A local power failure in Ohio ten years ago caused a series of cascading power failures that resulted in a massive blackout that affected 50 million people and caused billions of dollars in damage and lost revenue.
Such blackouts could be prevented in the future, thanks to a new piece of equipment developed by engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas. The device regulates or limits the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.
The University of Arkansas received a $1 million grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to expand workforce training in electronics and semiconductors. This program will equip students with foundational skills for careers in the semiconductor industry,...
Professional engineers and graduate students can enroll in a new, online course that offers a foundational understanding of analyzing and designing grid-connected power electronic circuits for electric energy conversion and control. The Grid-connected Advanced Power...
Han Hu, David Huitink, and Xiangbo 'Henry' Meng, UA Power Group members and associate professors of Mechanical Engineering, have been awarded the Twenty-First Century Professorships in Engineering. Established in 2006, this prestigious honor, one of the College of...