MREC Conference Presentations
Full Session Description
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Title: The Pros & Cons of of 5-wire Distribution Systems
Summary:
In 2000, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) collaborated with the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, the New York State Energy Research & Development Agency, and the Empire State Electric Energy Research Corporation to investigate the benefits that a five wire distribution could provide in improving high impedance fault detection, reduce electromagnetic (EMF) fields, and stray voltage mitigation. With the emotional level the issues of EMF and stray voltage still contain in the Midwest, it is worth an unbiased review of EPRI’s report to see whether these goals were achieved and the lessons learned.
Speaker: Brian Guenther
Title: Professional Engineering Consultant
Affiliation: PowerPlus Engineering
Address: 20
Copeland Ave., Suite 21; La
Crosse, WI 54729-3374
Telephone: 608.793.1780
E-mail: bguenther@centurytel.net
Web site:
About the Speaker:
Mr.
Guenter is a professional engineering consultant currently employed with
PowerPlus Engineering in La Cross, WI. He
received his Bachelors of Electrical Engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota in 1976. His professional
experience includes employment as a Distribution Engineer for Interstate Power in
Dubuque, IA; Distribution Engineer for Northern States Power (NSP) in the Twin
Cities; Distribution Engineer and Cogeneration Coordinator for Pacific Gas and
Electric in Chico, CA; Stray Voltage Supervisor for NSP/Xcel Energy in Eau
Claire, WI; and as an engineering consultant for Short, Elliot, Hendrickson in
Chippewa Falls, WI.