Electric Power Systems

Code:

PDSSE0048

Acronym:

SEE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Energy Systems

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Sustainable Energy Systems

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EASSE	2	Syllabus since 2008/09	1	-	6	52	162
PDSSE	2	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	6	52	162
		Sylabus since 2016/17	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Be able to:

1 – Understand the climatic changes and the need to change the paradigm regarding the exploitation of renewable sources, namely the ones that involve electricity generation and mobility.

2- Understand the different types of available primary energy systems and the ways to convert them into electricity (from large units to microgeneration).

3- Obtain a background of knowledge on critical issues related with the exploitation of primary energy sources at local and global level (technically and environmentally)

4 – Understand the AC electric system, the main components, the thri-phase system (active, reactive and aparent powers); understand the power flow problem and the main equations behind using the pu system.

5- Understand the need for instantaneous balance between load and generation and the mechanisms adopted to do so in AC systems.

6- Understand the operation of the primary, secondary and tertiary load-frequency control system.

7 - Understand the main regulatory solutions adopted for electric power systems

8 – Understand the main models of electricity markets and their management (energy and ancillary services markets).

9 - Be aware of the existence of simulations tools to evaluate the behavior of the electric power system at steady and dynamic level.

10 – The changes in paradigm in the electric power system and electric mobility.

Learning outcomes and competences

Obtention of basic knowledge about the operation of the electric power system and their energy conversion systems in order to: uderstand and perform power flow studies, understand the voltage and frequency control systems, uderstand regulatory issues and electricity markets.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1- Climatic changes and their impacts on the temperature, ocean levels. The need to change the energy paradigm regarding the exploitation of renewable sources, namely the ones that involve electricity generation and mobility. Environment concepts and context for the utilization of energy. Matrix of energy.

2 – Description of the technical solutions related with the exploitation of primary energy sources at local and global level to produce electricity

3 - Detailed modeling of conventional power system components.

4 – Description of AC power system (active, reactive and apparent powers). The power flow problem and the main equations behind and solution methods.

5- Description of the mechanisms Adopted to assure the balance between load and generation in AC systems - primary, secondary and tertiary load-frequency control system.

6 – Description of the main regulatory solutions adopted for electric power systems

7 – Description of the main models of electricity markets and their management (energy and ancillary services markets).

8 – Managing the integration of renewable power sources at central and distributed level including the concept of Microgrid.

9 – Smart Grids and electric mobility. The role of ICT.

Mandatory literature

Stoft Steven; Power system economics. ISBN: 0-471-15040-1
Elgerd Olle I.; Electric energy systems theory

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes will, most of the time, include lectures from the teachers. Two oral presentations are expected from students, reporting conclusions from their oriented study and research in specific domains (2 assignements). In this case, open discussions will be fostered.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	80,00
Estudo autónomo	83,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Total:	202,00

Eligibility for exams

The rules of the Sustainable Energy Systems PhD course apply in this discipline

Calculation formula of final grade

The components for student evaluation are: - 2 Assignments - Exam. Each component will receive a grading in percentage. The final score will be calculated according to the following rule: 0,5 * Exam + 0,25* 1st Assignment + 0,25 * 2nd Assignment.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Bibliographic research assigments about the state of the art in scientific domains to define.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

These students will be subject to all evaluation procedures of regular students, i.e., they must deliver the assignments specified during the curricular unit and attend the exam. The only difference in relation to regular students is that they are not required to attend classes and deliver the assignments in the same dates as regular students, in the cases the law specifically states it.

Classification improvement

According to the regulations of FEUP