Exelon's new Distribution Center (DC) substation design has redefined the fundamental nature of an electric substation in suburbia. What began as a request for a less expensive 34 kV to 12 kV substation developed into a state-of-the-art compartmental transformer that can be applied in virtually any setting.
Just has Henry Ford shaped the automotive industry; Exelon's DC-in-a-Box is shaping how suburban growth gets its power. With five sites in service and another fifteen slated for 2007, the award winning design is proving to be less expensive, safer, and more reliable than a traditional substation.
This presentation will describe the evolution of the DC-in-a-Box and highlight the features and benefits of the design.
Thomas Callsen is a Consulting Engineer in Exelon's Distribution Standards organization. He is responsible for the materials, applications, and construction standards related to distribution transformers, capacitors, fuses, and reclosers.
With over 20 years of distribution engineering experience, Thomas was recently highlighted by Rick Bush in his "Designing Engineers" editorial column in the July 2006 issue of T&D World magazine. With a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Thomas is a member of IEEE Transformer Committee, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association | 11:30 AM | Social | |
| 321 South Plymouth Court | 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) | |
| (near Jackson & Dearborn) | 12:00 PM | Presentation | |
| Chicago, IL 60604 | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 312-554-2000 |
Lunch tickets can be purchased in the lobby bookstore for $13.