Ground Schemes & Resistance Grounding for Microgrid Applications
The IEEE Alabama Section eagerly anticipates an illuminating presentation by Ms. Marlene McCartha, President of AC & DC Technologies, which delves into the nuanced realm of "Ground Schemes & Resistance Grounding for Microgrid Applications." Additionally, we will have Mr. John Levine joining us to discuss system protection via these applications.
Microgrids have emerged as agile solutions to contemporary energy demands, fostering self-sufficiency and adaptability within communities. Against this backdrop, we will discuss the practical applications of ground schemes within microgrids. By emphasizing the tangible benefits of implementing robust ground schemes and resistance grounding techniques, the aim will be to underscore the pivotal role they play in enhancing the reliability, safety, and resilience of microgrid systems.
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- Date: 11 Sep 2023
- Time: 09:00 PM UTC to 10:00 PM UTC
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- Starts 14 August 2023 05:54 PM UTC
- Ends 11 September 2023 10:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Marlene McCartha of AC & DC Power Technologies
Ground Schemes & Resistance Grounding for Microgrid Applications
Biography:
Education:
BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1980-1985
MBA Dartmouth University, Tuck School of Business 2009
Certifications:
BellSouth Certified Bulk Power Engineer, (1997)
BellSouth Certified DC Power Engineer Level 4 (1996)
Mitsubishi and Toshiba Factory trained Field Service Engineer for 3-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supplies (2004-2012)
Marlene McCartha has been in the critical power business for 40 years. Her career in battery technologies began while performing design and development of lithium and specialty batteries with General Electric (Alachua, FL). During her career, she worked on the design team for the batteries for the shuttle life support systems, the manned space station and the Mars Rover expeditions. Over the years, she enjoyed various roles as Technical Marketing Manager and Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Johnson Controls Industrial Battery Division, Saft (Industrial and Stationary Battery Division), Kollsman Aerospace, and Gates Energy Products (Lead Acid Battery Division).
She is presently the founder and CEO for AC & DC Power Technologies (College Park, GA) providing engineered solutions, maintenance, repair, installation and testing of all types of AC and DC emergency power systems.
John Levine of Levine Lectronics and Lectric, Inc.
Ground Schemes & Resistance Grounding for Microgrid Applications
Biography:
John Levine P.E. a native of Birmingham, Alabama received his Electrical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1976.
His career started with Square D Company as a Field Engineer. In 1981, he accepted a position as Product Manager for GTE Sylvania at the Clark Control division in Lancaster, SC. After several promotions and a corporate buy out, he was promoted to National Sales Manager of Joslyn Clark Controls at the age of 29.
In 1984, Mr. Levine started Levine Lectronics and Lectric, Inc. an electrical manufacturer’s representative company. L3 currently covers the states of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida.
Mr. Levine is a senior member of IEEE and is active in IEEE IAS, PES, having served as a member of the IEEE-IAS Pulp and Paper committee and chair of the IEEE IAS Atlanta Chapter.
Email: John@L-3.com
Agenda
4:00 PM Presentation
5:00 PM - Adjourn