Welcome to the Joint Chapter of PES, PELS, IAS, and IES

You are now visiting the new revamped web site of the IEEE Joint Chapter of Power Engineering, Industry Applications, Power Electronics, and Industrial Electronics. This web site development is part of our effort to improve communication between the Society and its members.

In 2005 our Joint Chapter had made substantial effort in holding conferences and technical talks, as well as supporting 2005 Industry Applications Society Annual General Meeting.? This year we will change our tone, we put our focus in improving our local support, include the revamping of the Joint Chapter Web, the promotion of Joint Chapter membership to University students, and the organization of interesting talks and visits to local members.

It is my great pleasure to take up this challenge as the Chairman of the Joint Chapter of PES/IAS/PELS/IES. Our executive team counts on your continue support to our Joint Chapter.

Dr. C.Y. Chung (Chairman)

History of the Power Joint Chapter  (by Dr FC Chan, Past Chairman, 1988-89)

Formation

The Hong Kong IEEE PES/IAS Joint Chapter was established in 1983. Mr. D.S. McGeachie was the first Joint Chapter chairman. The first executive meeting was held on 19 May 1983. From then technical presentations, visits and special events were organized to promote Power Engineering and Industry Applications to members and the general public. With the rapid development in Power Electronics activities in Hong Kong, Power Electronics Society was incorporated into the Joint Chapter was formally renamed as the Joint Chapter of PES/IAS/PELS in 1997. With total number of members in the Joint Chapter is now more than 200 and we hope the number will grow steadily in the future.

Technical Presentations

Technical presentation has been the most frequent activity. From 1983 to 1998, the Joint Chapter organized 99 presentations. Speakers from industry, academic institutions, and prominent experts were invited to give presentations on power engineering, industrial drives, energy management, engineering quality, building services, wiring, power electronics, and many other interesting topics. Most of these seminars were well attended.

Workshop and Symposium

In the fast changing world of technology, continue education is essential. The Joint Chapter organized 20 short courses throughout the years. These short courses cover topics in building services, electrical engineering, wiring regulations, industrial drives, power engineering, high voltage engineering and power electronics. In 1993 the Joint Chapter organized the First IEEE Workshop on Switch Mode Power Supply. The second and third workshop were also organized in 1995 and 1997 respectively. In 1996 and 1998, a Symposium on 'Industrial Drives and Traction' and 'Power Quality Issues in Hong Kong' were also held respectively. These workshop and symposium were well attended by local engineers and academics and it is being prepared to be a regular bi-annual event of the Joint Chapter. Our students have been served too, throughout the years special student seminars were organized to attract students to join the engineering disciplines. Seminars such as "The Career of Electrical Engineers" and introductory seminars by experienced engineers were organized. In addition, video shows were also organized to let student s know more about Power Engineering and the Industry.

Technical Visits

The Joint Chapter also organized technical visits to engineering sites such as power plants, substations, control centers, tunnels, industrial centers, airline company, and many other organizations. These visits were well attended by members and very often oversubscribed. Occasionally visit to places away from Hong Kong were organized, such as the pump storage power station, the Three Gorges Hydropower station and the Daya Bay nuclear power station in China. Altogether there were 37 visits from 1983 to 1998.

Thanks to the support of our members, speakers at our presentations, and organizations which supported our activities. Special thanks to past committee members and past chairmen who have devoted a lot of effort to make the past years so fruitful.

Post Essay Note

With effect from 24 October 2001, the Chapter has been changed to PE/IA/PEL/IE Societies Joint Chapter of Hong Kong Section.