Oregon PES Monthly Meeting
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- 12:30 Chair Makes Announcements and Introduces the Speaker
- 12:35-1:15 Speaker gives presentation
- 1:15-1:30 Q&A by the speaker, and final comments by the Chair
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- Starts 01 September 2026 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 15 September 2026 07:45 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Brandon of Bonneville Power Administration
How to Hotwire a Generator
Tech Talk: How to Hotwire a Generator
In April 2026, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydropower Personnel were tasked to help get a defunct, privately owned hydrogenator up and running “as fast as possible” in Cheboygan, Michigan during emergency flooding conditions without any plan of attack, drawings, or background information before stepping foot onsite. This presentation will go over the situation leading up to the event, challenges, and atypical decisions made to achieve this goal. Don’t try this at home!
Biography:
Brandon Bouwman started work at the USACE Hydroelectric Design Center as an Engineer in Training in 2007 after informing interviewers he wanted to work on big equipment and know everything. He has achieved 50% of his career goals and continues to pursue the remainder in his current role as a Senior Electrical Engineer.
- Electrical Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2007 - present
- Professional Engineer, Washington, 2011 - present
- BSEE, Western Michigan University, 2007
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Address:3712 SW Marigold Street, , Portland, Oregon, United States, 97219