Content, progress and pedagogy of 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 specialisations or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge and comprehension within how to set up demands/specifications for the interaction between hybrid power generator, energy storage  and flexible electrical loads or power system
• Have knowledge about scientific writing and communication

Skills

• Be able to analyse the steady-state control and operation of hybrid power generation units including energy storage connected to a system with time varying loads such as electrolysers or fuel cells
• Have an innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour giving value for the developed system/apparatus
• Be able to analyse the load flow in a hybrid system comprising of wind and solar PV generation, energy storage and various flexible electrical loads using digital platforms
• Be able to analyse power system stability in a grid with high penetration of renewables, energy storage and flexible loads using digital platforms
• 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 renewable power generation, energy storage and flexible loads including subsystems suitable for specific power systems studies using digital platforms
• Be able to assess renewable power systems by means of simulation tools and/or laboratory experiments or by using real measured data series
• Be able to communicate scientific results professionally by means of a scientific paper and oral presentation

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 renewable power generation and/or storage units in the electrical grid
• Be able to propose and select feasible solutions for solving specific challenges related to the grid integration of renewable power generation and or storage systems or loads like electrolysers or P2X facilities
• Be able to independently continue own development in competence and specialisation

Type of instruction

Problem based project organised work in groups where the students focus on proficient project leadership and management when finding their technical solution.

The project can be made in cooperation with external partners.

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.

Project work including supervision may be supplemented with lectures, workshops, presentation seminars, consultant meetings regarding PBL content, laboratory tests, etc.

The project work must be documented in a scientific way by a summary report, a paper and a poster as described under "Additional Information".

Extent and expected workload

It is a 15 ECTS project module, and the student workload is expected to be 450 hours

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• It is a precondition that all students participate in the Conference for MSc Energy Students (CES). Students are required to prepare a scientific paper and a poster which must be presented at the conference.
• In case of a re-exam, the student will have to present the scientific paper and poster in front of a committee made up of the supervisor and at least one internal adjudicator.

Exams

Additional information

Guidance for the Project of 2nd Semester MSc in Energy Engineering

1. Demands to the project documentation

The project should fulfil the objectives of the 2nd semester project theme and should be documented to an acceptable technical and scientific level. The documentation shall include a scientific paper and a poster, which shall fulfil the standard for an international conference, e.g. the IEEE specifications. Moreover, the documentation shall include a project summary report - see below.

2. Project documentation

The following material must be uploaded to the system “Digital Exam” on the date given for the submission:

• Scientific paper, max. 10 pages, which presents the primary content and results of the project work
• Project summary report (see below)
• Project poster

3. Conference participation

The scientific paper must be presented, by one or more group members at a conference arranged locally by the Department of Energy. The conference will be run in the same manner as an international conference.

The project poster must also be presented at this conference. All group members must attend the conference and the poster session to be allowed to participate in the project examination.

4. Project summary report

The project summary report should elaborate the project details and conclusions. The summary report should include both the problem analysis, problem formulation, methodology and implementation as it would be in the case of a standard project report.

The maximum length of the summary report (report without appendices) is 50 pages. For more information see the description in Moodle.

5. Project exam

The project evaluation will take place at a date later than the conference.

At the project examination the project group shall present its project work