Energy Efficient Machines and Buildings
Date: Fri, February 09, 2024
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Holmes Hall 244,
Speaker: Dr. Daisy Green, Assistant Professor
Sponsored by the College of Engineering Professors & Pizza Series (RSVP below)
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- B.S in EE from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
- Postdoctoral Associate with the Department of Architecture at MIT
The efficient operation of electromechanical systems is crucial for a successful clean energy transition. Automation and closed-loop feedback control, although necessary, can waste energy and induce wear as deteriorated systems struggle to maintain system setpoints. In this talk I will present two research avenues that enable informed decisions for system maintenance and flexible energy management. I will first present on the use of electrical monitoring for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of individual machines. Then I will present on thermal control of multi-zone buildings for reducing energy use. Lastly, I will discuss new opportunities for using electrical monitoring &control for demand-side management to establish a more sustainable grid.
Please RSVP by Noon on February 8th: https://forms.gle/w1WwKhVKe1ydytVX8