Abstract:
There is a worldwide trend to modernize old power grid infrastructures to form future smart grids, which will achieve efficient, flexible energy consumption by using the ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
There is a worldwide trend to modernize old power grid infrastructures to form future smart grids, which will achieve efficient, flexible energy consumption by using the latest technologies in communication, computing, and control. Smart grid initiatives are moving power systems curricula toward smart grids. Although the components of smart grids fall within the broader discipline of electrical and computer engineering, undergraduate students are rarely assigned single design projects that require classic power systems knowledge combined with communication, computing, and control. Therefore, as a significant step toward potential curriculum changes, this paper presents such a project, a smart home test bed based on the pedagogical model of project-based learning (PBL) for undergraduate education. The proposed test bed allows undergraduates to gain key knowledge in smart grid topics, such as flattening demand peaks, real-time price response, wireless sensor networks, machine learning, pattern recognition, embedded system programming, user interface design, circuit design, and databases. This is well aligned with smart grid initiatives and provides a platform for students to develop their creativity in engineering design. It also offers real-life examples to be used for raising general public awareness of energy conservation.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 58, Issue: 1, February 2015)
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Qinran Hu (S'11) received the B.S.E.E. degree from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2010, and the M.S.E.E. degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2013, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at The University of Tennessee.
His research interests include power system optimization, smart energy management system, and renewable energy integration.
Qinran Hu (S'11) received the B.S.E.E. degree from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2010, and the M.S.E.E. degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2013, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at The University of Tennessee.
His research interests include power system optimization, smart energy management system, and renewable energy integration.View more
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Fangxing (Fran) Li (M'01–SM'05) received the B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 2001.
He is presently an Associate Professor in electrical engineering with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA, as well as the Director of the education and diversity program of the Center for...Show More
Fangxing (Fran) Li (M'01–SM'05) received the B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 2001.
He is presently an Associate Professor in electrical engineering with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA, as well as the Director of the education and diversity program of the Center for...View more
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Chien-fei Chen received the B.S. degree in English language and literature from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and the M.S. degree in communication and Ph.D. degree in sociology from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 1995 and 2009, respectively.
She is a Research Professor and Co-Director of the education and diversity program at the NSF-DOE engineering research center, Center for Ultra-Wide-Area R...Show More
Chien-fei Chen received the B.S. degree in English language and literature from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and the M.S. degree in communication and Ph.D. degree in sociology from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 1995 and 2009, respectively.
She is a Research Professor and Co-Director of the education and diversity program at the NSF-DOE engineering research center, Center for Ultra-Wide-Area R...View more
Contents Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Qinran Hu (S'11) received the B.S.E.E. degree from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2010, and the M.S.E.E. degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2013, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at The University of Tennessee.
His research interests include power system optimization, smart energy management system, and renewable energy integration.
Qinran Hu (S'11) received the B.S.E.E. degree from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2010, and the M.S.E.E. degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2013, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at The University of Tennessee.
His research interests include power system optimization, smart energy management system, and renewable energy integration.View more
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Fangxing (Fran) Li (M'01–SM'05) received the B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 2001.
He is presently an Associate Professor in electrical engineering with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA, as well as the Director of the education and diversity program of the Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT). He had been a Senior and then a Principal Engineer with ABB Electrical System Consulting (ESC), Raleigh, NC, USA, from 2001 to 2005, prior to joining UTK in 2005. His current interests include renewable energy integration, smart grid, power markets, and distributed energy resource.
Dr. Li is a Fellow of IET, a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of North Carolina, and an Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.
Fangxing (Fran) Li (M'01–SM'05) received the B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 2001.
He is presently an Associate Professor in electrical engineering with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA, as well as the Director of the education and diversity program of the Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT). He had been a Senior and then a Principal Engineer with ABB Electrical System Consulting (ESC), Raleigh, NC, USA, from 2001 to 2005, prior to joining UTK in 2005. His current interests include renewable energy integration, smart grid, power markets, and distributed energy resource.
Dr. Li is a Fellow of IET, a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of North Carolina, and an Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.View more
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Chien-fei Chen received the B.S. degree in English language and literature from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and the M.S. degree in communication and Ph.D. degree in sociology from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 1995 and 2009, respectively.
She is a Research Professor and Co-Director of the education and diversity program at the NSF-DOE engineering research center, Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT), and an adjunct faculty with the Department of Sociology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA. Her previous experience includes Public Television Service (PTS), Taipei, Taiwan; Vision Communication Public Relation Company, Taipei, Taiwan; KSPS, Spokane Public Station, Spokane, WA, USA; KCTS, Seattle Public Television, Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Chinese Television Station, Seattle, WA, USA, Washington State University; and Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA. Her current research interests include social-psychological factors of grid technology acceptance, renewable energy and energy conservation, and engineering education (K–12 and university).
Chien-fei Chen received the B.S. degree in English language and literature from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and the M.S. degree in communication and Ph.D. degree in sociology from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 1995 and 2009, respectively.
She is a Research Professor and Co-Director of the education and diversity program at the NSF-DOE engineering research center, Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT), and an adjunct faculty with the Department of Sociology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), TN, USA. Her previous experience includes Public Television Service (PTS), Taipei, Taiwan; Vision Communication Public Relation Company, Taipei, Taiwan; KSPS, Spokane Public Station, Spokane, WA, USA; KCTS, Seattle Public Television, Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Chinese Television Station, Seattle, WA, USA, Washington State University; and Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA. Her current research interests include social-psychological factors of grid technology acceptance, renewable energy and energy conservation, and engineering education (K–12 and university).View more
