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The Electric Power Research Center (EPRC) and its purpose
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The EPRC is an academic center that helps to achieve the goals and objectives of our electric power program.  The program’s primary goal is to educate students at the BS, MS and Ph.D. levels to prepare them for employment in many different engineering roles in electric utilities and in supporting industries.  Its primary objective is to provide the best power program in the country.  To this end, research on topics relevant to current issues of concern is very important.  Professors must be aware of these issues and identify topics for research that their students can pursue for their advanced degrees.  The results influence the quality of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  They also provide a stronger link between basic theory and its application to engineering challenges in industry.

The EPRC benefits the funding companies as well as our students and faculty

A.     To companies providing funding, benefits include:

1.   The opportunity to hire engineers well educated in basic electric system concepts and with an understanding of current changes facing the utility industry.

2.      The opportunity to receive annual status reports on research and final reports when research is completed.

3.      The opportunity to suggest research on activities pertinent to their operation.

4.      Access to a repository of research results that address specific problems and concerns.

B.     To students and faculty, benefits include:

1.      The provision of funds for:

  1. Graduate students, in several engineering departments, to do research on topics related to electric utility systems.
  2. Young professors to establish their research base. 
  3. Research results are used by professors to enhance their teaching at  both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  4. Professors and students to attend electric system oriented conferences.
  5. Speakers at seminars attended by graduate and undergraduate students and professors.
  6. Staff and equipment to support research activities.

2.      The provision of expertise for:

  1. Development of short courses for electric utilities.
  2. Service activities, such as measurement and analysis of inquiries about power quality.

For further information, please contact the EPRC organization.

Tom Baird
EPRC Director
1111 Coover Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone:  (515) 294-7678
FAX:  (515) 294-4263
e-mail:  tbaird@iastate.edu
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January 2004