Brian O’Boyle
SUMMARY
Knowledge of planning studies including: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for transmission ground clearances and the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) conductor thermal ratings, electromagnetic interference (EMI). Experienced conducting studies on potential applications of new technologies on the bulk power transmission system. Well versed in SmartGrid initiatives including various transmission line sensors for dynamic sag and thermal ratings. Experience with both FERC and NERC regulations for transmission siting. Knowledgeable about operation of wholesale electricity markets specifically the functions of the PJM Independent System Operator (NYISO).
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Master of Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, May 2010; Cum GPA : 3.5
Relevant course work:
Transmission & Distribution Systems, Smart Grid
Electrical Energy Systems
Power Electronics
Project Management and Capital Investment
Power Generation Technologies
Data Networks
Communication Theory/Signal Processing
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Physics, May 2008
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Semiconductor switches in HVDC Transmisison
• Evaluated the impact of solid state transformers on utility HVDC stations
• Gained familiarity with FREEDM systems, multilevel inverters
United States Transmission Siting Policy
• Investigated problems with current siting law for new transmission projects including the “chicken and egg” dilemma involving the need for new transmission to accommodate new clean generation
• Compared several cost allocation models employed by MISO and ERCOT
• Put forth suggestions for mitigating local NIMBYism through increased emphasis on regional benefits.
Electricity Markets: An Overview of Several Pricing Models
• Explored fundamentals of electricity markets
• Investigated particulars of PJM Interconnection including models for calculating LMP and lambda
• Compared price curves of both the bilateral, spot, and day-ahead markets using historical data from PJM
• Compiled economic methodology for generation asset deployment based on market cues
Cost Analysis for the Retrofit of Closed-Cycle Cooling
EPRI, Maulbetsch Consulting
• Studied economic impacts of potential §316(b) rule change governing cooling water intake structures
• Analyzed several plants in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states considering current water flows, pump conditions, available land, local resistance
• Assigned degree of difficulty to each individual plant which was then used to correlate water usage with cost of retrofit
Smart Metering: Home Applications
• Studied implementation of smart meters in the home
• Compiled data on monthly home power consumption by appliance using a Kill-A-Watt home power meter.
• Calculated, using Excel, annual savings resulting from elimination of non-essential loads for a small four-bedroom PA home.
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), Mathematica, Google Earth, EIA database
• Intermediate skills in AutoCAD, PSPICE, MATLAB, cost benefit analysis, internal rate of return and net present value calculations
• Basic Skills in Spanish
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Greenwich Education & Prep, Greenwich, CT
Math and Science Specialist September 2008-June 2009
• Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
• Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
• Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports.
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