The Pitt Electric Power Initiative and Electric Power System Laboratories Partnering to Meet Industry Needs through Innovative Education and Collaborative Research
2015 IEEE PES General Meeting Denver, CO – July 29, 2015
Gregory Reed | Andrew Reiman Swanson School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Electric Power Engineering Program Summary
and Overview of Electric Power Laboratory Facilities
The Pitt Electric Power Initiative • Developing the ‘Next Generation’ of engineers, scientists, and leaders
in the electric power & energy sector, through education, research, and community outreach; in close collaboration with industry partners, government sponsors, and other key constituents.
• Inspiring students to be innovative, entrepreneurial, and prepared to go out and ‘change the world!’
The Pitt Electric Power Initiative Education
• Undergraduate Electric Power Engineering Concentration
• BS degree in EE with EPE Concentration – requires 4 power electives (out of 8 BS power specific courses)
• 33% of all graduating EE’s are completing the EPE Concentration
• 93 EPE concentrations awarded since inception in Fall 2007
• Strong enrollments – e.g., avg. of 45 students in ECE-1769 each fall term
• National IEEE PES scholarships – 5 Pitt recipients 2011 - 2014
• Award winning undergraduate research projects and papers
• Industry participation – senior design projects, co-op assignments, internships…
• 100% job placement – in the power/energy sector or graduate school
Undergraduate (BSEE) Power Concentration – Est. Fall 2007
• Required Courses:
ECE 1769 Power System Engineering & Analysis I (Fall) ECE 1673 Linear Control Systems (Spring) • Two additional elective to be selected from the following options:
ECE 1773 Power Generation, Operation, & Control (Spring) ECE 1771 Electric Machines (Fall) ECE 1710 Electric Distribution Engineering and Smart Grids (Summer) ECE 17xx Power Electronics Conversion Theory (Spring – starting 2016) ECE 1700 Construction and Cost of Electrical Supply (varies)
ENGR 1071 Electrical Power Transmission, Distribution, & Grid Tech. (Summer) ENGR 0051 Thermodynamics (Mech.E. course) ENGR 1700 Intro. to Nuclear Engineering (Mech.E. course)
Electric Power Curriculum
The Pitt Electric Power Initiative Education
• Graduate Electric Power Engineering Program
• M.S. and Ph.D. degrees offered with EPE Concentration
• Student demographics are approximately 50%-50% full-time students and part-time industry students – great classroom environment!
• New course developments each year – renewable energy, power electronics, smart grids, etc.; with plans for more in future terms --- total of 17 MS/PhD level courses
• Strong enrollments – averaging 20-25+ students in many courses
• Graduate/Post-baccalaureate certificate program in electric power via synchronous distance learning – unique to Pitt
• Industry-sponsored graduate scholarships and other support
Graduate (MS/PhD) Power Concentration – Est. Fall 2009
• Courses:
ECE 2774 Power System Engineering & Analysis II ECE 2777 Power System Transients I ECE 2778 Advanced Power Electronics (FACTS & HVDC Systems) ECE 2780 Renewable & Alternative Energy Systems ECE 2781 Smart Grid Technologies and Applications ECE 2795 Sustainable Modelling (Devices and Circuit Simulation) ECE 2795 Protective Relaying and Substation Automation ECE 2795 Microgrid Concepts and Distributed Generation Technologies ECE 2250 Power Electronics Circuits & Applications ECE 2646 Linear System Theory ECE 3775 Power System Steady State Control ECE 3776 Power System Stability ECE 3777 Power System Transients II
• In planning/development stages:
2795 Power & Energy Industry Practices 2795 Electrical Distribution System Engineering & Analysis II
3795 Cyber-Physical Power Systems 3795 Power Electronics Conversion II
Electric Power Curriculum
The Pitt Electric Power Initiative Research • Electric Power Research Group
• 35 Personnel – 15 FT GSRs (PhD and MS); 8 PT PhD; 5 Faculty; 7 UGRs • New faculty hire in power in fall 2012; and current search in power • Research program focus on: Power Electronics (FACTS and DC), Micro-grids,
Renewable Energy, DC Infrastructure, Smart Grids, Power Systems Analysis • Established academic leadership and pioneering efforts in the area of DC-based power technologies and
systems, microgrids, and controls
• Research Funding and Support • Diversity – Government, Industry, Foundation
• ARPA-e; DOE– OEDER, EERE, NETL; DOC; NSF; PA-BFTDA • ABB, Eaton, FirstEnergy, Mitsubishi Electric, Pitt-Ohio Express, Siemens Energy, Westinghouse,… • RK Mellon Foundation, Henry L. Hillman Foundation, Heinz Endowments,
• Facilities and Laboratories • Power System Simulation and Modeling Lab; Electric Machines Lab • Electric Power Systems Lab – Dedicated Jan. 2014
• Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Power Electronics, Power Quality, etc. • Includes BEH solar installation and other plans for ‘micro-grid’
• Newly planned high voltage Electric Power Technologies & Micro-grid/Micro-energy Lab – 2016/2017
Electric Power Technologies R&D • Advanced technology development for electric power grid and energy generation,
transmission, distribution, and utilization
• Focus is on advancements in power electronics based technologies, AC/DC hybrid systems, and associated controls and devices for applications at all levels of the grid, toward a future clean energy environment
– High Voltage and Medium Voltage DC Systems (HVDC, MVDC)
– Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
– Microgrid Developments (DC, AC, Hybrid Systems)
– Renewable Energy Integration
– Energy Storage Applications
– Smart Grid Developments
Electric Power Technologies R&D • Faculty Contributors and Researchers:
Gregory Reed Power electronics, power T&D systems/analysis, DC infrastructure, FACTS, renewable energy integration and storage, microgrids, education
Mahmoud El Nokali Power electronics circuits and devices, semiconductor modeling
Brandon Grainger Power electronics, DC infrastructure, microgrids, renewable energy, power system simulation and analysis (joined fall 2014)
George Kusic Power system operation, real-time digital control, electric machines, renewable energy integration, power electronics
Alexis Kwasinski Microgrid technologies and systems, power electronics, power system reliability and resiliency, cyber-physical security (joined fall 2014)
Zhi-Hong Mao Advanced control and systems integration, optimization, smart grids, multi-agent systems
Tom McDermott Power distribution systems and analysis, smart grids, power electronics, power quality, renewable energy integration (joined fall 2012)
William Stanchina Wide band-gap semiconductor technologies, advanced sensors and circuits
David Tipper (Information Systems Dept.) Smart grid communications, information technology, cyber-security
Electric Power Technologies R&D • Adjunct Faculty, Staff, and Key Collaborators:
Robert Kerestes Adjunct Professor (Emerson Process Management) - ECE-2795, Renewable and Alternative Systems and ECE-, EE for non-EE’s
John Paserba Adjunct Professor (Mitsubishi Electric) - ECE-2777, Transients I
Bill Vilcheck Adjunct Professor (Eaton) - ECE-1710, Electrical Distribution Engineering and Smart Grids
Dan Carnovale Program Collaborator (Eaton) - Electric Power System Lab Support and Senior Design Project Advisor
James Lyle Senior Electronics Engineering, ECE Dept. – electronics hardware and devices, printed circuit board design, hardware evaluation, soldering, prototype assembly, electric power systems laboratory support
Bill Mcgahey Sr. Network Administrator, ECE Dept. – network and computer systems, printed circuit board design, hardware evaluation, soldering, electric power systems laboratory support
Wayne Honath Project Manager , ECE Dept. – support to the Electric Power Initiative, the Center for Energy, and the DOE Grid Technologies Collaborative
Electric Power Industry Conference (EPIC)
• Established in 2006
– Originally a component of ECE-1769 course
– Held annually every mid-November
– Expanded each year to include additional industry participants, students, and activities
– Industry participants: 2006 (5); 2007 (10); 2008 (17); 2009 (21); 2010 (32); 2011 (30); 2012 (30), 2013 (39) 2014 (72)
– Faculty/Industry research collaborations, keynote speakers, panel and poster sessions, workshops, invited papers and presentations
– Student/Industry information sessions and networking
http://engineering.pitt.edu/epic/ 10th Annual – Nov. 16-17, 2015
Regional Development and National Impact • Industry Collaborations
– Regional, National, Global Presence – Pittsburgh is a Leader in Energy Development
– Formal Partnerships and Programs with Major Industry Organizations:
• ABB, Duquesne Light, DVP, Eaton, FirstEnergy, Mitsubishi Electric, Pitt-Ohio, Siemens, Westinghouse, …
– Annual Electric Power Industry Conference (EPIC) - 72 industry participants in 2014
– Contributions to R&D, Applications, Technology Development, New Market Opportunities, Recruitment, Community Outreach
• Leading to Regional Economic Growth, Job Opportunities, Technology Acceleration
– Involvement in Other Major Regional Activities
• Allegheny Conference, City of Pittsburgh, DOE NETL-RUA, National Academies Energy Ambassadors Program
Eaton Partnership Signing Siemens Partnership Ceremony EPIC Industry Participants
Electric Power Systems Lab
Benedum Hall – University of Pittsburgh
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Facility Dedicated January, 2014
• AC/DC Micro-grid facility
• 480-V, 200-A, 75-kW maximum capacity
• Mix of Generation: PV, Gas, Wind, Grid
• Customized workbenches
• Variable system strength
• Integrated laboratory workbenches
• Motor Control Centers
• Advanced controls
• UPS and Datacenter
• Power factor correction
• Sag/Surge generators
• 6 MHz metering
• Multi-media capabilities
• Industry sponsorship (Eaton) Benedum Engineering Hall – 8th Floor
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Video Tour:
http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Electrical/Support/ExperienceCenter/index.htm?wtredirect=www.eaton.com/experience
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The Electric Power Systems Laboratory One-Line Diagram
75 kVA
480V/208V
Delta/Wye
PX
Main IFS Switchboard (208 V, 60 Hz)
PX8000
PX
Sag
Generator
(Future)
100 kA
208 V
Wye
SPD
Lab Feeder
Cable
Tray
LB1 LB2 LB3 LB4 LB5
UPS
Servers
AutoVar
480 V Panel in Main IFS for Special Testing (480V fed from 8HL1-13,15,17)
EPO
SPD
250 kA
480 V
Wye
480V Panelboard in Main IFS
Reactor
Z=18%
Reactor
Z=5%
75 kVA
Lab Feeder
480V 100A
30A
3P
30A
3P
20A
3P
20A
3P
100A
75A20A
1P
20A
1P
20A
1P
20A
1P
20A
3P
20A
1P
30A
3P
225A
30A
3P
200A 200A
200ANormal
Source
100A160A
200A
Special
Testing
(480V)
100A
PowRCommand
Lighting Panel
and “Normal”
Power Loads
200A
ATS
25 kW
80A
Rooftop
Generator
100A
30A
3P
30A
3P
20A
3P
20A
3P
20A
1P
20A
1P
40A
2P
60A
3P
60A
3P
20A
1P
208V Panelboard #1 in Main IFS (PNL-1 – larger panel next to 480V panel)
208V Panelboard #2 in Main IFS (PNL-2 – smaller panel below 480 V panel)
5 kW
Solar
Inverter
DC
from
Roof
(Future)
Combiner
Box
in Lab
Combiner
Box
on Roof
20A
1P
200A
LB660A
PX8000
60A 60A 60A 60A 60A
to
MG
SETS
MCC 1
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Phase
Shifting Tx
(optional/
typical)
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 1
to
MG
SETS
MCC 2
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 2
to
MG
SETS
MCC 3
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 3
to
MG
SETS
MCC 4
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 4
to
MG
SETS
MCC 5
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 5
to
MG
SETS
MCC 6
Soft
Start
Drive
ATL
Cable
Tray
Cable
Tray
Lab
Bench 6
to
MG
SETS
5hp
Collector
MCC
Cable
Tray
100A
3P
To
Collector
MCC
5hp
5hp
5hp
5hp
5hp
ATL with
C441
Overloads
To future
wind input
40A
2P
120V “normal”
power to lab
benches
120V
“normal”
power
(typical)
150A 150A
100A
Existing Solar
(Microinverters)
PRC-1
Circuits 2, 4, 6, 8 – lights
Circuits 1, 3, 5, 7
UPS (switchboard control
power)
100A
3P
3 Position
Switch (Roof)
To Load
From Lab
Source 1
Source 2 20A
3P
20A
3P
20A
3P
100A
3P
20A
3P
PC-3 Panel (Roof)
Wire nut
connection
RLP-2 Panel (Roof)
30 kVA
RLP-1 Panel (Roof)
Fed from 8LDP2 – 2, 4, 6 (Southeast electrical closet)
Fed from PC 4 – East Penthouse 100 A
100A
HMTDelta/
Wye
Isolation transformers
for use with benches
for phase shifting
100A
100A
Fed from 8HL1-13, 15, 17
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Included Lab Equipment
• Main switchboard and isolation transformer
• Integrated lab workbenches with load banks
• Automated metering and control
• Distributed generation
• Photovoltaic panels, natural gas generator
• Data center model
• Server rack, UPS
• Power quality equipment
• Surge generator, sag generator, harmonic sources, capacitor bank
• 8 Motor Control Centers with soft starters and VFDs
• 6 integrated motor-generator sets
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Objectives
• Educate – Power system issues, especially power quality problems, are difficult to understand – provide hands-on leaning to supplement classroom theory
• Demonstrate – Full scale equipment and metering to allow students and researchers to thoroughly evaluate results of experimentation
• Demystify – Allows complex power systems, power quality and transient problems to be explored in detail
• R&D – Provides an environment for cutting edge electric power systems and technology research, prototyping, development, and demonstration
• Test – Evaluate and test equipment produced by the manufacturing community
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Facility Layout
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Workbenches
Purpose – interactive laboratory workstations that incorporate load
banks with advanced interactive controls and essential safety features.
• New laboratory bench design (8’ x 4’ x 40”)
• 208 V, 3-phase power and 120 V, 1-phase control connections
• Automated PLC and manual controls
• Real, reactive, and capacitive load banks (10kVA each)
• Bank of 9 compact fluorescent bulbs for harmonic injection
• Capable of running 5-15 hp motors through MCC
• Auxiliary outlets (1-phase and 3-phase)
• Clear top for circuit observation
• Integrated safety features
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Education and Research
Provide hands-on education for undergraduate and graduate level students
• Immerses students in integrated, hands-on learning environment
• Provides the capability to create new courses and expand curriculum in those
that already exist
• Complex topics can be explored manually and visually, such as:
• Distribution systems
• Power electronics
• Smart grids
• Micro-grids
• Energy storage
• Renewable energy
• Power quality
• Etc.
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Curriculum Component Integration
Laboratory Experiments (Examples)
No. Experiment/Project Category
1) Safety Training and
Metering/Monitoring Orientation
Lab Introduction
2) Variable Frequency Drives Power Electronics
3) Motors/Soft Starting Power Electronics
4) UPS/Conversion Power Electronics
5) Solar Energy Integration and
Inverters/Balance-of-System
Renewable
Energy/Storage
6) Wind Energy Integration and
Inverters/Balance-of-System
Renewable
Energy/Storage 7) Power Factor Correction Power Quality
8) Programmable Logic Controller
(PLCs) and Industrial Controls
Smart Grid
9) Distribution Relaying and
Protection/SKM
Smart Grid
10) Transformer and Cable Losses Power Quality 11) Battery and Energy Storage Systems Renewable
Energy/Storage
12) Lightning Smart Grid 13) Home Automation and Smart
Outlets/Breakers
Smart Grid
14) Power Quality – Sags, Swells, Harmonics
Power Quality
15) Advanced Metering Smart Grid
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory Dedication Ceremony – January 9, 2014
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory NBC (WPXI Pittsburgh) – Our Region’s Business
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib_6QVem8aY&feature=youtu.be
Center for Energy
Off-Campus Research Facilities
Plans for the Energy Innovation Center (EIC)
Pittsburgh Energy Innovation Center
• Old Connolly Trade School (Bedford Avenue) – aka, the Energy Innovation Center – located adjacent to downtown Pittsburgh, across the street from the former Mellon Arena
• Built in 1930 and closed as a school in 2004.
• Consists of a 5-story tower, with a single-story, high bay – former technical shop extension.
• Building currently under renovation by the Pittsburgh Gateways - non-profit entity, support from private and public funding
• Pitt Center for Energy, would be a key tenant: – Approx. 17,00o sq. ft. of space planned
Energy Innovation Center
Energy Innovation Center
EIC
Downtown
Pittsburgh
Consol
Center
(Pittsburgh
Penguins
Arena)
56-Acre
Develop
-ment
Site
(former
Mellon
Arena)
Center for Energy Laboratories Proposed to be Developed in the EIC
• Electric Power Technologies Lab – Dr. Gregory Reed – High Voltage/Capacity Micro-Energy Lab
• Energy Storage Technologies Lab & Biomaterials Manufacturing Laboratory – Dr. Prashant Kumta
• High-Temperature Corrosion Testing Lab – Dr. Brian Gleeson – Current facility at Iowa State University
• Energy-Related University Incubator Space – Dr. Mark Redfern
EIC – Proposed Floor Plan
Electric Power
Technology Lab
5,100 ft2
P.I. Lab 1
500 ft2
P.I. Lab 2
500 ft2
P.I. Lab 3
500 ft2
P.I. Lab 4
500 ft2
P.I. Lab 5
500 ft2
P.I. Lab 6
500 ft2
Energy Storage
Technology Lab
3,040 ft2
High Temp.
Corrosion Lab
600 ft2
Administration
3,760 ft2
LEGEND
Electric Power Tech Lab
Pitt Incubator
Energy Storage Tech Lab
High Temp Corrosion Lab
Administration
5,100 ft2
3,000 ft2
3,040 ft2
600 ft2
3,750 ft2
Electric Power Technologies Laboratory (EPTL) - 2016/2017 Operation
– University research & development …and… independent industry activities
– Concept and vision is for a high-voltage/high-capacity capability and multiple use facility:
• Plan is for 15 kV-ac, 5 MVA and 1 kV-dc, 1 MVA capacity
• Ring-Bus configuration and dedicated DC area
• Micro-Grid/Micro-Energy Environment at Utility Distribution Level
• Resource, Distributed Energy Generation, and Load Integration
EPTL – Ratings and Capabilities
Main Infrastructure
15 kV-ac, 5 MVA and 1 kV-dc, 1 MVA capacity
Micro-Grid/Micro-Energy Environment at the Electric Utility Distribution Level
Distributed Energy Resource and Load Integration
Renewable Technologies (Solar PV, Wind, etc.)
Energy Storage, Electric Vehicle-2-Grid
Distribution Feeder Infrastructure
Advanced Technologies
Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)
SCADA and Systems Operations
Protective Relaying and Substation Automation
Control and Communications, PMU
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
FACTS and HVDC Control Systems
Power Electronics Converters
The EPTML will be complimentary to the Electric Power Systems Lab on-campus at Benedum Hall (pictured above), which has a micro-grid environment featuring 480-v, 200-A, 75 kW capacity and that is integrated with renewable resources, AC-DC interfaces, motor control centers, advanced load simulators, and many other features.
Electrical One-Line Diagram (MV) 23 kV Bus – substation primary bus
15 kV Bus – unregulated
23 kV – 15 kV 5 MVAVFI + Fuse Link
15 kV Bus – regulated
D
15 kV – 5 kV 1 MVAVFI+ Fuse Link
B
15 kV Bus IndoorA
MV OUTDOOR AREA MV INDOOR AREA
5 kV Bus Indoor A
R RAA
ShuntCap
Bank
Aux 15 kVLoad
F
S S
15kV /480V
1 MVA
3x, 1Ø15kV /120V
75 kVA
F
15kV /480V
225 kVA
3x, 1Ø15kV /120V
75 kVA
F
15kV /480V
225 kVA
3x, 1Ø 15kV /120V
75 kVA
S S
AC
DC
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
A
D
Vis. Disc.
Vis. Disc.
A Amp Guard Fused VFI
R Recloser
S Sectionalizer
A
Aux 5 kVLoads480 Vac /
1000 Vdc1 MVA
MV Drive
F Fused Cutouts
D Air Switch/Disconnect
D
B MV Breaker
Electrical One-Line Diagram (LV)
LV AC BUSES LV DC BUSES
Programmable and Aux
1 kVdc Loads
1kVdc Switchboard
Programmable and Aux 1 kVdc Loads
Programmable and Aux 1 kVdc Loads
3
380 Vdc Panelboard8
DC
DC
PV Connection Transfer Switch
Aux Connection for PV Converter
AC or DC InterfaceTransfer Switch
To Inverter on Bus 4 Programmable and Aux
380 Vdc Loads
Load Types:
- Programmable Loads- Battery Storage- Motors & Drives- Load banks- Small Wind Turbines
Load Types:
- Programmable Loads- Battery Storage- Motors & Drives- Lighting- Load Banks- Small Wind Turbines- 24V and 48V DC Buses
480 V Switchboard1
AC
DC
DC
AC
Micro-wind generation
AC
AC
M
M
AC
DC
3
480 V Panelboard
AC
AC
M
M
4
AC
DC
From PV by (3)
480 V Panelboard
AC
AC
M
M
6
G
Microturbine (or CHP system)
480 Vac / 1000 Vdc
1 MVA
DC
DC
8
D
1000 V Panelboard
1000 V Panelboard
EPTL – Layout and Features
Medium Voltage
Grid Lab
Medium and Low
Voltage Test Lab
Rapid Prototyping
and Design
Center
SCADA Distribution
Command Center
RTDS and Relay
Testing Lab
Power Distribution Areas
MV Grid Lab: Reconfigurable lab for traditional or microgrid projects. Designed using utility-grade distribution equipment.
Test Lab: Isolated testing facility for safe testing of industry technologies, and EPTML research projects.
AC and DC: Flexible power architecture capabilities – AC, DC, and hybrid systems
Specialty Areas
Rapid Prototyping: Advanced machine shop for development of professional grade components and projects.
SCADA Center: Automation, metering, and control for distribution network.
Relaying and Controls: Protective relaying technologies, Phasor-measurement, and advanced control
RTDS Center: Real-Time Digital Simulator and hardware in the loop capabilities – research and testing on industry leading equipment.
Power
Plants
Power
Plants
Transmission
Distributio
n Industry Transportation
Commercial Residential
Power
Plants
Transmission
Distribution
Transportation Industry
Residential
Large-Scale
Renewables
(all types)
DER, Storage, μ-Grid, DC DER, Storage, μ-Grid, DC
Communications,
Control, Security,
Power Conversion,
‘N’-Way Interface,
Automation, etc.
DER, EV, Storage, μ-Grid, DC DER, EV, Storage, DC
Commercial
Communications,
Control, Security,
Power Conversion,
‘N’-Way Interface,
Automation, etc.
The 21st Century Grid – RD&D is Imperative
Pitt EPTL
Opportunities:
- Industry collaborative research & development
- DOE (OE, EERE), ONR, DoD, and other energy-related programs e.g., Regional grid hub, Microgrid/energy center, DER, Renewables, DC technologies, Power electronics, etc.
- NETL-RUA Grid Technologies Collaborative growth
- NSF (I/UCRC or ERC in electric power technologies)
- NIST (standards and testing activities)
- Technology prototyping, development, and commercialization
- Standards development, testing, and certification
- Witness testing services and third party verification
- Training and courses / distance learning / certificate programs
- Other Services – consulting, business development, etc.
Pitt EPTL
Industry Engagement – initial discussions and significant interest in participation/support:
- Eaton, Electrical Sector - Duquesne Light Co. - Universal Electric - FirstEnergy
- Dominion VP - Mitsubishi Electric
- ANSYS - Aquion Energy
- Emerson - Siemens Energy
- DOE NETL - Alstom Grid
- ABB - S&C Electric
- EPRI - Enernex
- Concurrent Technologies - Tollgrade Communications
- General Electric - OSISoft
- RTDS - Typhoon Hill
- Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL) - Princeton Power Systems
- Others (U.S. DOE Office of Electricity , NIST, NSF, etc.)
Pitt EPTL
Value Proposition for Participants
- Collaborative R&D
- Technology development, prototyping, and demonstration
- Commercialization opportunities
- Utility investigations and testing
- Joint utility-vendor-government collaborations
- Various levels and constructs of partnerships
- Student development and access
- Independent and third-party operations
Pitt EPTL Top View from Loading Dock Garage
Pitt EPTL Top View from Administration Area
Pitt EPTL Top View: Medium Voltage / Testing / Isolation Areas
Pitt EPTL Medium Voltage Area – Transformers / Load Loft
Pitt EPTL Medium Voltage Area – Rectifier / Protection
Pitt EPTL View: Testing Area into Medium Voltage Area
Pitt EPTL View: Medium Voltage Area into Testing Area
Pitt EPTL View: Isolation Area into Testing and Medium Voltage Area
Pitt EPTL View: SCADA and RTDS Area
Contact Information
Gregory Reed, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Energy Director, Electric Power Initiative and Electric Power Systems Laboratory; Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department
SWANSON School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh __________________________________
Tele: 412-383-9862 Cell: 412-389-7503 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/Gregory_Reed/
