E Lunch webinar: "To what extent do robust environmental conditions affect the reliability and operation of electrical equipment?"
E lunch webinar "Electrical Engineering"
The KIVI Electrical Engineering Department cordially invites you to an inspiring E Lunch Webinar, in which Theo Gerritzen (Rittal) takes us through the impact of robust and changing environmental conditions on electrical installations.
What is this session about?
By nature, water and electrical equipment are not an ideal combination - a topicality that became clear again with recent spells of hunting snow. Yet moisture is just one of the challenges facing electrical systems.
Theo discusses, among other things:
- 🌧️ Moisture and condensation and their impact on material degradation and failures
- 🧪 Contamination as an underestimated factor in reliable operation
- 🌡️ Temperature fluctuations, especially relevant for power electronics
- 🛡️ The need for an integrated approach to protection, cooling and environmental control
Why this session?
Robust and dynamic conditions demand thoughtful, practice-oriented solutions.
Since his start at Rittal, Theo derives great satisfaction from developing exactly this kind of comprehensive solution.
He shows:
- how technical choices are underpinned by standards and guidelines,
- why a standards-based approach is essential,
- and how theory, practice and regulations come together in sustainable, reliable solutions
Who is this webinar for?
For electrical engineers, panel builders, maintenance specialists, installers and anyone working with or responsible for reliable electrical installations within demanding environments.
Programme
11:45 am - 12:00 pm Login to MS Teams
12:00 u. - 12:05 u. Welcome by KIVI Elektrotechniek
12:05 u. - 12:45 u. Presentation by Theo Gerritzen (Rittal)
12:45 h - 13:00 h Q&A with questions from the chat
13:00 hrs. Closing and end
Short biography - Theo Gerritzen (Rittal)
Theo Gerritzen is Product Manager within the Energy & Power Solutions Business Unit at Rittal, where he has been working on solutions that support organisations in their growth within the energy transition since 2022. With over 30 years of experience at Rittal - in positions ranging from sales and team leadership to Manager Technology & Projects and Product Manager - Theo combines deep technical insight with strong customer focus.
Theo focuses on translating complex challenges around energy storage, transport and distribution into standardised, modular and customised solutions. He sees technology as the foundation for reliable advice and sets the bar high when it comes to normative underpinning, practical applicability and creating sustainable added value.
His broad background, which also includes experience in the installation sector and even a period in customs, has shaped him into a professional who quickly understands client issues and converts them into clear, practicable solutions. In BU Energy & Power Solutions, his passion for electrical engineering, large-scale power and infrastructure comes together fully.
Read more: Theo Gerritzen - RITTAL
