ECE 6541
Transcript Abbreviation:
Adv Sus En & Pwr
Course Description:
Advanced topics in sustainable energy and power systems; basic issues and solutions to sustainable energy; the concept of smart grid; cyber control and security.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 5025 (624) or 724.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 5541.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be familiar with different means of integrating solar and wind energy into the electric power grid
Master different techniques to control the power converters in solar and wind based electricity generation
Be competent with the common issues for grid-tied inverters
Be competent with the basic principles of energy conversion by different types of electric machines for wind energy
Master Matlab/Simulink Power Systems Toolbox or other modern simulation tools for electric power
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy composition in historical prospective | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Discussion of energy consumption and environmental impact | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solutions to energy sustainability: fossil and green energy | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modeling of micro-grids and distributed generation system | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy source and energy yield of photovoltaic modules | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modeling of PV power plants with smart grid connection | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Control and grid-connection of PV power plants in mega-watts | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy source and energy yield of wind turbine generators (WTG) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Doubly-fed induction machine and direct-driven PM machine WTGs | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modeling of WTG power plants with smart grid connection | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Control and grid-connection of WTG farms in mega-watts | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Interfacing issues of renewable energy system to conventional power grid | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy storage systems | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case studies on energy storage system in smart grid system | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cyber control and cyber security issues/solutions to energy systems | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exams - 1 during semester + final | 50% |
| homework | 15% |
| term project in computer simulation | 30% |
| written paper(s) & possible in-class presentation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems | Gilbert Masters |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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