2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Abstract
This study seeks to outline the procedures for developing an instructional framework for an energy management system designed for Duke Energy’s power production plants. Duke Energy is facing several challenges due to the retirement of coal power plants which must be replaced with equally reliable resources. Thus, to meet the rising energy utility demand, especially considering ambitious clean energy projects, the company must gain public support, prioritize electricity system education, and attract talented young people. The goal is to provide a concise and straightforward analysis of how various power generation facilities respond to both the daily energy needs of urban regions and during fluctuating weather conditions. To ensure the model's optimal performance, both hardware and software components were carefully selected to meet the sponsor's specifications, including lightweight design, plug-and-play capability, synchronization, and resolution while minimizing costs. The model is used to play and synchronize eighteen videos made from real-time data and MATLAB code, which are played for five minutes using the HTML script. The model includes case studies which may be used by engineers to assure reliable grid integration of conventional and renewable energy sources while providing an accessible presentation to the public.