Denver Commuter Rail Power System

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A continuing education certificate for 1 PDH will be available for those who attend this event.

This presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the electrical engineering design of the Denver Commuter Rail system. Through detailed photographs of rail electrical equipment and clearly defined design assumptions, the presenter highlights key aspects of the system’s electrical architecture. The presentation also places the design within a broader historical and theoretical context, particularly with respect to power system protection theory. Overall, this presentation is both engaging and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights for novice engineers as well as experienced electrical power professionals.
 
 

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  • 2000 East Horsetooth Rd
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
  • United States 80525
  • Building: PRPA Headquarters
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  • Co-sponsored by Platte River Power Authority
  • Starts 19 March 2026 06:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 10 April 2026 12:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Walt Slade of K D Johnson, Inc

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Denver Commuter Rail Power System

 

Biography:

Walt Slade graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1979. He began his career with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in Denver, where he spent seven years in engineering roles focused primarily on protective relaying. He then spent two years teaching at a Christian school in Central America.

Following his return to the United States, Walt worked for 12 years at United Power REA in Brighton, Colorado, where he was involved in both operations and design engineering until 2000. Since then, he has served as a utility equipment sales representative with KD Johnson, Inc., covering the electric power market throughout Colorado. Among the manufacturers he represents is Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

Walt is also the co-inventor of the PhaseTrakker®, a device used for electrical phase identification on power systems. The PhaseTrakker is currently marketed and sold across the United States and Canada.

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Agenda

Doors Open 6:00pm

Networking from 6:00-6:45pm

Power and Energy Society Announcements 6:45-7:00 pm

Technical Presentation 7:00-8:00 pm

A light snack will be available, probably Pizza and Soft drinks

 


Meeting Location Requirements

  • The entrance is on the North side of East Horsetooth Rd. slightly west of Timberline.
  • We are meeting in a secure building. A list of registered attendees will be given to the security guards.
  • Everyone will need to show their ID to security before entering the building.