IRMGR41018 Wind, Solar and Hydro Power Integration in Power Systems (Spring 2023)

• Wind power and voltage control; active and reactive power control
• Photovoltaic (PV) inverter topologies, configurations and control strategies
• Grid codes and technical regulations of wind power plants
• Wind power, solar power, hydropower and smart grid. Active management of distribution systems

The following topics will also be covered:

• Power system parameters of electrical machines and prime movers
• Effect of various energy sources in the power system
• Advantages and drawbacks of wind, solar and hydropower generation
• Energy storage

Knowledge:

The student

• has advanced knowledge of electrical machines and prime movers
• can implement voltage and frequency control in a power system
• is able to develop a simulation model based on block diagrams and / or a mathematical model
• is able to analyze the role of smart grids in the integration of wind and solar power.

Skills:

The student

• can formulate and implement a model for an integrated power system, and can analyze the results
• can utilize stationary and dynamic models of wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) systems and hydropower plants
• can create wind power and power systems models with the help of dedicated software.

General competence:

The student

• can conduct a project in collaboration with other students
• can present a scientific topic orally
• can apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve advanced tasks and projects.

A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used, from regular lectures with basic teaching using video-projection and other interactive devices (dialogue-based teaching) but also using individual and group modeling and simulation exercises.

Several numbers of exercises/assignments (some using simulation software, mainly MATLAB) will be assigned to the students, which have to be performed individually and submitted. These are mandatory exercises. Each student has to deliver an Oral Seminar (mandatory) of his/her choice on the topic, related to the course, which should be also agreed with the Course Coordinator/Instructor. One project work in a group of 2-3 (minimum 2, maximum 3) students have to be completed (mandatory), which will have use of simulation software.

The individual/group work based teaching will force students to develop not only computer simulation skills but also to use their social skills in cooperation and communication. The course will also include the laboratory exercises and project work to develop project-based learning method, which will highlight the students' abilities in solving practical problems and teamwork.

New topics and simulation tools will be introduced by presenting concrete examples and problems using teaching methods with an inductive approach.

• Submission of 4 exercises
• Oral seminar presentation
• Submission of Report for one Project work

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

All written aids and calculator are permitted.

Grades from A to F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest passed grade, and F is failed.