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SMART POWER ENGINEERINGThe Smart Power Engineering program provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about current power and energy-related technologies including smart grids, sustainable energy and more. The program consists of five, two-day courses designed for engineers, technicians, graduate students and others who are interested in learning about energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies that affect electric power and electric machinery (motors and generators) systems.

Attendees will be provided with an understanding of electric power systems, sustainable energy systems, rotating electric machinery, power electronics and the interaction of power sources and loads. Additionally, attendees will learn about various methods of control of electrical and rotating electric machinery systems in typical applications.

Courses are taught on the campus of The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering High Voltage and Power Electronics Laboratory. Participants may take one or more courses. Those who complete all five courses will receive a Smart Power Certificate of Completion. Students with limited background in this subject area should take the first course on Sustainable Energy and Power Systems before taking any other courses.

COURSESEach two-day course is offered on a Friday and Saturday.

Sustainable Energy and Power Systems: February 10-11, 2017

This course provides an introduction to electrical energy systems including history, current trends, renewable and nonrenewable resources, rotating machines, transformers and power electronic applications, and smart grid initiatives.

Power Electronics Devices, Circuits and Application: April 28-29, 2017

This course is specifically targeted at engineers interested or working in the area of energy conversion and utilization in power systems and vehicular systems. The short course content focuses on the fundamentals of power electronics, covering converter/inverter circuits, magnetic and capacitive components, power switching devices, PWM methods, control strategies, and applications of power electronics devices and circuits in the integration of renewable energy sources and electrification of transportation.

Electric Machines in Modern Day Energy Systems: August 11-12, 2017

This course will cover the basics of rotating machines. The relationships between mechanical energy, magnetic energy and electrical energy associated with rotating machines and how these relate to the steady state operating characteristics will be presented. Application of generators and motors in electric power systems will be discussed. Machine control and variable speed operation of rotating electric machines will also be covered.

Power Systems and Renewable Energy Resources: September 29-30, 2017

The focus of this course is on detailed technical issues faced by solar and wind energy application and integration into modern power systems. This includes components of power systems with renewable energy resources, power flow and system stability issues, and challenges of distributed generation.

High Voltage Engineering and Laboratory: December 8-9, 2017

The high voltage short course is specifically designed for engineers and technicians from electric utility companies. The purpose of the course is to provide opportunities for the utility personnel to observe and enhance their understanding of the mechanisms of high voltage phenomena in a controlled testing environment. The course will cover safety aspects and practices in the lab, high voltage measurement techniques, flashover along insulators, insulation material breakdown, corona and electric field effects.

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PRE-REQUISITES A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent degree and/or work experience is required. Basic understanding of electrical circuits is strongly desired.

PRICINGEach two-day course costs $1,198 per person with early registration (at least three weeks in advance). Price includes lunch each day.

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

REGISTERTo register, please visit: go.osu.edu/SmartPower

ABOUT THE HIGH VOLTAGE AND POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY The High Voltage and Power Electronics Laboratory at The Ohio State University College of Engineering consists of a 3,600 sq. ft. main high voltage facility and two satellite power electronics laboratories. The High Voltage Lab is the only one of its kind among universities in the Midwest. Its operations are strongly supported and heavily utilized by electric power-related industries. The power electronics facilities are unique to the universities in the State of Ohio and belong to only a handful of power electronics labs in the United States that deal with high power applications.

Research in the power electronics area is aimed at integrating renewable energy and electrification of transportation. The combined research of high voltage and power electronics is geared toward large scale megawatt implementations of renewable energy sources and energy storage devices.

ABOUT OHIO STATE’S PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSThe Ohio State College of Engineering is committed to providing life-long learning for individuals in the fields of engineering and architecture. Through professional education, adult learners can engage with world-class faculty to increase their knowledge, expand upon their expertise, and build their careers. The College of Engineering’s Professional and Distance Education Programs Office (PDEP) provides learning opportunities from innovative leaders in engineering and architecture education. The PDEP has professional degrees, certificate programs, and other courses in distance learning format to meet the needs of busy working professionals.

CONTACTProfessional and Distance Education Programs

Sherri DeRhodes, Program Coordinator 614-292-7153 | derhodes.4@osu.edu