IEEE Region 5 Young Professionals Tech Talk Series: Powering the Future: The Architecture and Standards of Digital Substations

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Join us every second Friday at 11AM CTS for an exciting series of technical presentation specifically designed for IEEE Young Professionals. This series will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions to challenges faced in many sectors such as electrical, energy, electronics, etc.. Network with your peers, learn from subject matter experts, and learn something new outside of your career path! 

Powering the Future: The Architecture and Standards of Digital Substations

Traditional power system protection and control architectures depend on hardwired connections between instrument transformers, power system apparatuses, and intelligent electronic devices. However, advancements in microprocessor-based relaying and network architecture have facilitated the development of digital protection systems. The IEC 61850 standard establishes a framework for managing protection and control systems via digital communication networks. This framework promotes flexible design, enhances interoperability between vendors, improves documentation, and reduces costs. This seminar will explore the components and benefits of digital protection systems as well as the industry’s response to these advancements.


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  • Date: 14 Mar 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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  • Starts 15 February 2025 12:00 AM
  • Ends 14 March 2025 11:00 AM
  • All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Joseph Miller

Biography:

Joseph Miller is a power system protection engineer at Burns & McDonnell. Joseph received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University in 2021. Following graduation, Joseph worked as a substation design engineer at Burns & McDonnell from 2021-2022.  His research interests focus on power system control, protection, and automation.

Melvin Moncey Joseph

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Melvin's passion for electrical engineering was inspired by his parents and uncle, whose careers in power systems in the Middle East sparked his interest in the intricacies of the electric grid. Over the years, he has built a robust portfolio, starting with the physical design and protection and control (P&C) of substations and advancing into protective relay settings, where he has gained extensive expertise. Melvin currently serves as the IEC 61850 Technical Team Lead and Staff Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, supporting transmission and distribution projects for clients across the nation. He has worked with more than 20 clients across 15 states and specializes in advanced technologies such as IEC 61850 and GIS, where he has developed relay settings and served as an owner's engineer. Beyond his technical achievements, he actively contributes to shaping industry standards and policies, serving as Chair of the revision of IEEE C37.246 and as a voting member of the IEEE PES Power System Relaying and Control (PSRC) subcommittees on Line Protection (D) and System Protection (C). His participation in IEEE and ERCOT working groups, along with his role as an observer in NERC standards drafting teams, underscores his dedication to advancing best practices and modernizing power systems.