Module Details

Module Code: ENVR E9Z11
Full Title: Power System Integration of Renewables
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Tim Daly
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to give the student a comprehensive overview of the Power Grid covering both generation and transmission.
Conventional and renewable generation technologies are presented in the context of their integration on to the electrical transmission and distribution grid.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Interpret and compare small and medium size power systems in terms of their scale, features, structures and ability to integrate renewable energy technologies.
MLO2 Evaluate power quality characteristics/signatures of renewable generator technologies, associated power electronic circuits and distributed customer loads against grid code and international power quality standards.
MLO3 Support electrical power component selection and develop appropriate electronic technology solutions for integrating renewable generators within an electric power system.
MLO4 differentiate between embedded renewable generators and evaluate their impact on fault level, voltage support and grid stability at point of coupling along with generator interface protection schemes for island detection.
MLO5 Justify current and evolving control strategies for conventional and renewable energy generators connected to the electric power grid.
MLO6 Critically evaluate Grid operational strategies (forecasting, scheduling, SNSP) to facilitate increased renewable energy plant on the electric power system.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Electric Power Fundamentals
Electrical energy, power (P, Q & S), power system analytical techniques.
Power system plant
Power system structures and components - Conventional generation, renewable energy generation technologies, power electronic interfaces, transformers, transmission lines, converters.
Meeting Specification
Power Quality (power factor, harmonics, disturbances). Renewable generator and consumer load contributions to power quality challenges. Grid Codes.
Facilitating Renewable Energies
Grid system strategies (DS3), System non-synchronous penetration, Energy Storage, DSM, V2G, Smart Grid, Interconnection. Emerging technologies and strategies.
Power System Operations, Control and Protection
System stability, frequency and voltage control, economic despatch, balancing mechanisms, embedded generator interface protection, islanding.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Indicative course work: Power system analysis activities. Research assignments. Project work.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.50 5.5
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Theodore Wildi. (2014), Electrical Machines, Drives, And Power Systems, 6th. Pearson, Harlow, England.
  • Thomas Ackermann. (2005), Wind Power in Power Systems, John Wiley, Chichester, West Sussex, England.
  • Ned Mohan. (2012), Electric power systems : a first course, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey.
  • Graeme Vertigan. (2018), AC Circuits and Power Systems in Practice, 1st. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
  • Godfrey Boyle. (2007), Renewable electricity and the grid : the challenge of variability, 2nd. Earthscan, London.
  • E.R. Laithwaite, L.L. Freris. (1980), Electric Energy: It generation, transmission and use, McGraw-Hill.
  • W. Paterson. (1999), Transforming Electricity, Earthscan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bhag S. Guru and Hüseyin R. Hizioğlu. (2001), Electric Machinery and Transfomers, 3rd. Oxford University Press, New York.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Articles and papers will be recommended in Lecture.
Other Resources