IEEE Chicago IAS/IES Joint Chapter

You must register ahead of the event to receive the virtual meeting link. Registration is provided through the vTools through the link below. The day of the meeting, an email will provide you with the link to attend. Topic: This webinar will present a detailed overview of common industrial VFD installation and application issues as... Read more →

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... Read more →

The presentation provides information on the types of grounding systems, associated benefits and disadvantages, the transition to resistively grounded systems, and the sizing of neutral grounding resistors for typical applications. This includes system charging current, resistor let-through current, duty cycle, and associated information in relation to NEC and CSA requirements for impedance grounding systems. Lastly,... Read more →

The risk of lightning strikes on people, structures, and businesses is increasing. Two major factors are driving this trend: bigger cities and global climate change. In the US alone, total lightning-related damage and disruption currently cost $8 to $10 billion annually, rising at nearly 20% per year. Yet for risk mitigation and damage avoidance, cost-effective... Read more →

Board meeting to discuss plans for 2023 and select officers. Volunteers welcome. Contact the board if you would like to attend.

About the Presentation The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) is the latest version of electrical code issuedby the NFPA. This program has been developed to review the new content within the2023 NEC and differences from the previous 2020 NEC, in such a way so that thematerial learned can be applied immediately with increased proficiency, safety... Read more →

TOPIC: Fuses and Overcurrent Protection SPEAKER: Joe Pavia, P.E. Field Application Engineer, BussmannDivision, Eaton

This month’s presentation will provide an overview of the Allen Bradley 2100 motor control centers, with a focus on the different safety features that can be included with the MCCs. A general review of motor control center and insert options will be covered, as well as power system considerations for AC drives and MCC networking... Read more →