ECE 471 - Distributed Power Generation Systems

Computer-aided design, analysis and control of distributed power generation (DG) systems. Introduction and Integration of Alternative Energy technologies such as Combined heat power (CHP), Fuel cells, Micro turbines, Photovoltaic, Small Wind power systems and low head hydro, geothermal and tidal energy to grid, Interconnection guidelines. analysis, system simulation and design for stability improvement of various topologies of hybrid DG systems. Introduction to smart grid, Energy regulations, Standards and Policies.

Requisites: ECE 441 or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

Credits:3 cr