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AEP Continues Its Efforts Into the Power of Augmented Reality (AR)

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As AEP continues to roll out augmented reality (AR) within their distribution and transmission organizations, they are beginning to realize the benefits of this transformative technology.

AR allows AEP foresters to see what trees are impacted and pose risks under a variety of potential weather conditions against the backdrop of the real world. It also improves the ways AEP distribution engineering technicians interact with customers in the field by showing them how designed lines would look on their property. In this live webinar, experts will discuss practical AR distribution and transmission applications and use cases being used at AEP to enhance interaction with customers, validate overhead and underground line designs, and mitigate clashes with structures.

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‘Air-Gen’ Device Generates Electric Power from Ambient Humidity (by Sci-News)

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(Sci-News) A thin-film device made from nanometer-scale protein wires harvested from the microbe Geobacter sulfurreducens can generate continuous electric power in the ambient environment, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.

“We are literally making electricity out of thin air. The Air-gen generates clean energy 24/7,” said Dr. Jun Yao, an electrical engineer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“It’s the most amazing and exciting application of protein nanowires yet,” added Professor Derek Lovley, a microbiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

The Air-gen device can generate power even in areas with extremely low humidity such as the Sahara Desert.

“It has significant advantages over other forms of renewable energy including solar and wind, because unlike these other renewable energy sources, the Air-gen does not require sunlight or wind, and it even works indoors,” Professor Lovley said.

The device requires only a thin film of protein nanowires less than 10 microns thick.

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National Association of Power Engineers Is a Good Resource for Interest in Power Engineering

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The National Association of Power Engineers (N.A.P.E.) was first organized in 1882 and is now the oldest active Engineering Association in the United States. For the last 135 years, NAPE has been dedicated to providing career advancement through educational opportunities to its members and the general public. Training and education through NAPE benefits both individuals and facilities alike, by keeping Power Engineers’ knowledge up-to-date, thus ensuring safer and more responsible work practices.

NAPE is an organization completely dedicated to education, the strongest tool in preventing human error when health and safety of many people depend upon the operation of engineering plants for commercial and industrial facilities. 

NAPE Provides Education and Knowledge through its many chapters through the United States, as well as through its many online educational tools.

No matter the level of experience or proximity to a local Chapter, NAPE can provide Power Engineers and HVAC professionals with the necessary tools to obtain and advance their knowledge and education for safer practicing in the field.

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Basic of Designing Power Substations

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Power substations are the most integral part of a power utilities’ electric system. Substations make up the various electric systems – power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Power substations consist of power transformers, voltage/potential transformers, current transformers, electrical bus, foundations/structures, circuit breakers, switches, outdoor cabinets, control house, fencing, etc.
Many design aspects and processes go into engineering and designing a power substation from the ground up. This discusses the basic steps performed in planning and implementing a new substation.
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Solar Power and Battery Storage Efficiencies Continue to Improve

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The Solar Power and Battery Storage Industry continues to improve with greater efficiencies and lower costs mainly from better manufacturing practices of using newer silicon type materials. Management of these renewable systems are also adding enhanced productivity and control from advanced software solutions.

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CLICK HERE to try out a free and basic online Grid-Tied Solar System Calculator (by 3 Phase Associates)

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IEEE PES Chattanooga Section Hosting Virtual STATCOM Seminar

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The Chattanooga Section of IEEE was established in 1963 with the formation of IEEE, the Section has a history as old as IEEE itself. The Section exists to connect and support local professionals and students in science and engineering through networking opportunities, technical talks, and social events. The Chattanooga Section covers the following Tennessee counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie. 

The Chattanooga and East TN chapters are looking at organizing a half-day workshop on STATCOMs for renewable applications and feeder STATCOM for smaller renewables and flicker mitigation as part of the IEEE PES Chattanooga Chapter. The workshop would last approximately 2-3 hours. If there is enough interest from members, the workshop would be scheduled for early 2021. 

Please see the link below to a survey and let us know if you would attend the workshop.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCNVF3Q