Smart grid with distributed production (ELK250)

The course introduces operating power distribution networks with distributed energy resources. Analysis of impacts of electric vehicles charging infrastructure, solar and wind energy system integration will be studied. The students will understand the challenge these systems bring regarding voltage quality, peak power demand, reliability and balance in the distribution networks and how to deal with this. The students will be introduced to renewable integration practices and to concepts of protection coordination.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

ELK250

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The course provides an introduction to distributed power generation, microgrid and smartgrid, as well as smart electricity meters and load prioritization. It shows how you can set up your own local grids in ports and on large construction sites and regulate local production and energy storage against local consumption with the aim of achieving grid stabilization. An introduction to communication protocols for automation in energy supply is given. Connection and regulation of distributed production to the existing grid is also being looked at. The course includes design, calculation, analysis and simulation of microgrids with regard to both stationary and dynamic behavior and performance. It includes practical laboratory work. There will also be a project work to construct and analyze with simulation a power system network with reasonable number of buses and distributed energy resources.

Learning outcome

  • Have knowledge of distributed power generation, microgrid and smartgrid, as well as smart electricity meters and load prioritization.
  • Be able to describe how to set up your own local grids in ports and on large construction sites and regulate local production and energy storage against local consumption with the aim of achieving grid stabilization.
  • Be able to run analysis of distribution system for stability and protection.
  • Have basic understanding of communication protocols for distribution network management.
  • Have knowledge of connection and regulation of distributed production to existing grids.
  • Be able to design, calculate, analyze and simulate microgrids with regard to both stationary and dynamic behavior and performance.

Required prerequisite knowledge

ELE100 Electrical Engineering

Recommended prerequisites

ELK220 Electrical installations 1

Exam

Written exam and report

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 2/5 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations
Report 3/5 Letter grades

Written exam 3/5 (Pen and paper, Letter grades)Report 2/5 (Letter grades)The report documents the work done in the project part. The report can be written individually or in the group of maximum 4 students. If the report is written in the group, each group participant will get the same grade.There will not be any resit exam on the report. Students who wish to take the project part again has to wait until next time the course is given.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory assignments

8 compulsatory theory assignments.

8 compulsatory lab assignments.

Course teacher(s)

Casual teacher:

Nils Jakob Johannesen

Course coordinator:

Merkebu Zenebe Degefa

Study Program Director:

Tormod Drengstig

Course coordinator:

Tormod Drengstig

Method of work

6 hours lectures, 2 hours problem solving and 2 hours lab sessions pr week.

The project part last the entire semester in parallell with the teaching.

Open for

Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor in Engineering Electrical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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