The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) Philadelphia Chapter is holding a technical meeting. The topic is DC Traction Power Systems – Advanced Design Concepts. Our speakers are Mark Curry and Tony Janin, Traction Power Systems Leads, Sécheron SA, North American Market This presentation discusses the different elements, applicable standards, and common industry trends used in dc and traction power applications. The objective of this presentation is to provide designers and specifiers with technical knowledge in DC applications used in traction applications and provide detailed insight into new product concepts used throughout the world. Attendees may apply for 2.0 PDH provided through the IEEE Certificates Program, accepted in all states. Send $5.00 (USD) payment to Brandon Swartley via Zelle at brandon.swartley@ieee.org and complete the online evaluation at https://r2.ieee.org/philadelphia-vts/forms/. Evaluation form must be completed and payment received within one week to receive PDH certificate. Speaker(s): Mark Curry, Tony Janin Agenda: Introduction Technical presentation – Multiple project profiles that embrace new DC technologies and design challenges – DC Switchgear – DC Traction Voltage Limiting Device – Stray Current Monitoring Systems – Traction Converter Units based on Diode, Thyristor, and IGBT Technology – Boost for Diode Rectifiers – Substation Automation System and Intelligent Operations and Maintenance Systems Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/384130