Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 1st semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering on one of the Electrical Energy Engineering specialisations or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge and comprehension within how to set up demands/specifications for the interaction between wind power generator units and electrical loads or power system

Skills

• Be able to analyse the steady-state control and operation of wind power generation units connected to a system with time varying loads
• Be able to analyse the load flow in a system with wind generation
• Be able to analyse power system stability in a grid with high wind power penetration
• Be able to analyse the power quality aspects and identify the need and requirements for compensation units
• Be able to identify and develop appropriate models for wind power generation units including subsystems suitable for specific power systems studies
• Be able to assess wind power systems by means of simulation tools and/or laboratory experiments

Competences

• Be able to control the working and development process within the project theme
• Be able to identify specific technical requirements at system and subsystem level within the project theme
• Be able to independently identify and analyse technical and scientific problems related to the integration of wind power generation units in the electrical grid
• Be able to propose and select feasible solutions for solving specific challenges related to the grid integration of wind power
• Be able to independently continue own development in competence and specialisation

Type of instruction

Problem based project oriented project work in groups. The background of the project is a wind turbine system either a stand-alone or grid connected which has to be controlled under time varying loads and wind speed. Possible power quality and stability challenges are identified and formulated. The main components of the system are described and its requirements and specifications are given. The system is modelled and implemented using a simulation tool. The system is analysed with respect to power quality and stability. Methods, algorithms, devices for improving the power quality and stability of the entire system are proposed, developed and tested.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• It is a pre-condition for students who have not studied the Aalborg PBL Model at Aalborg University that they have passed the course in Project Based Learning and Project Management prior to the project examination.

Exams

Name of exam	Interaction between Wind Power Generation Units and Electrical Loads or Power System
Type of exam	Combined written and oral examination, Project Exam
ECTS	15
Permitted aids	All written and all electronic aids
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​studieadministration/​

Additional information

Project on 2nd Semester Wind Power Systems.