Planning and Reliability

Code:

EEC0116

Acronym:

FPLA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Power Systems
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	17	Syllabus since 2007/2008	5	-	6	63	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Students should be able to:
Understand and explain the reliability issues of the composite generation-transmission system and cover the main evaluation techniques (CDIO 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3). Apply simulation methodologies to these problems (CDIO 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3). Know and apply methodologies for planning, namely in an uncertainty environment (CDIO 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6). Analyze the impact of the structural modifications of the electric sector in the planning activity (CDIO 2.5, 4.1, 4.2).

Program

Reliability of the generating system. Deterministic and probabilistic criteria for the evaluation of reserves. Reliability of the composite generation-transmission system. Analytic methods and simulation. Monte-Carlo method. Planning of transmission and distribution systems. Impact of the electric sector unbundling. Grid codes and corporate practices. Optimization based models. Commercial applications.

Mandatory literature

Billinton, Roy; Reliability asessment of electric power systems using Monte Carlo Methods. ISBN: 0-306-44781-9
Billinton, Roy; Reliability evaluation of power system. ISBN: 0-306-45259-6
Vladimiro Miranda; Fiabilidade em Sistemas de Potência - uma introdução, 2006
Lee, Kwang Y. 340; Modern heuristic optimization techniques. ISBN: 978-0-471-45711-4
Lakervi, E.; Electricity distribution network design. ISBN: 0-86341-308-0

Complementary Bibliography

Willis, H. Lee; Power Distribution Planning Reference Book. ISBN: 0-8247-0098-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, discussion and interaction about concepts and foundations of the methodologies. Tutorial classes dedicated to the development of small group projects that constitute the assignments of the course.

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Energy technology > Electricity grid systems
Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	52,00
Generating System Reliability - analytical evaluation	Trabalho escrito	15,00
Generating System Reliability - simulation	Trabalho escrito	25,00
Assignments discussion	Exame	1,00
Exam	Exame	7,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Autonomous study	Estudo autónomo	60
	Total:	60,00

Eligibility for exams

Successful completion of the two assignments (at least 8 out of 20).

Calculation formula of final grade

Written exam, 50%
Assignments, 50%
(Minimum of 8/20 in both components)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

All the students must complete the assignments.

Classification improvement

A second opportunity for the exam is available.
Distributed evaluation cannot by its nature be improved.