SMART GRID TECHNICIAN

David Schmidt

Clifton Brown

Daniel Sherry

Vicki Miller

• Market Analysis - David Schmidt 1

• Curriculum – Daniel Sherry 2

• Competencies – Clifton Brown 3

• High School – Vicki Miller 4

• Sample Lesson 5

Today’s Overview

• Smart Grid Technician

–monitor and maintain the quality, availability, reliability, transferability, and safety of power systems. The Smart Grid Technician will work with distributed power generation and smart transmission line system technology, such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition(SCADA), Advanced Metering Infrastructure(AMI) or Automatic Meter Reading(AMR).

Market Analysis

David Schmidt

Typical Data Sources

The Strata of “Green Jobs”

Refined Data Yet to Come

High Level Discussions

QGRD Index

Capital Investments

KEMA’s Report for GridWise Alliance

Projected U.S. Smart Grid Projects and Spending

Smart Grid Activity Distribution

Policy as a Driver

News Items

News Items

News Items

Conclusions

• Difficult to determine Smart Grid Technician’s relative share of Clean Economy Job Projections, but some figures exist

• Notwithstanding this lack of a robust and region-specific taxonomy, the Market Pull and Policy Push Dynamics are aligned and trending upward

Curriculum Clifton Brown

Daniel Sherry

Power Generation A.A.S. (Smart Grid)

• Two year, 60 hour program

• Balanced program based on Power and Electronics with Smart Grid focus

First Year – First Semester

• Fundamentals of Electricity I

• Mechanical Skills for Power Generation

• Electrical Theory and Devices

• College Algebra

• Smart Grid Technician I

– Intro to Smart Grid

First Year - Second Semester

• Fundamentals of Electricity II

• Overview of Energy Industry

• AC/DC Motor Control

• Physics

Summer Term

• Electrical Wiring

• Social Science Elective

– Speech/Oral Communication

–Business

– Economics

Second Year - First Semester

• National Electric Code

• Digital Data Communication

• Smart Grid Installer/Mechanic

• Humanities Elective

–Diversity in the Workplace

–Global Perspectives and Diversity

Second Year - Second Semester

• Programmable Logic Controller

• National Electric Code II

• Technical Customer Service

• Practicum

Competencies Clifton Brown Daniel Sherry

Core Competencies:

• Science –

– Environmental Impacts

– Electrical/Electronics Theory

– Thermodynamics

–Mechanics

Core Competencies:

• Technology –

– Energy Technology

– Systems Protocols

• Specific to utility

– Instrumentation

–Computer Skills

Core Competencies:

• Engineering –

– Trouble shooting and problem solving

– Site evaluation

–Data Collection, analysis, interpretation

Core Competencies:

• Math –

–College Algebra

–Basic Geometry

Core Competencies:

• Service –

– Safety/risk assessment

–Communication skills

– Teamwork, conflict management

– Entrepreneurship, sales, business

– Leadership

–Project management

Making The Connection Vicki Miller

Connections

• Articulation/dual enrollment

• Shared curriculum/lessons/activities

• Out reach programs –

– Energy Day

– Equipment sharing

Questions

Resources

http://www.bls.gov/green/green_definition.pdf http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Clean_Economy_Report_Web.pdf http://www.bls.gov/bls/budget2010.htm http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/reports-trends2011.php http://www.kema.com http://www.sgiclearinghouse.org/ http://www.energy.gov/ http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/04/08/doe-awards-100m-smart-grid-job-training

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT-1319 Fundamentals of Electricity I 3ENER-2320 Mechanical Skills for Power Generation 4ELPT-2335 Electrical Theory & Devices 3MATH-1314 * College Algebra 3

SUB-TOTAL HOURS 13

SECOND SEMESTER

Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT 1320 Fundamentals of Electricity II 3ENER-1350 Overview of Energy Industry 3INTC 1357 AC/DC Motor Control 3RBPT 2345 Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy 3PHYS-1401* General Physics I 3

Sub Total Hours 15

SUMMER TERM

Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT-1345 Commercial Wiring 3Social Science Elective 3

Sub Total Hours 6

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT 1325 National Electric Code I 3CSIR 1359 Digital Data Communication 3????-???? Smart Grid Installer / Mechanic 3ELPT 2323 Transformers 3Humanities Elective 3

Sub Total Hours 15

SECOND SEMESTER

Power Generation A.A.S. (Smart Grid)(Proposed 60 Hour Program)

Course Number Course Title Lec HrsRBTC 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers 3ELPT 2325 National Electric Code II 3ELPT-2066 Practicum (or Field Experience) Electrical and Power

Transmission Installation / Installer, General 1EECT-1300 Technical Customer Service 3

Sub Total Hours 7

TOTAL 56* Note: eligibility based on placement testing. Pre-requisite courses may be required.

Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 41 0 48 30 0 48 33 0 208 13

Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 48 35 0 272 15

Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 64 30 0 48 31 0 112 6

Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 64 31 0 64 30 0 48 34 0 288 15

Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 64 31 0 48 3

0 112 16 30 0 48 32 112 128 12

15 112 1008 61

Smart Grid Technician Syllabus Developed for: 2011 SEET Workshop Project Team members: Cliff Brown, Vicki Miller, David Schmidt, and Daniel Sherry

SMART GRID SYLLABUS Department: Campus: Building: WEB Address: SMGT 1302, SMART GRID TECHNICIAN Instructor Information: Office Phone: Email:

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce the student to concepts of climate change and renewable energy sources and how thare related to smart grid technologies. The course will further study the environmental and marketing issues related to the smart grid system. Finally, this course will prepare the student to be able to condu

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ct site analysis, rogramming, installation, and troubleshooting of smart metering devices and related systems.

OURSE PREREQUISITES

ollege Algebra, and Physics.

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ing customer complaints

troubleshooting techniques for meter operations and programming problems

OURSE OBJECTIVES

t the successful completion of this course, the following student will be able to:

and their impact on the environment

avoid them.

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p C C STUDENT LEARNING OUThe student will study

1. impact of power generation from fossil fuels on climate change. 2. impact of renewable power sources and smart metering on climate cha3. procedures for conducting a site analysis for smart meter installation 4. proper procedures for effectively communicating with customers and handl5. various programming protocols involved with the smart meter grid system 6. proper procedure for installing smart meters and when necessary smart meter can 7. effective

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1. Demonstrate an understanding of climate change theories2. Maintain safe work habits and clean, orderly work area. 3. Demonstrate safe and proper use of required tools and equipment. 4. Demonstrate safe and accepted practices for personnel protection. 5. Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and how to6. Demonstrate proficiency in basic first aid and CPR. 7. Identify and implement appropriate codes and standards conc

maintenance of smart meters & other smart grid equipment. 8. Identify and implement appropriate codes and standards concerning worker and public safety. 9. Identify personal safety hazards associated with smart meter & power equipment installations. 10. Identify environmental hazards and benefits associated with smart grid equipment installations.

11. Identify typical tools and equipment required for conducting site surveys for smart grid equipment

ble mounting and installation equipment for installing smart grid equipment.

other issues associated with installation of system. ,

nservation and energy

ts and balance of system equipment required for installation.

he l, architectural, structural, code requirements and other conditions of the site.

ures in installing

assemble, structural attachment and weather sealing, if required, of electrical hardware. nections, voltages and phase/polarity

ontinuity and measure impedance of ground system,.

al installation for proper wiring practice, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.

ed to be provided to the smart grid system owner/operator.

system performance and operation parameters, compare with specifications and expectations, stic procedures and interpret

es. g start-up after

installation, ability to detect peak demand and adjust rates accordingly. ration, performance and maintenance.

597267069 2. Gallings, C. W. (2009). The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response. CRC

Press, ISBN: 978-1439815748

installations, and demonstrate proficiency in their use. 12. Establish suita13. Diagram possible layouts and locations for smart grid system equipment, including existing building or

site features. 14. Identify and assess any site-specific safety hazards or 15. Quantify the customer electrical load and energy usage through review of utility bills, meter readings

measurements and/or customer interview. 16. Identify opportunities for the use of energy efficient equipment/appliances, co

management practices, as applicable and communicate these opportunities to the consumer. 17. Identify appropriate system designs/configurations based on site conditions. 18. Identify and select major componen19. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for installation, determine installation sequence to

optimize use of time and material. 20. Identify a mechanical design, equipment to be used, and installation plan that is consistent with t

environmenta21. Select appropriate conductor types and ratings for each electrical circuit in the system based on

application. 22. Determine appropriate size, ratings and locations for grounding, surge suppression and associated

equipment. 23. Utilize drawings, schematics, instructions and manufacturer’s recommended proced

equipment. 24. Implement all applicable personnel safety and environmental protection measures. 25. Complete final26. Label, install and terminate electrical wiring: verify proper con

relationships. 27. Verify c28. Program, adjust and/or configure smart meter and controls for desired set points, pricing, and operating

modes. 29. Visually inspect entire installation, identifying and resolve any deficiencies in materials or workmanship. 30. Check system mechanical installation for structural integrity and weather sealing. 31. Check electric32. Activate (reactivate) system and verify overall system functionality and performance, compared with

expectations. 33. Identify and explain all safety issues associated with operation and maintenance of system. 34. Identify what documentation is requir35. Identify tools and equipment required for maintaining and troubleshooting smart grid systems,

demonstrate proficiency in their use. 36. Identify maintenance needs and implement service procedure for the smart grid system , safety systems,

structural and weather sealing systems, and balance of systems equipment. 37. Measure

and assess operating condition of system and equipment and perform diagnoresults.

38. Identify performance and safety issues, and implement corrective measur39. Verify and demonstrate complete functionality and performance of system, includin

40. Compile and maintain records of system ope TEXTBOOKS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Fox-Penner, P. S. (2010). Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities. Island Press, ISBN: 978-1

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS . as indicated in the

will be one (1) hour in length.

mined by the percentages below:

e & Participation s & Homework

Written Essay Final Written Exam

1 All grades will be averaged. Examinations will be announced by the instructor andclass schedule. All examinations, except the final examination

Student grades will be deter

Attendanc 5% Work Sheets, Q 25% uizzeUnit Test 30%

20% 20%

TOTAL 100%

. rses taught in lectronics Systems Technology:

- 74% B = 80 - 89% F = BELOW 66%

IMUM PASSING *

PONSIBILITIES

(2) weeks of instruction may be dropped by the instructor after the census date. If a tudent is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “WN” (Withdrew for

student who is not present for class within five minutes of class start time will be marked tardy. Two tardy’s ce.

ic dishonesty. cademic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional

ege Student Handbook

2 Grading system for all cou the Department of E

A = 90 - 100% D = 66

C = 75 - 79% * * MIN STUDENT RES A. Attendance Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance, day and/or evening, is required. A student who is absent for any reason will be allowed to do makeup work at the discretion of the instructor. A student will be held responsible for lecture materials when covered on subsequent examinations. An excused absence will apply only to a student representing the school in an official capacity approved by the administration. Absences of a student are recorded from the official date of enrollment in the class. A student who has accumulated absences equivalent to twosnon-attendance). B. Tardiness Aequal one absen C. Plagiarism In conjunction with The Student Code of Conduct, “scholastic dishonesty involving, but not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion” are a violation and will not be tolerated. Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academAinformation, refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the St. Philip’s Coll .

ct (ADA) 1990, if special accommodations are needed by any St. Philip's College student, please contact the office of

31-3512, located in the Norris Technical Building, Room 106.

D. ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities AofEducational Support Services, at (210) 5 Student Classroom Responsibilities

1. Come to class prepared to learn and participate.

2. Students are responsible for all materials presented during classroom lectures, laboratory

3. the event that a student is absent during an examination period, the student must make first week back at school.

5. All electronic communication devices to include pagers and cellular phones will be F

periods and textbook assignments.

Inarrangements to take the examination during the

4. No “Food or Drink” allowed in laboratory classes.

turned OF during all class periods.

1. omework, research papers and any other outside assignment(s) will not be accepted after the beginning

2. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero (0). A student who is ill and absent on the due date must

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turn in any outstanding assignment at the beginning of the next class that they attend. GEN AL DESCRIPTION O ER OF EAF THE SUBJECT MAT CH LECTUR

MATERIAL COVERED RW1 Historical Overview of Electric Power & Distribution Smart Power: Chpt. 1 & 2

of the Electric Grid The Current State 2 Climate Change & the Impact of Energy Productio Smart Power: Chpt. 3, 4 & And Use 3 Sales & the Cost of Doing Business in the Smart Power: Chpt. 6 & 7 Industry 4 Cost of “Power” and Investment Gambles Smart Power: Chpt. 8 & 9

hat is the Real Cost of the Smart Grid Smart Power Chpt. 10 5 W

d the “Smart” Entrepren Smart Power Chpt. 11 & 12 6 Business Models an

7 The Utility Side of the Smart Grid & Power Smart Power Chpt. 13 & C Distribution 8 So What is This Smart Grid Everyone i The Smart Grid: Chpt. 1

About? ore o Power Production & Delivery The Smart Grid: Chpt. 2 9 M n

0 Efficiency: It Starts at Home & Work (C The Smart Grid: Chpt. 3 1

1 rt Grid & the Evolution The Smart Grid: Chpt. 4 1 The Perfect Sma

12 How Renewable Sources Tie to the Smart Grid & The Smart Grid: Chpt. 5 Impact the Grid 13 The Intelligence of the Smart Grid & Resp The Smart Grid: Chpt. 6 & 7

To changes 4 stem Interfacting The Smart Grid: Chpt. 8 & 9 1 Consumer Buy-in & Sy

The Smart Grid: Chpt. 10 & 11 15 Customer Relations, System Implementation, &

System Maintenance

chedule, activities, and assignments are subject to change. Each student is responsible for verifying the current schedule with the Instructor each week.

16 Written Skills Competency Evaluation (Final Exam) S