Project Overview
Due to increasing Renewable Energy requirements for utilities, a 115/34.5kV Distribution substation and 60MW Solar Plant will need to be designed by a senior design team. Our project team will be responsible for the complete design of the solar layout, electrical layout, and associated construction deliverables. Our team will also perform various calculations required of a typical substation, including load-flow analysis, short-circuit studies, system protection design, and grounding calculations. We had an opportunity to create a unique process or tool that optimizes or expedites aspects of design (such as a spreadsheet for voltage drops or a way to design our arrays), allowing us to be creative in our approach.
Team Members
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Eli Schaffer
Team LeadHello everybody! My name is Elymus Schaffer, but I go by Eli. I am a senior in Electrical Engineering here at Iowa State. I am from Monticello, MN but both my parents went to ISU so I knew from a young age that I wanted to go here. I am emphasizing in Power Systems and Engergy Distribution and intend on working with the power grid after my graduation. Outside of class I run, bike, and rollerblade as well as hang out with friends and enjoy being outside.
Liam Grossman
Client CorrespondentHello! My name is Liam Gossman and I am an Electrical Engineering major at Iowa State University. Right now I am focusing on power systems and energy distribution. I plan on working in the utility industry after I graduate, specifically as a substation design engineer for MidAmerican Energy Company. In my free time enjoy hanging out with friends, practicing chess, and playing with my dogs.
Chicheng Tang
Research and Testing LeaderI'm Chicheng Tang and I'm majoring in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems.
Eduardo Jimenez-Tzompaxtle
Submission, Research and Testing LeaderHello everyone! My name is Eduardo Jimenez-Tzompaxtle, and I am a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering here at Iowa State University with a focus in power systems and Electromagnetics. I am from Cresco, Iowa, and I intend to work in transmission or substation. Outside of work, I like to hang out with friends, read books, watching documentaries.
Baylor Clark
Team OrganizerHello, my name is Baylor Clark! I am originally from Washington, Illinois. I am a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems and power infrastructure. I am looking to work in the area of power design or transmission after I graduate. Outside of school, I spend my time participating in many outdoor activates. Some of these include fishing, running, cycling, and hiking.
Siti Mohd Radzi (Bell)
Recorder and TestingHello everyone! Apa khabar! I am Siti Nabila Mohd Radzi, or Bell for short. I am a transfer student from Malaysia, majoring in Electrical Engineering with minor in Energy Systems. My focus is in power system and renewable energy. I am hoping to work in renewable energy system for TNB, electricity utility company in Malaysia after graduation. During my free time, I actively participate in student organization and volunteering work. I enjoy socializing, doing photography, and cooking.
Presentations
Final Fall 2023 Faculty PresentationMidterm Spring 2024 Peer Review Presentation
Midterm Spring 2024 Peer Review Video
Spring 2024 Poster
Spring 2024 Industry Review Presentation
Demo Video
Sheet Sets
Final Fall 2023 Sheet SetFinal Spring 2024 Sheet Set
Bi-Weekly Reports
Report 1 - 8/28/23 to 9/10/23Report 2 - 9/11/23 to 10/08/23
Report 3 - 10/09/23 to 10/22/23
Report 4 - 10/23/23 to 11/05/23
Report 5 - 11/06/23 to 11/19/23
Report 6 - 1/28/24 to 2/10/24
Report 7 - 2/11/24 to 2/24/24
Report 8 - 3/10/24 to 3/30/24
Lightning Talks
Lightning Talk 1 - Reqs and Engg StandardsLightning Talk 2 - Project Plan
Lightning Talk 3 - Design
Lightning Talk 4 - Testing
Design Documents
Design Doc 1 - TeamDesign Doc 2 - Introduction
Design Doc 3 - Project Plan
Design Doc 4 - Design
Design Doc 5 - Testing
Final Design Doc - Fall
Final Design Doc - Spring
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