Our smart phones are expected to last 2-3 years. Modern cars may be in service for twelve years. How long should the electrical grid last before it needs to be replaced or rebuilt? Come hear Bob Case, Asset Programs Manager for Black Hills Energy (BHE) describe his department’s role in helping to keep the BHE electric transmission and distribution system reliable and cost-effective for its customers. In this brief presentation followed by ample time for Q&A, Bob will give an overview of line patrol, pole inspection and vegetation management for thousands of circuit miles and hundreds of thousands of circuit poles, as well as other challenges to keeping the electric system in the Black Hills, Colorado and Wyoming reliable. Speaker(s): Bob Case, Room: 207, Bldg: Electrical Engineering and Physics Building, 501 E. Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701

Abstract: Due to the explosive growth of new users and new applications, it is expected that the wireless spectrum will need to be used in a dynamic fashion starting in the near future. This can be achieved by using the concept of cognitive radio, giving users access to the unused spectrum under dynamic spectrum access. It is generally accepted that conventional methods of cognitive radio will fall short of being able to handle the enormous demand for spectral resources, and therefore it is expected that techniques from artificial intelligence or machine learning will help provide dynamic control for spectrum sharing. The process of spectrum sharing begins with sensing the spectrum. Recently, a number of techniques for spectrum sensing employing machine learning have been introduced. In this talk, we employ a machine learning approach known as generative adversarial networks towards this purpose. This particular approach is known to be very successful for anomaly detection in image processing. We alter performance criteria used in this set of networks from image processing applications to wireless and employ such networks for spectrum sensing, both in conventional and cooperative spectrum sensing. Initial results show the efficacy of this approach. Speaker(s): Dr. Ender, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/329642

oin us for a virtual distinguished lecture by Dr. Jade Morton, who will discuss her research. We plan this to be the first in-person chapter meeting in two years, so other items of interest might be discussed. Speaker(s): Dr. Jade Morton, Room: 1B70, Bldg: DLC, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309

Electrical power system simulation refers to power system modeling and network simulation to analyze the behavior of the power grid's operation using offline or real-time data. The power system simulation software/programs are used in a wide range of planning and operational situations for electric power systems. This talk focuses on a high-level introduction to power system simulation for steady-state and dynamic studies and talks about several popular power system simulation software applied in the industry. Speaker(s): Dr. Yuhao Zhou, Bldg: CB118, South Dakota School of Mines and Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/329156

Abstract: Machine learning (ML) and AI will play a key role in the development of 6G networks. Network virtualization and network softwarization solutions in 5G networks can support data-driven intelligent and automated networks to some extent and this trend will grow in 5G-advanced networks. Radio access network algorithms and radio resource management functions can exploit network intelligence to fine tune network parameters to reach close-to-optimal performance in 5G networks. In 6G networks, network intelligence is envisioned to be end-to-end, and air interface is envisioned to be AI-native. The user equipment (UE) devices need to be smarter, environment and context aware, and capable of running ML algorithms. This talk will focus on the main practical challenges in developing machine learning solutions in 5G use cases and emphasize with a case study how deployment of these solutions is much harder in a live network as compared to theoretical performance evaluation. Further, a vision for paradigm shift from AI-as-an-enabler to AI-Native air-interface will be provided for 6G networks. Speaker(s): Dr. Majid, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/329644

We will be hosting Burn & McDonnell for our second Lunch and Learn of the semester. Burns & McDonnell is a large company within the infrustructure industry with focuses on construction, consulting, and electrical engineering. Come enjoy an information session with free lunch at 12:30 on November 15th. Co-sponsored by: Burn & McDonnell Room: 243, Bldg: Berthoud, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401

This month's meeting we are back at Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 We will also have a WebEx call-in: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 6:00 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 6/15/2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial 596761562@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Agenda: October meeting minutes to review for approval: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1grc0i4ytgC-WJZh0qwZBSCiQNDrYKCiT/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114469650325692743615&rtpof=true&sd=true WebEx Join Information: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 6:00 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 6/15/2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial 596761562@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/330796

When you eventually retire, do you want to age independently in your own home and neighborhood? Staying home and aging in place is most people's preference, but most American housing and communities are not adapted to the needs of older people. And with the fastest population growth among people over 65, finding solutions for successful aging is important, not just for individual families, but for our whole society. This talk covers a wide range of smart solutions, including adapting technology, remodeling current housing, building new homes for accessibility and safety, retrofitting existing neighborhoods to add needed services and amenities, and planning new communities that work well for people of all ages. Speaker(s): Wayne Caswell, Agenda: 6:00 to 6:10 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 6:10 to 6:20 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 6:20 to 7:30 PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/328472

Schedule 6:00 – Check-in and Networking 6:30 – Dinner Served 7:00 – Presentation 8:00 – Adjourn Troubleshooting 5 MW mobile gas turbines Summary: End users complained of voltage fluctuations from 5 MW mobile gas turbines. Initial investigations discovered arc marks and corroded connections in the PT bushings. This type of corrosion is not common across several hundred similar installations used for the past 10 years. During review of the original damaged PTs engineers postulated that ferroresonance could potentially be a root cause of voltage fluctuations on the original configuration. During testing, ferroresonant voltage waveforms were captured by a power quality meter at the secondary of the wye PTs feeding the voltage regulator following a breaker close onto unloaded switchgear. These waveforms were not present during steady state operation nor were they captured during every breaker close operation. Each of the captured ferroresonant events were accompanied by high speed over voltage spikes that resembled arcing. This report summarizes the results of an independent, outside review commissioned to further investigate the ferroresonance issue and possible root cause of the arcing damage observed in the PT connections. Speaker(s): Brett Board, Room: Upstairs Meeting Room, Bldg: The Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204

Colorado State University's first monthly IEEE-HKN day will be belatedly celebrating both IEEE Day and HKN Founder's Day Co-sponsored by: Colorado State University Room: B106, Bldg: Engineering, 400 Isotope Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80521

Organizing Committee Meeting Agenda: The Agenda and minutes will be available @ (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FZ5RuDxr3kU5Ptkx4jyAVVPucyxuLhBi?usp=sharing ) Future Meetings: o Dec. 01, 2022; virtual o Dec. 15, 2022; virtual o Jan. 12, 2023; Hybrid: Original Brooklyn’s & WebEx o Meeting weekly afterwards (to be announced) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/331596

We will be holding the 2022 Officer Training both in-person and virtually. In-person attendees will be provided lunch, and it will be held at Ulteig's Denver office in the Denver Tech Center. Virtual attendees will have a WebEx call-in. 2022 IEEE Denver Section Officer Training Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m323319c279a61394ae7d4be3b1358cf7 Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 9:00 am | 4 hours | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2531 690 3552 Password: TMkvygB93Z6 Join by video system Dial 25316903552@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 253 169 03552 Agenda: 9:30– 10:00 Introductions; Introduction to Denver Section Jim Sipes 10:00 – 10:30 Introduction to IEEE TBD 10:30-11:00 Chairperson’s Guide Jim Sipes 11:00 – 11:30 Secretary’s Guide Sarah Beckman 11:30 – 12:15 Treasurer’s Guide Avijit Saha 12:15 – 12:30 Wrapup All Room: 2nd floor, top of stairs, Bldg: Ulteig, 5575 DTC Parkway, STE 200, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States, 80111, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/328735