Distributed Generation

  • Electrical & Control Engineering |

Description

The main objective of this course is to give participants up-to-date knowledge about the technical and economical issues relating to the distributed generation. In addition to an introduction to various generating technologies, a more detailed part will be included discussing various applications of power electronics. The impacts of distributed generation to the distribution system will also be presented. The focus is on electrical issues like grid connection, protection, control, and power quality. In addition to these the economical and regulatory questions will be briefly discussed.

Program

M.Sc. in Electrical and Control Engineering

Objectives

  • The student should become acquainted with: distributed energy resources, including combustion engine generator sets, combustion turbines, photovoltaic systems, micro-turbines, fuel cells and energy storage technologies. Principles of control of distributed generation systems. Electric power distribution systems, installation, interconnection and integration. Economic and financial aspects of distributed generation, the regulatory environment and standards.

Textbook

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Course Content

content serial Description
1Distributed Generation Technologies: Types, Benefits and Challenges.
2Distributed Generation Technologies: Types, Benefits and Challenges (2).
3Load Flow with Distributed Generation.
4Load Flow with Distributed Generation (2).
5Impacts of Distributed Generation on power system protection.
6Impacts of Distributed Generation on power system protection (2).
7Stability with Distributed Generation.
8Stability with Distributed Generation (2).
9Islanding Detection Techniques for Distributed Generation.
10Islanding Detection Techniques for Distributed Generation (2).
11Micro-grid design and control approaches.
12Micro-grid design and control approaches (2).
13Electricity markets with micro-grids.
14Impacts of Distributed Generation on Power Quality.
15Impacts of Distributed Generation on Power Quality (2).
16Final Exam.

Markets and Career

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
  • Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
  • Electrical works in construction engineering.

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