Modern Electrical Power Systems
| Title | Σύγχρονα Ενεργειακά Συστήματα / Modern Electrical Power Systems |
| Code | 104 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Lampridis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001069 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 54
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600196670
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600196670
- At the Website of the School: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To understand the structure and operation of modern distribution systems with dispersed generation.
To get familiar with the individual components and processes of a smart grid and their operational characteristics.
To understand the grid operational problems due to the high penetration of distributed generation at the distribution level and the technologies for their mitigation.
To get familiar with models, simulation tools and methods to calculate quasi steady state or dynamic responses in smart grids.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
Flexible AC Transmission Systems – FACTS,reactive power control, power flow control, flexibility in power systems, Demand side management (DSM), demand response (DR, Ancillary services to the grid, intelligent load control, SCADA and EMS systems, energy storage technologies, electrical energy storage systems, batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels, superconductive coils, electric vehicles, other storage technologies, thermal storage, compressed air storage, pumped hydropower, smart grids, microgrids, virtual power plants, voltage control in smart grids, power losses control, dc grids.
Keywords
smart grids, distributed generation, storage, flexibility, grid operation control, supervision
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Slides for all lessons (theory and exercises) are offered in the lesson website.
Bi-directional communication with the students is done using the same website and/or using group e-mail with useful attachments. Electronic project submission
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 57 | 1.9 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 36 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 27 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Last Update
18-03-2016
