National Electric Code Presentation

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In an effort to increase relevance of the local IEEE chapter to practicing engineers, the Spokane Section has scheduled a National Electric Code (NFPA 70/NEC) presentation.  IEEE members and non members can attend for free.  Please see below for some background on the presenter and the tentative agenda.

Location:
Gonzaga University in Herak Bldg, Room 301

Parking:
College Hall (Administration)

Time:
September 23 at 5:30 PM.

Presenter:
Kevin Vogel

BSME 1964 Santa Clara University
Professional Engineer from 1969 (Washington and Idaho) and Master Electrician, Washington State
Mike Holt Enterprises video team member for Understanding the National Electrical Code
Part time consultant to Trindera Engineering, Coeur d’Alene.
Certified Instructor for NEC classes in Idaho and Washington
Currently employed full time by Crescent Electric Supply, Coeur d’Alene, as a Gear Design and Quotations Specialist


Topics Covered:

- A brief history of how and why the NEC was developed
- The main functions of the NEC and how it is organized
- Table titles, exceptions, and fine print notes
- Working Space and Dedicated Equipment Space
- Conductor ampacity
- Using the NEC to properly size circuits and protection for motors
- Branch circuits and feeders. Wire sizes/types
- What is the difference between Fusing and Circuit Breaker protection?
- How do I properly size conduits?  When is it appropriate to use conduits?  Not to use conduits?
- Sizing and providing overcurrent protection for transformers
- When do I use wire duct verses conduit and how does that affect wire type and size?  What about Cable tray?
If you are interested in attending this event, please

REGISTER HERE

IEEE Connection February 2010

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Upcoming Events

  • Field Trip to Lab-Volt Lab/ZagOps Center (Gonzaga University) – For more information please refer to the Event Posting

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2010 Executive Committee

Elected Officers

  • Chair – Olga Mill
  • Vice Chair - Jeff MacKinnon
  • Secretary – Claudio Talarico
  • Treasurer - Richard Snell

Appointed Committee Chairs

  • Program – Jim Chen
  • Publications – Jeff MacKinnon
  • Student Activities - OPEN
  • Membership - OPEN
  • Education - OPEN
  • Activities/Engineering Week - OPEN
  • PACE - Glen Farmer

Chapter Society Chairs

  • PES - Chuck Fantroup
  • Computer/Electronics - Don Minford
  • IAS/Management - OPEN

Student Branches

Eastern Washington University

  • Advisor – Dr. Claudio Talarico
  • Chair – Justin Wagner
Gonzaga University
  • Advisor - Dr. Vladimir Labay
  • Chair - Brian Waldron

If you would like to contact any person on Executive committee or are interested in any of the open positions please be sure to use the contact us form and I will be sure your message gets to the right person.

Submission Information

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Field Trip to Lab-Volt Lab/ZagOps Center

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Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Location: Meet at Herak 246 Conference Room

Tour Schedule: 6:00 – 7:00 PM – social hour, pizza

7:00 – 8:00 PM – (tour)

Reserve by February 15

Email to omill@ieee.org , or call Olga Mill at (509)981-6015.

Parking

Attendees can park in the large parking lot located north of College Hall (Administration Building) that is marked for Faculty and Administration. Campus security has been advised of our meeting. The link to the parking map is

http://www.gonzaga.edu/About/CampusMap/GU_CampusParking_09-10.pdf.

This map also shows the location of the Herak Center and the PACCAR Center.

Tour Description:

A tour of the Lab-Volt lab in the Paccar Center will be held at 7:00 PM.  This will be followed by a tour of the ZagOps Center in the Herak Center.

According to gonzaga.edu, the Lab-Volt power simulators allow students to simulate power system behavior under both normal and fault conditions. The Gonzaga University PACCAR Center for Applied Science is an advanced laboratory for robotics and artificial vision research.

The ZagOps Center is used for training power system operators in the Electrical Grid Operations course that is a part of Gonzaga’s Transmission and Distribution Program.