Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved during BSc programme on the power system operation and control, power electronics and basic probability theory.

Modern power electric based power systems (PEPS) are facing new challenges in terms of reliable planning and operation due to proliferation of power electronic converters. The course is aimed at providing an in-depth introduction to the reliability modeling, assessment and enhancement approaches in PEPS. The basic principles of reliability evaluation along with their application, current practices and solution methods in PEPS will be discussed.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Fundamental concepts of reliability Engineering
• Techniques used in engineering system risk assessment
• Basic concepts of adequacy and security in electric power systems
• Generating capacity reliability assessment
• Composite generation and transmission system reliability evaluation
• Application of risk evaluation in transmission developing planning, transmission operation planning, and generation source planning
• Distribution system reliability evaluation
• Structural reliability and stress strength analysis
• Introduction to converter reliability prediction
• Model-based Reliability modeling in power electronic based power systems
• Reliability enhancement in PEPS

Skills

• Learning probabilistic approaches application to power systems
• Analysing the reliability of engineering systems
• Assessing the reliability of modern power systems
• Probabilistic design and maintenance planning approaches for modern power systems

Competences

• Understanding the fundamental of system reliability engineering
• Understanding the concepts of modern power system reliability
• Exposure to probabilistic technique applications to modern power system problems
• Exposure to probabilistic technique applications to power electronics based power system problems

Type of instruction

The Master's programme is based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following types of instruction that combine skills and reflection:

• Lectures
• Class teaching
• Project work
• Exercises (individually and in groups)
• Digital learning in different ways including flipped class room, blended learning, game or quiz
• Supervisor feedback
• Professional reflection
• Portfolio work

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams