SEL Power System Model

This project will create a mathematical model of an industrial facility's electrical power system. This model will be run on an RTDS computer in conjunction with other control hardware donated by Schweitzer Electric Laboratories to simulate electrical faults and load shedding.

Design Task
The purpose of this project is to accurately model a system to study many key electrical protection and mechanical controls systems. The model will be limited by the size and processing power of the RTDS. Many components will be built using RSCAD software, such as: Combustion Gas Generator Steam Turbine Generator Utility Power Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Synchronous Motor Induction Motor Exciter Governor Transformer Each component will be validated then simulated with a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS). Once everything is validated, the components will be connected into one system.

Detailed Specifications
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Project Learning
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Adel Al Mater
Mechanical Engineering Student

Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA

Hobbies/Interests: My professional interests have always been geared towards helping people and making a difference, and thus I have been interested in the bio-med and bioengineering fields. In my free time I enjoy several board sports, including snowboarding, wake surfing and longboarding. Along with this I am an avid rock climber.

Plan for Future: I don’t have a set plan for what I will do after college, but at this point am determined to pass the PE exam as soon as possible.

Email: osbo8726@vandals.uidaho.edu

Roman Pacheco
Computer Engineering Student

Hometown: Arco, Id

Intersests include building and programing computer systems. Designing applications for implementation on microcontrollers and FPGA's. Ultimately would like to get into building and designing prosthetics or new medical technologies. Also spend time cooking, playing baseball and target shooting.

Email: pach7646@vandals.uidaho.edu

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Electrical Engineering student specializing in energy systems and power protection.

David Eldredge
Mechanical Engineering student specializing in instrumentation and controls.

Chris Foiles
Electrical Engineering student specializing in power. Interested in being an engineer which works to bridge the gap between engineering design and business implementation.

Ann McConnell
Electrical Engineering student specializing in power and energy systems. Has research experience with superconductive power leads and fault current limiters.