Trends in Arc Flash Mitigation and Eaton Data Center “mini” Tour
Free Event
This event melds two topics into one program to leverage equipment in the demonstration area at Eaton’s “Red” data center and to provide a quick tour since you’ll be in Eaton’s data center. In the first session, Eric will give an overview of the destructive and hazardous conditions resulting from an arc flash event and the mitigation options to reduce risk to people and equipment. We will review requirements for arc flash safety as well as some general techniques for reducing the hazard.
Prior to leaving the conference room area, Rob will provide a brief overview of the Eaton “Red” Data Center. Next, we will enter the demonstration room where we will examine a section of low voltage metal enclosed switchgear with active arc flash mitigation.
Following the arc flash session, Rob and Eric will offer an abbreviated tour of the Eaton “Red” data center. Eaton’s two Kentucky data centers house many thousands of servers running critical applications, petabytes of storage as well as the necessary networking and security components. The applications in the data centers support manufacturing, supply chain, finance and many other critical functions on a global scale 24/7. We’ll explore the incoming electrical distribution from the 12.47kV incoming utility feed down to the server racks on the whitespace. This will include a brief overview of the mechanical systems as well.
RSVP to Eric Elwell at ericselwell@eaton.com (please include cell phone number in your RSVP).
**SPACE IS LIMITED** You will receive email from Eric confirming your registration and providing detailed site access instructions for the Eaton “Red” Data Center.
This Event is Co-sponsored by: The Louisville Section of the IEEE, Power & Energy Society Chapter (PE31) of the Louisville Section, the Computer Society Chapter (CS16) of the Louisville Section, the Life Member Affinity Group (LM31) and the Young Professionals Affinity Group (YP31).
*PDH certificates will be emailed to all attendees requesting one*
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- 12901 Plantside Drive
- Louisville, Kentucky
- United States 40299
- Building: Eaton Corporation
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Speakers
Eric
Biography:
Eric Elwell holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville. His career includes roles in automation and energy efficiency at PepsiCo’s KFC R&D group; engineering positions at Pfeiffer Engineering; and SCADA, power distribution, and electrical safety work at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant. He later led advanced engineering initiatives at Yum! Brands, contributing to patented technologies for Kentucky Grilled Chicken. Since 2008, he has been with Eaton Corporation, progressing from field service engineer to Senior Application Engineer. Eric is a licensed Professional Engineer, an IEEE Senior Member, and vice‑chair of the Louisville IEEE section.
Rob
Biography:
Rob Rich is one of four mission critical facilities engineers who run the Eaton Data Centers. He joined Eaton in 2010 and moved to KY during the building and commissioning of the data centers. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Gonzaga University (where he played basketball in the early 90’s) and MS in Engineering Management from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in mission critical facilities operations.
Agenda
5:45 p.m. - Arrival and Sign In
6:00 p.m. - Dinner Begins
6:15 p.m. - Dinner Continues with Presentation
NOTE: Government issued picture ID is required and will be retained by security while inside the data center.