ECE 3040

Sustainable Energy & Power Systems

Spring 2013

Introduction to electric energy systems: history, current trends, renewable and nonrenewable sources, rotating machines and their operation, and smart grid initiatives. Prereq: 2100 or 292 or 294 (Sp 2011) or 205, and enrollment in ECE or EngPhysics major. Dr. Carol Liu liu.525@osu.edu (preferred) Dreese Lab 231 614-292-3249 MWF 4:10-5:05 PM @ Smith Lab 1009 Wednesday and Friday 5:15-6:30 or by appointment Ying Xiao (xiao.158@osu.edu) T&Th 2:00-3:00 PM, F 1:00-3:00 PM @ Caldwell 071 (basement) To provide an overview of the fundamentals of the traditional electric power grid and the grid of future technologies. Course Textbook: Gil Masters, Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004. (Available online at OSU library website as ebook) Other References: 1. Stephen J. Chapman, Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 4th Ed., McGrawHill 2004 2. Class notes and reading materials will be uploaded in Carmen 3. Electrical Engineering Reference Manual for the Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE Exams 8th edition by PE, John A. Camara Course Schedule: Week of Topics 1. Jan 07 (3) Introduction, Overview of electric grid evolution, gridFUTURE 2. Jan 14 (3) Wind, Solar, Fuel Cell and other DG 3. Jan 21 (2) Three Phase System, Three Phase Power 4. Jan 28 (3) Basic Machine Principles 5. Feb 04 (3) Transformers 6. Feb 11 (3) Per Unit System, Transmission Line Basics 7. Feb 18 (3) Transmission Lines 8. Feb 25 (3) Midterm Exam I, Reliability and Engineering Economics 9. Mar 04 (3) DC Machines 10. Mar 11 (0) Spring Break 11. Mar 18 (3) AC Synchronous Machines 12. Mar 25 (3) AC Induction Machines 13. Apr 01 (3) Midterm Exam II, Power Electronics Basics 14. Apr 08 (3) Project Presentations 15. Apr 15 (3) Project Presentations 16. Apr 22 (1) Project Presentations 17. Apr 30 Final Exam, 4:00-5:45 PM Instructor: Email: Office: Phone: Class hours: Office Hours: TA: TA Office Hours: Course Objective:

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Homework:

Sustainable Energy & Power Systems

Spring 2013

Homework will be due at the beginning of class on the due date; no late work will be accepted. Late homework with prior arrangements) will be docked 10% per day. Working Together: Students are encouraged to work together on homework (and project assignment) but each student should hand in his or her individual homework solution. Quizzes: Bi-weekly, 30-min duration. Mid-term Exam 1: Feb 25, 4:10-5:05 PM Mid-term Exam 2: April 1, 4:10-5:05 PM Final Exam: April 30, Tuesday, 4:00-5:45 PM. No make-up/early exam is allowed. All Exams & Quizzes: In-class written exams, closed book and notes. One 8.5x11 cheat sheet is allowed. Standard calculators may be used. No internet-enabled devices are allowed. Project: Students will form teams (3-5 members per team) to work on a project on contemporary topics relevant to the Sustainable Energy & Power System area. There will be project presentations during the last two weeks of classes. Details will be given in a separate document at the end of Week 2. Honor System: The examinations and homework problems in this course will be administered in accordance with the ECE Honor System, i.e., the work turned in should reflect your own, individual work and efforts, not the results of the cooperative efforts of a group of people. Please contact the instructor or a member of the ECE Student Council if you have any questions about the honor system. Grading: Homework 20% Midterm I&II 15% each Quiz 15% Final Exam 20% Team Project 15% Optional Bonus In-class involvement (up to 3%) Academic Misconduct: Any student found to have engaged in academic misconduct, as set forth in the Code of Student Conduct Section 3335-23-04, Prohibited Conduct, will be subject to disciplinary action by the university. Academic misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the university, or subvert the educational process. Student Conduct: Students are expected to abide by the provisions in the Code of Student Conduct. The Universitys Code of Student Conduct and Sexual Harassment Policy are available on the OSU Web page Disabilities: Any student who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss specific needs. Please contact the OSU Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies.