IEEE Power and Energy Society

Chicago Chapter 2008-2009


High Speed Fault Clearing Systems

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

 

Paul Pabst

S&C Electric

About the Topic

High Speed Fault Clearing Systems (HSFCS) and distribution automation are dynamic and advancing technologies in the electric power industry. These self-healing systems intelligently control and configure distribution systems, such that fault clearing happens within 6 cycles and power restoration on the distribution system is precise and automated. The seamless restoration of power without human interaction is extrememly important for critical applications such as casinos, hotels, data centers, and universities. This presentation will discuss the design and fault detection challenges associated with installed high speed fault clearing systems.

About the Speaker

Paul Pabst is an electrical engineer in the power systems services division at S&C Electric Company. His major involvements have been in the full-scale design, testing, and commissioning of high speed fault clearing systems and in turn-key substation design projects. Paul received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 2007 and is presently the vice-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the IEEE Power & Energy Society.

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      

Reservations

Please make your reservation by noon on Monday 9 Feb 2009. The preferred reservation method is via the Online Reservation Form. You also may leave your reservation on the IEEE Chicago Section voicemail (630) 493-4333. Please leave the following information: name and date of the meeting, your first and last name, phone number, IEEE member (yes/no), food (yes/no), Exelon employee (yes/no).

Lunch tickets can be purchased in the lobby bookstore for $13.

Continuing Education

IEEE technical meetings may be acceptable as continuing education where required for maintenance of professional engineering licensure. Refer to the individual state's requirements for details. A receipt for one Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be provided.


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Updated 18 Jan 2009