IEEE Power and Energy Society

Chicago Chapter 2018-2019

Two Professional Development Seminars

Friday, May 17, 2019

Seminar 1: High Voltage Transmission Cable (9:00a-12:00p)

Joseph Rezutko, Southwire

About Seminar 1

The seminar begins with the basic principles of cable construction and operation. This includes some history leading up to the arrival at the currently preferred technology of high voltage underground power cables, being solid dielectric XLPE. It also includes a review of applicable standards, design parameters, and other technologies.

Seminar topics will also include the following topics:

How the conductor is sized, which is a critical part of the design. This will include a discussion of the theoretical background in calculation of cable losses and how these are used in different models to calculate ampacity of the cable.
Different installation techniques, along with their important parameters.
Detailed discussion on the typical design parameters encountered and how to determine appropriate values (e.g. soil thermal resistivity and temperature). This discussion will include a review of methods and software available for such calculations.
Unique characteristics of high voltage AC cables and high voltage DC cables.

The final part of the seminar will address the introduction of accessories (e.g. splices, terminations, link boxes, bonding & conductor conductors, clamps, etc.). Tutorials on these parts will include the principles of their usage and how each is chosen to be appropriate in the design of the cable system. This includes, but is not limited to, bonding techniques and types of accessories and the advantages / disadvantages of each. Often designing a cable system is a balance of many parameters which will be discussed.

About Speaker 1

Joseph Rezutko, P.E. is Manager of High Voltage Engineering for Southwire in Huntersville, S.C.

Seminar 2: Introduction to Python (1:00p-4:00p)

David Schooley, ComEd

About Seminar 2

This seminar will be an introduction to the Python programming language, associated tools and example applications. Python is an open source programming language that is available at no cost for most MacOS and Windows operating systems. Python can be used for personal productivity tools, prototyping engineering solutions/algorithms, and many other applications. There is a vibrant and active community of Python users that share information and applications.

This seminar will focus on introducing Python, how it can be obtained, the tools available and some sample applications. Hands on exercises will be part of the seminar so attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop computer.

About Speaker 2

David Schooley P.E. is a Principal Engineer for ComEd in Chicago. Dr. Schooley has been a Python user for over 10 years and teaches an in-house Python course for ComEd.

Location       Time

LC1 Training Center 9:00 AM   Seminar 1 begins

1 Lincoln Center 12:00 PM   Adjourn (lunch on your own)

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 1:00 PM   Seminar 2 begins

(free parking available) 4:00 PM   Adjourn

Location	Time

LC1 Training Center	9:00 AM	Seminar 1 begins
1 Lincoln Center	12:00 PM	Adjourn (lunch on your own)
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181	1:00 PM	Seminar 2 begins
(free parking available)	4:00 PM	Adjourn

Reservations

The deadline for reserving your seat is noon on Friday 10 May 2019 via the Online Seminar Reservation Form. The training room has a maximum capacity of 70 people. You may attend either one of the two seminars, or both.

Seminar price for IEEE PES Members: $75 for a single seminar or $125 for both
Seminar price for non-PES Members: $100 for a single seminar or $150 for both

IEEE Membership card must be provided at registration to qualify for IEEE PES Member discount. Checks payable to "IEEE-PES Chicago Chapter" will be accepted as payment for the seminars. Cash will be accepted, but checks are preferred. Payment must be received before entering the training room.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided during each seminar, but lunch is on your own.

Free parking is available in the garage connected to Lincoln Center 1. However, LC1 policy requires all vehicles to be "registered" during check-in, otherwise vehicles may be towed. To register your vehicle, provide your license plate number at the seminar registration desk.

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 three (3) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided for seminar 1, if you attend all three hours. A receipt for three (3) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided for seminar 2, if you attend all three hours.

Updated 16 Apr 2019