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 2025 – Switchgear Upgrades: Breaker Reconditioning/Retrofits/Replacements, Relay Replacements, & Remote Racking, Eaton
Upcoming – Basler BE1-Flex Protective Relay for AC Traction Power Systems, Baser
News
Dec. 3, 2024 – Electrical Association of Philadelphia – Member Holiday Party
Dec. 5, 2024 – Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers – Annual Outstanding Engineering Achievements Award
Dec. 10, 2024 – Engineers Club of Philadelphia – ECP Multi-Society Meeting – Airport and Local Aviation Programs presented by PHL and Airport Manager
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
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Below, you can find IEEE’s mission and vision statements.
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
