SATE3200 Power Electronic Application in Smart Grids (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FITech Energy studies for Master’s students
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Fitech Energy 2. These studies are available for master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
Lecture 1 (Overview of Power Electronic Applications in Smart Grids):
- Course Description, Contents and Requirements for Passing.
- Introduction to Smart Grids.
- Power Electronics Application in Smart Grids.
- Overview of Grid-connected Power Converters.
- Introduction to the Grid-Following & Grid-Forming Power Converters.
Lecture 2 (Smart Grid Connected PV Systems):
- Introduction to the Solar PV Systems.
- Small- and Utility-scale PV Systems.
- Power Converter Technologies.
- Methods of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
- Grid Synchronization & Inverter Control.
Lecture 3 (Smart Grid Connected Wind Power Generation):
- Introduction to the Wind Generation Systems.
- Types of Wind Power Plants.
- Types of Wind Turbine Generators.
- Wind Turbine Generator Technology.
- Wind Turbine Control System.
- Electrical Topologies of Wind Farms.
- Wind Turbine Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Control.
Lecture 4 (Smart Grid Connected Fuel Cells and Batteries):
- Fuel Cell Definition and Characteristics.
- Fuel Cell Types.
- Fuel Cell for High Power Application.
- Non-isolated and Isolated dc-dc power converters.
- Fuel Cell Stack (Simulink Model).
- Grid-Connected Fuel Cell.
- Grid-connected Battery.
- Hydrogen Electrolyzers.
Lecture 5 (Power Electronics Applications in Microgrids):
- Introduction to Microgrids: Definition & Benefits.
- DC Microgrids Control.
- AC Microgrids Control.
- Hybrid (DC & AC) Microgrids.
- DC-Bus Signaling (DBS).
- Microgrid Stability Criteria.
Lecture 6 (Stability and Grid Code Issues for Grid-Connected Inverters):
- Grid-Connected Inverters: Instability Issues.
- Grid Code Requirements: Immunity to Disturbances.
- Grid Code Requirements for Solar PV Power Integration.
- Grid Code Requirements for Wind Power Integration.
- Simulation-Based Grid Code Compliance.
- Inverter-grid Synchronization.
Lecture 7 (Power Electronics Applications in FACTS & Solid-State Transformers):
- Principles of the Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS).
- Basic Types of FACTS Controllers.
- Static Shunt Compensators: principle of operations.
- Static Var Compensators (SVC).
- Static Synchronous Compensator STATCOM.
- Solid-State Transformer (SST).
Lecture 8 (Power Electronics Applications in HVDC Transmission Lines and Protection Systems):
- Introduction to HVDC Transmission System.
- HVDC System Components.
- Three-Phase Full Bridge Converters with MATLAB Simulation.
- Types of HVDC Links.
- Classification of DC Circuit Breakers.
- Solid-state DC Circuit Breaker (SSDCB).
- Hybrid DC Circuit Breakers (HDCB).
Lecture 9: (Power Electronics Applications in Motor Drives)
- Introduction to the Motor Drives.
- Motor Drives Applications and Machine Classification.
- DC Motor Construction & Operating Principles.
- DC Motor Drives (AC-DC Rectifier Drives).
- DC Motor Drives (DC-DC Chopper Drives).
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course student
- will have a general overview and understanding of different power electronic converter topologies in different applications in smart grids and their control,
- will have a knowledge about control of different types of power electronic solutions during different operation modes like grid-connected and islanded operation,
- has knowledge about solar PV system, wind generation, fuel cell, HVDC, FACTS, microgrids and motor drives, power system stability supporting control methods and control of converter interfaces during fault situations and grid-codes requirements, as well as
- understands control of different types of power electronic solutions during different operation modes like grid-connected and islanded operation modes.
Additionally, the course develops:
- analytical and critical thinking (knowledge assessment and exercises),
- communication: oral, written, presentation skills (written report), and
- digital skills (simulation exercises).
Additional information
- Responsible Unit: School of Technology and Innovations
- Annual course, will be arranged during autumn period
Description of prerequisites
Previous studies in the field of electrical engineering, especially power systems, power electronics, and control systems.