How Reliable is Our Electrical Power?
U of M Will Host Conference Oct. 28
For release: October 13, 2003
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey

In response to this summer's power outages in Memphis and nationwide, the Engineering Technology Department of the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering and MLGW will sponsor a conference on Electrical Power Quality and Reliability Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in the Engineering Auditorium.

The conference is free and open to the public. There is a $15 charge for those who want to earn Continuing Education Units or Professional Development Hours. The focus will be on what's being done to ensure clean, reliable, reasonably priced power in a time when we are becoming increasingly dependent on electrical power.

Nationally-recognized speakers will discuss electrical power measurement, control and optional sources of power. Presenters will include Ross Ignall, systems applications manager for Dranetz-BMI; Marty Guilfoos of Alstrom Transmission and Distribution; Russ Fletcher of Computer Environment Corp.; Tony Vitali of Liebert Corp; and Larry Hill of Thompson Power.

Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register by e-mail to Robert Scoff, assistant professor of engineering technology, at rscoff@memphis.edu. For more information, call 678-3303.

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