[Orcnet-announce] ORCNET Meeting Notice - Thursday, Sept 25, 2008, IHOP

[Patrick H. Barrett]

BlankGreetings:

The Oregon IEEE Consultants' Network (ORCNET) meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Details of our next meeting ( This week! ) are below.

REMINDER!
Our annual OctoberBest tradeshow is also this week, on Wednesday, Sept 24, 2008, at the Tektronix Beaverton Campus. 
Details for attendees are available at http://www.octoberbest.com/OctBest8_About.php.
Bring "food bank" donations!

Booth setup is Sept 23, (Tuesday) from Noon to 5:00 PM, with an exhibitor reception to follow. 
Details for exhibitors are at http://www.octoberbest.com/OctBest8_exhibitor.php

This is an excellent opportunity for ORCNET Members to network with our friends in local industry.

SEPTEMBER ORCNET MEETING - PRESENTATION

Ms. Annabelle Pratt*, PhD, with Intel's Corporate Technology Group, will discuss 400 VDC Power Distribution for Energy-Efficient Data Centers
A very large data center requires around 10 MW of power, and this is expected to increase to 50 MW in the future. Typically, less than half of the power reaches the compute load - the rest is lost in power conversion and distribution. Traditionally, power distribution is at 480 VAC in data centers, but 400 VDC distribution can improve efficiency and lower component costs. 

Intel® Corporation, HP/EYP MCF, and Emerson Network Power, conducted an in-depth case study of 400 VDC distribution, comparing the costs and benefits vs 480 VAC distribution. The study showed that a 7% energy savings can be achieved, with a 15% electrical equipment capital cost savings, a 33% space savings, and a 200% improvement in reliability. 

Remaining challenges include the establishment of Standards and the availability of commercial 400 VDC UPS systems and servers. Small scale demonstrations have been built. 

More information is available at http://wiki.eeconsult.org:80/index.cgi?NextPresentation.

*Annabelle Pratt is a Power Research Engineer at the Systems Technology Lab within Intel’s Corporate Technology Group. She has been with Intel since 2004. She earned BSEE and MSEE degrees from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and a Ph.D. from OSU. Ms. Pratt is a Senior Member of the IEEE. 

WHEN
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6:00 PM to chat & eat, meeting begins at 7:00 PM (approx.).

WHERE
The ORCNET meets at the Beaverton International House of Pancakes (IHOP), located at the intersection of SW 158th & Walker Rd, across Walker Rd. from Fred Meyers.

IHOP, 15935 SW Regatta Lane, 503-614-8485.
Mapquest http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?email=1&mapdat.

The IHOP's seating capacity is approximately 35 folks, so come early! Just ask for the Oregon IEEE Consultants' Network meeting, or the ORCNET meeting. (John is expecting us.)

AGENDA
6:00 PM - (or thereabouts) Eat (optional) and chat.
6:45 PM - Show and Tell (if anyone brings toys!)
7:00 PM - Call to Order - meeting begins.
             - Officer Reports.
             - Old Business.
             - New Business?
             - Ms. Pratt's presentation
9:00 PM - (approx) - Adjourn

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THE ORCNET's REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Oregon IEEE Consultants' Network (ORCNET) meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for a combined November/December meeting on the first Thursday of December.


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SHOW AND TELL THE ORCNET
Our "Show and Tell" sessions happen before and after most meetings, so bring your gadgets! Your latest circuits! LINUX tools! Your creations! If something interests you technically, then others in our group will be interested, too.

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ORCNET MEMBERSHIP:
If you've been attending our group, please consider becoming a member ($50 annually). Cheap! Contact any ORCNET Officer (listed below) for more information.

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SURF THE ORCNET WEBSITE!
Are you seeking a technical expert or consultant? Thinking of becoming one? Considering joining our group? Just want more information about the IEEE's presence in Oregon? Surf to http://www.ieee-or.org, click on "Affinity Groups", then "Consultants", to reach our site. Or surf directly to our alternate portal at http://www.eeconsult.org.

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ORCNET MAILING LISTS
Our valiant webmaster recently revised our mailing lists for improved usefulness and maintainability.
We offer three lists: 
    - one for members-only,
    - another for a general public discussion forum, and 
    - a third for our (infrequent) public announcements such as this one.

Both public lists allow recipients to opt in or out, at their discretion. These new lists were 
officially adopted on Jan 1, 2008.

Surf to http://eeconsult.org/members/index.html for information about subscribing or unsubscribing 
to our new lists.

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QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS for the ORCNET? 
Email our Chairman, Pat Barrett, pbarrett at ieee.org.


Want to be added/removed from this list? 
Surf to http://eeconsult.org/members/index.html for instructions about subscribing\unsubscribing, or contact our Webmaster, below.


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2008 OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION
Chairman - Pat Barrett, pbarrett at ieee.org
Secretary - H. Joe Tabor, harryjoe at teleport.com
Webmaster - Keith Lofstrom, keithl at ieee.org
Treasurer - Brian Conley, bconley at ieee.org
Program Coordinator - Henri Joyaux, HBJoyaux at ieee.com


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end of meeting announcement - See you There!
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