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Finca Aerogeneradores de Santa Isabel

Monday, October 14th, 2013

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Power and Energy Society / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invite you to the following seminar:

Visita Técnica: Finca Aerogeneradores  de Santa Isabel, PR


Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Place: Bo. Paso Seco, Carr 153 km 2.4 Santa Isabel, PR 00757
Time:  09:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Speaker: Ing. Sergio Luna
Fee: Free of charge

Abstract:
Santa Isabel is a 101 MW project located on the south coast of Puerto Rico. The project consists of 44 2.3 MW Siemens turbines and commenced commercial operations in late 2012. 100% of its electricity generation including environmental attributes is sold to PREPA under a long term power purchase agreement. Santa Isabel is connected to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority transmission system and is Puerto Rico’s first commercial wind power project. The project is located on approximately 5,500 acres of land owned by the Puerto Rico Land Authority, which is actively farmed by private operations and subject to a long-term lease arrangement.

Registration:
Registration is limited (45 persons). For registration, please visit IEEE vTools.Meetings

Reconstrucción de Accidentes Eléctricos y de Subclase Iluminación

Thursday, October 10th, 2013

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“Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico
Capítulo de Mayagüez”

and the

Power and Energy Society / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invite you to the following seminar:

Reconstrucción de Accidentes Eléctricos y de Subclase Iluminación

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Place: Casa Capitular de Mayaguez del CIAPR (Calle Los Ingenieros – Esquina Calle Obispado, Bo. Miradero, Mayagüez)
Time:  06:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Fee: Free of charge

Abstract:
Se expondrá el uso de los fundamentos de ingeniería en la práctica forense, en las materias pertinentes de electricidad y el subtema de la iluminación, la ciencia de materiales y su relación al diseño en los casos expuestos. Los Colegiados podrán optar por extender sus prácticas hacia el campo forense, uno donde el país tiene necesidad de servicios por lo escaso de la oferta.

Registration:
For registration, please visit CIAPR webpage: www.ciapr.org / CIAPR Seminars: http://www.ciapr.org/ciapr.org/index.php/seminario

For additional information please contact CIAPR at 787-758-2250 extensions 213, 214 or 215. (Toll-Free 1-800-981-5791)

Energy Star: Commercial Buildings Portfolio Manager

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

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“Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (CIAPR)
Capítulo de Aguadilla”

University of Puerto Rico – Aguadilla Campus

and the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invite you to the following seminar:

Energy Star: Commercial Buildings Portfolio Manager

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Place: Hotel El Faro, Aguadilla, PR
Time:  6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fee: $15.00
Note: It is recommended that you bring your own computer to the seminar

Abstract: La actividad proveerá conocimiento sobre la definición, aplicaciones y beneficios del programa “Energy Star”y el programa para edificios comerciales, así como estratégia para la implementación del programa utilizando la herramienta “Portfolio Manager” desarrollada por EPA.

Registration:
For registration, please visit CIAPR webpage: www.ciapr.org
Direct link to registration page: click here

For additional information please contact CIAPR at 787-758-2250 extensions 213, 214 or 215. (Toll-Free 1-800-981-5791)

Basic of Telecommunications Distribution Systems

Monday, May 20th, 2013

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“Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (CIAPR)
Capítulo de Aguadilla”

and the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invite you to the following seminar:

Basic of Telecommunications Distribution Systems

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Place: Hotel El Faro, Aguadilla, PR
Time:  6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fee: $25.00
Agenda:

• Cabling Examples
• Codes & Standards
• Transmission: Principles and Media
• Balance Twisted Pair
• Cabling Distribution
• Telecommunications Space
• Questions

Registration:
For registration, please visit CIAPR webpage: www.ciapr.org
Direct link to registration page: click here

For additional information please contact CIAPR at 787-758-2250 extensions 213, 214 or 215. (Toll-Free 1-800-981-5791)

Gas Natural

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

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“Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico
Capítulo de Ponce”

and the

Power and Energy Society / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invite you to the following seminar:

Gas Natural

Proyecto para el Suministro de Gas Natural
entre las Centrales de EcoEléctrica y Costa Sur

Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Place: EcoEléctrica, Peñuelas, PR
Time:  09:00 AM — 01:00 PM
Fee: Free for CIAPR or IEEE members

Registration:
For registration, please visit CIAPR webpage: www.ciapr.org / CIAPR Seminars: http://www.ciapr.org/ciapr.org/index.php/seminario

For additional information please contact CIAPR at 787-758-2250 extensions 213, 214 or 215. (Toll-Free 1-800-981-5791)

Maximizando la utilización de energía en el Data Center

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Western Puerto Rico Section

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Computer Society – Western Puerto Rico Section

 and

Hewlett Packard Puerto Rico

Invite you to the following seminar:

Maximizando la utilización de energía en el Data Center

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Place: Virtual Meeting (see connection details below)
Time:  1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Fee: Free of charge

Resources:
José A. Valentín, MS, PE y Felipe Visbal, EIT

Abstract:
Mientras el mundo continúa avanzando hacia la digitalización de los procesos y la información, el crecimiento de los centros de datos continúa y por ende, el aumento en la energía necesaria para apoyar su infraestructura. La maximización de la utilización de la energía debe ser un factor clave en el diseño de nuevos data centers o al optimizar los que actualmente están en funcionamiento. Es importante tener en cuenta tanto las necesidades actuales y futuras, incluyendo la llegada de las nuevas tecnologías. La información que se presenta en este seminario le ayudará a entender los retos actuales y debe ayudar a un mayor entendimiento de como mejorar la eficiencia energética de su Data Center.

Agenda:

  • Los retos actuales
  • Técnicas de optimización de Data Centers
  • Utilización del análisis de dinámica de fluidos computacional (CFD) como una herramienta para la optimización y validación
  • Estudios de caso
  • Consideraciones para el futuro

Registration:
To register please click here.
Virtual Seminar URL: click here

Para recibir llamada de vuelta, provea su número telefónico al ingresar al evento. O llame a uno de los números abajo indicados y entre su número de acceso.
Libre de cargos: 1-866-2030920 (US)
Con cargos larga distancia: 1-206-4450056 (US)
Números Globales:    https://www.tcconline.com/offSite/OffSiteController.jpf?cc=9082066232
Código de conferencia (número de acceso): 908 206 6232

Seminar handouts:
To view the seminar handouts please click here.

Replay:
To view a replay of this seminar please click here.

Seminario Energia Solar

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

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El Instituto de Ingenieros Electricistas, la Adm. de Asuntos Energeticos y el grupo del RUM del proyecto SunShot le invitan a participar de la conferencia (PV SUMMIT) bajo el programa ROOFTOP SOLAR CHALLENGE del Departamento de Energia Federal:

Reformas a los Procesos y Estándares de Interconexión y Medición Neta para Sistemas Fotovoltaicos en Techos en Puerto Rico

Fecha: Jueves, 18 de octubre de 2012
Lugar: Hotel Rincón of the Seas, Rincón, PR
Registro y Desayuno: 8:30 am, Conferencia: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (incluye almuerzo).
Costo: Actividad Libre de costo

Espacios limitados, se le otorgará prioridad a los que se registren con anticipación.

Temas: Resumen del proyecto del DOE “Rooftop Solar Challenge”. Reformas al proceso de permisos de PV en Puerto Rico. Reformas a estándares de interconexión y medición neta. Opciones de financiamiento y de zonificación. Estructuras para viabilizar las reformas en PV en Puerto Rico.

Conferenciante: Dr. Efraín O’Neill, PE – Catedrático e Investigador en Sistemas de Energía, UPR-RUM. PI, Proyecto “Rooftop Solar Challenge”

Los objetivos del seminario son: Presentar recomendaciones sobre reformas al proceso de permisos de PV en PR. Presentar recomendaciones de reformas a estándares de interconexión. Discutir alternativas y opciones de financiamiento, zonificación y planificación relacionadas a sistemas fotovoltaicos. Exponer y discutir la creación de un organismo profesional y ciudadano para impulsar estas reformas en PR.

La actividad está PENDIENTE de aprobación de cuatro (4) horas contacto de Educación Continuada del Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de PR.

Para registrarse favor visitar esta página: http://prsolar.ece.uprm.edu/test.html
Para mas informacion enviar email a: PuertoRicoSolar2012@hotmail.com

Design Methodology & Innovation in Analog ICs

Monday, October 1st, 2012

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invites you to the following seminar:

Design Methodology & Innovation in Analog ICs

Date: Thursday,  October 04, 2012
Place: University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, PR / Stefani Building,  S-113
Time:  6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Fee: Free of charge

 

Absract:

Innovation is the key differentiator between good and outstanding products. Texas Instruments has positioned itself in the analog market by coming up with innovative process technologies and new circuit topologies that can provide solutions to customers needs. This presentation will discuss 2 examples of innovation and the methodology followed to achieve outstanding products. This will be preceded by an introduction of Texas Instruments and the analog market. 

Bio:

Charles has been with Texas Instruments for the last 12 years. Charles has  designed some of the best high speed amplifiers in the world by developing  breakthrough architectures that allow low distortion and low noise without  increasing current consumption. He was also the design manager of the Test & Measurement organization where he led pin electronic designs for Automatic Test Equipment. He is currently a design lead of analog ICs for space, extended temperature and pressure sensors. He has authored 10 patents in the area of analog integrated circuits and has 6 patents pending. He was elected Senior Member of the Technical Staff for his outstanding contributions in the field of analog ICs in 2012. He holds a BSEE from the University of Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez,  where he graduated in 2000.

Enable Innovative Applications with the DLP® LightCrafter™ Development Kit

Monday, October 1st, 2012

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Western Puerto Rico Section

Invites you to the following seminar:

Enable Innovative Applications with the DLP® LightCrafter™ Development Kit

Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Place: University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, PR / Stefani Building,  S-113
Time:  6:30 PM
Fee: Free of charge

 

Absract:

DLP® LightCrafter™ is a compact evaluation module for integrating projected light into industrial, medical, and scientific applications. This DLP-based platform enables faster development cycles for end equipments requiring small form factor, lower cost and intelligent, high-speed pattern display. DLP LightCrafter features the 0.3 WVGA chipset, provides a variety of embedded functionality such as: structured light pattern projection, intelligent lighting, wavelength selection and portable display. We will dive into the unique capabilities of the micromirror technology and see the development kit in action.

 

Bio:

Matt Soucek is currently the product engineering manager for the Pico Projection product line at Texas Instruments. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with an MSEE in 1994 and a BSEE in 1992. Matt has specialized in semiconductor device processing, test, and characterization, and has worked in many of the wafer fabs at TI. His engineering team takes product ideas and concepts from the design phase through device qualification and production.

Visita a Martino Solar Farm – Windmar

Friday, July 27th, 2012

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Power and Energy Society – Western Puerto Rico Section
 
Invite you to the following seminar:

Visita técnica a Martino Solar Farm (Windmar)

Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Place: Martino Solar Farm / Ponce, PR
Time: 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Fee: No Admission Charge

Resources:
Luis Padilla & Gustavo Rivera

Abstract:
Windmar Renewable Energy, Inc. (“Windmar”). Established in 2002, Windmar is the largest local renewable energy company with vast experience in both solar and wind energy. Windmar has installed more than 30 photovoltaic projects all over the island of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. Windmar has acquired extensive experience with the local government permitting process and has received several PPOA’s for wind and solar projects from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”). Windmar’s solar projects range from small residential installation up to the Martino Solar Farm, which is the largest solar installation of Latin America up to this date. Martino is located in Ponce and has more than 3 MW already installed and Windmar plans to expand it by an additional 10 MW.

Registration:
Direct link to registration page: click here / Click here for the Flyer