Battery systems ensure the reliable operation of substations and other electric utility facilities throughout the world. The proper selection and design of substation batteries will minimize the investment in the battery system without reducing the reliability of the facility. The types of battery systems available for substations will be described, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each. Guidelines for the proper selection and sizing of the battery systems will be reviewed, as will be the maintenance required by each type of battery to obtain the maximum value from the investment.
Mr. Midolo holds a bachelor degree from the University of Connecticut. He has worked in the battery industry since 1991. At Fiamm Technologies, Jim was Product Manager for telecom batteries and Operations Manager with responsibility for all plant activities. Jim's tenure at Alcad includes various positions, including Technical Supervisor, Quality Manager and currently, Regional Sales Manager. Working for both Fiamm and Alcad has given Jim experience with both lead acid and nickel-cadmium battery technologies. In addition, Jim was power electronics Product Manager for an Alcad subsidiary in the United States, giving him knowledge of most aspects of DC backup systems. He has written many technical bulletins and is the author of a paper on nickel-cadmium batteries in photovoltaic applications which he presented at the annual battery conference at the University of California, Long beach.
Mr. Hovis has served as the Alcad battery representative for Weisler and Associates since 2002, covering Illinois, Eastern Missouri, and Western Tennessee. Prior to 2002, Mr. Hovis served 22 years as a U. S. Navy Seabee, and earned a B. S. in Business Management while in the Navy. He was certified as a nuclear mechanical technician and later also trained as an electrical technician in the Mobile Utility Support Equipment (MUSE) Program. He serviced and installed battery systems for power plants, substations, and telecommunications facilities in many locations worldwide including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Totsuka, Japan. He retired as the Senior Enlisted and Program supervisor for the MUSE Program.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd Commercial Center - Auditorium | 5:30 PM | Social | |
| 1919 Swift Drive (park behind building) | 6:00 PM | Dinner (optional) | |
| Oak Brook, IL 60523-1850 | 6:45 PM | Presentation | |
| (near I-290 & I-294 interchange) | 8:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 630-684-3200 |
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