DEE-24137 Distributed Energy Resources in Electricity Networks, 5 cr

Additional information

Exam and computer simulation assignments. to pass the one final exam (70% of grade) and to complete the course assignments (30% of grade)
Suitable for postgraduate studies.

Person responsible

Anna Kulmala, Sami Repo

Lessons

Implementation Period Person responsible Requirements
DEE-24137 2016-01 2 Sami Repo
Exam and computer simulation assignments to pass the one final exam (70% of grade) and to complete the course assignments (30% of grade)

Learning Outcomes

After taken the course student may recognize the most important interconnection principles and technologies of distributed generation (DG) and other distributed energy resources (DERs) like demand side management (DSM). In addition student may explain the main points of network connection technologies from resource and network viewpoints. Student may also analyse and simulate with steady-state simulation tools the connection impacts of distributed energy resources in electric distribution network planning and operation tasks.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Network interconnection of DER: - DG connection - Principles of DSM - DG connection requirements   Network interconnection of DER: - Demand response control methods: price elasticity, dynamic tariffs, direct control - Storage principles   
2. Impacts of DG on fault currents: - DG contribution on fault currents - Impacts on feeder protection - DG unit and loss-of-mains protection - Safety risks   Impacts of DG on fault currents: - Impacts on HV network protection    
3. Impacts of DG on voltage: - Voltage rise effect - DG impact on power quality - Methods for voltage management - Voltage control with DG  Impacts of DG on voltage: - Co-ordination principles of DG and network   
4. Distribution network planning: - Impacts of DG in general - Network long-term planning when utilizing DERs - HV and MV network connection planning principles and methods - DG impact on network reliability - Connection of DG unit to HV and MV network - Statistical load-flow analysis of MV network including DG   Distribution network planning: - Island operation of distribution network   Distribution network planning: - Connection and distribution costs for DG  
5. Impacts of renewable energy sources (RESs) on power system: - Variations of RES - Importance of RES forecasting - Impacts of large scale wind power on power control, electricity trade and balance management  Impacts of renewable energy sources (RESs) on power: - Impacts on spot prices and network congestion    
6. Integration of DER into distribution network management: - Fault management when network has DER - Network congestion management when network has DER - Utilization of demand response in network management - Application of automation and IT in network management in case of DERs  Integration of DER into distribution network management: - Home energy management - Advanced metering infrastructure - Distribution automation - Substation automation - Aggregator (VPP) - SCADA/DMS   Integration of DER into distribution network management: - On-line dynamic line monitoring - Fault current limitation - Impact of electric vehicles in distribution network  

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Exam (70 %) and assignments (30 %)

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Book   Integration of distributed generation in the power system   M. Bollen and F. Hassan         Yes   
Lecture slides     Sami Repo         Yes   
Other online content           Topical material about DER interconnection to power system.   Yes   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
DEE-23106 Fundamentals of Electrical and Power Engineering Advisable   1
DEE-24106 Electric Power Systems Advisable   2
DEE-23116 Introduction to Smart Grids Advisable    
DEE-24116 Distribution Automation Advisable    
DEE-53106 Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources Advisable    
DEE-53117 Solar Power Systems Advisable    
DEE-54107 Wind Power Systems Advisable    

1 . DEE-23010 Sähköverkkotekniikka

2 . DEE-24000 Sähköverkkojen mallintaminen ja analyysi DEE-24010 Sähkövoimajärjestelmän säätö ja käyttö

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Updated by: Nousiainen Kirsi, 06.04.2016