Electrical power systems

lelec2520  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Electrical power systems
5.00 crédits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Enseignants
De Jaeger Emmanuel;
Langue
d'enseignement
Anglais
Préalables
Knowledge and practical application of the theory of electrical circuits and electromechanical converters, as covered in the courses LELEC1370 and LELEC1310
Thèmes abordés
  • Introduction to electric energy systems (generation, transmission, distribution, storage and end-use of electric power and their respective developments
  • Positioning of electricity as energy vector, electric energy systems overview and outlook,
  • Structure and architectures of electric power systems,
  • Modelling, calculation and optimization of electric power systems in steady state,
  • Planning and operation of electric power systems,
  • Introduction to economics of power systems and electricity markets,
  • Introduction to Smart Grids
Acquis
d'apprentissage

A la fin de cette unité d’enseignement, l’étudiant est capable de :

1 Contribution of the course to the program objectives
In view of the LO frame of reference of the "Master Electrical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes:
- AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3
- AA2.1, AA2.2
- AA3.3
- AA6.1
Specific LO of the course
  • Remember the main orders of magnitude and units in the field of electrical energy systems and more specifically power grids assets,
  • Understand the main technical features, functionalities and operating modes of public electricity transmission and distribution networks as well as industrial electricity distribution networks,
  • Understand technological specificities and apply relevant theoretical principles to model the main components of power systems (power transformers, lines, cables, sources, loads, FACTS) and solve general problems of load-flow calculation,
  • Use the previous competences in order to investigate and analyse practical situations, and solve technical problems regarding planning and operation of power systems in steady-state (including voltage control, frequency and power control, grid optimal and secure operation)
  • Understand the main principles of electric power systems economics
 
Contenu
  • Electricity as energy carrier, architecture and constitution of power systems,
  • Power systems physical concepts and modelling: transmission and distribution links (power transformers, lines, cables), generators and sources (synchronous machines, renewable energy conversion systems), power electronics devices used for grid control and operation (HVDC links, Flexible AC Transmission Systems),
  • Load-Flow calculation,
  • Electrical power systems planning concepts,
  • Optimal and secure operation of power systems (Optimal Power Flow, units commitment and economic dispatch problems, contingency analysis),
  • Frequency and power control,
  • Voltage control,
  • State-estimation,
  • Balanced faulty operation (short circuit), basic introduction to power grids protections.
Méthodes d'enseignement
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions (supervised exercise sessions).
  • Project to be carried out by groups of two students, based on the use of dedicated software for power systems design and analysis (This project is evaluated and taken into account in the final evaluation grade.)
Technical visit (e.g. training centre ELIA, Belgian transmission high voltage grid operator, and the national dispatching.)
Modes d'évaluation
des acquis des étudiants
Students are assessed during a written and/or oral examination dealing with both theoretical concepts and the discussion of practical situations (practical industrial case study, numerical exercises).
One quarter of the final grade will be awarded to the project assessment.
Ressources
en ligne
Moodle
Bibliographie
  • Reference textbook: Electric Energy Systems - Analysis and Operation (A. Gomez-Exposito, A.J. Conejo, C. Canizares)
  • Copy of the slides
  • Complementary documentation
Faculté ou entité
en charge
ELEC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Intitulé du programme
Sigle
Crédits
Prérequis
Acquis
d'apprentissage
Master [120] : ingénieur civil électricien
ELEC2M
5
Master [120] : ingénieur civil électromécanicien
ELME2M
5