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Ron SegaWoodward Professor of Systems Engineering
Colorado State University (CSU)
Vice President for Energy, Environment and Applied Research
Colorado State Research Foundation (CSURF)
A Systems Approach to Energy
2009 EGSA Fall Technical& Marketing Conference
Government Background
Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E)- Investments in Energy and Power Technologies
Under Secretary of the Air Force- Energy Strategy and Implementation
(Supply, Demand, Culture)
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Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Department of Defense
Three areas of Increased Emphasis National Aerospace Initiative Surveillance and Knowledge Systems Energy and Power Technologies
Technical Systems Reviews Technology Readiness Assessments Task Force support to Systems Development
Workforce Initiative DUSD (Laboratories and Basic Sciences) National Defense Education Program (NDEP)
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FY02 FY12
Power Needs
Energy & Power Technologies… - Enabling a More Electric Force
POWERGENERATION
• Fuel Cells & Fuel Reforming
• Novel Power
ENERGY STORAGE
• Batteries• Capacitors
POWER CONTROLAND DISTRIBUTION
• Switching & Conditioning
• Power Transmission & Distribution
• Thermal Management
FUEL CELL
New Operational New Operational CapabilitiesCapabilities
Electric Warship
Warrior
High Power Microwave
Space Based Radar
Hybrid/Electric Combat Vehicle
Electric/Hybrid Weapons
More Electric Aircraft
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Under Secretary of the Air Force
Space Department of Defense Executive Agent for Space Back to Basics in Acquisition and the Block Approach
Systems Engineering Workforce
Research and Development Alignment with Needs and Redistribution of Risk Stability in Basic Research
Energy “Make Energy a Consideration in All We Do” Energy Strategy (Supply and Demand – with Metrics)
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AF Energy Strategy- Addressing Supply & Demand
“Make Energy a Consideration in All We Do”
Accelerate development and use of “Alternative” sources Synthetic Fuel for Aviation Renewable Energy for Installations
Enhance energy efficiency -- aviation and infrastructure Promote a culture where Airmen conserve energy
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Examples of Air Force Energy Initiatives in the United States
Center of ExcellenceDemonstration Sites
Fuel Cell/Electric Warehouse TractorSelfridge ANGB, MI
Low Speed Vehicles Shaw AFB, SC
Advanced Power Technology Office, Robins AFB, GA
Demonstrate H2 Production & Military Fuel Cell VehicleGrand Forks AFB, ND
Synthetic Fuels Research, Air Force Research Lab, WPAFB, OH
Air Force Energy Office, Tyndall AFB, FL
Wind generation farm, FE Warren AFB, WY
14MW Photovoltaic generation, Nellis AFB, NV
B-52 SynFuel Flight Demo, Edwards AFB, CA
Waste energy and ice plant, Dyess AFB, TX
122 KW Photovoltaic project, Luke AFB, AZ
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B-52 Initial Flight Test of Synthetic Fuel/JP-8 Blend - Flight Crew (September 19, 2006)
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AF Energy Strategy - Senior Focus Group
Coordinated and developed various programs to improve supply and demand aspects of energy -- Established goals and metrics to manage progress.
Improved efficiency in aviation and infrastructure operations and invested in more energy efficient future systems.
Infrastructure: Energy Savings / Cost Avoidance – 100,000 homes Aviation: 9% reduction in flying hours, 7% reduction in jet fuel used
Encouraged use of alternative sources of energy for infrastructure and aviation applications(AF uses approx. 2.5 billion gallons of fuel annually)
Infrastructure: Was the nation’s largest single purchaser of renewable energy in FY05 (approx. one million megawatt-hours in FY05 and FY06)
Aviation: Supported synthetic fuel activities (currently exploring biofuel) --First B-52 test fight of a 50/50 blend of synthetic fuel and JP-8 in September 2006 – certified in August 2007
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Organizational Awards Received by the Air Force (2005-2007)
Green Power Partner of the Year Award -- Department of Energy (DOE) / Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
Climate Protection Award -- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award -- United Nations Environmental Programme and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management -- To U.S. Air Force Energy Strategy Senior Focus Group
Consistent with CSU’s Mission as a Land Grant Institution
Applications to our Community, Region, and Nation
Areas of Energy and Environmental Focus:- Education- Innovation- Supply- Demand- Management
CSU Emphasis in Energy and the Environment
Always Consider Energy, Environment and the Community
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CSU Extension Districts
Systems Engineering
Trend toward increasing complexity of systems Aerospace, Energy, Environment, Health Care, etc.
Needs of industry and government National Surveys Recent Colorado Industry and Government Survey
Systems engineering education at CSU Undergraduate emphasis on systems approach Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering began
Fall 2008 Future graduate degrees to emphasize energy systems
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M.S. and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering- Energy Systems Emphasis
In the approval process Complimentary to the new School of Global
Environmental Sustainability Optimizing alignment with:
Faculty interests Global trends/needs Clean Energy Supercluster strengths in “Energy Systems” Collaboratory “Energy Systems” strengths Government Interests Industry partner interests
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Clean Energy Supercluster
>100 Faculty members from all 8 Colleges at CSU
Wind
Biofuels
Solar
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Engines and Energy Conversion Lab- Algae-Derived Transportation Fuels
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Strategic Innovation- Algae to Biofuels Example
Based on 20-year history of algae research at NREL’s Aquatic Species Program
High production rates + carbon “sequestration” (offsets) potentials
Highly multi-disciplinary team: Engineering Natural Sciences Business Agricultural Sciences
Solix Biofuels – CSU Spin-off Company
Developing High Yield Energy Crops
Improved and adapted biomass and bioenergy plants– Oil seeds – Soy Beans, Sunflower,
Brown Mustard, Canola, and Camelina
– Cellulosic sources – Switchgrass, Miscanthus, Wheat straw, and Corn stalks.
– Semi-arid systems Acceptable to growers and industry Sustainable production system
– Minimal Water and Energy Inputs– Minimize Impact on Food and Fiber Costs– Economic Viability– Environmentally Sound
Distribution / Controls Technologies
Engines and Energy Conversion Lab
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Grid Simulation Laboratory- Integrid
• World’s only megawatt-scale physical grid simulation capability.
• Tests and validates computer simulations with actual physical system dynamics when renewable generation sources (e.g., wind and solar) and other forms of distributed generation and loads are integrated into the electric power grid.
• Will reduce the US electric grid’s vulnerability to blackouts and potential attacks.
• Partnership with Spirae - a Colorado business, CSU’s Engines & Energy Conversion Laboratory, and the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster.
East Coast blackout, 2003
“FortZED” – Zero Energy District
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“Research, Development and Demonstration of a Coordinated and Integrated System of 3.5 MW of Mixed Distributed Resources in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Achieve a 20-30% Peak Load Reduction of Multiple Distribution Feeders” – DoE funded proposal ($6.5M + $5M)
Modernize and transform the electrical distribution system
Improved efficiency and reliability
Demonstration includes aggregation of distributed energy resources (DER) from approximately 5 participant locations
Duration: May 2008 – April 2010
Rocky Mountain Secure Smart GridInitiative (RMSSGI)- Multi-Utility, Multi-Objective
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Buckley AFB
US AF Academy
CO Springs / CSU
FE Warren AFB
Windsor / PV REA
Aurora / Xcel
Peterson AFB
Fort Carson
Boulder / Xcel
Ft. Collins / FCU
Rocky Mountain Secure Smart GridInitiative (RMSSGI) – TransGrid Concept
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Transmission
Distribution
Smart Grid
Projects
Pacificorp PRPA Xcel CS UtilitiesXcel TriState Black Hills
Cheyenne
L&PPVREA FC Utilities Xcel CS Utilities
F.E. Warrren AFB FortZED SmartGridCityAir Force
Academy
TransGrid
Inter-Utility Smart Grid Communication Network
Transportation
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• Standards
• Best Practices
• Security Models
• Business Models
• Benefits
• Scaling Strategies
• Policy/Regulatory Requirements
• R&D Opportunities
NREL DER Lab
InteGrid Lab
Smart Grid Analytics and Training Center
Own-Operate
Design-Build
Host Partners
Tech Partners
Concept for an Integrated NationalSecure Smart Grid Test Center
Universities and National Labs
Two-Cycle Engine and Cookstoves
Engines and Energy Conversion Lab
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Commercializing “Clean” Technology- EnviroFit Example
EECL developed a retrofit technology to reduce emissions from 2-stroke engines by 90%
Created Envirofit International, a 501(c)(3) to disseminate in Asia
Award Winning - Named by Stanford Review of Innovation (Summer ‘06) as “one of 10 companies most likely to create significant global social change”
Other international projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America
Developing & Improving Wind Energy- Maxwell Ranch
The university, already a worldwide leader in developing and disseminating clean and renewable energy solutions, has committed to developing the CSU Green Power Project, a wind farm in northern Colorado that will generate more power than the university consumes. The project - to be completed within eight years – will serve as a unique outdoor laboratory for researchers across campus in areas ranging from clean energy technology development to a variety of related environmental impact studies.
The Institute for 21st Century Energy- An Open Letter to the 44th President of the United States and the 111th U.S. Congress
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Institute for 21st Century Energy- Blueprint Roll-Out Event September 2008
U.S. Chamber's Energy Institute Releases Blueprint for Securing America's Energy Future*
FORT COLLINS, CO - General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.), president and CEO of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy, today unveiled a comprehensive
blueprint for securing America's energy future at Colorado State University (CSU). With more
than 75 policy recommendations, the blueprint is a thorough and compelling framework for the
next president and Congress to adopt as a balanced and comprehensive energy strategy.
Following a tour of CSU's Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, General Jones joined
U.S. Senator Wayne Allard and CSU Vice President of Energy, the Environment, and Applied
Research Ron Sega to deliver remarks to students, faculty, and regional business leaders.
"With a challenge this great and urgent, we must encourage new partnerships, like those taking
place in Colorado, that bring together the best of government, industry, and academia to create
cutting-edge technology solutions to our long-term challenges," Gen. Jones said. "The
blueprint's 75 policy recommendations for America's forthcoming political leadership aim to
transform energy challenges into energy opportunities; unleash the power of America's vast
resources and innovation, and generate new supplies, new technologies, and new American
jobs."
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*http://www.energyxxi.org/xxi/newsroom/pr_080930.htm
The Institute’s Blueprint Rollout Event- September 30, 2008 in Fort Collins, Colorado
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General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.), President and CEO, Institute for 21st Century Energy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Allard, U.S. Senator (R-CO)
Renny Fagan, State Director, Office of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO)
Robert McGrath, Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Thomas Gendron, Chairman, CEO and President, Woodward
Ron Bills, CEO and Chairman, Envirofit International
Doug Henston, CEO, Solix Biofuels, Inc.
Ron Sega, Woodward Professor of Systems Engineering (CSU), and Vice President of Energy, Environment and Applied Research (CSURF)
Above: Gen. James Jones and Dr. Ron Sega
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Concluding Thoughts
“We owe our current prosperity, security, and good health to the investments of past generations, and we are obliged to renew those commitments in education, research, and innovation policies to ensure that the American people continue to benefit from the remarkable opportunities provided by the rapid development of the global economy and it’s not inconsiderable underpinning in science and technology.”
Reference: Rising Above The Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, National Academy of Sciences, 2005
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Backup
Strategic Partnerships
CSU is a leader in developing clean energy technologies and global solutions.
CSU is working to get these new energy technologies into production by partnering with government, not-for-profit entities, and corporate and philanthropic partners locally, regionally, nationally, and across the world .
Because of its unique research and technology transfer and commercialization capabilities, CSU will be a strong Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory partner.
Colorado is positioned to be the leader in the new energy economy.
The potential global benefits are huge.
Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory
A research collaboration of:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
University of Colorado at Boulder
The Collaboratory works with public and private partners to:
Create and commercialize renewable energy technologies
Build a clean, sustainable renewable energy economy for Colorado, the region, the nation and the world
Educate future scientists and engineers and train the renewable energy workforce.
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1. Education Community Workforce
2. Storage Batteries Fly wheels Pumped Hydro
3. Transmission & Distribution Smart Grid FortZED Boulder Smart Grid City
4. Efficiency Building Materials & Systems Solar Decathlon Engines
5. Security Robust and Reliable
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NREL
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Center of Excellence - Energy Efficiency and Management
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Increasing the students’ Awareness of Energy and the Environment
Extending “CSU Extension Service” to Include Energy and the Environment
Increasing Workforce Development Efforts
New School of Global Environmental Sustainability
New Degree Programs (e.g. Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering)
Student Involvement in Research (e.g. Engines and Energy Conversion Lab)
Education
Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering
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Customer-driven program Great survey response Working professional
focus Began Fall 2008
ENGR 501: Foundations of
Systems Engineering Flexible delivery modes
(in-class, out-of-class, synchronous and/or asynchronous)
National experts present case studies
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Mission:
Seek solutions to pressing environmental challenges that are regionally relevant and globally significant
Catalyze through a cross-college infrastructure, the University’s
strength in environmental research and education
Sustainable Development and Strategic Networks:
Partnerships and Linkages Nationally and Globally
Partnerships with Business and Research
Coordination of Student Environmental Networks
Incorporating Industry Demands into Curriculum Development
New School of Global Environmental Sustainability