January Dinner Meeting
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Topic: Increasing Illinois Energy from the Sun
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Meeting of the Calumet Chapter of the Indiana Society
Of Professional Engineers
Joint with the Calumet Section of the IEEE
Calumet Chapters of the
Computer Society, Power Engineering Society
And the
The Industry Applications Society
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Dinner Location: Patio Restaurant
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Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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Schedule: |
5:30 Social Hour
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6:30 Dinner (Buffet)
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7:30 Presentations
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Cost: |
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On or Before January 11th |
After January 11th |
| Member: |
$15 |
$30 |
| Guest: |
$15 |
$30 |
| Students: |
$6 |
$12 |
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* Note: Cancellations accepted upto noon January 14th. After that time anyone making a reservation is responsible for the meeting fee. |
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Speaker: Dan Dragan, P.E.
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Dan Dragan has over 18 years of experience in planning, design, construction, troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems for major water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. He has served as project manager, lead electrical engineer and resident engineer for a wide range of projects from the design of pumping stations to the upgrade from 310 mgd to 750 mgd for a Water Pollution Control Plant. Dan Dragan is a Project Manager and an Associate with Greeley and Hansen Chicago Office.
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Speaker: Stephen Palac, P.E.
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Received BSEE from Michigan Tech University in 1972.
Electrical Engineer, Project Director and Principal at Greeley and Hansen, 1972-Present
Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and 12 other states.
Member of IEEE since 1973
Past Chairman of Consulting Electrical Engineers Division of the Electric Association
Past President of the Western Society of Engineers
Active Member Illinois Section of American Water Works Association
Active Member American Council of Engineering Companies
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Topic: Photovoltaic Project in Chicago
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Photovoltaic cells are one form of renewal energy that is growing on popularity in Illinois and neighboring states. Up to now, local PV cell installations have been limited to smaller systems, typically on museums or at local electric utility facilities. Because of Mayor Daley's commitment to improving the environment and making Chicago a leading "Green" city, a 1.5 Megawatt PV cell system is being designed for installation on top of a 30 MG treated water reservoir on the City's west side.
Considering increasing energy costs, the demand for renewal energy credits (RECs) and the low maintenance costs for PV cell systems, this pioneering project will establish the viability of PV cell systems in the Midwest.
This paper will discuss design considerations to meet the objective of safe, reliable, durable photovoltaic power systems with an emphasis on the Chicago project including: how PV cells work; availability and size selection of the PV cell panels; installation considerations including mounting angle, spacing, mounting racks and securing panels to the existing reservoir roof; conversion of the PV cell panel’s dc output to ac energy; utilization of the energy produced and connections to the utility grid; renewal energy credits (RECs); and maintenance of equipment.
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Please make your reservation below or by contacting Alex Cervantes by Phone (219-647-5033) or E-Mail (acervantes@nisource.com).
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