2023-2024 / ELEC0447-1

Analysis of electric power and energy systems

Duration

26h Th, 26h Pr, 1d FW

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science in Energy Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Electromechanical Engineering5 crédits 

Lecturer

Bertrand Cornélusse, Louis Wehenkel

Coordinator

Bertrand Cornélusse

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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 modeling 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 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.


This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.3, IV.1, IV.6 of the MSc in electrical engineering.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

The student must have learned the 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 mandatory test will take place during the second lecture to assess the background of the students in electrical circuit theory. It will not count in the final grade. 

A few assignments will be handed to students 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).

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
although other material will be used as a complement.
Slides will be available on the course's website.

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.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Slides and instructions will be on the course webpage.

Some functions of ecampus will also be used (forum, recordings, etc.)

Contacts

Contact Bertrand Cornélusse or Louis Wehenkel preferably by email to ask questions or plan a meeting.

Association of one or more MOOCs