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Powergrid and Technology for Renewable Production, 6 credits
Elkraftnät och teknik för förnyelsebar elproduktion, 6 hp
TSTE26
Main field of study
Electrical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Tomas Uno JonssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Tomas SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Electrical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Electronics Engineering, Master's programme
- Engineering Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in electric circuit theory, control theory and physics. Knowledge in MATLAB.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to give the student knowledge about the functionality of a powergrid and the control of its main circuit components.
After completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- describe the main principles of the powergrid and how to control the voltage and frequency through connected generation units and power converters
- describe the functional blocks of a wind turbine system and the associated properties for control
- describe the properties of a pv-system and how to connect to the powergrid
- describe how energy storage is integrated in a pv-system
- describe the function and control of power converters for integration of a generation unit to the power grid
- understand and use models for the main components of a powergrid in system simulation of a power system for energy production.
Course content
The course will give knowledge in applications of power electronics, how a power converter operates in a system for energy production as well as the control of the powergrid. Focus is on renewable energy production and its connection and control in a powergrid.
The course has three main blocks:
1. Technology for energy production based on pv, wind and hydro sources.
2. The properties of the powergrid related to stability and availability.
3. Power converter functionality for connection of renewable energy production and control of the powergrid.
In detail, the first block will go through the technology for pv-, wind and hydro power. The properties of pv-cells and how a pv-system is controlled to obtain high efficiency and economy of energy production. Wind power system is described to give basic understanding of different turbine and generator types, including the mechanical and electrical control systems. Difference between sea- and land based wind power systems. Basics for wave, tidal and dam based hydro power systems.
In the second block the power balance between generation and consumption is studied, emphasizing the functions for voltage and frequency control. Needs for energy storage related to day- and seasonal variations in production and consumption.
The functionality and control of power converters for connection of energy production units to the power grid is studied in the third block. Principles for connection of energy storage or supply of isolated loads are presented.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures with integrated exercises, laboratory exercises and computer simulation exercises.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för systemteknikDirector of Studies or equivalent
Tomas SvenssonExaminer
Tomas Uno JonssonCourse website and other links
http://www.isy.liu.se/edu/kurs/TSTE26/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Brendan Fox et al, (2007) Wind Power Integration: Connection and System Operational Aspects IET
ISBN: 9780863414497 - Mertens, Konrad, Hanser, Karl Friedrich, (2013) Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technology and Practice Wiley
- N. Mohan, (2012) Elecric Power Systems, A first course Wiley
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Additional literature
Books
Brendan Fox et al, (2007) Wind Power Integration: Connection and System Operational Aspects IET
ISBN: 9780863414497
Mertens, Konrad, Hanser, Karl Friedrich, (2013) Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technology and Practice Wiley
N. Mohan, (2012) Elecric Power Systems, A first course Wiley
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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Complex mathematics, Physics |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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Electric circuit theory, Control theory |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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TEN1
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Electric power systems, wind/pv energy systems, converter systems |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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LAB1
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PV cell control |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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LAB1
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Simulation of power systems |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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MATLAB |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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