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

• Knowledge about implementation and test of methodologies and techniques in modern power system analysis

Skills

• Be able to apply methods for synthesizing the design and simulation of control and active grid management of modern electrical power systems
• Be able to apply load flow and harmonic flow calculations in distribution and transmission systems
• Be able to conduct short circuit studies and analyse relay protection systems for modern power systems
• Be able to perform electromagnetic transient analysis of different phenomena in modern power systems
• Be able to understand and analyse the grid impact of distributed energy resources and other techno-economic system challenges in the design, control and management of modern electrical power systems
• Be able to apply the basics of load estimation, power system economics, demand side management techniques for operation and control of modern power systems
• Be able to verify the analysis and models by means of laboratory experiments or by using real measured data series

Competences

• Be able to control the working and development process within the project theme, and be able to develop new solutions within modern electrical power system analysis with adequate focus on economic and environmental-friendly technologies
• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems in the area of control and active network management of modern power systems, and based on that make and state the reasons for decisions made for instance with respect to their influences on the total system
• Independently be able to continue own development in competence and specialisation

Type of instruction

Problem based project oriented project work in groups. The background of the project is an electrical power system which has to be controlled and/or supervised (digital simulators and instrumentation systems). The system is to be described and a specification is to be made. The system should be modelled and implemented in a simulation program. Different control and/or active network management methods are to be simulated, analysed and evaluated with the purpose of selecting a solution. A complete system (or parts) should be designed and implemented as a real-time system in the laboratory or real time data should be achieved from an existing system. The implemented system and the designed control and/or active network management strategies should be tested, verified and evaluated based on the set-up in the laboratory or by real life data.

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	Modern Electrical Power Systems Analysis
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 Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering.