IEEE VTS Philadelphia Chapter

Chapter Events

See our Events calendar for recent and upcoming events.

January 28, 2025 – Basler BE1-Flex Protective Relay for AC Traction Power Systems, Seth Nelson

March 19, 2025 – Schneider P-Series Protective Relays for AC Traction Power Systems, Alexandre Piatniczka

TBD – Eaton Switchgear: Breaker Reconditioning/Retrofits/Replacements, Relay Replacements, & Remote Racking, Michael Chronister

TBD – ABB Switchgear: Breaker Reconditioning/Retrofits/Replacements, Relay Replacements, & Remote Racking, Steven Snyder

News

Event: SEPTA 24th Annual C&S Golf Outing, Seaview Golf Resort, Absecon, NJ
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: Lunch 10 am. Shotgun start 12:00 pm. Dinner 5:00 pm.
Location: 401 S New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
Contact: lcriniti@burns-group.com by April 15.

Event: NJ State Association of County Engineers, 28th Annual Golf Outing
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: Shotgun start 8:00 am. Banquet 1:00 pm.
Location: Mercer Oaks Golf Course, 725 Village Road West, Princeton Junction, NJ
Contact: bmuzaffar@mercercounty.org by May 16

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

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2024 IEEE Philadelphia Section Chapter of the Year