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| DOE The Smart Grid: An Introduction (4 credit hours/4 HSW Hours) |
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The U.S. electric power infrastructure—the grid—will face large challenges in the next 20-30 years as population and associated energy demand increase, environmental regulations become more strict, and the possibility of terrorist attacks must be considered. Fortunately, we have a way forward. Federal and state policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders are coming to agree that a “Smart Grid” is not only needed but achievable. The Department of Energy lists five fundamental technologies that will make up the Smart Grid: 1) Integrated communications; 2) Sensing and measurement technologies; 3) Advanced components (for example, superconductivity, storage, power electronics and diagnostics); 4) Advanced control methods; and 5) Improved interfaces and decision support. This 4 hour course describes these technologies in sufficient detail to show their potential for saving energy, lowering costs to the consumer, increasing security, and reducing emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases.
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- Students will learn how communication systems may be used to detect overloads and reroute power to prevent or minimize potential outages.
- Students will learn how energy from virtually any fuel source including solar and wind can be accepted as easily as coal and natural gas.
- Students will learn how real-time communication between the consumer and utility can be used so consumers can tailor their energy consumption based on individual preferences.
- Students will understand how the power quality necessary to power a digital economy may be maintained.
- Students will understand how resistance to attack and natural disasters may be increased by use of the Smart Grid.
- Student will become aware of current DOE demonstration Smart Grid projects.
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