registration for this event is required, and is provided free of charge.

Overview

Topic #1 – Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Cable Construction & Applications

Abstract: The presentation provides a broad learning experience on cable technology for experienced and new engineers.  Presentation covers cable construction focused on common 600 volts cable constructions and medium voltage cable constructions.

Speaker: Wayne Walters, Engineering Services Manager – Industrial and OEM, Prysmian Group

Wayne has over 25 years of experience in system engineering, product management, development, and business development. Mr. Walters joined Prysmian Group (General Cable) in 2014 and currently serves as Manager of Engineering Services focused on the industrial cable solutions. Prior to joining Prysmian Group, Mr. Walters held staff and leadership positions at SkyFiber, ECI Telecom, ADC Telecommunications, and Tellabs. Mr. Walters holds patents on adaptive systems. Mr. Walters received a BSEE with a Minor in Philosophy and Religion from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Topic #2 – Surge Protection Basics and Getting the Most Out of Your Power Supplies

Abstract: The Presentation discuss the basics of transients and surge protection.  Will talk about common control power supply features that are often unknown and underutilized, as well as power supply best practices.

Speaker: Jason Rudden, Project Sales Engineer- Process Automation, Phoenix Contact

Jason is a Project Sales Engineer within Phoenix Contact’s Process Automation group.  He is a field technical resource for all of Phoenix Contact’s industrial product line.  Prior to joining Phoenix Contact, Jason was an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Petrochemical for 8 years, working in Reliability, Maintenance, and Capital Projects. Jason received a BSEE from Michigan Technological University.

Topic #3 – Shaft Voltage Buildup on Operative Motors and the Adverse Effects on Operating Costs due to Bearing Failure

Abstract: The Presentation discusses the buildup of low amplitude shaft voltage for AC motors on variable frequency drives, and how the discharge of that shaft voltage causes early bearing failure.

Speaker: Ken Wegrzyn, National Sales Manager – Key OEM Accounts, Electro-Static Technology

Ken is the National Sales Manager for Electro-Static Technology, a division of ITW.  He is a field technical resource for the AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Ring product line in the Upper Midwest.  Prior to joining EST, Ken was a Mechanical Engineer and Product Manager for Panduit Corp of Tinley Park, IL for 11 years.  Ken received a BSME from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Agenda:

• 8:00 am to 8:15 am Seminar Greetings and Introductions
• 8:15 am to 9:15 am “Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Cable Construction & Applications”
• 9:15 am to 10:15 am “Surge Protection Basics and Getting the Most Out of Your Power Supplies”
• 10:15 am to 11:15 am “Shaft Voltage Buildup on Operative Motors and the Adverse Effects on Operating Costs due to Bearing Failure”
• 11:15 am Seminar Wrap up (Ray)

Each presentation includes 15 minutes at the end for Questions and Answers .

Registration:

You must register ahead of the event to receive the virtual meeting link.  Registration is provided through the vTools.  Access it through the following link:  https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/287457

The day of the meeting, an email will provide you with the link to attend.