Module Descriptors
GRID INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
ELEC70556
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarath Tennakoon
Email: S.B.Tennakoon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- 2HR EXAMINATION weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT 1500 WORDS weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Components of Renewable Energy Systems: Wind Turbines, PV generators, Thermal Generators, Wave and Tidal power, Power Electronic components, Gear Boxes, Electrical System
Power Transmission & Distribution: p.u. system, Representation of Power Systems, Power and Reactive Power, Reactive Power Compensation.
Power Electronic systems: Power Devices, Power Converters, (AC –AC, AC-DC, DC-DC)
Integration of Renewable Sources, Power Electronic Converters, Distribution System and control, Grid Code issues, DC Grids.
Stand alone renewable energy systems for low power applications.
Energy Storage Systems.
Power Transmission & Distribution: p.u. system, Representation of Power Systems, Power and Reactive Power, Reactive Power Compensation.
Power Electronic systems: Power Devices, Power Converters, (AC –AC, AC-DC, DC-DC)
Integration of Renewable Sources, Power Electronic Converters, Distribution System and control, Grid Code issues, DC Grids.
Stand alone renewable energy systems for low power applications.
Energy Storage Systems.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Coursework (2,000 words) weighted at 50% consisting of a practical assignment which will assess Learning Outcomes 1,2 and 4.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Contact hours: 36 hours of Lecture/Tutorial/Practical-based teaching supported by VLE.
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
Field Trips.
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
Field Trips.
REFERRING TO TEXTS
Heier, S. (2014) Grid Integration of Wind Energy: Onshore and Offshore Conversion Systems, 3rd Edn., Wiley.
Zhong, Q-C. & Hornik, T. (2013) Control of Power Inverters in Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Integration, Wiley.
Liu, C-C. (2016) Smart Grid Handbook, Wiley.
Zhong, Q-C. & Hornik, T. (2013) Control of Power Inverters in Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Integration, Wiley.
Liu, C-C. (2016) Smart Grid Handbook, Wiley.
ACCESSING RESOURCES
Engineering Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink)
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet, Industrial Collaboration
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink)
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet, Industrial Collaboration
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
None.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge of renewable energy systems components and their integration to form a flexible reliable power supply system including energy storage systems.
(Knowledge & Understanding)
2) Demonstrate a critical analysis of power generation, transmission and distribution systems with renewable generation which include power electric sub systems.
(Analysis)
3) Solve complex and unfamiliar problems related to the grid integration challenges faced by system engineers; in particular those imposed by the grid codes produced by utilities.
(Problem Solving)
4) Critically evaluate the impact of the renewable energy sources on the modern power systems.
(Enquiry)
(Knowledge & Understanding)
2) Demonstrate a critical analysis of power generation, transmission and distribution systems with renewable generation which include power electric sub systems.
(Analysis)
3) Solve complex and unfamiliar problems related to the grid integration challenges faced by system engineers; in particular those imposed by the grid codes produced by utilities.
(Problem Solving)
4) Critically evaluate the impact of the renewable energy sources on the modern power systems.
(Enquiry)