Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis

ABOUT THE MEETING:   An arc-flash hazard analysis, also known as an arc flash study is a risk assessment that evaluates the likelihood of an arc flash incident and how to protect people from the resulting hazards:

What it does – Determines the potential energy of an arc flash, the likelihood of injury, and the appropriate PPE to protect workers

Why it’s important – Helps ensure compliance with arc flash codes and standards, and facilitates safe work conditions

Who requires it – OSHA enforces employers are required to ensure their workers understand and can protect themselves from arc flash risks

How often it’s required – NFPA 70E requires arc flash studies to be updated every 5 years or as needed per power system modifications

An arc flash hazard analysis typically includes the following components:

Field survey – Data collection of the power distribution system

Single-line diagram – Produce a power distribution schematic

Short-circuit analysis – Determines the fault current that would flow to each piece of equipment in the event of a short circuit

Incident energy analysis – Determines the potential arc flash energy present in each piece of equipment per IEEE 1584

Protective device coordination – Compares the fault current to the interrupting capacity of main circuit breakers or fuses

Reports and recommendations – Includes label installation with hazard and PPE guidance

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  Dave Hernandez is among the nation’s top experts in the Power & Energy sector serving as a Nationally-Licensed Electrical Engineer and a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional.  He has held responsible charge of over 2,000 Arc Flash Studies throughout his 19-year career and is frequently retained by international design firms, electric utilities, and law practices.  Dave sits on the board of the IEEE 1584 Arc-Flash Hazard Working Group as a Senior Member.  He has conducted over two dozen workshops and has been published 11 times through various industry outlets. Dave holds both BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering specialized in power systems.

MENU SELECTIONS:   Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Bourbon Chicken Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Italian Sausage Pizza, Veggie Lovers Pizza

LOCATION:  March First Brewing & Distilling (Voltage Room) 7885 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 (39.27955510134435, -84.34861587323701)

RESERVATIONS:  RESERVE HERE  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday January 22nd, 2025.
DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made BEFORE January 23th, 2025

In the event of inclement weather, please check the section site for updates!

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area.

Section Social Event

Date:           Thursday December 5^th, 2024 (SPECIAL DATE)

Location:    MERITAGE,   40 Village Square Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Time:          06:45 PM to 09:00 PM

Cost:           $30 per person (Member and spouse/guest- each)

ABOUT THE MEETING:   This is a good time to network and get to know your fellow members better.  This will be a relaxing, elegant and fun night out with no agenda- just a good time!

MENU SELECTIONS: Entrees Samples:

• Scallops with Lemon Butter, Pan seared, served over a bed of rice with -roasted carrots
• Thai Glazed Salmon Grilled, served over a bed of rice with the daily vegetable
• Daily Fish with Crab Butter Pan seared, over a bed of rice with oven-roasted carrots
• Garlic Shrimp Pesto Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach pesto and roasted garlic served over linguini
• Chicken Diavolo Pasta; Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, tomatoes, spinach tossed in a creamy diavolo sauce
• Carmel Glazed Lamb Chops, Served over sautéed spinach with macaroni and cheese
• Filet Mignon, Served with a twice baked potato
• New York Strip Topped with Demi-Glaze, Topped with onion straws and served with a loaded baked potato
• Crab Cakes, Topped with chipotle sour cream, served with brussel sprouts tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with pancetta

Beer & Wine included

LOCATION:  MERITAGE,  40 Village Square Cincinnati, Ohio 45246  (39.27172135156316, -84.45915736379386)   MAP

RESERVATIONS:  REGISTER HERE   Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $30 per person- open to Members and a guest only.

Reservations close at 6:45pm on Wednesday December 4th, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made by December 4th, 2024.

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  No PDH credits are issued for this meeting

UC STUDENT MEETING

ABOUT THE MEETING:   UC Student presentation TBA.  This meeting is always very popular and well attended.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  TBA

MENU SELECTIONS:   Buffet Menu: Assorted Bearcat Sheet Pizzas from Adriatico’s.

LOCATION:  Please see map link below. The nearest parking garage is Woodside Garage or the Campus Green Garage. There is also on street parking on Martin Luther King Blvd. (https://www.uc.edu/about/maps.html)

RESERVATIONS: Event Registration  Dinner for this event is FREE;  If you are planning to participate in dinner, you MUST register so we have enough for everyone.

The system is available if the text “Click Here to Register” is displayed in large red letters on a yellow background below. After selecting “Click here to Register”, select “Register and pay the fee…” if you wish to attend the dinner at 6:00pm, or select “Register only (skip optional fee)” if you only wish to attend the presentations at 6:30pm. While there is no fee for this meeting, your selection will help us determine how much pizza to purchase

Reservations close at 11:59 PM on October 23, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made by October 24th, 2024

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for the DINNER portion of this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area.

MAY SECTION MEETING CANCELLED

Due to scheduling conflicts with the venue and the speaker we are forced to cancel the meeting for May.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!  Remember, there are no meetings in June, July, or August.  If you have any questions, suggestions for future meetings, or are interested in being more involved in the Cincinnati Section, please reach out to one of the Cincinnati IEEE Committee Officers.  Thank you for your continued participation and support of your section!

ROBOTICS

We apologize for the late notice on this meeting, as there were circumstances beyond our control.

ABOUT THE MEETING:   Robotics are about to hit an inflection point regarding availability in the market.  Collaborative robots (COBOTS) maybe a good entry point for integrating robotics into your workforce.  We will share the iterative process of creating robots, sensor arrays and automated solutions within Duke Energy and NKU. We will bring several robots to facilitate the discussion.  Topics to include, how to get started in robotics with specific examples, various sizes and types, etc.  Additionally to include convergence to various diverse technologies teaming up to provide a total solution.  Given I have personally designed and built these, we can also steer the discussion based on questions from the group.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  Steve Hinkel is the Emerging Technologies Applications Director for Duke Energy, responsible for identifying opportunities and threats regarding emerging technologies and their implications on our Business Models. He served in various roles including General Manger of Technology Solutions, General Manager of IT Delivery and Cinergy Merger Integration Lead. Prior to joining Duke, Steve worked for a decade within the Johnson & Johnson family of companies (Ethicon Endo Surgery, Biopsys Medical, Indigo Medical). Steve started out as a programmer and ended up training surgeons on cancer treatments using extremely advanced human-body simulators.  Steve is passionate about Service in the Greater Cincinnati region, with a focus on education. For example Steve has conducted hundreds of STEAM events at Duke Energy’s Envision Center. He also volunteer-teaches at Northern Kentucky University, for the past 25 years.  Steve is an extremely engaging, intelligent, and informative speaker.

MENU SELECTIONS: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Bourbon Chicken Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Italian Sausage Pizza, Veggie Lovers Pizza

LOCATION: March First Brewing & Distilling:  7885 E Kemper RD, Cincinnati, OH 45249; Between Snider and Reed Hartman (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2anYgsVzM9ZQvysB9)

RESERVATIONS: Reservation Here  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday May 29th, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made BEFORE May 30th, 2024

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area.

Senior Design/Capstone Projects

UC, MU, & NKU (updated 4/20)

ABOUT THE MEETING:   Top Senior Design Project presentations from the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Northern Kentucky University

ABOUT THE PRESENTER  Several projects will be presented including:  Build, Program, and Test a Model Dog: Project Buster is a 3D-printed miniature version of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot. It is designed to offer a cost-effective alternative for quadruped robot research and potential senior design projects. The project offers an open-source framework and it can be controlled wirelessly using ROS (Robot Operating System). Buster is controlled with a Raspberry Pi 4 and features a camera, ultrasonic sensors, and an LCD. The robot can have various sensors attached to it to add extra functionality such as mapping and autonomous navigation with LiDAR. This project is planned to be used for educational purposes on quadruped robotics, Linux, and ROS. Team Members: Nick Disisto (CSE), Bradley Gartner, Alyssa Winn (Advisor: Mr. Jim Leonard)

Project: Formula SAE Powertrain Development and Safety Protocols  Citing the lack of an electric Formula SAE (FSAE) car at Miami University, this project aims to design an effective electric vehicle (EV) high voltage tractive system for an electric race car in the future. We have designed and are now testing the liquid cooling system and the powertrain for the car which includes the motor and motor controller/inverter. A load profile for the EV was created to size the battery pack based on simulated energy needs. Electrical connections for other tractive system components, such as the battery pack, BMS, and charger, will be documented in the FSAE Electrical Systems Form to be implemented in the future. Our main constraints are to abide by the rules and safety requirements outlined in the FSAE 2024 rulebook. This has led to the development of an extensive set of safety protocols based on industry guidelines. Team: Dhruv Birla, Teddy Lea, Ian Pascoe, Marguerite Smith (Advisor: Prof. Mark Scott)

Project: CodeInCStructor.ai  Members: Saumick Pradhan (pradhask@mail.uc.edu), Roshni Khatri (khatrirr@mail.uc.edu)  Advisors: Dr William III Hawkins, Dr Raj Bhatnagar.       Abstract: CodeInCStructor.ai aims to develop a dynamic platform tailored for first-year Computer Science students and those in related programming fields. The central focus is to foster motivation, positive support, and encouragement throughout their coding journey. Leveraging Generative AI, the platform seeks to engage students with insightful feedback to overcome coding challenges, whether they are beginners or experienced programmers. The platform also enables professors to come up with innovative and unique exercises for the students to enable critical thinking. These exercises will supplement the material from the professor and help students interact with customized problems.

Project:  Feasibility Study of Hydrokinetic Turbines for Slow Velocity Rivers   Members: Cameron Wesley (wesleyck@mail.uc.edu), Matt Smeal (smealmc@mail.uc.edu), Kearsten Fourman (fourmake@mail.uc.edu)   Advisor: Dr. Massoud Rabiee   Abstract: PROBLEM – Hydroelectricity is a crucial energy source for enabling low-carbon generation for power grids. Traditional hydroelectric plants operate by utilizing the potential between higher and lower bodies of water to drive a turbine. Unfortunately, many broader rivers do not allow for damming due to shipping needs or environmental impacts. Another method of generating hydroelectricity is by using the kinetic energy of a flowing body of water. This idea is utilized in tidal and ocean current turbines. These hydrokinetic turbines offer a possible avenue for renewable energy generation from river flow, which could help supplement the variability of solar and wind generation sources. Although massive volumes of water move through rivers like the Ohio, the fluid velocity is usually very slow. To be feasible in rivers like this, a hydrokinetic turbine must be adapted to increase the water speed over its blades.   SOLUTION – Adapting hydrokinetic turbines to slower moving waters requires a funneled design to increase water velocity over the turbine blades. Decreasing the area through which a fluid flows will increase the fluid’s velocity (while decreasing its pressure). This phenomenon we will take advantage of is known as the Venturi effect. Utilizing multi-physics modeling software, we will simulate the necessary sizing required to achieve a desirable water speed in the turbine housing. We will also calculate expected rotational speeds and power output from the device for a given turbine blade geometry and water speed. After designing the turbine, we will lay out a combiner level Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to relay voltage, current, and power information via an Ethernet cable. This part of the project will also provide the controls and power electronics framework for connecting an array of these proposed turbines with a solar or wind array.   BENEFITS – A major challenge of renewable energy generation is the variability of sources: sunlight and wind are not constant or dispatchable. Providing another renewable energy source provides diversification to improve expected load carrying capability. If feasible, utilizing hydrokinetic turbines in slower moving rivers could provide the ability to use rivers for electricity without the large dams required for traditional run-of-the-river hydro.

MENU SELECTIONS:   Buffet Dinner (chef salad, sirloin, green beans, mashed potatoes)

LOCATION:  Madtree Brewery  (39.15624686402839, -84.4239733711641)  3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45209  (Madison Rd, just south of Ridge Road.  (Ridge Rd is off of I-71))

RESERVATIONS:  MAKE RESERVATIONS HERE.  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday April 23rd, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made before April 24th, 2024.

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area.

AI-BASED NEUROPROSTHETICS:  Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm with Hybrid Brain Computer Interface

(meeting link updated 3/14/2024)

ABOUT THE MEETING:  The rapid advancements in the fields of neurotechnology and robotics have paved the way for the development of brain-controlled systems. This emerging technology utilizes the power of the human mind to directly interface with electromechanical devices, which enables remarkable levels of control and interaction. We developed a Hybrid Electroencephalography (EEG)-Based Brain Computer Interface and a Mind- Controlled Prosthetic Arm. This project aims to create an accessible, customizable, and non-invasive bionic arm for individuals with limb amputations, empowering them to perform a variety of delicate everyday tasks and enhancing their overall interactive experience.   This project aims to create an accessible, customizable, and non-invasive bionic arm for individuals with limb amputations, empowering them to perform a variety of delicate everyday tasks and enhancing their overall interactive experience.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Mechatronics Engineering Technology at Northern Kentucky University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, complemented by an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and a B.S. in Computer Engineering. With over 9 years of experience in academia, he has established a strong foundation in teaching and research. Dr. Yazdanpour brings more than 11 years of professional expertise from various industries, where he held diverse technical and managerial positions across manufacturing, power plants, and oil & gas companies. As an IEEE Senior Member and the Vice Chair of the Cincinnati Section, he actively contributes to the professional community. His research interests include Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Medical Robotics, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Human-Robot Interaction, and Mind-Controlled Systems.

MENU SELECTIONS: Buffet (Caesar salad, chicken, roasted vegetables, roasted potatoes), drink included.

LOCATION:  Madtree Brewery  (39.15624686402839, -84.4239733711641)  3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45209  (Madison Rd, just south of Ridge Road.  (Ridge Rd is off of I-71))

Please note the “MAKE RESERVATION” link below was update 3/14/2024 for the correct meeting!

RESERVATIONS:  MAKE RESERVATION.  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:55 PM on Tuesday March 26th, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made by March 26th, 2024

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area.

2024 CINCINNATI SECTION IEEE SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are now being accepted for

2024 CINCINNATI SECTION IEEE SCHOLARSHIPS.

To be eligible for a $1000 tuition scholarship:

• Student must be a member of the IEEE Student Chapter at their University.
• Student must have completed a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, and not graduated. (i.e. for Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors)
• Student must be enrolled in an ABET accredited bachelor of science program or equivalent.
• Student must be majoring in Electrical Engineering or Technology, or Computer Engineering or Technology, or Computer Science.
• Student must have a minimum of 3.0 out of 4.0 or B equivalent cumulative grade point average.
• Student must be registered as a Full Time undergraduate student.
• Student must be in good standing with their University.
• Any student who has previously received a Cincinnati Section IEEE Scholarship is ineligible to be awarded another Cincinnati Section IEEE Scholarship.

Terms and Conditions:

• Scholarship application form is available here:

2024 Application & Eligibility Requirements

• Download the application and complete it with the required information.
• Email your completed scholarship application to scholar.cinti@ieee.org by 1 August 2024
• The Scholarship Committee will review and confirm application eligibility.
• Award winners will be randomly selected from the pool of eligible applications.
• If not awarded, a member is eligible to submit a new application the following year.
• Award monies will be paid directly to the University Bursar with Student ID and Name.
• The awardee must be registered with IEEE National as a student member
• Scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester or quarter 2024.

FLAPPING-WING MICRO AIR VEHICLES

ABOUT THE MEETING:   Small Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles (FW- MAVs) may be subjected to either or both of manufacturing defects or in-service damage that render their pre-designed controllers less than adequately effective. Minor damage to wings, for example, can remove the vehicle’s ability to reliably follow waypoint trails even if that same damage does not result in a catastrophic loss of altitude. In this talk, we will consider online evolutionary algorithms that adapt wing motion patterns to restore correct flight behavior during the normal conduct of flight missions.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  John Gallagher is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.  He received his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1998 and is a senior member of the IEEE.  His publications and interests span the fields of cyber-physical systems, adaptive control of flapping-wing flight vehicles, machine learning, neuromorphic computation, and undergraduate engineering education.

MENU SELECTIONS: Buffet (seasonal salad, baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables), drink included.

LOCATION:  Madtree Brewery  (39.15624686402839, -84.4239733711641)  3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45209  (Madison Rd, just south of Ridge Road.  (Ridge Rd is off of I-71))

RESERVATIONS:  MAKE RESERVATION.  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:55 PM on Wednesday February 21st, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
An email to reserve.cinti@ieee.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation.

All Reservations must be made by February 21st, 2024

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

PE CREDITS:  Depending on the subject matter, attendance at IEEE Cincinnati Section Meetings now qualifies the attendee for Professional Development Hours towards renewal of Professional Engineers Licenses.  Required documentation will be available following the meeting if qualified!  The Section Meetings also provide a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers in the area