Electronics for Power Systems and Transportation

Code:

M.EEC010

Acronym:

ESET

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Automation and Control

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=485738
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EEC	61	Syllabus	1	-	6	45,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The objective of this UC is to train in the field of integration of energy and transport systems within the framework of the smart city. Thus, its main objectives are to provide students with skills of:

• Understand and identify micro-grid architectures, with renewable energy production and storage (CDIO 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3);
• Specify requirements for control and supervision solutions for the balance between consumption, production and storage of energy according to renewable energy sources and the storage system (CDIO 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3);
• Equate and systematize electronic systems that allow integrated interconnection within the micro-grid (CDIO 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3);
• Develop models for simulation of electronic systems including different energy sources (CDIO 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3);
• Designing integrated solutions, local and global, framed by norms and regulations applicable in the sector under study (CDIO 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 4.4, 4.5);
• Working in a team and preparing technical reports (CDIO 3.1; 3.2);
• Make oral presentations of their own work (CDIO: 3.3).

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course, as learning outcomes the student should be able to:

• Analyze the electric energy and power requirements in the city (consumption, production, storage);
• Analyze the application of different technologies in the power supply infrastructure (wind, solar PV, fuel cell, storage, …);
• Size energy storage systems, including local and automotive storage;
• Design energy conversion systems that allow the interconnection of storage systems in the electricity grid;
• Integrate storage systems into global and local electric infrastructure;
• Conceive the city's electric power grid as a micro-grid;
• Design the control and supervision of storage systems as rechargeable sources of energy;
• Understand and apply the national and international regulatory and public policy framework in the sector.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basic knowledge of power electronics systems.

Program

Integration of energy and electric transports systems.

Electric energy and power infrastructure for electric transportation systems.

Electronic systems interface for the main electric grid and direct current power sources.

Energy storage systems and integration of energy sources.

Control and supervision of different power sources.

Micro-grid concept. Architecture and modes of operation.

Normative aspects for electronic systems in these two domains.

Mandatory literature

H. Abu-Rub, M. Malinowski, K. Al-Haddad; Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems Transportation and Industrial Applications, IEEE Press - Wiley, 2014. ISBN: 9781118634035
F. Díaz-González, A. Sumper, O. Gomis-Bellmunt; Energy Storage in Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2016. ISBN: 9781118971321

Complementary Bibliography

G. Abad; Power Electronics and Electric Drives for Traction Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2017. ISBN: 9781118954423

Teaching methods and learning activities

The lectures are expository, including in the development of the case study program.

The practical classes are of two types:

• Analysis of both systems, including storage systems planning, and the interconnection of storage systems with the network, operating as a micro-network;


• Follow-up classes for small interface system project connecting the storage system to the electricity grid, using a software package, carried out in the laboratory.

The team evaluation will take into account the following criteria:

• An interim mini-test in the middle of the semester;


• Practical work (TP), compulsory and with individual assessment, assessing the ability to design and implement, evaluate and critically analyze the solution, as well as participation in the work team;


• Presence and participation in lectures and oral presentation (AO), to assess the commitment to follow the course and the ability to communicate in public to a specific audience;


• Team project development process (TE): team organization; work planning and control; quality of documentation and technical report;


• Exam (EX), evaluating the ability to analyze the operation of power control systems, as well as the creativity and rigor in proposing solutions.

Software

PSIM
SimPower System Blockset
Matlab

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Exame	40,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	2,00
Elaboração de projeto	50,00
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	46,00
Total:	148,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the "Normas Gerais de Avaliação" in force at Feup for the respective academic year in what concerns classes attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Weights of evaluation components (see description):

• Practical work (TP): 40%;


• Work development and report (TE): 10%;


• Participation (AO): 10%;


• Exam (EX): 40%. The mini-test is worth 25%, incorporated into the weight of the exam. The student may waive the respective component on the first exam call.

Calculation of final grade (FG):

FG=0.4*TP+0.1*TE+0.1*AO+0.4*EX

All components are scored in a 0,0-20,0 scale.

Note. Passing the course is subject to a minimum of 40% in the written exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the rules in force at Feup valid for the respective academic year.

Classification improvement

Only the EX component can be improved in the appropriate dates.