IEEE Power Engineering Society

Chicago Chapter 2001-2002


 

Variable Frequency Drives for Commercial Applications

Wednesday, May 8, 2002

 

Virginia Wilson

Hatchell & Associates, Inc.

 

About the Topic

The presentation will cover the application of variable frequency drives in commercial environments. Topics will include common concerns such as harmonics, carrier frequencies, RF/EMI noise and long lead lengths between motors and drives. Possible solutions will be discussed, as well as the various types of drives available for today's HVAC applications.

About the Speaker

Virginia Wilson is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. She has also earned a Masters in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Her career has centered around the application of electrical products including substation transformers, 15kV switchgear, induction motors of all sizes and voltages and variable frequency drives of all sizes and voltages. She is currently a Sales Engineer at Hatchell & Associates specializing in Consultant Relations and specification of various product lines including Toshiba Variable Frequency Drives. Virginia's background includes 6 years working for Toshiba in which her emphasis was on sales and application of variable frequency drives and motors.

Location       Time  
       
Chicago Bar Association   11:30 AM   Social
321 South Plymouth Court   12:00 PM   Lunch (optional)
(near Jackson & Dearborn)   12:15 PM   Presentation
Chicago, IL 60604   1:00 PM   Adjourn
312-554-2000      

Reservations

Lunch tickets can be purchased in the lobby bookstore ($11.00). Please call the IEEE Business Office at (800) 898-IEEE to make your reservation.


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