IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin August 2018, Volume 67 No. 8 Page 1 of 10
Pittsburgh Section
Bulletin August 2018 Volume 67, No. 8
Included in this issue:
Notes From the Chair .............................................................................................................................. 2
SMART Power Flow Controller: a Necessity for Future Grid ........................................................ 3
Entrepreneurs Network Monthly Meet-Up ........................................................................................ 5
Forensics: Modern Algorithms and Instrumentation ....................................................................... 6
Smart Credit Card- Presentation and Tour of Dynamics Incorporated ...................................... 7
A Basic Overview of RF/EMI Filters and Filtered Connectors ..................................................... 8
Editor: Philip Cox, [email protected]; Contributors: Joe Kalasky, Drew Lowery, John Mazurowski,
Mike Oliver, Kal Sen, and Dan Wilson
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the Editor’s attention. The Section’s web site, http://sites.ieee.org/pittsburgh, has recent issues of the bulletin
and lots of other useful information.
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Notes From the Chair It is summertime and it seems to have been a quite
warm one so far. As I turned on my air conditioning I
thought about how many times I have taken that
particular innovation for granted. I thought it would be
worthwhile to spend a few minutes to discuss the
origins of this amazing technology.
Commercial air conditioning was first invented in 1902
by Willis Carrier, a graduate of Cornell University.
Originally, the machine invented by Carrier was used to
provide temperature and humidity control for a printing
press, to improve consistency of the paper and ink
during the printing process. This is a good example of
an industrial/commercial application preceding the
residential/consumer application. Carrier founded the
Carrier Air Conditioning Company of America in 1913
for these industrial applications, as well as the general
application of increasing comfort in the workplace with
the objective of increasing worker productivity.
Though the first house built to have air conditioning
was built in 1912, with metal duct-work, it was not until
1945, more than four decades after the initial invention
of air conditioning, that the "window unit" was
invented by Robert Sherman. Sales of air conditioners
increased through the 1950s, resulting in the growth of
the technology as well as greater habitation of areas
with warmer climates in the United States. Eventually,
air conditioning made its way to almost all new
automobiles produced in the United States.
For more information regarding air conditioning, refer
to the article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_conditioning.
Remember to stay safe while enjoying this summer.
Hundreds of people are affected by heat stroke every
year. Drink plenty of fluids and go somewhere cool
when temperatures are high.
Daniel Wilson
2018 IEEE Pittsburgh Section Chair
Section
Chair - Dan Wilson, [email protected]
Vice Chair -- Navid Binesh, [email protected]
Treasurer – Ted Zyra, [email protected] Asst. Treasurer – Evan Watson, [email protected]
Secretary - Haifeng Wang, [email protected]
Immediate Past Chair – Dr. Drew Lowery, [email protected]
Special Events Chair – Dr. Kal Sen, [email protected]
Webmaster – Gerry Kumnik, [email protected]
UpperMon Subsection
Chair: Dr. Gianfranco Doretto, [email protected]
Chapters
Communications Society – Chair: Dr. Balaji Palanisamy, [email protected]; Sec: Phil Cox, [email protected]
Computer Society – Chair: Dr. Ralph Sprang, [email protected]
Electronics Packaging/Electron Devices Societies – Chair: John Mazurowski - [email protected]
Engineering In Medicine & Biology Society Chair: Steve Mozelewski, [email protected]
Electromagnetic Compatibility Society - Chair: Michael J. Oliver, [email protected] (814) 763-3211 Magnetics Society – Chair: Vincent Sokalsky, [email protected]
Nanotechnology Society: Guangyong Li - [email protected]
Power Electronics Society – Chair Sid Pant - [email protected]
Power & Energy & Industry Applications Societies Chair: Steve Dobos, [email protected]; Vice-Chair: Julie Clark; Treas.: Dave Vaglia, [email protected]
Robotics Society – Chair: Joseph Giampapa, [email protected]
Signal Processing Society – Chair: Nicholas.O’Donoughue [email protected]
Society on Social Implications of Technology Chair: Dr. Kal Sen, [email protected]; Vice Chair: Joe Kalasky, P.E., [email protected] 724-244-1609
Council of Electronic Design Automation Chair: Baris Taskin, [email protected]
Affinity Groups
Young Professionals (formerly GOLD) – Chair: Matthew Rehder [email protected]
Women In Engineering – Chair: Mey Sen, [email protected]
Life Members: Joe Kalasky, P.E., [email protected]
Committees
Consultant network: George Crawford - [email protected]
Professional/Career Activities (PACE) Chair: Joe Cioletti, P.E. [email protected]
Student Activities – Dr. Irvin Jones, [email protected]; student reps: Chair:, Zoe Toigo, [email protected]; Vice-chair: Will Howard, [email protected];
Membership Development – Steve Mozelewski, [email protected]
Publicity – Chair: Thomas Dionise, P.E. [email protected] (724) 779-5864
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SMART Power Flow Controller: a Necessity for Future Grid
Presenter: Kalyan K. Sen, PhD, PE, MBA
IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer, Fulbright Scholar
Date: July 31, 2018
Time: Refreshments - 6:30 PM; Presentation - 7:00 PM
Place: Old Westinghouse Energy Center, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146
RSVP: Required at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/173311 by July 29, 2018. If you are an IEEE
member, you must enter your membership number. If you would like to receive PDH, please bring a
copy of this announcement for verification of your attendance and your membership identification card.
A non-Member who would like to receive PDH is required to pay $10 to “IEEE Pittsburgh Section.”
Organizer: Power & Energy Society/Industry Applications Society (PES/IAS) and Power Electronics
Society (PELS)
Abstract: The sources of power generation have evolved in recent years from coal and nuclear to
include a variety of renewable sources. Due to the retirement of a significant amount of coal generation
and the intermittent nature of renewable generation, the power flow pattern in the electric grid has
changed. Free flow of electricity can make some transmission lines underloaded and some overloaded.
Tripping an overloaded line is not always a good option, since this may contribute to a cascaded failure
of the grid.
The desired solution is to use a SMART Power Flow Controller (SPFC) that increases the flow of power
in an underloaded line and decreases the flow of power in an overloaded line, preventing it from tripping
and possibly creating a blackout. Strategic placement of SPFCs will make the future grid more reliable,
efficient and less of a contributor to global warming than what it is now. Some of the features of a SPFC
are high reliability, high efficiency, low installation and operating costs, component non-obsolescence,
fast enough response for utility applications, high power density, interoperability, and easy relocation to
adapt to changing power system’s needs while providing the optimal power flow control capability.
The presentation is designed to provide the basic principles of power flow control theory, an overview
of the most commonly used power flow controllers, and future trends. The audience will hear from an
expert who actually designed and commissioned a number of power electronics-based FACTS
controllers since its inception in the 1990s.
Speaker: Kalyan Sen, a newly selected Fulbright Scholar, is the Chief Technology
Officer of Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc. that specializes in developing SMART
power flow controllers—a functional requirements-based and cost-effective solution.
He spent 31 years in academia and industry and became a Westinghouse Fellow
Engineer. He was a key member of the Flexible Alternating Current Transmission
Systems (FACTS) development team at the Westinghouse Science & Technology
Center in Pittsburgh. He contributed in all aspects (conception, simulation, design, and
commissioning) of FACTS projects at Westinghouse. He conceived some of the basic concepts in
FACTS technology. He has authored or coauthored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications, 8 issued
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patents, a book and 4 book chapters in the areas of FACTS and power electronics. He is the coauthor of
the book titled, Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications, IEEE Press
and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009, which is also published in Chinese and Indian paperback editions.
He is the co-inventor of Sen Transformer. He received BEE, MSEE, and PhD degrees, all in Electrical
Engineering, from Jadavpur University, India, Tuskegee University, USA, and Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, USA, respectively. He also received an MBA from Robert Morris University, USA. He is a
licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a Distinguished
Toastmaster who led District 13 of Toastmasters International as its Governor to be the 10th
-ranking
District in the world in 2007-8.
Kalyan, a Senior Member of IEEE, has served the organization in many positions. Under his leadership,
IEEE Pittsburgh Section and its three chapters (PES, IAS and PELS) received Best Section and Chapter
Awards. His other past positions included Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (2002 –
2007), Technical Program Chair of the 2008 PES General Meeting in Pittsburgh, Chapters and Sections
Activities Track Chair of the 2008 IEEE Sections Congress in Quebec City, Canada, PES R2
Representative (2010 and 2011) and Member of the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE)
Committee (2013, 2014). He has been serving as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer since 2002. In
that capacity, he has given presentations on power flow control technology more than 140 times in 15
countries. He is an inaugural class (2013) graduate of the IEEE CLE Volunteer Leadership Training
(VOLT) program. Kalyan is the recepient of the IEEE Pittsburgh Section PES Outstanding Engineer
Award (2004) and Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for reviving the local Chapters of PES and
IAS from inactivity to world-class performance (2004). He has been serving as the Special Events
Coordinator of the IEEE Pittsburgh Section for the last decade. He is the Region 1-3 & 7 Coordinator of
Power Electronics Society. For more details, click on
https://www.ieee-
pes.org/images/files/pdf/chapters/archive/April2009_Chapters_Sen_PES_Volunteer.pdf
Recent publications:
K. K. Sen, M. L. Sen, “Modeling Of The Sen Transformer Using An Electromagnetic Transients
Program,” How2Power Today e-magazine, March, 2018.
http://www.how2power.com/newsletters/1803/articles/H2PToday1803_design_Sen.pdf?NOREDIR=1
K. K. Sen, M. L. Sen, “Phase Angle Regulation Versus Impedance Regulation: Which Offers
Greater Control Of Power Flow On the Grid?,” How2Power Today e-magazine, February, 2017.
http://www.how2power.com/newsletters/1702/articles/H2PToday1702_design_Sen.pdf?NOREDIR=1
DIRECTIONS TO WESTINGHOUSE ENERGY CENTER
From Pittsburgh, take Interstate 376 East (Parkway East). Take Exit 84A to Monroeville. Cross
Business Rt 22 at the traffic light and proceed on Rt 48 South (Moss Side Blvd) approx ½ mile (two
traffic lights). The 2nd
traffic light is at a 4-way intersection with a Marathon station on the right and a
Sunoco station on the left. Turn left onto Northern Pike. Proceed approx 0.2 miles and turn right at the
1st traffic light onto Westinghouse Dr. Travel 0.7 miles to the 3 flags where the building’s main entrance
is located. Parking in the evening will be plentiful. Use the main entrance and check with the security
guards inside. You will be directed to the proper room for your meeting.
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From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 57 (Monroeville). After the toll plaza, get in the left lane to get on
Business Rt 22 West. At the first light, turn left onto Rt 48 South (Moss Side Blvd) and follow the above
directions.
Entrepreneurs Network Monthly Meet-Up
The monthly meet up of the IEEE Entrepreneurs Network - Pittsburgh Section.
When: Tuesday August 7, 2018, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Where: Panera Bread – 250 McHolme Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Register: https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/175177
Registration limited
At IEEE, we believe technology entrepreneurs are key drivers of tomorrow’s innovations and are
integral to advancing technology for humanity. As an association with over 400,000 members
worldwide, we seek to foster the entrepreneurship spirit by:
Providing an inspirational medium in which individuals are able to discuss and develop their
ideas,
Accessing resources to help bring concepts to life,
Facilitating connections that lead to successful partnerships.
How we cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit. How you can get involved.
Jump in!
It sounds so simple, but there are many options available to you! If you identify yourself with any one
(or more!) of the following:
Entrepreneur at any stage in the process, from aspiring to early-stage to seasoned founder
Technology Professional pouring your sweat equity into a startup
Vendor or Service Provider who wants to partner with others for success
Intrapreneur who is innovating an idea utilizing the resources and support provided by working
within an established company
We invite you to take the leap…The IEEE Entrepreneurship community is at the forefront of turning
ideas into successful businesses. We make it priority to help our members not just launch, but grow their
ventures and facilitate the networking and mentoring of those who have the passion to translate their
vision into reality.
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Forensics: Modern Algorithms and Instrumentation
Speaker: Beth Ann Marne, Director, Forensic DNA Division, DNA Technical Leader
Pennsylvania State Police , Bureau of Forensic Services
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Time: Refreshments - 6:30 PM; Presentation - 7:00 PM
Place: Westinghouse Energy Center, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 (see
directions on page 4).
RSVP: Required at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/174959 by Wednesday August 15, 2018
(noon). If you are an IEEE member, you must enter your membership number. If you would like to
receive PDH, please bring a copy of this announcement for verification of your attendance and your
membership identification card. A non-Member who would like to receive PDH is required to pay $10
to “IEEE Pittsburgh Section.”
Organizers: IEEE Life Member Affinity Group and Professional Activities
Abstract: The talk will cover the responsibilities of analyzing evidence submitted by law enforcement
agencies in the state to assist in solving crimes. It will also cover the administration and oversight of the
commonwealth’s convicted offender database of DNA profiles to generate investigative leads. There
will be discussion of electronic analytic equipment utilized to provide evidence in prosecution. We have
all been exposed to TV dramas such as CSI regarding crime scene data. This presentation is reality and
depicts how electronics and computers make our society more secure.
For questions contact organizers Joe Kalasky (Life Members) [email protected] or
Joe Cioletti (Professional Activities) [email protected]
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Smart Credit Card- Presentation and Tour of Dynamics
Incorporated
Presenter: Jeff Mullen, CEO, Dynamics Incorporated
Date: August 20, 2018
Time: Dinner and Presentation- 6:00 pm, Tour- 7:00 pm
Place: Dynamics Incorporated, 493 Nixon Road, Cheswick PA 15024
Organizer: IEEE Pittsburgh Electronic Packaging / Electron Devices Society
Register: link to vtools registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/175000
For more information contact John Mazurowski, [email protected].
NOTE: Dynamics Incorporated operates a closed facility that handles sensitive information. You will
receive an email response from Dynamics with instructions for your visit.
Abstract: Dynamics’ flagship product is an interactive, battery-powered credit card. Dynamics’ newest
generation of product won the Best of Show Award at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics
Show for security technologies. Dynamics Inc. has raised over $110 million in funding. The latest
round of $70 million was led by Mastercard, that valued Dynamics at $600 million.
This event will include a facility tour of Dynamics’ automated interactive card manufacturing facility as
well as one of the two Mastercard/Visa certified credit card personalization facilities in Western
Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Dynamics at www.dynamicsinc.com.
Learn more about Dynamics’ newest product, the Dynamics Wallet Card, at:
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180118005383/en/Dynamics-Wallet-Card%E2%84%A2-CES-
Unveiling-Wins-Awards.
Presenter: Within a few months of starting his MBA at Carnegie Mellon’s
Tepper School of Business, Jeff Mullen incorporated Dynamics. A few days
before his commencement, Dynamics received its first $MM term sheet from
a national venture capitalist. Jeff received a degree in Electrical and Computer
Engineering at Carnegie Mellon ('01), a JD at New York Law School,
Evening Division ('05), and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School
of Business, where he was a James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellow.
He started his career as a patent attorney at Fish & Neave. He is also an
inventor on more than 150 patents ranging from mainstream consumer electronics to children's
electronic toys.
Jeff has won many prestigious international business plan competitions, including the Rice Business
Plan Competition, Carnegie Mellon McGinnis Venture Competition, and the University of San
Francisco Business Plan Competition.
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A Basic Overview of RF/EMI Filters and Filtered Connectors
Date: September, 6, 2018
Time: Dinner 6:30 PM, Presentation starts at 7:00 PM
Location: Westinghouse Electric Company Headquarters, Cranberry Township, PA
Attendance/Cost: Free to IEEE members and guests.
Guest Presenter: Mr. Robert Ydens
Sponsors: Joint EMC and PES/IAS Meeting
Abstract: Since the first half of the 20th
century, the engineering community has grappled with an ever-
increasing need to manage electromagnetic interference. From the introduction of the minimally
effective Faraday cage up through today’s cutting edge filters and filtered connectors, the containment
of EMI continues to provide new challenges as systems simultaneously emerge in smaller, faster and
more sophisticated variations. Offering an essential overview of the history, cause and effect and
regulatory considerations surrounding EMI, the focus is on identifying how to effectively deploy filter
technology, including low pass C, LC/CL and Pi filters, grading their performance within specific
applications. The presentation concludes by illustrating customer specific examples to simulate
identifying the optimum solution for actual EMI issues.
Biography: Bob Ydens is the Senior Founding Engineer and President of
EMI Solutions, headquartered in Irvine CA. With over 35 years spent
focused on Electromagnetic Interference technology, Mr. Ydens’
experience ranges from developing complex systems for the space shuttle
program, as well as classified programs for the DOD. While at TRW, he
oversaw multiple global engineering development teams, creating
electronics assessment programs for military, automotive, environmental
and data storage requirements. Since founding EMI Solutions in 1996,
Mr. Ydens has grown the company into the leading WOSB in the EMI
filter and filtered connector industry, demonstrating his new product
development through innovative proprietary inventions, including the
expanding FlexFilter line, the company’s cost effective high reliability
insert product designed to fit in the existing system when EMI issues are
identified. He holds a BSEE degree from the University of New Mexico.
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Mr. Ydens, (in conjunction with his son Bradley), authored the article “A Basic Overview of RF/EMI
Filters and Filtered Connectors that was published in the January 2018 edition of InCompliance
magazine:
https://incompliancemag.com/article/a-basic-overview-of-rfemi-filters-and-filtered-connectors/
RSVP: Required by September 3, 2016. Please register online at the following link:
https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/175035
“Visitor Access Paperwork Needed for Westinghouse HQ IEEE Meeting Members and Guests, Please see below: New visitors to Westinghouse HQ will have to fill out escort access paperwork before access is granted to the
Westinghouse HQ grounds. Please contact David Vaglia ([email protected]) with your phone number and email address. Let Dave know that you need access paperwork and Dave will contact you with the access paperwork to fill out and bring with you to the meeting. Please be sure to bring a form of photo ID also”
If you would like to receive PDHs, please bring a copy of this announcement for verification of your
attendance. A non-Member who would like to receive PDHs is required to pay $10 to IEEE Pittsburgh
Section. A Member who would like to receive PDH is required to show membership ID.
Directions to Westinghouse Headquarters Cranberry Woods
Directions from the South: Take 79 North to the route 228 east exit. Stay in right lane and drive by Marriott
Hotel (on right). Turn right into Cranberry Woods facility and stay in left lane. Make first left into
Westinghouse Headquarters and drive straight through roundabout. Park in visitors parking places that are
located on either side of the entry road.
Directions from the East: Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) West following signs for Ohio / I-76 W. Take Exit
28 and follow I-79 N toward Erie. Stay in the entrance lane (right lane) and immediately take Exit 78, PA-
228 Cranberry/Mars. Turn right onto PA-228 E toward Mars. Turn right onto Cranberry Woods Drive. Take
immediate left at Westinghouse sign and drive straight through roundabout. Park in visitors parking places
that are located on either side of the entry road.
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2018 Calendar – Meetings of IEEE Pittsburgh Section Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec
Executive
Committee
(AdCom)
18
Panera
Bread Robinson
15
Panera
Bread Wilkins
15
Panera Bread
Oakland, Forbes ave.
19
Panera Bread
Wexford
17
Panera Bread
Galleria
21
Panera
Bread Wilkins
19
Panera Bread
Wexford
16
Panera Bread
Wilkins
20
Panera
Bread Galleria
18
TBD
15
Panera Bread
Galleria
20
TBD
Section 24
Engineers
Week
29
Senior
Members
21
Consultants &
Employment Workshop
4
History
Dinner
5
Entrepre-
neurs
7
Entrepre-
neurs
Communic
ations
Computer 10 Job advice
26
Social meet
20 Ethernet
EMBS 22 Monitor
Brain
EMCS 24
Health Data
6
EMI Filters
Power
Electronics
25
Ripple
Reduction
22
Voltage
Converters
7
GMDs
31
SMART
PES/IAS 22 Nuc Talk*
26 transformers*
24 Health Data
19 Homestead
20 UPS Tech*
31 SMART
6 EMI Filters
Magnetics
Robotics 30
Advocating Robotics
Sig.
Processing
18
Synthesizing
NBA defenses
CPMT/ED 20
Dynamics
Social Impl
Technology
23 - Global
Village
4 - Russ
Harrison
18
Pirates Game
Upper Mon 26
Data
Analytics
16
Cloud Radio
23 Health Care
Women in
Eng’ing
23 - Global
Village
18
Pirates Game
Young Pros 18 N3XT
Life
Members
15
Forensics
PACE 4 - Russ Harrison
15 Forensics
Student Act
* Meeting was not announced in the Bulletin