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MatthewEgan
Electrical SectorCo-op
MoonTownship,PA
December3rd,2014

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Agenda
• About Me – Matthew Egan
• Power Systems Experience Center
• Fish Tank Demonstration
• Surge Generator
• Additional Projects
• Measurables & Accomplishments
• What I’ve Learned & Future Plans
• Questions

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About Me – Matthew Egan
University of Pittsburgh
 Graduation Date: December 2015
 Major: Mechanical Engineering
 Triangle Fraternity - President
First Rotation – Horseheads, NY
 Vacuum Interrupter Plant - OpEx
 Manager – Raghu Subramaniyam
Second Rotation – Moon Township, PA
 Residential Team - Series Ratings
 Managers: Ed Lias, Lanson Relyea
Third Rotation – Warrendale, PA
 Power Systems Experience Center
 Manager: Dan Carnovale

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Power Systems Experience Center (PSEC)
Full Scale Power System
 Live power to show real power
system problems and solutions
Purpose:
 Demonstrate power quality issues
and solutions in real situations
 Educate and assist end users with
equipment selection
 Clarify misinformation in the
marketplace
 R&D/Equipment testing

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Fish Tank Demonstration
Open Partially Open Closed
Restrictive Flow Valve
Pump runs constantly at 100%
Gravity Storage Tank
Pump at 100% for about ½ the time
VS.
VS.
Variable Frequency Drive
Pump at only ~50% to match flow rate
*Portland General Electric
Open Partially Open Closed

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Fish Tank Demonstration
Purpose: VFD Efficiency
 Use water flow visualization to show
VFD efficiency
Problem: Outdated demonstration
 Algae build up in tubes
 Old version of Panelmate Touchscreen
 Outdated operations manual
Goal: Upgrade the demonstration
 Allow water drainage and tube cleaning
 Replace touchscreen
 Create new operations manual

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Fish Tank Demonstration
Execution
 Replaced all old tubes
 Added faucets for draining
and tee’s for cleaning
 Added new XP503
touchscreen
 Created detailed
operations manual
including procedure and
troubleshooting

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Surge Generator
Background: Senior Design
 Senior Design project through Pitt
 Designed for new Pitt Power Lab
Purpose
 Demonstrate danger of surge events
 Show how surge protector will guard
loads downstream
 Design surge generator for fraction of
cost
Problem: No enclosure
 Open generator draws safety concerns
 Large – difficult for transportation

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Surge Generator
Goal: Enclose surge generator
 Safe – insulated material
 Smaller and easier for transport
 Visually appealing
Execution
 Rebuilt generator in two-level fashion
 Re-wired in simpler layout
 Enclose in wooden box for transport
Cost Savings
Manufacturer Price $35,000
PSEC Price $5,247
Cost Saved $29,753

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Additional Projects
Electrical Vehicle Supple Equipment
(EVSE) Re-program
 Software for EVSE was outdated
 Communicated with unit to disable keypad
Dual EVSE Charger
 Installed dual EVSE charging station
Hallway Touchscreens
 Created new content for customer
interaction

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Measurables/Accomplishments
Fish Tank Demo
 Updated important demo of VFD efficiency
Surge Generator
 Designed cost effective surge generator
 Saved approx $30,000 compared to manufacturer
EVSE Charger
 Allowed unit to work for vehicle charging
Dual EVSE
 New unit that can charge two cars at once
Hallway Touchscreen
 Enhanced customer learning experience

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What I’ve Learned & Future Plans
Electrical Products and Processes
 VFD, Surge Protection, PLC
 Electrical Distribution
Technical Experience
 “Hands-on” design
 Electrical engineering knowledge
Continuous Improvement
 Always looking for ways to grow

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Special Thanks
Dan Carnovale
Bri Groden
Sandy Shimko
Joanne Smith
Lisa Wise
Zach Smith
Ansel Barchowsky
Andy Smith

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Questions?
What questions can I answer for you?

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