Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims at introducing theoretical problem formulations and practical solution approaches for the large diversity of design and control problems of small and very large electric power and energy grids and systems, while highlighting opportunities for improvements, research and further developments. The course is organized along the following sequence of topics.
- Design and control of microgrids
- Planning and operation of active distribution systems
- Planning and operation of large-scale transmission systems
- Technico-economic integration: from micro-grids to the global grid
- Organizational integration: who does what TSOs, DSOs, MOs, retailers...
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, the student will understand what are the main control, operation, design and planning problems faced by the stakeholders in power and energy systems. He will also understand which solution technique is adapted to each one of these problems, what are their advantages and limitations, and what are the main open research questions.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The student must understand the concepts and physics of electric power and energy systems, and have a solid foundation in optimization and computer programming. Background in Machine learning is a plus.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is dispensed in the form of lectures by the professors, completed by reading assignments to the students. Each assignment corresponds to a scientific paper that will be presented by a group of students and discussed in class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Slides, and scientific papers (provided each year to the students by the professors)
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:
The active participation of the students in the context of the course, and their presentations of scientific articles during the quarter when the course is tought (40%) and a final oral exam (60%).
Work placement(s)
None
Organizational remarks
Further details and course materials will be provided on the Course web page which content will be refreshed on regular basis.
Contacts
Contact preferably Louis Wehenkel to ask questions or plan a meeting.
Backup contacts: Bertrand Cornélusse or Damien Ernst .