We are currently seeking nominations for the Northern Canada PES/IAS Outstanding Engineer of 2017 award. The award recognises the outstanding contribution of a local engineer to the power engineering profession, including, but not limited to:
– Outstanding technical contributions to the power engineering profession.
– Outstanding professional …
Northern Canada Section IAS-PES Chapter
Distribution and Power Transformers up to 30 MVA
Including facility tour at ABB Power Services (formerly PowerTran)
Lecturer: Mr. Guillermo Rodriguez, PES Distinguished Lecturer
This 3 day course (Sept 27-29) will provide a comprehensive overview of distribution and power transformers up to 30 MVA. The …
The 2018 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety, Technical, Maintenance and Projects (ESTMP) Workshop takes place in Calgary, March 12-14, 2018.
The ESTMP Workshop provides a forum for exchanging and advancing industry knowledge in the areas of electrical safety, engineering, project optimization, maintenance and reliability of electrical systems. …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 6:00 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
IEEE Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems: Overview and What’s New!
Presented By: Lorraine K. Padden, PE and John A. Kay, C.E.T.
Technical Seminar Abstract:
IEEE Std. 3004.8 covers the protection of …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, 6:00 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
API 541 5th Edition – Understanding the Changes and Updates to
the Petroleum Industry’s Premier AC Induction Motor Specification
Presented By: Bart Saur
Concurrently, Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, 5:00 to 6:00pm
Guided tour of the University of Alberta’s District …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017, 6:00 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Effects of Modern Variable Speed Drives on Motor Winding Insulation
Presented By: Blake Lloyd, P.Eng., F.IEEE, Past-president IAS
IAS Distinguished Lecturer Technical Seminar Abstract:
For over 70 years, researchers have understood that fast rise-time voltage surges from …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017, 6:00 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Wednesday Back-to-Back Technical Seminars
First Hour: “Variable Voltage Transformers for MV Heater Control”
Presented By: Timothy Bichler
Technical Seminar Abstract:
Power electronic devices are the standard solution for low voltage heater control, however, cost and harmonic issues …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, 6:00 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
“Considerations in the Design, Construction, and Interconnection of Cogeneration Facilities”
Presented By: Mark Heigold, P.Eng., Rasheek Rifaat P.Eng., F.IEEE, Fred Ritter P.Eng., S.M.IEEE, Brian Wagner P.Eng., M.IEEE
Opening Talk: “Management Tools for the success of …
All IEEE PES and IAS members are welcome to join us at the 2016 Northern Canada Section PES/IAS chapter annual general meeting on December 13th starting at 5:30-7:00PM.
Agenda
Call to Order
Introductions
Review order of business
Chair’s/Vice-chair report:
2016 activities summary
Financial status and reporting
November event close out
Review attendance
Review feedback from survey
Discuss …
IEEE-NCS, IAS/PES Presents
“Protective Relays: Principles of Applications”
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016, 6 to 8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
The Facility Tour will start at 5pm and will precede this presentation
Technical Seminar:
“Protective Relays: Principles of Applications” by Rasheek Rifaat
Abstract:
Since the inception of industrial and power distribution electrical systems, …
