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Building Smart Networks with Distributed Generation and Storage

Dr. Badrul H. Chowdhury
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
11:00AM ~ 12:30PM ENG3-101

Abstract


This talk will deal with concepts and strategies centered on distributed generation and storage (DGS) technologies for creating smart power networks that exhibit high reliability and lower risks of failure than currently possible with conventional means alone. The primary role of DGS devices would be to generate frequency and voltage stabilizing forces necessary to keep the larger system intact for as long as possible under severe disturbances and disruptions. The system is capable of disintegrating into smaller and self-sufficient islands in extreme cases, again with DGS playing a central role. Primary DGS technologies considered are solar PV, wind power, fuel cell energy systems and various storage devices. Parallel AC/DC distribution architecture is used for higher reliability and adequacy.

Short Bio


Dr. Badrul Chowdhury is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He has almost 20 years of research and teaching experience in academia. His research interests are in power and energy system modeling, distributed energy resources, power electronics, and electric machines. He has managed research projects that have been supported by the NSF, EPRI, Sandia National Labs, Bonneville Power Administration, PacifiCorp, Ameren Services, and the US Department of Energy. Dr. Chowdhury has also conducted research on finding sustainable renewable energy solutions. He has managed over $2M in research funds for studies on distributed generation that include renewable energy, particularly solar photovoltaics and wind power. He has authored more than 120 technical papers in these areas.

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