IEEE Power and Energy Society

Chicago Chapter 2014-2015

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Harmonic Issues and Solutions for Modern Power Systems

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

 

Ashish Bendre

TCI (Trans-Coil)

About the Topic

Electrical power systems in today's industrial facilities and water/wastewater plants face current and voltage harmonic issues that can increase energy costs, reduce equipment life and reduce plant uptime.

In this seminar TCI, LLC will present practical engineering information about

  1. The causes of increased harmonic currents and voltages
  2. How they affect electrical power systems
  3. 2014 updated revision of IEEE-519 Recommended Standard on Harmonics
  4. Technologies and solutions to mitigate harmonics to improve plant operations.

About the Speaker

Dr. Ashish Bendre is the President and Chief Operating Officer at TCI LLC, a leading provider of power quality products and solutions. TCI is the only North American original equipment manufacturer of both electronic and magnetic power quality products. Prior to TCI, Dr. Bendre was the Director of Technology at DRS Technologies where he led research activities focused on naval power conversion. Dr. Bendre earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.

Location       Time  
       
Sargent & Lundy, 24th floor Conference Room   11:30 AM   Social
55 East Monroe St   11:45 AM   Lunch (optional)
(Enter from Monroe or Adams, near Wabash)   12:00 PM   Presentation
Chicago, IL 60603   1:00 PM   Adjourn
312-269-2000      

Reservations

Please make your reservation by noon on Monday 8 Dec 2014 via the Online Reservation Form.

Directions to Luncheon Location

You can reach the 24th floor of 55 East Monroe Street from the South (Adams Street entrance) elevator bank only.

Please bring your lunch with you. If you would like to purchase lunch, then the Under 55 dining room, in the basement on the North end of the building, is recommended.

Take the elevator to 24 and sign in with the Sargent & Lundy Receptionist. Please note that food is only permitted in the Hospitality Area outside the Conference Room. Food is not permitted in the Conference Room.

As you sign in, you may request a Discount Parking coupon. When you depart, you must pay for parking at the Automated Pay Station in the Parking Garage elevator lobby on the floor where you parked. First insert the parking ticket, then insert the discount coupon, then make payment. If you pay at the Garage Exit, then the discount is NOT available. With the discount, parking is $16, without $36.

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 1 Dec 2014