The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) Philadelphia Chapter is holding a technical meeting. The topic is AC Traction Power Protective Relaying Topics: Replacing Single-Function Relays with Multifunction Digital Relays. Our speaker is Seth Nelson, Product Line Manager, Basler Electric Company. AC traction power substations along the Northeast Corridor and Philadelphia area were originally designed using single-function electromechanical and solid-state protective relays. Railway agencies have recently been using multifunction digital relays when upgrading substations with new protection systems or when replacing existing relays at frequency converter stations. The existing single-function protective relays can be adjusted using a screw driver and a 4-page manual. The new multifunction relays can be programmed from a laptop while following a 450 to 1200-page manual, depending on the vendor. Mr. Seth Nelson will present the Basler BE1-FLEX multifunction digital relay and how it can be integrated into an existing traction power system, including recommendations on how to replace existing relay schemes. Options to retrofit into the existing cutouts without needing to cut or replace the panel will be discussed. A high-voltage breaker-and-a-half scheme will be used as an example. There is no charge for meeting attendance, only for PDH certificates. Attendees may apply for 1.0 PDH provided through the IEEE Certificates Program, accepted in all states. Member cost is $7.00 and non-member cost is $10.00 (USD) via vTools (credit card payments are processed through PayPal). Complete online evaluation after lecture at https://r2.ieee.org/philadelphia-vts/forms/ Payment must be received and evaluation form must be completed within three days to receive PDH certificate. IEEE VTS Philadelphia Chapter Officers: Chapter Chair: Brandon S. Swartley, P.E., STV Incorporated, [email protected] Vice-Chair: Harvey Glickenstein, P.E., F.I.R.S.E., [email protected] Secretary and Treasurer: Robert Fisher, P.E., WSP, [email protected] Speaker(s): Seth Nelson, Agenda: Introduction - Overview of Basler relays - Types of protection schemes to use on 25 Hz traction power systems - Replacing existing schemes using multifunction relays - Physical replacement of existing relays by replacing relay panel doors or retrofitting into existing cutouts Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460346

IEEE Undergraduate is inviting in 4 companies (American Electric Power, Multi-Dimensional Integration, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, ad Burns & McDonnell) to come and network with engineering students. Companies will give a short presentation on what they are about and what opportunities they have, along with answering any Q&A about their company. Room: 300, Bldg: Journalism Building, 242 W 18th Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

[] Dr. Baek-Young Choi is an internationally leading scholar in the Internet of Things, 5G and beyond, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Dr. Choi's innovative research has led to numerous Best Paper, Best Poster, and Best Video awards, as well as recognition as conferences’ keynote speaker, Distinguished Lecturer, and Associate Editor-in-Chief of the flagship magazine of the IEEE Society. She has served in many international leadership roles in her technical society, including Chair of IEEE Women in Communications Engineering, Chair of Sister societies, and a technical oversight committee of flagship conferences in IEEE, general chair, and technical program committee chair for multiple international conferences and workshops. Speaker(s): Baek-Young Choi, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456310

Peter Teahen will be our presenter. The scope of a mass fatalities response extends well beyond the return of remains to surviving family members. Addressing the complex needs of such an incident includes several critical tasks: protecting potential crime scenes; managing resources and personnel effectively; conducting comprehensive searches and recovering remains; understanding relevant legal and regulatory issues; identifying and returning remains accurately; and ensuring that the families of the deceased are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect for their cultural and religious beliefs. It is essential that responders are equipped with the necessary tools to fulfill their duties and are prepared to manage the substantial physical and emotional stress they will encounter during the response. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Peter Teahen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462333

Weekly session for DeVry University Students to ask a professional questions related to engineering and computer sciences. Everyone's invited. Don't miss out on Valuable insights! Bring your questions and topics for discussion. Collaboration and sharing knowledge are key to our growth as future engineers. Meeting starts at 19:00 CT. Speaker(s): Ian Oberdorf Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/464024

Exploring the Future of Wireless Connectivity: Key Innovations in Radiating Systems for Near and Far Field Communications Prof. Mauro Ettorre, Fellow IEEE Date: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday, Jan 30th, 2025 Place: 132 MRC-New Bldg. Conference Room; ElectroScience Laboratory, 1330 Kinnear Rd, OH43212 Zoom Link - https://osu.zoom.us/s/99751785029; ID: 997 5178 5029 Password:277865 Speaker(s): Mauro Room: 132 MRC-New Bldg., 132 MRC-New Bldg. Conference Room;, 1330 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43212, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462025

A Consultants Committee Virtual Meeting A few years ago the (https://ieeeusa.org/committees/aicncc/) polled local consultants network chairs to find out the status of their local consultants network. What the Consultants Committee learned is that many local consultants networks are having trouble organizing in-person meetings. We also learned that many chairs have questions about activities of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. On January 30 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EST, the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee is again sponsoring a virtual workshop for local consultant network chairs. We have asked senior committee members William Kassebaum and Larry Nelson to give a presentation on key activities and services of IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. In addition, these committee members will add their commentary about what independent consultants should expect in 2025. After the presentation, there will be a Q/A with members of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. IEEE-USA Consultants Committee members want to address any questions about the committee's activities that local chairs may have. The speakers will address any additional questions chairs may have regarding the presentation. So, we invite all Chairs, Vice Chairs and other network officers, as well as potential future Board members, to register and attend this online event. This meeting will be recorded to be used as an on Demand resource. Speaker(s): William R. Kassebaum, Larry Nelson Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460103

Hello Everyone, Join the Columbus Section Executive Committee to connect with fellow members and guests. The meeting will cover administrative updates, as well as the status of current and upcoming Technical and Affinity Society events. Society and Affinity chairs, if you're unable to attend, please send your section activity updates to Ramy Tantawy at [email protected] Student chapters are welcome to attend and network with the section members and officers. Agenda: Agenda: Virtual ExCom Meeting 6:00 Welcome/Call Meeting to Order 6:15 Secretary’s Report: Approval of ExCom Minute Chair’s Report Vice Chair’s Report Treasurer Report 6:30 Professional, Society, Affinity, and Student Branch Reports 6:45 Old and New Business Discussions 7:30 Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463898