Chapter Events
See our Events calendar for recent and upcoming events.
April 29, 2024 – Substation Battery Systems, EnerSys
June 5, 2024 – NFPA 130 Wire and Cable Requirements, Marmon
August 7, 2024 – NFPA 130 Compliant AC/DC Relays, Contactors, Breakers, and Other Products, ABB Electrification Product Division
September 4, 2024 – An Overview of the Philadelphia Zoning Process for Engineers, Dilworth Paxon
September 25, 2024 – Substation Transformer Thermometry Systems, Advanced Energy
January 28, 2025 – Basler BE1-Flex Protective Relay for AC Traction Power Systems, Seth Nelson
February 2025 – Switchgear Upgrades: Breaker Reconditioning/Retrofits/Replacements, Relay Replacements, & Remote Racking, Steven Snyder
March 2025 – Schneider P-Series Protective Relays for AC Traction Power Systems, Alexandre Piatniczka
News
Jan 17, 2025 – How the Towers Fell, Lessons Learned from the 1993 and 9/11 Attacks and Airport Security Design for Engineers (And Architects) – NJSPE Event
Feb 22, 2025 – Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Philadelphia Chapter – Engineers’ Week Banquet
About the IEEE VTS Philadelphia Chapter
We are part of the IEEE Eastern USA Region Philadelphia Section. Our chapter members and guests represent the engineering, manufacturing, electric utility, and railway agency communities. Join us for presentations, discussions, and tours on the following topics:
- Traction Power Substations
- Electric Vehicles
- Wayside Energy Storage Systems
- Rail Potential Management
- Load Flow Simulation and Analysis
- Stray Current and Corrosion Mitigation
- System and Equipment Enclosure Grounding
- Control and Automation Systems
- Testing and Commissioning
- Shop and Yard Power Systems
About the IEEE
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Mission statement
IEEE’s core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
Vision statement
IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.
2024 IEEE Philadelphia Section Chapter of the Year
2013 IEEE Philadelphia Section Chapter of the Year
