AbstractWe are seeing different communication protocols used in different industries. With the advancement of Ethernet, many of the old protocols have disappeared and made room for a handful of protocols that are being used more commonly across multiple <a href="http://industries.On" target="_blank" title="industries.On">industries.On the other hand, with the recent expansion of the Internet in every sector of our society, we are seeing a wave of new protocols. While some of these new protocols are used for IoT applications, several others are being developed to support new industries such as renewable energy and distributed Energy <a href="http://Resources.In" target="_blank" title="Resources.In">Resources.In this presentation, we go over a few conventional protocols and open the floor for discussion on discussing new protocols that have been developed in recent <a href="http://years.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="years.Speaker(s):">years.Speaker(s): Matt M. Eskandar, E.E. <a href="http://Eng.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="Eng.Agenda:">Eng.Agenda: Program for Friday, Dec 20th, 2024:» 11:50 MDT Webinar open» 12:00 MDT IEEE CS&I announcements» 12:10 MDT Presentation» 12:45 MDT Q&A» 13:00 MDT Webinar closesVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452248

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Concrete encased electrodes for grounding electrical power systems, also called Ufer grounds, are highly effective grounding systems when installed correctly. James will explain what constitutes a Ufer ground and how one can be easily constructed in accordance with the IEEE Standard 142-2007 (the Green Book) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). He will also explain what common errors and myths surround Ufer grounds as well as an error in the IEEE Green Book, and errors in interpreting the NEC. James will also explain how Ufer grounds are essential to effective lightning protection systems. James’ background as an experienced construction electrician and a B.S. Civil Engineer makes him uniquely qualified to explain civil/structural concepts and practices, and how these are relevant to Electrical <a href="http://Engineers.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Engineers.Co-sponsored">Engineers.Co-sponsored by: IEEE Hamilton PES Chapter, and other PES Chapters in R7 Speaker(s): James J. Mercier, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450987

Concrete encased electrodes for grounding electrical power systems, also called Ufer grounds, are highlyeffective grounding systems when installed correctly. James will explain what constitutes a Ufer ground and how onecan be easily constructed in accordance with the IEEE Standard 142-2007 (the Green Book) and the NationalElectrical Code (NEC). He will also explain what common errors and myths surround Ufer grounds as well as an errorin the IEEE Green Book, and errors in interpreting the NEC. James will also explain how Ufer grounds are essentialto effective lightning protection systems. James’ background as an experienced construction electrician and a B.S.Civil Engineer makes him uniquely qualified to explain civil/structural concepts and practices, and how these arerelevant to Electrical <a href="http://Engineers.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Engineers.Co-sponsored">Engineers.Co-sponsored by: Mehdi NarimaniSpeaker(s): , James J. MercierVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451776