1. Energy and Power at Oakland University Author(s): Venkata Krishna Chaitanya Arumalla / Madhur Bhattacharya Date: 01.22.10

2. Potential Research Areas Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 2 01.22.10 Power Distribution Renewable EnergyHybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Power Electronics Electric Drives and Control Electromagnetic Design

3. Power Distribution Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 2 01.22.10  Energy and the Environment  Electromagnetic Principles  Transmission Lines  Power System Networks  Power Systems Components Transformers Synchronous Generators HVDC Systems Cable Systems  Power Flow  Voltage Stability  Fault Protection

4. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10 Functions Fuel Economy Start / Stop Regeneration Energy Storage Support the Engine HEV Topologies ParallelSeriesPlug-inTwo-Mode Technology - Electric AC MachinesPower ElectronicsBattery

5. Electromagnetic Design Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10 Design of AC Machines Hybrid – Brushless DC Motor/Generator Topologies Interior/Surface Permanent Magnet Machines (IPM/SPM) Induction / DC Machines Electromagnetic Characteristics Thermal Modeling Maxwell 3D – FEA Simulation SPEED Software Motor-CAD MATLAB / Simulink ePhysics

6. Suggested Courses Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10 Undergraduate Electromechanical Energy Conversion – Electric Machinery Power Electronics - First Course on Power Electronics Power Systems – First Course on Power Systems Electric Drives – Electric Drives: An Integrative Approach Energy Conservation - ? Graduate Advanced Power Electronics - Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design Hybrid Topologies I/II - ? Advanced Topics in Energy Conservation - ? Advanced Electric Drives - Advanced Electric Drives: Analysis, Control and Modeling using Simulink Design of AC Machines – Introduction to AC Machine Design

7. Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10 Renewable Energy – Future Key Research By Wind Developing offshore deep water resources Integrating wind into utility grid Opening federal lands to renewable energy production Using wind and hydropower to produce hydrogen and clean water Reduced Loads, Costs and Improved performance of Rotor, Controls Drive/ Train Power Electronics, Towers

8. The Earth receives 1,366 Watts per square meter (W/m2) from the sun continuously This is equivalent to over 43,000 times the entire planet’s electric generating capacity Photovoltaic Technology 2.2 Kilowatt PV System – Grid Connected Chester County, PA 1,000 kW PV System – Grid Connected Long Island, NY Nanotechnology powered DSSCs Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10

9. Design of Switching Power – Pole Switch – Mode DC – DC Converters: Switching analysis, Selection and Design Power – Factor – Correction ( PFC) Circuits and Designing the Feedback Controller Design of High – Frequency Inductors and Transformers Designing Feedback Controllers Power Electronic loads Power Quality solutions Automotive alternator with embedded switched-mode power electronics Author(s): V. Arumalla / M. Bhattacharya Energy and Power at Oakland University 3 01.22.10