PEIK offers online seminars to academic and industry professionals at no cost. These seminars qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH). Join our mailing list to be notified of these opportunities as they become available. Email Jason Souders to sign up.
June 25, 2020 - 11:00AM EST
Speaker: Mr. Rodger Reiswig
Title: Power over Ethernet and its Impacts on Industry Codes and Standards
Abstract: Power over Ethernet is converging into the life safety industry. With the desire of integrating more systems together and for a user to be able to interact with their building’s life safety systems the need for codes and standards to allow this has changed dramatically. This seminar will cover those changes as well as provide a glimpse into where the life safety industry is going and how not only the Internet of Things but the Internet of Everything is affecting these systems.
Bio: Rodger Reiswig has been employed with Johnson Controls for over 33 years. Rodger started his career as a Technical Representative and has held several positions throughout his career with Johnson Controls. Positions include Sales, Field Sales Engineer and Sales Manager. Rodger’s current position is that of Fellow and Vice President, Industry Relations. As Vice President of Industry Relations, Rodger represents Johnson Controls worldwide and is able to devote his time to representing Johnson Controls on various codes and standards committees as well as serving on various association and organization boards and committees.
Rodger holds a certification from Two Rivers Technologies as a Master in Telecommunications, and from Eastern Technical holds a certification in Electronics Technology and Microprocessor Design. Rodger also has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Evangelical Theological Seminary. Rodger holds NICET certification in both Fire Alarm and Special Hazard Layout. NICET level IV Fire Alarm Systems Certification and NICET level I Special Hazards Layout Certification.
This seminar is organized through the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter and the IEEE PES & IAS Student Branch at UK.
Email PEIK coordinator Jason Souders for online access information.
June 17, 2020 - 10:00AM EST
Speakers: Dr. Aaron Cramer, Dr. Walmir Freitas, Dr. Jonas Nøland
Title: How to Become an Effective Reviewer for IEEE PES Transaction Papers
Abstract: This panel-style webinar will share ideas on how to conduct effective paper reviews and become a dependable reviewer for PES papers. Three seasoned reviewers and editors of PES Transactions will discuss their experiences on paper reviews. Topics covered include how a reviewer is selected, how to assess various types of papers, what types of review comments are effective, and how does an editor evaluate a reviewer's comments, editor-reviewer relationship and so on. Although the main purpose of this webinar is to support reviewers, the information can also be very useful to authors who are interested in submitting papers to PES transactions.
This seminar is organized and presented by the IEEE Power & Energy Society. Online registration and additional details can be found here.
May 28, 2020 - 11:00AM EST
Speaker: Mr. Keith Waters
Title: Supplying Secure Power with Properly Installed Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Abstract: The growth of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) used to supply secure power to larger systems created the need to develop more standards around performance and safe installation. These standards are especially true when ESS are installed in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. These areas are now seeing much larger battery systems and newer Lithium Ion technology. The standards that will be reviewed during this presentation will be focused on NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) Articles 705 (Interconnected Electric Power Production); 706 (Energy Storage Systems); and 710 (Stand Alone Systems). These code articles provide the statutory requirements based on what version of the NEC that an individual state has adopted. A brief overview of the current state of NEC adoption will be included. There are other standards that will be covered briefly to give the attendee a view of ESS codes/standards’ future.
Bio: Keith is an Industry Standards Manager for Schneider Electric USA and is based in Lexington, Kentucky. He is responsible for overcurrent protective device and automation/control product standards, installation codes, enforcement, and holds BSEE degree from the University of Kentucky. Keith is also engaged in applying codes and standards addressing energy efficiency & sustainability. He also participates in the Power & Energy Institute of Kentucky’s Industry Advisory Council. Keith is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. Keith has been an employee of Schneider Electric for 33 years as a Product Application Engineer, Proposal Development Engineer, Price Manager, Merchandise Marketing Manager and Multiple Business Development positions including Strategic & Global Account Management as well as managing several strategic segment engineering teams. Keith frequently speaks on various energy efficiency, sustainability, product application, and code compliance topics. He is a member of numerous industry technical committees. Keith is a NEMA representative to NEC Code Making Panel 11. He has published articles on Energy Management and Electrical Controls.
This seminar is organized through the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter and the IEEE PES & IAS Student Branch at UK.
Email PEIK coordinator Jason Souders for online access information.
April 30, 2020 - 11:00AM EST
Speaker: Mr. Remi Bolduc
Title: Harmonics and Mitigation Techniques
Abstract: During this session you will learn about:
- The high frequencies voltage and current that exist in our Low Voltage networks,
- we will review together what harmonics are, how they are generated and how to quantify them,
- the dominant harmonic standard in North America (IEEE 519-2014) and some of the Utilities grid code requirements for harmonics,
- then we will proceed to review the harmonic mitigation solutions available on the market,
- and we will finish with a focus on Active Harmonic Filtering.
Bio: Remi Bolduc is the Competency Center Manager for Digital Power in Schneider Electric. He started his career with the Hydro-Quebec Utility in service and maintenance of HV switchgear, followed by 6 years with S&C Electric in application of MV switchgear. For the past 20 years, he has held various technical and commercial roles for Schneider Electric where he has specialized in Power Quality Correction. Mr. Bolduc graduated with a degree in Electrodynamics and has lectured in over 200 Power Quality seminars around the world.
Email PEIK coordinator Jason Souders for online access information.
The University of Kentucky is part of FEEDER, a consortium of universities, utility companies, and industry partners, collaborate on research, curriculum development, education and training activities aiming at widespread adoption of distributed renewable energy resources and deployment of smart grid technologies. As part of this relationship, we are pleased to offer online seminars to faculty and industry professionals.
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