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Moshe Z. NetzerMoshe Z. Netzer Israel IEEE EMC Chapter Chairman

EMC Engineering and SafetyISRAEL

netzerm@netvision.net.il

Welcome to the Israel IEEE EMC Chapter

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The BeginningThe Beginning

• The Israel IEEE EMC Chapter was founded in1982 by two prominent persons:– Mr. Rafi Rubinstein– Mr. Oren Hartal

The first IEEE EMC Chapter outside the USA!The first IEEE EMC Chapter outside the USA!• Mr. Elya Joffe elevated the Chapter to its present statusMr. Elya Joffe elevated the Chapter to its present status

• The first Chapter organizing the International IEEE EMC Symposium (May 2003) outside the USA!

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Early DaysThe Early Days

• Since its founding, the Chapter’s membership was 20 all of which IEEE members

• Activities include:– 2-3 annual (technical) meetings

• One Full day, and • 2 technical sessions within other meetings

– Elections, every two, three years Moshe Netzer has been re-elected as Chairman, 2007

– No open-to-the-public activities

• The Chapter served its membership!The Chapter served its membership!

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Last Event – 28 July 2009Last Event – 28 July 2009ESD - Fire and Explosion Risk in the ESD - Fire and Explosion Risk in the

Processing and Military IndustryProcessing and Military Industry• Introduction to ESD as an ignition source through HAZMATS, M.

Netzer

• Techniques for achieving safety within hazardous work environment, J. Shapira NISCO

• Static Electricity causing Industry nuisance and remedies for, M. Netzer

• Glenpool Tank Explosion and Fire 2003, M. Warshevski, Haifa Refineries

• ESD Failure Analysis Methodology, E. Zadok

• Fire and Explosion Events – Lesson learned, Shay Segev – TEVA

• Instituting ESD Safety Procedures in RAFAEL, E. Bitan

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Last Event – 28 July 2009Last Event – 28 July 2009

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Turning PointTurning Point

• The Chapter was getting older, ready for the great breakthrough:

Hosting the IEEE International Symposium on EMCHosting the IEEE International Symposium on EMC

However…• The EMC Society were cautious:

True “Israeli Chutzpah”True “Israeli Chutzpah”• The Chapter was “under test”

– “Go and organize a small Regional Symposiumfirst, then we will see!”

You want to... What?

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The “Regional Symposium” - The “Regional Symposium” - an Overwhelming Successan Overwhelming Success

• More than 200 Participants, from 18 Countries– Including Japan, Australia, USA, East & West Europe, etc…

• Extensive technical program– 5 day program– 80 technical papers (reviewed by IEEE TAC)– 3-4 parallel sessions– 2 days of Workshops & Tutorials– Technical exhibition (x25 exhibitors)

• IEEE EMC-S BoD official representative

The Israel EMC Chapter - on the map!The Israel EMC Chapter - on the map!

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May 2003 the Chapter hostMay 2003 the Chapter host2003 IEEE International Symposium on EMC, 2003 IEEE International Symposium on EMC,

Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, TurkeyRadiating Compatibility from the East”Radiating Compatibility from the East”

• >10 years after initial petition• host the IEC TC77 Committee meeting in

conjunction with the Symposium

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June 13June 13thth 2004 the Chapter 2004 the Chapter hosthost

Electromagnetic Influence (ELF) Basic Exposure Electromagnetic Influence (ELF) Basic Exposure Limitations and Engineering RamificationsLimitations and Engineering Ramifications

• EMF and Health: Science, Uncertainty and Policy • Lack of Consensus Concerning Adverse Affects of

Non-ionizing Radiation• Available Engineering Measures and Techniques for

Decreasing ELF Magnetic Field• International Standardization in ELF Electromagnetic

Exposure and the Known Physiological and Health Effects of ELF Field Exposure

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Santa Clara EMCSanta Clara EMC Symposium, Symposium, Aug. 04Aug. 04

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - TodayToday

• Significant Membership growth:– > 200 Chapter members, of whom - > 20 IEEE members

– Averaging 70 (!) participants per meeting

• Increased National recognition– Industry and Academy seek to support

Chapter activities

• Increased cooperation:– Israel Institution of Standards (IIS)– URSI, Commission E– SEEEI

A 10A 1020 dB Increase!!!20 dB Increase!!!

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - TodayToday• More International Involvement

– Representation in the EMC-S BoD– The first IEEE EMC-S Distinguished Lecturer in Region 8, from the

Israel Chapter and the president of the IEEE EMCS– Chapter members are active in international symposia worldwide

(Japan, China, S. Korea, Singapore, USA, Europe, etc.)

• Increased enthusiasm among Chapter members• Chapter Board includes 5 officers

– Chairman– Vice Chairman– Secretary– Technical Activities Officer– Student Involvement Officer

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Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Future Goals We have the Future Goals We have the

Choice!Choice!• CCooperation with the neighboring countries

• HHarmonization of EMC Regulations

• OOpenness to the Public

• IInvolvement in National EMC activities

• CConferences and colloquiums

• EEMC EEducation to all electrical/electronic engineers