Electrical and Electronic Division

About this network

The Electrical and Electronic Division has 4,800 members within Engineers Ireland.

We provide our members with a professional and social network for learning and developing potential business opportunities. They can access relevant events and networking opportunities with peers and associated industry groups working in these sectors.

We support overall Engineers Ireland objectives and programmes, including:

• STEPS to Engineering and Engineers Week
• Developing stronger links with colleges and current Electrical & Electronic student members
• Promoting sustainability and enhancing career opportunities for electrical and electronic engineers
• Improving opportunities for members’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We also aim to improve our links with other professional associations/organisations including the Conseil International des Grand Reseaux Electriques (CIGRE) and the Electro Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI).

Who can join?

The Electrical and Electronic Division network is of particular relevance to those working, studying or researching in the electrical and electronic engineering sector.

However, membership is open to all members of Engineers Ireland.

How to join

If you are already a member of Engineers Ireland, you can join any number of Regions, Divisions and Societies in our Members Area

It is free to join our network, and once you join, you can: 

• Use our discussion forum
• Post comments on articles and blogs
• Join the Contacts Network to locate and send messages to other professionals

Events

Our member-driven events are prime opportunities to make contacts and network with peers and industry representatives, and advance your continuous professional development. The majority of our evening lectures are broadcast live as webcasts on Engineers TV, or are available to download as recordings from the website.

Join our committee

You can get involved by:

• Helping to organise meetings and events
• Submitting research papers
  
• Reviewing papers in your area of expertise
• Contributing to government consultations
• Promoting our activities in schools, colleges and universities
• Writing articles for the Engineers Journal

Contact our committee secretary to find out more

Chairman

• Conor Hoey
• Chartered Engineer
• The Beeches
• Ballinclea Road
• Killiney 
• Co. Dublin
• Tel: 01 2334117
• Mob: 086 8177349
• Email: conor.hoey@arup.com

Vice Chairman

• Dermot Dungan
• Engineering Power and Lighting Ltd
• Unit 4, Site 30
• Dulleek Business Park
• Duleek
• Co. Meath
• Tel: 041 9808110
• Mob: 087 2716592
• Email: Dermot@engpal.ie

Secretary

• Katie Riordan
• Tel: 01 8665718
• Email: katie.riordan@ramboll.ie

Liaison Committee Representative

• Raphael Kelly
• 15 Belvedere Court
• 29 North Great George’s Street
• Dublin 1
• Tel: 01 6782280
• Mob: 086 8346088
• Email: raphael.kelly@dcenr.gov.ie 

Council Representative

• Conor Hoey
• Chartered Engineer
• The Beeches
• Ballinclea Road
• Killiney 
• Co. Dublin
• Tel: 01 2334117
• Mob: 086 8177349
• Email: conor.hoey@arup.com

Details of our autumn and winter programme of events will be posted here in September.

The All Island Grid Study and beyond

Integrating large-scale generation of electricity from renewable sources into Ireland’s National Grid

By Paul Smith BE, MIE, CEng, FIEI, MIET, EirGrid plc

Published November 26, 2008

Download The All Island Grid Study and Beyond (PDF 1.46 MB)

A Roadmap for Smart Networks

ESB Strategic Framework 2020

Summary

• World class sustainable networks
• A renewable business of scale
• Best practice generation portfolio
• Customer focused supply business
• Significant international presence
• A leader in carbon management and energy efficiency

Downloand A Roadmap For Smart Networks (PDF 4.52 MB)

Intelligent wiring systems save money

Presented at Engineers Ireland, Dublin, on March 19 2009

By Joost Demarest – KNX Director

Contents

• Why smart homes and buildings?
• The road towards ISO/IEC 14543-3: the Convergence Process
• The ISO/IEC 14543-3: the technology in a nutshell
• ISO/IEC 14543-3 and KNX

Download Intelligent Wiring Systems save money (PDF 2.25 MB)

Nuclear generation - is it right for Ireland now?

Presented by Peter Mitchell, School of Physics, University College Dublin

29th January, 2008

Content

• World total energy production breakdown
• Climate change - some reality checks
• Ireland’s present position
• World’s uranium resources:
• Comparative carbon emission:
• Safety
• Evolution of Nuclear Power
• Examples
• The future

Download Nuclear generation - is it right for Ireland now? (PDF 0.2MB)

Technical Trial of Broadband IP/Internet over ESB Power Networks

ESB

1st October, 2006

Content

• Introduction to Broadband Power Line Carrier
• Trial start up
• Objectives
• Location
• Selection of vendors
• Implementation
• Key Implementation Issues
• Stakeholder Involvement
• Conclusions and Bottom Line

Download Technical Trial of Broadband IP/Internet over ESB Power Networks (PDF 1.87MB)

Transmission Infrastructure Development: 400kV Projects in North East

Presented by Aidan Corcoran, B.E., M.I.E, CEng, MIEI - Manager Transmission Projects, EirGrid

26th March, 2008

Content

• Eirgrid and theirt role
• Definition of a Transmission (Grid) System
• Changes to 220 kV and 400 kV Network from 1989 to 2007
• Growth of electricity demand
• Demand forecast to 2020
• Existing ESB design
• IVI Design
• Consultation process
• Summary
  

Download Transmission Infrastructure Development: 400kV Projects in North East (PDF 2.31MB)

A Humble Manufacturer’s Point of View - Developments in Lighting, Manufacture and Design to Meet the Changing Energy Environment   

Presented by Richard Taylor ,Projects Director, TRILUX Group

16th October, 2008

Content

• Optical Systems
• Manufacturing systems and process
• Technology
• The effects of bad lighting
• A new approach
• The current situation
• Challenges and developments
• Humanity
• Sustainability
• Future orientation

Download A Humble Manufacturer’s Point of View - Developments in Lighting, Manufacture and Design to Meet the Changing Energy Environment (PDF 5.36 MB)

CIGRÉ

CIGRÉ (International Council on Large Electric Systems) is a permanent non-governmental and non profit-making International Association. It was founded in 1921 and aims to:

• Facilitate and develop the exchange of engineering knowledge and information between engineering personnel and technical specialists in all countries as regards generation and high voltage transmission of electricity.
• Add value to the knowledge and information exchanged by synthesizing state-of-the-art and world practices.
• Make managers, decision-makers and regulators aware of the synthesis of CIGRÉ's work, in the area of electric power.

Issues related to the planning and operation of power systems, as well as the design, construction, maintenance and disposal of HV equipment and plants are at the core of CIGRÉ's Mission. Problems related to protection of electrical systems, to telecontrol and telecommunication equipment, are also part of CIGRÉ's area of concern.

CIGRÉ aims to be recognised as the leading worldwide organization on electric power systems, covering their technical, economic, environmental, organisational and regulatory aspects.

Technical work of CIGRÉ

The Technical Committee (TC) of CIGRÉ controls the work which is carried out within 16 Study Committees. The Study Committees develop Terms of Reference for each element of work and then set up a Working Group to undertake the specified work activity. The members of the Working Groups are experts in the particular area of activity. The output is generally in the form of a Report or Technical Brochure which is made available to all members through the CIGRE on-line database (www.e-cigre.org). Another area of activity for the Study Committees is to assist in the organisation of Biennial Plenary Sessions and the selection the Preferential Subjects to be discussed during these sessions.

Membership of these Study Committees (which include 24 members each) consists of well-known experts, who are nominated by the Governing Bodies of CIGRÉ for a period of 6 years. Their term of office may be renewed for two-year period.

Organisation

The governing bodies of CIGRÉ are :

• The General Assembly of Members, which meets every second year during the Biennial Session.
• The Administrative Council, comprising 52 members with decision-making power.
• The Executive Committee, comprising 3 CIGRÉ Officers and 12 other elected members, an advisory body making recommendations to the Council.
• The Technical Committee comprising the Chairmen of the 16 Study Committees, 2 representatives of the Council and the Secretary General of CIGRÉ. This body is responsible for the technical direction and work of the Association.

A Central Office, located in Paris, coordinates day-to-day administrative matters.

CIGRÉ is represented through National Committees in 52 countries. These National Committees play an important role locally as intermediary between members and the Central Office for all administrative processes related to the running of the organisation.

Forthcoming events

Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems

16 - 19 May, 2010
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

CIGRE – Biennial Session 2010

22 - 27 August, 2010
Paris, France

Related events

6-11 September , 2010
Shibaura Institute of Technology in Tokyo, Japan

For more event listings, please visit the CIGRÉ events on CIGRÉ website