Invitation to Electric Power Engineering University of Idaho ECE Sophomore Seminar Presented By: John J. Kumm, P.E.
Electric Power Engineering The Electric Power System Challenges Ahead Career Areas Studies
Dependably generate, transport, and distribute electric power to consumers One of the most complex machines ever built The Electric Power System
Electric Power Generation Hydroelectric Thermal (coal, nuclear, biomass) Combustion Turbine Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Tidal
Electric Power Transmission
Electric Power Distribution Safe, economical electricity at homes and businesses, even in rural areas
Electric Power Energizes: Comfort Entertainment Public Safety Communication Transportation Education Industry Medicine
‘Traditional’ Growth: New plants, lines, and substations Conversion from fossil fuels Conversion to electric personal transportation Secure communications Complex system identification, modeling, and control Challenges in US Electric Power
Multi-discipline technical approach Multiple technical generations in existing applications Demographics
Renewable Portfolio Standard: 20% by 2030 Plants: Add 16 MW/yr, not 4 MW/yr Grid: Move power from wind zones to load centers Smarts: Monitor, control dynamic generation, loads
Electric Power Industry Employers Utilities Power Producers Manufacturers/ Vendors Bulk Power Consumers Consultants & Engineers
Possible Job Titles Substation Electrical Engineer Protection Engineer SCADA/Communications Engineer Project Manager System Planner Vendor Applications Engineer
Choices in Studies and Coursework Fundamental EE Curriculum Electric Machines, Lines, Protection, Electromagnetic Modeling Options Statics, Dynamics, Thermo Engineering Economics Coops & Internships FE Exam Writing & Speaking Skills
Questions?