IEEE Power Engineering Society

Chicago Chapter 2006-2007


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Applications of Risk Analysis and Optimization to an Integrated Reliability Improvement Program

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

 

Charlie Williams

Consultant

About the Topic

Reliability is a significant issue in today's utility environment. Many options are available for reliability improvement of distribution systems. The key questions are which options and how much of each are the best choices to achieve the lowest cost for reliability improvements. This presentation presents a methodology that uses:

The application of these methodologies will provide insight into the multiple options and techniques available for reliability improvement of the distribution system.

About the Speaker

Charlie Williams is a Senior Electric Systems Consultant for S&C Electric Company's Power Systems Services Division, responsible for providing engineering and system analysis expertise to solve power system problems for Utilities as well as Commercial and Industrial power users.

As a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida since 1976, Charlie has contributed greatly to several areas of interest including Transformers, Lightning Protection, Power Quality, Product Reliability, Weibul Analysis, EMTP, Harmonics, Automation and Special Engineering Studies and Problem Analysis. In addition, Charlie has authored several technical papers on reliability, power quality and other power distribution engineering topics.

As a graduate from the University of Florida with a BSEE and concentration in Power Systems Engineering, Charlie was employed by Florida Power Corporation (now known as Progress Energy) for 34 years in the Distribution Engineering Department. During this time, he held several positions in both engineering and operations, ultimately becoming Principal Engineer for Power Quality and Reliability.

Charlie developed an Integrated and Optimized reliability improvement program for a major investor owned utility which resulted in improvement of SAIDI from 123 to 78 in a 4 year period.

Charlie is heavily involved in industry organizations and professional activities including his work on several working groups, standards groups, and committees as a Senior Member of the IEEE, as well as many other research projects.

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      

Reservations

Please make your reservation by noon on Monday 6 Nov 2006. The preferred reservation method is via the Online Reservation Form. You also may leave your reservation on the IEEE reservation line (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).

The cost of the optional family style dinner is $15 for IEEE members, $20 for non-members, payable at the event. Sorry, we are unable to process credit cards. Checks payable to "IEEE-PES Chicago Chapter" and cash are accepted, and receipts will be provided.

Continuing Education

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Updated 11 Sep 2006