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SMART GRID TECHNICIAN
David Schmidt
Clifton Brown
Daniel Sherry
Vicki Miller
• Market Analysis - David Schmidt 1
• Curriculum – Daniel Sherry 2
• Competencies – Clifton Brown 3
• High School – Vicki Miller 4
• Sample Lesson 5
Today’s Overview
• Smart Grid Technician
–monitor and maintain the quality, availability, reliability, transferability, and safety of power systems. The Smart Grid Technician will work with distributed power generation and smart transmission line system technology, such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition(SCADA), Advanced Metering Infrastructure(AMI) or Automatic Meter Reading(AMR).
Market Analysis
David Schmidt
Typical Data Sources
The Strata of “Green Jobs”
Refined Data Yet to Come
High Level Discussions
QGRD Index
Capital Investments
KEMA’s Report for GridWise Alliance
Projected U.S. Smart Grid Projects and Spending
Smart Grid Activity Distribution
Policy as a Driver
News Items
News Items
News Items
Conclusions
• Difficult to determine Smart Grid Technician’s relative share of Clean Economy Job Projections, but some figures exist
• Notwithstanding this lack of a robust and region-specific taxonomy, the Market Pull and Policy Push Dynamics are aligned and trending upward
Curriculum Clifton Brown
Daniel Sherry
Power Generation A.A.S. (Smart Grid)
• Two year, 60 hour program
• Balanced program based on Power and Electronics with Smart Grid focus
First Year – First Semester
• Fundamentals of Electricity I
• Mechanical Skills for Power Generation
• Electrical Theory and Devices
• College Algebra
• Smart Grid Technician I
– Intro to Smart Grid
First Year - Second Semester
• Fundamentals of Electricity II
• Overview of Energy Industry
• AC/DC Motor Control
• Physics
Summer Term
• Electrical Wiring
• Social Science Elective
– Speech/Oral Communication
–Business
– Economics
Second Year - First Semester
• National Electric Code
• Digital Data Communication
• Smart Grid Installer/Mechanic
• Humanities Elective
–Diversity in the Workplace
–Global Perspectives and Diversity
Second Year - Second Semester
• Programmable Logic Controller
• National Electric Code II
• Technical Customer Service
• Practicum
Competencies Clifton Brown Daniel Sherry
Core Competencies:
• Science –
– Environmental Impacts
– Electrical/Electronics Theory
– Thermodynamics
–Mechanics
Core Competencies:
• Technology –
– Energy Technology
– Systems Protocols
• Specific to utility
– Instrumentation
–Computer Skills
Core Competencies:
• Engineering –
– Trouble shooting and problem solving
– Site evaluation
–Data Collection, analysis, interpretation
Core Competencies:
• Math –
–College Algebra
–Basic Geometry
Core Competencies:
• Service –
– Safety/risk assessment
–Communication skills
– Teamwork, conflict management
– Entrepreneurship, sales, business
– Leadership
–Project management
Making The Connection Vicki Miller
Connections
• Articulation/dual enrollment
• Shared curriculum/lessons/activities
• Out reach programs –
– Energy Day
– Equipment sharing
Questions
Resources
http://www.bls.gov/green/green_definition.pdf http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Clean_Economy_Report_Web.pdf http://www.bls.gov/bls/budget2010.htm http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/reports-trends2011.php http://www.kema.com http://www.sgiclearinghouse.org/ http://www.energy.gov/ http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/04/08/doe-awards-100m-smart-grid-job-training
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT-1319 Fundamentals of Electricity I 3ENER-2320 Mechanical Skills for Power Generation 4ELPT-2335 Electrical Theory & Devices 3MATH-1314 * College Algebra 3
SUB-TOTAL HOURS 13
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT 1320 Fundamentals of Electricity II 3ENER-1350 Overview of Energy Industry 3INTC 1357 AC/DC Motor Control 3RBPT 2345 Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy 3PHYS-1401* General Physics I 3
Sub Total Hours 15
SUMMER TERM
Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT-1345 Commercial Wiring 3Social Science Elective 3
Sub Total Hours 6
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Course Title Lec HrsELPT 1325 National Electric Code I 3CSIR 1359 Digital Data Communication 3????-???? Smart Grid Installer / Mechanic 3ELPT 2323 Transformers 3Humanities Elective 3
Sub Total Hours 15
SECOND SEMESTER
Power Generation A.A.S. (Smart Grid)(Proposed 60 Hour Program)
Course Number Course Title Lec HrsRBTC 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers 3ELPT 2325 National Electric Code II 3ELPT-2066 Practicum (or Field Experience) Electrical and Power
Transmission Installation / Installer, General 1EECT-1300 Technical Customer Service 3
Sub Total Hours 7
TOTAL 56* Note: eligibility based on placement testing. Pre-requisite courses may be required.
Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 41 0 48 30 0 48 33 0 208 13
Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 48 35 0 272 15
Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 64 30 0 48 31 0 112 6
Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 48 31 0 64 31 0 64 31 0 64 30 0 48 34 0 288 15
Lab Hrs Ext Hrs Cont Hrs Cred Hrs1 0 64 31 0 48 3
0 112 16 30 0 48 32 112 128 12
15 112 1008 61
Smart Grid Technician Syllabus Developed for: 2011 SEET Workshop Project Team members: Cliff Brown, Vicki Miller, David Schmidt, and Daniel Sherry
SMART GRID SYLLABUS Department: Campus: Building: WEB Address: SMGT 1302, SMART GRID TECHNICIAN Instructor Information: Office Phone: Email:
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce the student to concepts of climate change and renewable energy sources and how thare related to smart grid technologies. The course will further study the environmental and marketing issues related to the smart grid system. Finally, this course will prepare the student to be able to condu
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ct site analysis, rogramming, installation, and troubleshooting of smart metering devices and related systems.
OURSE PREREQUISITES
ollege Algebra, and Physics.
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ing customer complaints
troubleshooting techniques for meter operations and programming problems
OURSE OBJECTIVES
t the successful completion of this course, the following student will be able to:
and their impact on the environment
avoid them.
erning installation, operation and
p C C STUDENT LEARNING OUThe student will study
1. impact of power generation from fossil fuels on climate change. 2. impact of renewable power sources and smart metering on climate cha3. procedures for conducting a site analysis for smart meter installation 4. proper procedures for effectively communicating with customers and handl5. various programming protocols involved with the smart meter grid system 6. proper procedure for installing smart meters and when necessary smart meter can 7. effective
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of climate change theories2. Maintain safe work habits and clean, orderly work area. 3. Demonstrate safe and proper use of required tools and equipment. 4. Demonstrate safe and accepted practices for personnel protection. 5. Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and how to6. Demonstrate proficiency in basic first aid and CPR. 7. Identify and implement appropriate codes and standards conc
maintenance of smart meters & other smart grid equipment. 8. Identify and implement appropriate codes and standards concerning worker and public safety. 9. Identify personal safety hazards associated with smart meter & power equipment installations. 10. Identify environmental hazards and benefits associated with smart grid equipment installations.
11. Identify typical tools and equipment required for conducting site surveys for smart grid equipment
ble mounting and installation equipment for installing smart grid equipment.
other issues associated with installation of system. ,
nservation and energy
ts and balance of system equipment required for installation.
he l, architectural, structural, code requirements and other conditions of the site.
ures in installing
assemble, structural attachment and weather sealing, if required, of electrical hardware. nections, voltages and phase/polarity
ontinuity and measure impedance of ground system,.
al installation for proper wiring practice, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
ed to be provided to the smart grid system owner/operator.
system performance and operation parameters, compare with specifications and expectations, stic procedures and interpret
es. g start-up after
installation, ability to detect peak demand and adjust rates accordingly. ration, performance and maintenance.
597267069 2. Gallings, C. W. (2009). The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response. CRC
Press, ISBN: 978-1439815748
installations, and demonstrate proficiency in their use. 12. Establish suita13. Diagram possible layouts and locations for smart grid system equipment, including existing building or
site features. 14. Identify and assess any site-specific safety hazards or 15. Quantify the customer electrical load and energy usage through review of utility bills, meter readings
measurements and/or customer interview. 16. Identify opportunities for the use of energy efficient equipment/appliances, co
management practices, as applicable and communicate these opportunities to the consumer. 17. Identify appropriate system designs/configurations based on site conditions. 18. Identify and select major componen19. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for installation, determine installation sequence to
optimize use of time and material. 20. Identify a mechanical design, equipment to be used, and installation plan that is consistent with t
environmenta21. Select appropriate conductor types and ratings for each electrical circuit in the system based on
application. 22. Determine appropriate size, ratings and locations for grounding, surge suppression and associated
equipment. 23. Utilize drawings, schematics, instructions and manufacturer’s recommended proced
equipment. 24. Implement all applicable personnel safety and environmental protection measures. 25. Complete final26. Label, install and terminate electrical wiring: verify proper con
relationships. 27. Verify c28. Program, adjust and/or configure smart meter and controls for desired set points, pricing, and operating
modes. 29. Visually inspect entire installation, identifying and resolve any deficiencies in materials or workmanship. 30. Check system mechanical installation for structural integrity and weather sealing. 31. Check electric32. Activate (reactivate) system and verify overall system functionality and performance, compared with
expectations. 33. Identify and explain all safety issues associated with operation and maintenance of system. 34. Identify what documentation is requir35. Identify tools and equipment required for maintaining and troubleshooting smart grid systems,
demonstrate proficiency in their use. 36. Identify maintenance needs and implement service procedure for the smart grid system , safety systems,
structural and weather sealing systems, and balance of systems equipment. 37. Measure
and assess operating condition of system and equipment and perform diagnoresults.
38. Identify performance and safety issues, and implement corrective measur39. Verify and demonstrate complete functionality and performance of system, includin
40. Compile and maintain records of system ope TEXTBOOKS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Fox-Penner, P. S. (2010). Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities. Island Press, ISBN: 978-1
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS . as indicated in the
will be one (1) hour in length.
mined by the percentages below:
e & Participation s & Homework
Written Essay Final Written Exam
1 All grades will be averaged. Examinations will be announced by the instructor andclass schedule. All examinations, except the final examination
Student grades will be deter
Attendanc 5% Work Sheets, Q 25% uizzeUnit Test 30%
20% 20%
TOTAL 100%
. rses taught in lectronics Systems Technology:
- 74% B = 80 - 89% F = BELOW 66%
IMUM PASSING *
PONSIBILITIES
(2) weeks of instruction may be dropped by the instructor after the census date. If a tudent is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “WN” (Withdrew for
student who is not present for class within five minutes of class start time will be marked tardy. Two tardy’s ce.
ic dishonesty. cademic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional
ege Student Handbook
2 Grading system for all cou the Department of E
A = 90 - 100% D = 66
C = 75 - 79% * * MIN STUDENT RES A. Attendance Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance, day and/or evening, is required. A student who is absent for any reason will be allowed to do makeup work at the discretion of the instructor. A student will be held responsible for lecture materials when covered on subsequent examinations. An excused absence will apply only to a student representing the school in an official capacity approved by the administration. Absences of a student are recorded from the official date of enrollment in the class. A student who has accumulated absences equivalent to twosnon-attendance). B. Tardiness Aequal one absen C. Plagiarism In conjunction with The Student Code of Conduct, “scholastic dishonesty involving, but not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion” are a violation and will not be tolerated. Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academAinformation, refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the St. Philip’s Coll .
ct (ADA) 1990, if special accommodations are needed by any St. Philip's College student, please contact the office of
31-3512, located in the Norris Technical Building, Room 106.
D. ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities AofEducational Support Services, at (210) 5 Student Classroom Responsibilities
1. Come to class prepared to learn and participate.
2. Students are responsible for all materials presented during classroom lectures, laboratory
3. the event that a student is absent during an examination period, the student must make first week back at school.
5. All electronic communication devices to include pagers and cellular phones will be F
periods and textbook assignments.
Inarrangements to take the examination during the
4. No “Food or Drink” allowed in laboratory classes.
turned OF during all class periods.
1. omework, research papers and any other outside assignment(s) will not be accepted after the beginning
2. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero (0). A student who is ill and absent on the due date must
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turn in any outstanding assignment at the beginning of the next class that they attend. GEN AL DESCRIPTION O ER OF EAF THE SUBJECT MAT CH LECTUR
MATERIAL COVERED RW1 Historical Overview of Electric Power & Distribution Smart Power: Chpt. 1 & 2
of the Electric Grid The Current State 2 Climate Change & the Impact of Energy Productio Smart Power: Chpt. 3, 4 & And Use 3 Sales & the Cost of Doing Business in the Smart Power: Chpt. 6 & 7 Industry 4 Cost of “Power” and Investment Gambles Smart Power: Chpt. 8 & 9
hat is the Real Cost of the Smart Grid Smart Power Chpt. 10 5 W
d the “Smart” Entrepren Smart Power Chpt. 11 & 12 6 Business Models an
7 The Utility Side of the Smart Grid & Power Smart Power Chpt. 13 & C Distribution 8 So What is This Smart Grid Everyone i The Smart Grid: Chpt. 1
About? ore o Power Production & Delivery The Smart Grid: Chpt. 2 9 M n
0 Efficiency: It Starts at Home & Work (C The Smart Grid: Chpt. 3 1
1 rt Grid & the Evolution The Smart Grid: Chpt. 4 1 The Perfect Sma
12 How Renewable Sources Tie to the Smart Grid & The Smart Grid: Chpt. 5 Impact the Grid 13 The Intelligence of the Smart Grid & Resp The Smart Grid: Chpt. 6 & 7
To changes 4 stem Interfacting The Smart Grid: Chpt. 8 & 9 1 Consumer Buy-in & Sy
The Smart Grid: Chpt. 10 & 11 15 Customer Relations, System Implementation, &
System Maintenance
chedule, activities, and assignments are subject to change. Each student is responsible for verifying the current schedule with the Instructor each week.
16 Written Skills Competency Evaluation (Final Exam) S