TOPIC Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) is the practice of continually optimizing building performance by leveraging fault detection and diagnostics software integrated with an existing building automation system. In addition to learning how MBCx helps buildings save energy and increase operational efficiency, this presentation will overview ComEd’s Building Optimization incentives program which allows building owners and operators... Read more
This presentation will guide you through the process of data center electrical system design. The presentation begins with the preliminary capacity planning process. The process involves assigning the day one and future expanded power needs for the data center, and selection of the appropriate redundant power system topology – N+1, N+2, 2N, 2N+1, or 3N/2.... Read more
The 2018 edition of the Chicago Electrical Code is based on the 2017 edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) and has been updated to incorporate Chicago amendments. In addition to new and revised articles addressing renewable energy, the Chicago Electrical Code enhances personnel protection with expanded GFCI protection, new requirements to protect electrical... Read more
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to renewable energy microgrids for consultants and end users. The presentation covers common components found in a microgrid system, including photovoltaic modules and energy storage options, with a comparison of common technologies seen in the industry. Also covered will be common tools for designing and specifying... Read more
S&C Representative: Jerry Yakel – Director of Grid Reliability Join us on a tour of S&C’s Chicago Industrial Campus, which is the home of their corporate headquarters, design, production, and testing facilities. This tour will feature a look at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), including the Nicholas J. Conrad Laboratory. The laboratory is the largest... Read more
This presentation will cover a brief history of BAS technology in order to set up the modern state of the industry including – IoT, Platforms, Open vs Proprietary. From there we will examine the players involved from concept to completion of a building with regard to differing delivery methodologies. This will be done with an... Read more
This free presentation is intended to provide attendees with an overview of power quality issues in electronics applications with an emphasis on voltage imbalance. The presentation will begin with identifying the effects of power quality and diagnostic evaluations. The presentation will draw on industry applications to provide case studies for power quality issues. The presentation... Read more
The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) is the latest version of electrical code issued by the NFPA. This program has been developed to review the new content within the 2020 NEC and various differences from the previous 2017 NEC, in such a way so that the material learned can be applied immediately with increased proficiency,... Read more
Recent lithium-ion battery explosions have demonstrated how dangerous they can be. This webinar will explain the four stages of battery failure and how to prevent a thermal runaway with proper “Advanced Detection” at the appropriate stage of failure. It will also address why conventional gas detection will not prevent thermal runaway and address best design... Read more
