Chattanooga Electrical Engineering News Blog
Topics Related to Electronics and Electrical Engineering
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.
CLICK HERE to try out a free and basic online Grid-Tied Solar System Calculator (by 3 Phase Associates)
The Chattanooga Engineers Club (CEC) was established to promote the exchange of ideas and to learn about current developments and trends in science engineering and technology. The decades since our founding
have brought many new and better paths of communication–this web site as just one illustration!
Throughout 2017 the Executive team has wrestled with the question of how to preserve our heritage but also stay relevant to the times. Our present view of the value we can bring in our community centers on the following:
1. Engage MS & HS students to consider Engineering careersthrough STEM activities, by connecting with school guidance counselors, and facilitating business open-houses or internships.
2. Offer members Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) through speakers and presentations.
3. Expose engineers to work places, innovation centers, educational institutions, etc. by holding Tours.
4. Advise/consult/interact professionally by building relationships that find synergy.
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.
Chattanooga Electrical Engineering Blog (non-profit site sponsored by 3 Phase Associates) Acquires domain for Electrical Engineering News Blog in order to promote electrical engineering news nationwide. Website development coming soon!
Users will be able to post and comment on electrical engineering related topics/articles. Also, companies, firms, and entities will be able to advertise on the site’s directory and blog. Proceeds will support the staff and fees associated with maintaining the non-profit site.
Electrical engineering is a highly technical pursuit that sits at the nexus of software and hardware development. Electrical engineers can design components and electronic systems for industrial machinery and consumer gadgets, and will often work in collaboration with manufacturers and designers to bring new electronic devices to market. There is also a huge hobbyist community of amateurs and professionals who advocate do-it-yourself electronics projects as a great way to learn about the inner workings of many of the household machines that people use every day. The electrical engineering occupation can be quite technically challenging and requires a great deal of mathematics and physics knowledge, but the financial and personal rewards for succeeding in this field are great.
EducatingEngineers.com is a good resource for electrical engineers and the various degrees / careers associated with electrical engineering.
Electrical engineers study electronics, electromagnetism, and the application of electricity. The products they develop are used in medical technology, game systems, cell phones, robotics, cars, green technologies, and navigation systems, just touching lightly on the list.
Nearly everything that defines modern civilization is linked to electrical engineering. These engineers work in labs, offices, and industries. They develop systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution—have you heard about “the grid?”
In addition to the subjects mentioned above (and still touching only briefly on the scope), this expertise covers power switches (solar, wind, geothermal), design of power systems, and architectural planning. Electrical engineering is behind the development of every electronic thing within your grasp.
Electrical engineers focus on computer systems design, components, and processes. They incorporate research or management using specialized, hands-on knowledge and dealing with public, private, and academic sectors. They are dedicated to continuing education, on-the-job learning, leadership, and applying new techniques to new situations.
The sciences of physics and mathematics are fundamental to this profession, but technical focus accounts for only a fraction of this work. Making proposals to clients, preparing budgets, and calculating project schedules consumes much of these engineers’ time. Senior-level engineers often manage a team, so project management skills and strong communication skills are vital.