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As power transmission and distribution facilities are placed under increasing load, controlling the reactive power (or power factor) becomes more critical to maintaining electrical system efficiency and reliability. This presentation will describe the sources of reactive power, ways to minimize reactive power needs during design, and means for correcting excessive reactive power requirements in existing systems. Several examples will be described, and questions will be addressed after the presentation.
Dave Mertz is a senior electrical engineer with Burns & McDonnell Engineers. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University, a senior member of IEEE, and a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and several other states. He has 16 years of experience in electrical power distribution, industrial control, and facility distribution, communication, and lighting systems. He is chair of the Chicago Chapters of the Power Engineering and Industry Applications Societies of the IEEE, a board member of the Consulting Electrical Engineers division of the Chicago Electric Association, and a member of ISA, IESNA, and the NFPA. He teaches the Design of Electrical Systems for Buildings course for the Electric Association.
| 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 |