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[] Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternatively, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions. Also, the grid congestion can be mitigated by holding the power flow in a line at its limit, instead of tripping the line and possibly initiating a cascaded failure of the grid, resulting in a blackout. The presentation is designed to provide the basic principles of power flow control theory, an overview of the most commonly used power flow controllers, and future trends. The first commercial-grade Sen Transformer is designed, manufactured, and tested. The test results are as always expected. The audience will hear from an expert who actually designed and commissioned a number of power electronics-based FACTS controllers since their inceptions in the 1990s. About the Speaker: Kalyan Sen is the President & Chief Technology Officer of Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc. ((http://www.sentransformer.com/)) that specializes in developing SMART power flow controllers—a functional requirements-based and cost-effective solution. Kalyan was an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University during 1987-90 and spent the next 30 years in industry, starting at Westinghouse Science & Technology Center (STC) in 1990 and retiring from Fluor (formerly Westinghouse) in 2020. He was a key member of the Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) development team at the Westinghouse-STC for which he became a Westinghouse Fellow Engineer. He contributed to concept development, simulation, design, and commissioning of FACTS projects at Westinghouse. He conceived some of the basic concepts in power flow control technology for which he was elevated to the IEEE Fellow grade with the citation: for the development and application of power flow control technology. He is the Co-inventor of the Sen Transformer, which is commercially available to regulate ±6.5 MVA line power in a 33 kV line. Kalyan holds BEE (1982), MSEE (1983), and PhD (1987) degrees, all in Electrical Engineering, from Jadavpur University, Tuskegee University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and an MBA (2012) from Robert Morris University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and New York. He has been serving as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer since 2002. In that capacity, he has given presentations on power flow control technology more than 250 times in 20 countries. He serves IEEE SSIT Board of Governors as Education Committee Chair and President-Elect (2025-2026). He also serves IEEE Region 2 as its Professional Activities Chair. Kalyan has authored or coauthored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications, 8 issued patents, 2 books, and 3 book chapters in the areas of power flow control and power electronics. He is the Coauthor of the book titled, Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications (978-0-470-47875-2), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009, which is also published in Chinese and Indian paperback editions. His second book is titled, Power Flow Control Solutions for a Modern Grid using SMART Power Flow Controllers (ISBN: 978-1-119-82435-0), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. Kalyan served twice as a Fulbright Specialist, sponsored by the U.S. Government. Bldg: 5270 California Avenue , Applied Innovation Conference Room, Irvine, California, United States, 92697

IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter's annual IEEE rebate. To AVOID unauthorized attendance, you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link. Agenda: IEEE OC Section R60027 ExCom Agenda will be sent out to the OC ExCom ListServ TIME: 6:00pm – 6:30pm : Networking 6:30pm - 8:15pm : ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560484

Join us for an inspiring introduction to OneAquaHealth project. This session will explore how the project uses AI‑assisted environmental monitoring, early‑warning indicators, and citizen‑science engagement to better understand the link between ecosystem dynamics and public health, supporting smarter, more resilient urban environments. In the second part of the webinar, the consortium will present the (https://www.oneaquahealth.eu/oneaquahealth-ieee-global-hackathon/) – an open call for innovators, students, and citizen scientists to co‑create digital solutions that strengthen the sustainability of urban aquatic ecosystems. Participants will discover how the hackathon transforms environmental and citizen‑generated data into actionable insights through AI, data platforms, and human‑centred design, advancing the mission of connecting ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human wellbeing. This webinar sets the foundation for both the scientific vision of OneAquaHealth and the creative, community‑driven innovation the hackathon aims to spark. Co-sponsored by: Gora Datta Speaker(s): Alex, Maria , Gora, Pradyumna Agenda: Introducing the OneAquaHealth Project - Introduction to the OneAquaHealth Vision and Mission - Understanding Freshwater Ecosystem and One Health Challenges - Overview of the IEEE OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon - Technical Tracks, Problem Statements, and Innovation Opportunities - How to Participate, Team Formation, and Upcoming Sessions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560089

NEW DATE 16-June “Sand-Like Particles for High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage: Enabling a Resilient Renewable Energy Future” with Shin Young Jeong, faculty member of the Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, University of Central Florida. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 6pm - 7 pm Pacific Time Abstract: The transition to renewable energy has increased the need for reliable, large-scale storage to balance intermittent generation with continuous demand. Thermal energy storage (TES) offers a cost-effective solution by capturing excess energy as heat and releasing it when needed, supporting long-duration storage and grid stability. Unlike batteries, TES can scale to industrial levels, provide process heat, and deliver electricity through power cycles. Recent advances use abundant, low-cost materials such as sand-like particles serving as both heat transfer media and storage. This talk will highlight emerging TES technologies and their role in a resilient, decarbonized energy future. Speaker(s): Shin Young Jeong, Agenda: 6:00 pm - Introduction of Speaker 7:00 pm - Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537948

As the adoption of renewable energy continues to accelerate worldwide, integrating these resources into the electric power grid presents both significant opportunities and complex technical challenges. This presentation explores the evolving role of renewable energy technologies—including photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems—in supporting a reliable, resilient, and sustainable electric grid. Attendees will gain insight into the operational challenges associated with renewable energy integration, such as intermittency, variability, voltage regulation, and grid stability. The session will highlight the critical role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in addressing these challenges and enhancing the value of renewable energy resources. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of modern grid management techniques and future opportunities for integrating high levels of renewable energy while maintaining power system performance, reliability, and resilience. This session is ideal for engineers, researchers, students, utility professionals, energy developers, and anyone interested in the future of renewable energy and grid modernization. Speaker(s): Dr. Sukumar Agenda: - Introduction of Speaker - Lecture - Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562227

As Generative AI rapidly moves from experimentation into everyday workflows, professionals across technical and business roles are discovering new ways to improve productivity, accelerate decision-making, and reduce repetitive work. From software engineering and product management to communication, research, and operations, AI assistants are increasingly becoming practical collaborators in day-to-day work. Following our May session on “Security in AI,” the IEEE Orange County Computer Society GET-AI Series continues with a practical and demo-driven June session focused on how AI is transforming productivity across the modern workplace. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔒 June Focus: Practical AI for Everyday Productivity [] As AI becomes integrated into modern workflows, organizations and individuals are leveraging AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, generate content, analyze information, accelerate software development, and streamline collaboration. This session combines business and engineering perspectives to demonstrate how AI assistants and coding copilots are reshaping the way teams think, build, communicate, and operate. --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 1: AI Productivity in Everyday Workflows (45 mins) Most professionals spend a significant portion of their workweek on repetitive tasks such as drafting emails, writing documents, debugging code, summarizing meetings, analyzing feedback, or preparing presentations. This session demonstrates how AI assistants such as Claude can act as practical productivity partners across both technical and non-technical workflows. Through live demonstrations, attendees will explore real-world scenarios including: Engineering Productivity - Understanding legacy code - Debugging production issues faster - Generating features from natural language requirements - Writing unit tests and pull request summaries Business & Product Productivity - Converting rough notes into structured PRDs - Extracting insights from customer feedback - Drafting stakeholder communications - Preparing executive presentations and interview guides The session concludes with a live audience challenge where a real attendee workflow problem will be solved interactively using AI. 👉 Takeaway: Learn practical prompting techniques and AI workflows that can immediately improve day-to-day productivity. --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 2: AI-Assisted Engineering & Modern Software Development (45 mins) AI is rapidly reshaping how engineers design, build, review, deploy, and operate software systems. This session explores how AI is evolving from a coding assistant into a practical engineering copilot across the software delivery lifecycle. Topics include real-world usage of: - Codex - Cline - MCP-enabled development workflows - GitHub, Bitbucket, and Confluence integrations The session also explores how AI can accelerate: - Pull request reviews - Design documentation - Architecture visualization using Mermaid and draw.io - Test generation - Troubleshooting and debugging A key focus will be AI-assisted spec-driven development, where AI helps bridge business requirements, technical specifications, implementation, and deployment workflows. The discussion includes: - Productivity gains and engineering trade-offs - Reliability considerations - Human oversight and governance - Practical lessons from enterprise adoption Rather than focusing on theoretical AI concepts, this session emphasizes practical engineering workflows and actionable techniques that architects, developers, and technical leaders can immediately apply. 👉 Takeaway: Understand how AI-assisted engineering workflows are transforming modern software delivery and learn practical approaches for enterprise adoption. --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Organizer Pradyumna Kodgi Principal Product Manager | Oracle Health & AI IEEE Senior Member | Vice Chair, IEEE EMBS – Orange County Member, IEEE AI Agentic Systems & AI Policy Committees 📍 California, USA 📧 [email protected] 🔗 linkedin.com/in/pkodgi Co-sponsored by: Pradyumna Kodgi Speaker(s): Pranay, Venkatesh Agenda: AI-Powered Productivity: Practical AI for Everyday Productivity AI is rapidly transforming how we work—from writing emails and generating reports to building applications, analyzing data, and accelerating software delivery. As AI assistants evolve into intelligent copilots integrated into everyday workflows, the question is no longer just what AI can generate—but how we can use it effectively to improve productivity and decision-making. In this interactive session, we move beyond AI hype and explore how modern AI tools are being used in practical, real-world scenarios across both technical and business environments. 🔍 What You’ll Explore - How Generative AI is reshaping modern work and productivity - The role of LLMs, AI copilots, coding agents, and prompt-driven workflows - Practical applications of AI across engineering, product management, communication, and operations - How AI-assisted tools can accelerate development, documentation, research, collaboration, and decision-making 💡 What Makes This Session Different This is not just a theoretical overview—you’ll see AI productivity workflows demonstrated live through practical, real-world examples. Through interactive demos and walkthroughs, attendees will experience how AI can: - Generate applications from natural language prompts - Assist with coding, debugging, and documentation - Transform rough ideas into structured business artifacts - Accelerate repetitive tasks and operational workflows 🛠️ Practical Takeaways You’ll walk away with actionable techniques and frameworks you can immediately apply, including: - Writing more effective prompts - Using AI assistants in day-to-day workflows - Leveraging coding copilots and AI productivity tools - Combining human expertise with AI-assisted automation 🎯 Who Should Attend - Software engineers and developers - Architects and technical leaders - Product managers and business professionals - Students and AI enthusiasts - Anyone interested in improving productivity using AI ✨ What You’ll Walk Away With - A practical understanding of modern AI productivity workflows - Real-world examples of AI-assisted engineering and business operations - Hands-on insights into prompt-driven application development - Strategies to responsibly integrate AI into everyday work As AI becomes increasingly integrated into modern workflows, productivity is no longer just about working harder—it’s about learning how to effectively collaborate with intelligent systems. This session will help you understand how AI can become a practical copilot for modern work. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561306

[] Cable Ampacity and Sizing calculations will be covered in the presentation. Cable Ampacity calculation is the consideration of Cable’s Thermal limits. The analysis helps determine the maximum current a conductor can carry under certain operating conditions without exceeding its temperature rating. Verifying that the conductor does not exceed the thermal rating is important as it ensures normal and proper operation within the Power System. In this presentation the common concepts, calculation methods, standards, and procedure for performing cable ampacity calculations will be discussed. Cable Sizing calculation is essential in power systems analysis. With a proper selected cable size, it ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the entire electrical system. The analysis ensures that the system operates correctly under normal and fault conditions. This presentation will examine the key constraints that influence the selection of the appropriate cable size. About the Speaker: Avelardo Morales, Department Manager, Cable and Low Voltage Systems Avelardo Morales has 20 years of experience as a Power Engineer at the same leading company, where he began his career shortly after obtaining his degree in electrical engineering from California, State University Los Angeles. At ETAP, Avelardo is now a Senior Power Engineer and Department Manager for Cable and Low Voltage Systems. He specializes in Cable, Low Voltage and Panel Systems, Underground Raceway Systems, and Load Flow Analysis. Avelardo plays a critical role in bridging software development with practical engineering applications, ensuring that the software functions to meet industry standards and user needs. He is an IEEE member. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562345