Mike Pincus of Kohler Power Solutions

This presentation will cover the nine (9) common single lines for on-site power systems. First we will look at a basic ATS based system and cover: codes and standards, transfer switch selection, basic ground fault design, synchronizing, load sharing, system protection, and load shedding. Next we look will look at systems that use circuit breakers to transfer power.  We will discuss system design considerations and how the system configuration affects the sequence of operation.  Topics include: how to develop a detailed sequence of operation, utility intertie considerations, and load shedding.  We will also take an indepth look at controls and automation for paralleling switchgear.  We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of the different automation topologies (PLC layouts), discuss best practices for PLC programming, look at the different types of redundant control schemes that are commonly used and discuss the manual operation and what it really means.  Topics will include human factor considerations when specifying a control scheme, touch screen best practices, common control switches and what they are used for, metering and monitoring best practices and commissioning tips.

Biography:

Mike Pincus:  Mike has over 25 years of experience in the power generation industry. Mike has spent most of his career with Kohler Power Systems starting in 1995 as a Project Engineer in the Paralleling Switchgear department. In 1998 he was promoted to Engineering Manager for the Paralleling Switchgear department where he was responsible for both application engineering and new product development. In 2011 Mike transferred from Engineering to Sales and assumed the role of manager of system sales and was responsible for field sales, field application engineering, and market development of the Paralleling Switchgear product line. In 2015 was promoted to Director, Sales Operations for Kohler Power Systems. Where he leads the team responsible for application engineering, paralleling switchgear and engineered specials quotes, along with account management for both Corporate Accounts and distribution.

Prior to joining Kohler Power Systems, Mike spent two years working as a consulting engineer designing power plants and two years working as a test engineer responsible the start-up and commissioning of the power systems for FAA air route traffic control centers.

Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a MBA for the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the stateof Wisconsin.

Email:

Address:N7650 CTH LS, Kohler, WI 53044, Kohler, WI 53044, United States, T2P 2T1

Mike Pincus of Kohler Power Solutions

Biography:

Email:

Address:Kohler, WI 53044, United States

Mike Pincus of Kohler Power Solutions

Biography:

Email:

Address:Kohler, WI 53044, United States

Mike Pincus of Kohler Power Solutions

Biography:

Email:

Address:Kohler, WI 53044, United States