Volume xlVIii issue no.

3 2019

THE
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE INSTITUTE OF
INTEGRATED electrical engineers of the
philippines, inc.

IIEE - GREAT THIS YEAR, GREATER THESE COMING YEARS!

 ABOUT
THE COVER

I N T E G R I T Y. I N N O V A T I O N . E M P O W E R M E N T. E X C E L L E N C E .

2019 THEME
"IIEE@44: DISTINCTIVE JOURNEY IN ADVANCING
GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS"

MEET THE TEAM

T H E E L E C T R I CA L E N G I N E E R E D I T O R I A L B OA R D
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MARIA JOSENIA R. BAUTRO
ASSOCIATE EDITOR MARVIN H. CASEDA
MANAGING EDITORS
LUZON JOSELITO S. ORTICIO
VISAYAS VITINI EDHARD IDEMNE
MINDANAO MARIE SANITA SILAO-FUERTES
E D I T O R I A L S TA F F
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT/LAYOUT ARTIST ARON D. RICAFRENTE
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

WITH REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

"IIEE - Great This

P U B L I CAT I O N S C O M M I T T E E Year, Greater These
CHAIRMAN
MEMBERS
MARIA JOSENIA R. BAUTRO
MARVIN H. CASEDA
Coming Years"
VITINI EDHARD IDEMNE
JOSELITO S. ORTICIO 2019 has been a great year for
MARIE SANITA SILAO-FUERTES
OVERSEER LYNDON R. BAGUE
IIEE. We have completed our
Regional Conferences, National
MidYear Convention, and the
2 0 1 9 I I E E B OA R D O F G OV E R N O R S
Annual National Convention
NATIONAL PRESIDENT CIRILO C. CALIBJO
EUGENIO F. ARAULLO
with flying colors.
VP-INTERNAL AFFAIRS
VP-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS RODRIGO T. PECOLERA
VP-TECHNICAL AFFAIRS
NATIONAL SECRETARY
LYNDON R. BAGUE
ALLAN ANTHONY P. ALVAREZ
As we end the year, we can
NATIONAL TREASURER FLORENCIO D. BERENGUEL proudly declare that we have
NATIONAL AUDITOR FRANCIS R. CALANIO
IMMEDIATE FORMER PRESIDENT NOEL T. FERNANDEZ
brought out significant results
GOVERNOR-NORTHERN LUZON GILMAN P. BARCASE and it was great.
GOVERNOR-CENTRAL LUZON RODEL I. DELA TORRE
GOVERNOR-METRO MANILA ROLAND P. VASQUEZ
GOVERNOR-SOUTHERN LUZON ESPERANZA AGGARAO COLLADO In passing, we say - 'IIEE -
GOVERNOR-BICOL JORGE I. TABIRARA
GOVERNOR-WESTERN VISAYAS JAPHETH R. MAPA Great This Year, Greater These
GOVERNOR-EASTERN/CENTRAL VISAYAS
GOVERNOR-NORTHERN MINDANAO
FELIPE C. NILLAMA
SANDRO R. VILLAROSA
Coming Years"
GOVERNOR-SOUTHERN MINDANAO DAN B. JUSON
GOVERNOR-WESTERN MINDANAO RICHARD O. LIZARDO
INTERIM GOVERNOR- MIDDLE EAST VICTORINO C. ABEJERO

I I E E N AT I O N A L S E C R E TA R I AT D E PA R T M E N T H E A D S
OIC, HEAD OF NATIONAL SECRETARIAT KRISTINE BERNADETTE J. LLAMAS
ADMINISTRATIVE MA. ELENA U. LIONGSON
PUBLIC INFORMATION & MIS YHELLA N. MIRARAN
MARKETING MARY ANN B. GUILLEN
MEMBERSHIP ALMA C. LARCE
FINANCE JENNY J. ARADA

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY

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MISSION 19
To enhance the competencies of electrical
practitioners to make positive contribution MARIA JOSENIA R. BAUTRO, PEE
towards new trends and technologies. 2018 SLR Governor
"Life is great, enjoy it. You need not wait!"
To be an authority of electrical engineering
services that results to safe, reliable and
efficient systems.

To consistently deliver high quality MARIE SANITA SILAO-FUERTES

Professional Electrical Engineer
products and services duly recognized by
2018 Regional Governor Western Mindanao Region
international organizations and institutions.
Member - 2019 IIEE Publications Committee
IIEE Lifetime Member
To promote awareness on the use of
environmentally friendly electrical products,
services and resources as well as active VITINI EDHARD IDEMNE
participation on disaster preparedness and REE, praise and worships God, loves his
recovery programs. three panggas, blends math and arts,
football and volleyball!

VISION JOSELITO S. ORTICIO

An EE Professor who passionately
shared his knowledge. His motto "to
To be the leading electrical professional serve and be a blessing to someone
organization globally. day by day.

ARON D. RICAFRENTE
DISCLAIMER I.T, Photographer, Musician and Party
DJ. His Motto "Work for a Cause not
for Applause.
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ELECTRICAL
19 ENGINEER

7 WORLD SCIENTISTS DECLARE

CLIMATE EMERGENCY A paper published
in BioScience has outlined six steps humanity
needs to take to reduce the impact of the

7
emerging climate crisis.

10 PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS, My heart is filled with

14
so much pride and joy seeing you atll here today.
As a famous saying goes, every journey starts with
a single step and this year’s distinctive journey
has been a worthwhile endeavor but particularly
challenging in the electrical engineering profession
and the industry as we embark on measures in
advancing global competitiveness.

14 WHAT'S NEWS
DOE, EU-ASEP, AND ADB BRIEF LGUS
ON EE&C LAW IMPLEMENTATION
MANDALUYONG CITY - Local government officials and
technical staff of local government units (LGUs) based
in Luzon were briefed on their respective roles in
implementing Republic Act 11285, or the Energy Efficiency
and Conservation (EEC) Law.

18 COVER STORY
ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION.
2019 has been a great year for IIEE. We have completed
our Regional Conferences, National MidYear Convention,
and the Annual National Convention in flying colors. Each
and every conference/convention was a success in its own
right...

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10 26 FEATURES
IIEE SOUTHERN LUZON REGION –
COUNCIL OF REGIONAL GOVERNORS
More than three years ago, Former SLR Governors united
and formed a group that would now be known as SLR-CRG
(Southern Luzon Region – Council of Regional Governors).

29 FEATURES
REGIONAL CONFERENCES, NATIONAL
MIDYEAR CONVENTION AND ANNUAL

22 NATIONAL CONVENTION

22 EE WOMEN
Our organization’s membership in IIEE has increased
through the years and we might as well say that it has
also blossomed when women became members.

42 TECHNICAL
SELECTIVE AND AUTOMATIC
DISCONNECT MECHANISM OF
CONVENIENCE OUTLETS
WITH LOAD CURRENT MONITORING
SYSTEM: AN INNOVATION

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 MY FAIR SHARE

My Fair
s we end 2019, I somehow have these mixed
emotions and asked myself “is this real”, me referring
to the title of a song – “The Trouble with Hello is
Goodbye”. No, this is not the time for goodbye but
instead it is time to look back and reminisce the good

Share
times we had being PubCom Team working on a
commitment to IIEE. This is also a very good time to
look forward to what is coming at 2020 in our lives.
For us PubCom Team, this 3rd Issue is not our way of
saying goodbye because for us –
“Goodbyes are not forever.”
Gaining positive reviews about the EE Magazine
being around and in circulation again is something
that is heart-warming. During the 2019 Annual
National Convention at SMX, Mall of Asia, the
Congratulation(s) and Thank You(s) are overwhelming,
and it is indeed amazing to hear the young and new
IIEE members say – “Wow, so IIEE has a magazine
too! This is a first for us.” So, PubCom Team, this
time we really did it - we made the pieces fit, with
our 3rd Issue at hand. To the Publications Committee,
as your Committee Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, I
THANK YOU ALL for the teamwork, talent,
and time we spent for IIEE.
Next year, the 2020 Publications Committee will still
be around to fulfill its commitment to IIEE, although
it remains to be seen if we will still have the same
contributors to this magazine. New ideas come as
other ideas go, but what is of paramount importance
is that EE Magazine stays in circulation for our MARIA JOSENIA R. BAUTRO
organization, its members, and industry partners. You,
our Dear Readers will still take pleasure in reading THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAGAZINE
articles that you are familiar with, but on a different 2019, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
view may have new ideas and information that you
have never considered or thought of before. And
mind you, that’s the perks of reading – getting new
ideas, views, and feeding the mind with things that
continuously help the brain function so that us, young
once somehow reduce the memory-gap tendencies,
while the young ones feed their minds with what
would be stock-knowledge.
Feeling nostalgic as the year ends, let me quote
some lyrics from a song that probably, only a few of
you members are familiar with –
“The Hands of Time (Brian’s Song)”
“If the hands of time, were hands that I could hold . . .”
“Hand in hand we choose, the moment that should lastThe lovely
moment that should have no future and no past.”
“All the happy days would never learn to fly
Until the hands of time would choose to say goodbye.”
We had a great team at Publications Committee,
although there are only six of us. During our last
committee meeting we promised to continuously
support IIEE as we end our tour of duty at PubCom
in the year that is Two-O-One-Nine. For the 2019
Publications Committee -
“All the happy days would never learn to fly
Even if the hands of time would choose to say
Goodbye.”
Lastly as this Old Lady takes a bow, make time for
Mother Earth’s sake and read –

My Fair Share

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 WORLD SCIENTISTS
CLIMATE
DECLARE

EMERGENCY 6 November 2019

Declaration endorsed by more than 11,000 signatories
A paper published in BioScience has outlined six steps humanity needs to take to
reduce the impact of the emerging climate crisis. Dr Thomas Newsome, a co-author of
the paper, says scientists have a moral obligation to warn of any great threat.

SCIENTISTS DECLARE
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
A global team of scientists including Dr Thomas Newsome at the
University of Sydney and international colleagues has warned that
“untold human suffering” is unavoidable without deep and lasting
shifts in human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
https://sydney.edu.au/
and other factors related to climate change.
The declaration is based on scientific analysis of more than 40 years of
publicly available data covering a broad range of measures, including
energy use, surface temperature, population growth, land clearing,
deforestation, polar ice mass, fertility rates, gross domestic product
and carbon emissions.
“Scientists have a moral obligation to warn humanity of any great
threat,” said Dr. Newsome from the School of Life and Environment
Sciences. “From the data we have, it is clear we are facing a climate
emergency.”
In a paper published today in BioScience, the authors from the
University of Sydney, Oregon State University, University of Cape
Town and Tufts University, along with more than 11,000 scientist
signatories from 153 countries, declare a climate emergency, present
data showing trends as benchmarks against which to measure
progress and outline six areas of action to mitigate the worst effects
of a human-induced climate change.

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 MY FAIR SHARE

Dr Thomas Newsome inspecting field samples. Stefanie Zingsheim/University of Sydney

“Despite 40 years of major global negotiations, we

have generally conducted business as usual and are SHORT-LIVED POLLUTANTS. Swiftly cut emissions of
essentially failing to address this crisis,” said Professor methane, hydrofluorocarbons, soot and other short-lived climate
William Ripple, distinguished professor of ecology in the pollutants. This has the potential to reduce the short-term warming
Oregon State University College of Forestry and co-lead trend by more than 50 percent over the next few decades.
author of the paper. “Climate change has arrived and is
accelerating faster than many scientists expected.” NATURE. Restrain massive land clearing. Restore and
protect ecosystems such as forests, grasslands and
Dr Newsome said that measuring global surface mangroves, which would greatly contribute to the
temperatures will continue to remain important. sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a key
However, he said that a “broader set of indicators should greenhouse gas.
be monitored, including human population growth,
meat consumption, tree-cover loss, energy consumption, FOOD. Eat mostly plants and consume fewer animal
fossil-fuel subsidies and annual economic losses to products. This dietary shift would significantly reduce
extreme weather events”. emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases and
free up agricultural lands for growing human food rather
He said the indicators are intended to be useful for the than livestock feed. Reducing food waste is also critical –
public, policymakers and the business community to the scientists say at least one-third of all food produced
track progress over time. ends up as garbage.
“While things are bad, all is not hopeless. We can take ECONOMY. Convert the economy’s reliance on carbon
steps to address the climate emergency,” Dr Newsome fuels to address human dependence on the biosphere.
said. Shift goals away from the growth of gross domestic
product and the pursuit of affluence. Curtail the
extraction of materials and exploitation of ecosystems to
SIX STEPS FOR THE maintain long-term biosphere sustainability.
PLANET POPULATION. Stabilise global population, which is
increasing by more than 200,000 people a day, using
The scientists point to six areas in which humanity should approaches that ensure social and economic justice.
take immediate steps to slow down the effects of a
warming planet:
The paper states: “Mitigating and adapting to
ENERGY. Implement massive conservation practices; climate change means transforming the ways we
replace fossil fuels with clean renewables; leave govern, manage, eat, and fulfil material and energy
remaining stocks of fossil fuels in the ground; eliminate requirements.
subsidies to fossil fuel companies; and impose carbon
fees that are high enough to restrain the use of fossil “We are encouraged by a recent global surge of concern
fuels. – governments adopting new policies; schoolchildren

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striking; lawsuits proceeding; and grassroots citizen
movements demanding change.
“As scientists, we urge widespread use of the vital
signs and hope the graphical indicators will better
allow policymakers and the public to understand the
magnitude of the crisis, realign priorities and track
progress.”
The graphs illustrate how climate-change indicators
and factors have changed over the past 40 years, since
scientists from 50 nations met at the First World Climate
Conference in Geneva in 1979.
In the ensuing decades, multiple other global assemblies
have agreed that urgent action is necessary, but
greenhouse gas emissions are still rapidly rising.

Dr Thomas Newsome in the Central Desert.

Other ominous signs from human activities include

sustained increases in per-capita meat production, Source: BioScience Some of the data used to describe
global tree cover loss and number of airline passengers. the climate emergency. Source: BioScience

There are also some encouraging signs – including “Global surface temperature, ocean heat content,
decreases in global birth rates and decelerated forest extreme weather and its costs, sea level, ocean acidity
loss in the Brazilian Amazon and increases in wind and and land area are all rising,” Professor Ripple said.
solar power – but even those are tinged with worry.
“Ice is rapidly disappearing as shown by declining trends
The decline in birth rates has slowed over the last 20 in minimum summer Arctic sea ice, Greenland and
years, for example, and the pace of Amazon forest loss Antarctic ice sheets, and glacier thickness. All of these
may be starting to increase again. rapid changes highlight the urgent need for action.”

Some of the data used to describe the climate Joining Dr Newsome and Professor Ripple are co-lead
emergency. author Dr Christopher Wolf, a postdoctoral scholar in the
Oregon State University College of Forestry; Dr Phoebe
Barnard of the Biological Conservation Institute and the
University of Cape Town; and Emeritus Professor William
Moomaw of Tufts University.

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 PRESIDENT'S DESK

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PRESIDENT'S
ADDRESS
An electrifying morning to all! which is the mandate that has been
given to us from the day we took our
My heart is filled with so much pride oath to which we must carry with us
and joy seeing you all here today. As for a lifetime.
a famous saying goes, every journey
starts with a single step and this It is, therefore, a pleasure to note
year’s distinctive journey has been a the truly global character of our 44th
worthwhile endeavor but particularly Annual National Convention for it is
challenging in the electrical engineering meant to broaden our views and widen
profession and the industry as we the scope of our understanding of our
embark on measures in advancing global profession.
competitiveness.
With the ratification of our Constitution
It is today that we, who are in the and By-Laws during the Midyear
electrical profession, remind ourselves Convention last May in Tagaytay City
once again of our role in making a only strengthens the mandate of our
difference to the society. And this organization. Likewise, the proposed
is the message we must inculcate in New Electrical Engineering Law
upholding the integrity of our profession guarantees full respect to human safety
and preservation of properties, by
driving a culture of responsibility, liability
and accountability in the practice of the
profession is conducive for employability
of continuing growth in proficiency and

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competence by promoting a culture the advances in our profession that is
of quality and global competitiveness because we have here an atmosphere
amongst Electrical Practitioners. of enthusiasm which is essential for
an event of this nature to achieve its
The Memorandum of Agreements, worthy ends.
Cooperation, Collaborations and
partnerships entered this year only As members of IIEE, let us work
validates the IIEE’s thrust to be an together in sharing our living vision as
authority of electrical engineering we embark to reaching greater heights.
services that result to safe, reliable, and Bannering this year’s theme “IIEE@44:
efficient systems. To name a few, MOA Distinctive Journey in Advancing Global
with Davao Light and to be signed this Competitiveness” let us move boldly
morning with Philippine Energy Alliance, in promoting professional excellence
Cabuyao City Disaster Risk Reduction internationally. Hence, learning should
and Management Council. Also, stressing never stop, learn as much as you can,
the emphasis on IIEE’s corporate social exhaust all the seminars and training
responsibility with our partnership with you need to keep abreast on the latest
the late Gina Lopez’ iLove foundation technological trends and best practices
and so much to look forward to from which aims to better yourselves in this
this day and beyond as IIEE cross the profession but above all, keep your
annals of history. feet on the ground as you climb the
echelons of success.
My fellow members, let us all together
reap the benefits of this convention and IIEE 44 years strong will not be possible
our service to our organization, I have without you, IIEE shall remain steadfast
but one thought to add. I believe we and true to the ideals of upholding the
should be grateful that when we have integrity of the electrical profession. Let
a convention of this kind we need to us keep the LIGHT in all of us!
be motivated only by a desire to learn,
to understand and comprehend fully Mabuhay ang IIEE! Mabuhay tayong
lahat!

CIRILO C. CALIBJO
2019 National President
Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.

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 WHAT'S THE NEWS

DOE, EU-ASEP, AND ADB BRIEF LGUS ON EE&C

LAW IMPLEMENTATION
WWW.DOE.GOV.PH

13 NOVEMBER 2019
MANDALUYONG CITY - Local
government officials and technical
staff of local government units
(LGUs) based in Luzon were
briefed on their respective roles
in implementing Republic Act
11285, or the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation (EEC) Law.

The Department of Energy (DOE)

led the briefing with the support of
the European Union (EU), through
their Access to Sustainable Energy
Programme (ASEP), and the support
of the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) during the “LGU Forum on TOWARDS AN EEC CULTURE: Speakers and participants to the “LGU Forum on Opportunities for Energy Efficiency
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Projects” gather for a group photo after a fruitful two-day briefing on the role of local government units in the
Projects” held at the ADB on 11 to implementation of the Energy Efficiency (EEC) Law. The forum was held from 11 to 12 November 2019 at the
Headquarters of the Asian Development Bank in Mandaluyong City.
12 November 2019.

“The energy family appreciates Representatives (HOR) where stressed Senior Undersecretary
the continued support of our they were welcomed by the HOR Posadas.
development partners as we seek Committee on Energy led by
to firmly establish energy efficiency Chairman Lord Allan Velasco. Meanwhile, EU Head of
and conservation as a way of life Development Cooperation
here in the Philippines. The success The Law, signed in April 2019, seeks Enrico Strampelli said that LGUs
of the EEC Law’s implementation to secure the country’s energy are prime movers in promoting
entails the active participation of all supply by making EEC a national energy efficiency and conservation
our stakeholders, and this Forum way of life. LGUs will be mandated programs and projects across all
would go a long way in educating to develop and submit local EEC energy consuming sectors in their
members of our local governments plans and provide updates on their respective areas. “We believe
on how they could be agents of progress annually. The government that energy efficiency remains the
energy efficiency and conservation will provide incentives and special most cost-effective way to ensure
change,” DOE Secretary Alfonso G. financing for their EE related sustainable energy, accelerate
Cusi said. projects. The implementing rules economic growth, and mitigate
and regulations (IRR) of the law are climate change in support of global
At the Forum, members of the expected to be signed this month. climate actions,” he said.
Inter-agency Energy Efficiency and Relevant guidelines governing
Conservation Committee discussed LGUs’ EEC plans and reporting ADB Energy Sector Group Chief
initial guidelines for developing will be developed by the DOE in Yongping Zhai said the forum was a
local EEC plans, technology options, coordination with the Department of key opportunity for ADB to partner
green procurement and green the Interiors and Local Government with local government officials to
buildings, investment incentives and (DILG) soon after. advance their respective energy
financing options, and mechanisms efficiency goals.
for public-private partnerships. Senior Energy Undersecretary
Further, representatives from the Jesus Cristino P. Posadas said “ADB has been a long-time partner
Cities of Mandaluyong, Santa Rosa, that the DOE is mandated to of the Philippines, with contributions
and Mandaue demonstrated their inform LGUs of recent policies and to milestone energy sector
efforts on EE initiatives. mechanisms governing their role restructuring and efforts toward
and participation in the national financial reform of the power sector,
Bert Hunter, Chief Investment energy efficiency and conservation among many others,” Dr. Zhai said,
Officer of the Connecticut Green program. "through its renewable energy
Bank – a global leader in energy and energy efficiency programs
efficiency financing, delivered the “This LGU Forum is a good completed from 2010 to 2015, ADB
keynote address. opportunity for the DOE to update has contributed to a reduction
On 12 November, participants participants about government in greenhouse gas emissions of
visited the first Energy Efficiency efforts to mainstream and integrate 173,789 tons of CO2e per year in
Services and Technologies energy efficiency and conservation the Philippines. ADB is actively
Exhibition at the House of in local development plans," identifying

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2019 has been a great year for IIEE. We have
completed our Regional Conferences,
National MidYear Convention, and the Annual National
Convention in flying colors. Each and every conference/
Indeed, PRC’s only Accredited Professional Organization
(for Licensed Electrical Practitioners) - the Institute of
Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. has
come a long way from its simple beginnings in 1975. From
an ordinary professional organization, it has risen and
convention was a success in its own right, owing the our IIEE evolved to be a diversified yet solid professional organization.
Officers and Members who did their best and supported the Our membership has risen, we have established foreign
said activities as part of their commitment to our organization. chapters and region (which we hope to intensify and create
IIEE was seen and heard around the country and part of more), proposed and achieved membership benefits, aided
the world as well – Middle East, Southeast Asia, Korea, and in members professional up-grading, intensified EE student
China. Greater is IIEE going to be in these coming years as involvement with IIEE, created linkages with industry-
we ended 2019 with great accomplishments and activities, partners here and overseas, and last but not the least, our EE
from regional level to chapter level, and not discounting the magazine is back in active circulation so that you may know
individual achievements of our members in their own right. what’s up in our organization.
Looking ahead these coming years, let us be positive and
continue to support IIEE and its leaders, for only in unity
and oneness do we achieve the best for IIEE and its members.
Using mathematics in our lives, let us add more dedication and
support to IIEE, let us subtract any unkind/ill-feelings that
we have, let us multiply the good in this world by doing good
to others, and let us divide and share responsibilities to help
realize IIEE’s vision to be the leading electrical professional
organization globally.
As we end the year, we can proudly declare that we have
brought out significant results and it was great. We now
welcome the coming years, with high hopes of accomplishing
better things for IIEE and its members, by aspiring for
something greater. In passing, we say -

“IIEE – Great This Year, Greater These Coming Years.”

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ur organization’s membership in IIEE has increased through the
years and we might as well say that it has also blossomed when
women became members. Although the membership is still
dominated by male in terms of numbers, the EE Women have
grown not only in numbers but active participation in IIEE too. We have EE
Women who served and still serve as Chapter President/Officer, Regional
Governor, National President (Oh yes, we have – Ma’am Fe Barrientos+ and
Ma’am Sheila Cabaraban), IIEE Committee Chairman, IIEE Fellows, and Council
of Former National Presidents.
EE Women have gone a long way, from being Registered Master Electrician
and Registered Electrical Engineers, many of our colleagues have upgraded
their profession and are now Professional Electrical Engineers. What is good
about IIEE is that in a male-dominated environment and profession, women
are given equal opportunities as members and as officers. On this 3rd
Issue of EE Magazine, we bring you the many faces of IIEE’s EE Women – in
conferences/conventions, and in IIEE’s active support to PRC-BEE.
At IIEE, women are not just professionals on a pedestal, they are seen,
heard, and they rock and roar. EE Women – Electrifying, Enhancing Wisdom
Only Made Endearing Naturally!

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 SPECIAL FEATURE

IIEE
SOUTHERN
LUZON REGION

M
Council of Regional Governors
ore than three years ago, Former SLR Governors
united and formed a group that would now be
known as SLR-CRG (Southern Luzon Region
– Council of Regional Governors). The first
three years of its existence was an informal setup based on
camaraderie and there were no specific objectives except
that the council would help look after SLR and its members.
Last 21 September 2019, the Former SLR Governors convened
to formally integrate the Council objectives, chairmanship,
functions, protocols, activities, etc.
The Objectives of the Council:
1. To serve as advisory board or council to the incumbent
regional governor and chapter officers.
2. To assist the incumbent regional governor in the
performance of his/her duties as needed.
3. To help in motivating members to be active in IIEE
through participation in activities especially regional
and national conferences/conventions.
4. To help in promoting SLR as the number one region in
IIEE.
5. To help in promoting camaraderie and oneness in the
region.
The Charging of the Council was formally done at Centro
Royal Hotel, Nasugbu, Batangas on 19 October 2019 during
the Founding Anniversary Celebration of IIEE Western
Batangas Chapter.
The Council also attended the 2020 ANC Fellowship Night
on 28 November 2019, and their last activity for the year is the
Investiture during the Founding Anniversary Celebration
of SLR at Woodside Farm and Water Park, Brgy. Casile,
Cabuyao, Laguna, 7 December 2019.

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 Name: Maysael Sino-AG Wenceslao
Liscense: Registered Electrical Engineer
Chapter: South Cotabato
Region: Southern Mindanao

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RE G
C O N F E R E N C E

A T IO N A L
N C E S

CO N F E R E N
AND
Annual
NATIONAL
Conventi o n
It has been a practice or what we could call “tradition” in IIEE to hold its
Regional Conferences/NMYC/ANC scheduled and attended within the
entire year. This is IIEE’s way of reaching out to regions and chapters far
and farthest from our National Office, and at the same time enhancing and
strengthening links and services on the entire organization. Let us revisit
these 2019 conferences/convention and look forward to these coming
events next year.
Where were you when these IIEE events happened? Attending and
participating in more than one of these events is surely a treat!

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As Presentor during the 44th Annual National Convention at the SMX, Pasay City

SELECTIVE AND AUTOMATIC

DISCONNECT MECHANISM
OF CONVENIENCE OUTLET
SWITCH LOAD CURRENT
MONITORING SYSTEM:
AN INNOVATION
Vela, Leo Agustin P.
Electrical Engineering Department
College of Engineering
Camarines Norte State College

Abstract an effective tool to avoid electrically inflicted accidents

like equipment damage, electrical fire, electrical shock
This study mainly focused on the innovation of a or sometimes death. These related problems exist
branch circuit for convenience outlets with load current when electrical fault occurs on a specific area and one
monitoring system through the integration of selective common reason is overloading. An overload is when a
and automatic disconnect mechanism of unloaded certain electrical circuit carries a load heavier than the
outlets on each specific location during such cases of limit it was designed for [2]. It can be due to increase
electrical overload. Specifically, this study sought to in the number of electrical loads fed simultaneously or
come up with an improvised design and circuitry of the to the increase in electrical power absorbed by one or
system and itemized its fabrication process as part of the more of these loads on a certain electrical circuit [3]. As
innovation. It also determined the effectiveness of the overload implies, it may cause the protective device to
innovated device in terms of its functionality and heat up and open circuit [4]. This scheme of connecting
reliability on its intended purpose of operation. too many appliances in one circuit affects mainly the
The study was delimited to a single-phase, 20-Ampere, cabling and wiring [5]. Electrical practitioners within the
2-wire, 60Hz branch circuit wiring for convenience load country use the 2009 Philippine Electrical Code
having two gangs for each three locations within the (PEC) as the reference and technical guide to ensure
circuit. quality of basic materials and establish electrical works
standards for the safe use of electricity. The code
The study utilized the descriptive-developmental type of mandates that for total cord-and-plug-connected load
research. The design of the device was subjected from where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or
the improvised and innovated layout of the previous more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle shall supply
study on load current monitoring on convenience a total cord-and-plug-connected load in excess of the
outlets. Results showed that the design of the device maximum specified in Table 2.10.2.3(b)(2) wherein a
for its intended function was made possible through the 20-Amperes circuit rating shall have a receptacle rating
integration of current sensor systems and relay on each of 20 Amperes and maximum load of 16 Amperes [6].
outlet as means for the selective and automatic With this standard, any scheme that exceeds the pre-set
disconnect mechanism. Then, the fabrication process limit is classified as an overload. Hence, overloading will
consists of installing the electrical and electronic not occur if the total load connected does not exceed its
components, and programming. Moreover, maximum load.
the device was found out to be highly functional and
reliable. Lastly, the researcher recommended that further With the advancement of technology, several devices
tests and analysis should be considered to widen the were developed which have the capability to measure,
scope and evaluation of the device. Also, other branch monitor and store data specifically on branch circuits.
circuits should be considered for testing as well as Monitoring of these circuits allow the user to determine
exploring it on the 3-phase system. when circuits are approaching high loading levels
[7]. Some of these developed systems are the A-Series II
Keywords: Branch Circuit, Convenience Outlets, branch circuit monitoring panel which has the capability
Innovation, Selective and Automatic Disconnect to observe electrical parameters, deliver and stores data
to a cloud based system and the Multi-Mon, a 3-phase
1.0 INTRODUCTION multifunction meter providing efficiency and
monitoring capabilities on branch circuit monitoring
1.1 Background of the Study applications [8], [9]. Despite the remarkable features
and capabilities of these modern devices, the provision
Electrical energy is essential in daily lives. However, of this technology and application within the country
it can be very dangerous and lethal if not treated especially within residential and commercial units will
safely [1]. Due to the possible threat it can cause, an be somehow limited due to some constraints. Some of
individual’s knowledge about electricity is one essential these developed systems require 3-phase supply and
aspect everyone must consider. This concern will be fast-link Internet connection and even data centers for
up-to date transmission and exchange of data, limiting

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its application on small-scale units. Moreover, the system in using electricity is the limited capacity of each
itself consists of complicated components that operate outlet in circuit, which is usually 20 Amperes. Thus, to
within a wide area of applications, thus resulting to high avoid problems in overloading outlets at home, every
installation, operating and maintenance cost. appliance must spread out the electrical load within the
unit since every appliance needs its own circuit.
Through this phenomenon, the researcher was moved
to innovate the previous study for load current branch Francois [11] discussed that there are four very common
circuit monitoring of convenience outlets. To come up electrical problems: intermittent power, power surges,
with a proficient solution to the problem, the researcher redundant wiring and overload circuits. Intermittent
developed a selective and automatic disconnect power is a symptom of a wiring problem. The cause
mechanism system that will be embedded to the of this problem is loose wiring. To check for this type
existing design of the device that will automatically of problem, trace the electrical cable from the unit to
disconnect the selected unloaded convenience outlets the plug. Take apart the electrical item to locate the
if the certain branch circuit has reached its allowable connection point of the power to the unit. Power surges
connected load rating. The technology aims to render are caused by sudden increases in the power provided
electrical safety and come up with a functional and by the electricity company. This increase can overload
reliable device. the circuit and cause electrical item to turn off. The
best way to manage this is to purchase power bars.
1.2 Statement of the Problem Redundant wiring is a common electrical problem that
occurs in homes where the previous owner was creating
The research study sought to answer the following their own electrical wiring. Not all the wirings are used,
questions: and in many cases, live wires are left without being
properly capped or terminated. Take time to trace all the
1. What is the improvised design and circuitry of the electrical wiring to ensure there are no hidden surprises
proposed innovation? or weak connections. Overloaded circuit can occur when
2. What is the fabrication process? additional power outlets are used as source.
3. How effective is the proposed innovation in terms of This scheme causes problems on multiple appliances
functionality and reliability? plugged in and drawing power at the same time. Thus,
making the demand exceed the capacity and causes
1.3 Scope and Limitation short fuses.
The study focused mainly on the innovation of a Load Metering and Monitoring
branch circuit for convenience outlets with load current
monitoring system through the integration of selective Load metering and monitoring serves as an essential
and automatic disconnect mechanism of unloaded tool to regulate and perceive the connected electrical
outlets on each specific location during such cases of load in a certain circuit especially appliances. With this,
electrical overload. The design of the device was it brought many advantages to the users and most cases
subjected from the improvised and innovated layout of overloading can be lessened.
of the previous study on load current monitoring on
convenience outlets. It made use of ACS712 model of Zoha, et al. [12] stated that Appliance Load Monitoring
current sensors and relay system that was integrated to a (ALM) is essential for energy management solutions.
certain microprocessor to serve its intended purpose It allows them to obtain appliance-specific energy
of operation. The device’s effectiveness in terms of consumption statistics, which can further be used to
functionality refers to the successful operation of the devise load-scheduling strategies for optimal energy
device during overloading of branch circuit rating based utilization. Finegrained energy monitoring can be
from the values set by the Philippine Electrical achieved by deploying smart power outlets. However, it
Code while on the other hand; the term reliability refers incurs extra material cost and installation complexity.
to the mode of precision of the device given the same
stated condition. Huang, et al. [13] stated that load monitoring provides
an important means in understanding the load behavior
The study was delimited to a single-phase, 20-Ampere, in the actual system. It also provides measured data
2-wire, 60Hz branch circuit wiring for convenience load needed for model validation, load composition
having two gangs for each three locations within the studies and load uncertainty analysis. It may also be
circuit. The test loads used were delimited to common implemented randomly with different monitoring
residential appliances and equipment mostly found at materials, parameters, and requirements for sampling
living room and kitchen area. rates, signal types, record length and availability, with
different costs. Moreover, the general purpose of load
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW monitoring is to provide better load characterization and
better load management.
Common Electrical Problems
Selective and Automatic Disconnecting Mechanism
Common problems regarding electricity are one of
the major concerns everyone should be aware and The principle of embedding disconnecting mechanism
consider. An individual’s proper knowledge regarding on a circuit offers additional protection due to the
the applications of electricity is a must to avoid electrical load will not be subjected to continuous connection
inflicted accidents. which might result into further damage or other related
problems. With this, it has been now integrated with
Thiele [10] stated the most 11 common electrical automation as to reduce intervention.
mistakes made by homeowners namely: wire straps, box
installation, wire size mishaps, fuse replacement, light Bayliss and Hardy [14] pointed the synthesis between
bulbs, wire connections in a box, loose wire connections, switches and disconnectors. Switches are
loose connections in panels, proper wires connected to capable of load breaking wherein current is being
terminals, overloading outlets and overload a drop cord. interrupted up to their continuously rated current
He pointed out that one of the major complications value. On the other hand, disconnectors have negligible

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current interrupting capacity and are only used in the modification, and evaluation. In planning,
off-load condition. Switches have spring tripping to the researcher made use of the conceptualization of
ensure fact action. Both switches and disconnectors the proposed design of innovation. A list of software
must be sensibly designed to be thermally stable and was used in sketching the device’s proposed layout as
suitable for their continuous current rating and for short well as the connection of its electrical and electronic
time through fault current rating conditions. components. These sketches and layout were used
as bases and guide for the next process, which is the
Harker [15] stated that operation interlocking of fabrication of the device. In this process, the researcher
disconnectors is usually accomplished by installing made use of locally available materials needed for
electromechanical both, termed a magnetic bolt in the expediency and ease of provision. Thus, the device
disconnector control circuitry. The magnetic bolt coil utilized both electrical and electronic components. The
is interlocked through auxiliary switches from other fabrication process was generally divided into three
disconnectors and circuit breakers to form an interlock stages namely: 1) installation of electrical components,
chain. 2) installation of electronic components, and
3) programming. The next steps in developmental
3.0 METHODOLOGY process after fabrication were testing, and modification.
The device was subjected to experimental tests to
Research Design determine its performance. Upon testing, modification
may take place depending on problems or complications
The researchers utilized the descriptive-developmental encountered to give the study with more favorable
type of research. Descriptive is a fact finding with results. The last step was the evaluation procedure
adequate interpretation [16]. In this study, it consisted where it determined the performance and functionality
of gathering data and information for the design as well of the output device as a whole.
as methods of fabrication of the proposed innovation
on the device. On the other hand, developmental Final Output. This stage is the last part of the research
research is particularly important in field of instructional procedure wherein the finished
technology. It is defined as the system study in prototype will be established as an innovation of the
designing, developing and evaluating instructional previous study.
programs, processes, products that meet a certain
criteria of internal consistency and effectiveness Evaluation Procedure
[17].
The experimental test setup on the process of evaluation
Research Procedure will cover three (3) tests and each was subjected to
three (3) trials. Each test has a corresponding set of
The research procedure of this study was divided equipment test load, which are the common electrical
into three (3) different stages namely: preliminary appliances on the living room and kitchen area. Also,
procedures, development process and final output. the outlet location where the equipment test load
Figure 1 shows the framework in conducting the will be connected was experimentally controlled in
research procedure. order to determine the functionality of the selective
disconnecting mechanism of the device. Table 1 shows
the tabulation of equipment test load. The wattage
readings and label of the outlet where each test will be
connected were also included in the presentation of
tabular data.
TABLE 1
EQUIPMENT TEST LOAD

The test for functionality pertained on the mode of

selective disconnecting mechanism of the convenience
outlets based from the combination of the loaded
and unloaded outlets. The assigned outlet connection
Fig. 1. Framework of Research Procedure Preliminary for each tests are classified as loaded outlets while
unloaded outlets for those who were not assigned with.
Procedures. This includes the model analysis of the The intended function of the setup was: if the circuit
previous design of the device that will be innovated. reached its allowable current rating of the entire loads
This also includes the review of different literatures and connected, the unloaded outlets will automatically
studies that served as a basis and guide during the disconnect. Thus, preventing the occurrence of overload
conduction of the study. and further damage to the branch circuit. The result
of the experiment will be scored in accordance to the
Development Process. This part involves the core interpretation as shown in Table 2.
and organized procedures in the development of the
study such as planning, design, fabrication, testing,

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INTERPRETATION OF SCORE FOR FUNCTIONALITY

On the other hand, the test for reliability was based

on the consistency of the output in terms of consistent
automatic disconnection mechanism of the unloaded
outlets. The success of the test result for each trial
conducted was described with the number of successful
consistent operations of all the trials. Moreover, Table 3
shows the score and interpretation of the test data on
reliability.
TABLE 3
INTERPRETATION OF SCORE FOR RELIABILITY

On the other hand, Figure 3 presents schematic diagram

of the second circuit of the device. The circuit shows the
connection of the current sensors and relay modules to
the convenience outlets. Motor contactors were also
Moreover, the results on both test for functionality and used as disconnecting means for each convenience
reliability will be summarized showing the details of the outlet.
scores accumulated for each trial among all the indicated
test set-up. Also, the average score will be computed
in order to put in the interpretation of the overall test
conducted and the essential remarks.

4.0 DATA AND RESULTS

Improvised Design and Circuitry of the Proposed Fig. 3.
Innovation Schematic
Diagram of
Figure 2 presents the schematic diagram of the first the Second
circuit of the device. The electronics components that Circuit
were additionally added to the existing design were
three (3) sets of ACS712 20A current sensor and three
(3) sets of one channel relay. Each current sensor was
connected to each convenience outlet as means to
sense the presence of a certain connected load attached
into it. Then, the relay modules were also connected on
each outlet to provide means for selective disconnection
of each outlet. All the said components were additionally
connected to the ports of the microprocessor used on
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Figure 4 shows the overall perspective view of the provides connection to the panel board installed with a
device. The Google SketchUp software application was 20-Ampere circuit breaker and acquires its source from
used in order the draft the perspective layout of the the 230-Volts, single-phase power supply. Moreover, the
device. As comparison to the design of the previous central box also provides a connection to three locations
study, the present study had enlarged the control box of convenience outlets with 2-gangs each.
of the prototype in order to accommodate the new
components added. Installation of Electronic Components – This stage
covers the attachment of the set of ACS712 20-Ampere
current sensors and single module relays for the
selective and automatic disconnecting function of the
device. The said electronic components were also
located at the central box and the establishment of its
connection was in accordance to the schematic diagram
presented in Figure 2 and Figure 3. The said
components were installed using the appropriate
tools and equipment. The researcher also considered
the safety in installing the said components.
Programming – This is the last stage for the fabrication
process. The software application
used was Arduino that is readily accessible to the
Internet. The said program was installed in a
Windows type of operating system and language used
for programming was a set of C/C++ functions. With this,
the proponent sought assistance with a programmer
that has certain expertise on the said language.

Fig. 4. Perspective View of the Prototype Effectiveness of the Proposed Innovation in terms of
Functionality and Reliability
Lastly, Figure 5 shows the actual photo of the prototype. Table 4 shows the test data result for the test of
The figure also shows some of its labeled parts. The functionality to determine the effectiveness
orange labels pertained on the minor parts of the of the proposed innovation. The table also shows the
prototype while the red ones pertained on the major score accumulated for each trial as well as
parts of the device. the average and its corresponding interpretation and
remarks.
TABLE 4
DATA RESULT FOR TEST FOR FUNCTIONALITY

Based from the experiments conducted, results showed

that all the trials on each test conducted accumulated a
score of 3, thus giving the same value of average. This
means that among the entire test, both the loaded and
unloaded outlets were selected correctly for the
disconnecting mechanism of the outlets. This implied
that the device was highly functional and it was
programmed correctly. The researcher also observed
that the rating of the total load connected did not
Fig. 5. Actual Prototype significant affect the functionality of the device.

Fabrication Process Table 5 shows the test data result for the test of
The study has made used of the previous design reliability to determine the effectiveness of the proposed
and same materials of the previous study. Then, the innovation. The score for each trial, average, overall
fabrication process in order to conduct the innovation interpretation and remarks were also presented in the
was grouped into three (3) major stages namely: table.
installation of electrical components, installation of TABLE 5
DATA RESULT FOR TEST FOR RELIABILITY
electronic components, and programming.
Installation of Electrical Components – This stage
includes the installation of motor contactors in series to
the wiring of each outlet of the concerned branch circuit.
Since the said components were big in size, a 14in x 14in
central box metal casing was used. The said housing
also encloses the circuitry of the previous study and
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