Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electromechanical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is an introduction to electric power and energy systems modelling and analysis. It first introduces the basic concepts (three-phase alternating current circuits, active and reactive power, per unit system...) and the main components (synchronous machines, lines, cables, transformers, loads, batteries...) of these systems. The steady-state power flow equations are gradually presented together with solution methods. Next, frequency and voltage control problems, devices and approaches are covered, before developing and reviewing the main types of dynamic stability issues encountered in real world power systems.
Computer simulation models are developed and applied in order to illustrate and study the physical behavior of different examples of electric power systems, covering a representative sample of voltage and loading levels, grid structures, and generation subsystem characteristics.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired an understanding of the functioning and physical properties as well as the mathematical and numerical modeling approaches of electric power and energy systems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The student must have learned fundamentals of Electrical Circuits theory and be familiar with their analysis methods. The student must have learned the basics of computer programming and numerical methods (linear and non-linear equation solvers, numerical integration of ordinary differential equations).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theory is taught and analyses are carried out during the lectures. The student is encouraged to bring a computer to repeat the analyses.
A few assignments will be handed to students so as to guide them progressively in the development of a basic power flow solver and its use to study system-wide phenomena.
Students will present their results orally during the year.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face and distance learning (details will be given on the course's website and/or ecampus).
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Lectures and exams will be organized using lifesize if needed.
Recommended or required readings
The course structure will be mainly based on the book
- Mohan, N. (2012). Electric power systems: a first course. John Wiley & Sons
Slides will be available on the course's website.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
A project during the year for 40% of the grade, and an oral exam for the remaining 60%.
Work placement(s)
None.
Organizational remarks
Slides and instructions will be on the course webpage.
Some function of ecampus wil also be used (forum, recordings, etc.)
Please note that this course is organized for the first time in 2020-2021, so the content may change frequently (corrections and updates).
- Check frequently the course webpage and ecampus for any update.
- In case of important changes, notifications will be sent by email.
Contacts
Contact Bertrand Cornélusse or Louis Wehenkel preferably by email to ask questions or plan a meeting.