Power System Fault Analysis Using Symmetrical Components

DATE:          Thursday, September 25, 2025

PLACE :        March First Brewing & Distilling (Voltage Room) (see below for directions)

TIME :           5:30 p.m.  Social Time & Registration;   6:00 p.m.  Dinner;   7:00 p.m.  Presentation  (45-60 min)

COST:            $15- $20, See information in Reservations

ABOUT THE MEETING:   Calculating fault currents can be a daunting task without the use of computer based tools. However, it can be useful to learn and understand the process for which these tools calculate the currents available for various fault types. Using Symmetrical Components, unbalanced faults can be broken down into a subset of balanced networks which allow for easy calculation of various fault types. Various protection elements will utilize specific components to create comprehensive protection schemes. This presentation lays the groundwork for understanding how sequence networks and symmetrical components are derived.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:    Austin Burfield received a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2011. Upon graduation, he transitioned to full time at SEL as an Application Engineer specializing in protection. In 2018, Austin joined Duke Energy’s Transmission Engineering group as a P&C Engineer. In 2022 Austin returned to SEL where he is currently a Senior Application Engineer. Austin is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and is a Senior Member of IEEE.

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

RESERVATIONS:  MEETING RESERVATION LINK.  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 Sunday Sept 24, 2025.

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All Reservations must be made by Sept 24, 2025

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

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