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VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES – APPLICATIONS & HARMONIC INSIGHTS

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534855

Robin's Priestley expertise is in Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) of all sizes. VFD's are used to control motor speed in all types of industries. VFD's are used for reducing energy used in the motors for various applications. Saving energy is a concern for every industry. There are harmonics when a VFD is used and there are several methods in dealing with them. Learn about harmonics when a VFD is used and the methods to mitigate thoe harmonics. Previously Robin presented to the Section on Sustainability, (people-planet-producer) will be discussed from an engineering perspective. Good engineering promotes sustainability. Leveraging sustainability eases funding of engineering projects. When power quality disrupts production, sustainability is negatively impacted. Resources are wasted, production losses hurt the producer and the employees. The interrelationship of power, water/resources and asset utilization are intertwined inextricably to sustainability. In this discussion we will explore sustainability and power quality in a way that starts to unlock the marketing value you have at your disposal to help gain support for your projects. Robin could bring insights on industries needs from new graduates. One PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Co-sponsored by: Nick McIntosh - IEEE Nebraska Section Vice-Chair Speaker(s): Robin Priestley, Agenda: TIME (AM): 5:00PM Introductions and presentation 5:50PM Questions and Answers on presentation 6:00PM Other Open Discussion Topics 7:00PM Adjourn one PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534855

Documentary Night: Edith Clarke

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535222

[] Edith Clarke (February 10, 1883 – October 29, 1959) was an American electrical engineer and academic. Clarke specialized in electrical power system analysis and is credited with laying the foundation for the smart grid - helping the electric grid of the future grow, remain stable and reliable. She was the first person who used an analyzer to obtain data about power networks. The U.S. Department of Energy calls her efforts “the first step toward smart grid technology. She could be called the Smart Grid’s ‘Founding Mother.’”. She wrote the textbook used by power engineers for decades titled Circuit Analysis of A-C Power Systems. Clarke's legacy includes being the first woman to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer in the United States and the first female professor of electrical engineering in the country. She was the first woman to deliver a paper at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too! Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary 8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:15 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535222