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Nick Jenkins, Ron Allan, Peter Crossley, Daniel Kirschen, Goran Strbac, 'Embedded generation', IET (ISBN 978-0-85296-774-4), 2000.D.N. Gaonkar (ed.), Distributed Generation, Intech (ISBN 978-953-307-046-9), 2010.
Smart electricity systems
Teaching Unit (for year 2):
Smart electricity systems
Face-to-face time
60hours
60
Student workload
120hours
120
ECTS
6
6
Responsible Teacher
Gianfranco CHICCO
Politecnico di Torino
Energy Department
Pedagogic Team
Ettore BOMPARD
Politecnico di Torino
Energy Department
Tao HUANG
Politecnico di Torino
Energy Department
Aims of the teaching
The course presents a wide view on the emergent aspects in the evolution of the electricity systems, with the on-going transition towards a growing utilization of electricity in many applications. The concept of “smartness” in electricity and energy systems is related to the new ways in which a system can operate and also interoperate with other systems (e.g., transportation) for assuring a socially desirable performance in terms of sustainability (energy efficiency and environmental impacts reduction), economic efficiency and affordability, electricity security and reliability. The course starts from an overview on the structure and operation of modern and future electrical networks (smart grids), with a special focus on Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage distribution and utilization systems. A conceptual model of the smart grids is presented, in which various aspects (technologies, energy, data, markets, etc.) are analysed, along with their interactions, in a comprehensive way. Some of the most important “smart functions” in the emerging operation of the electricity distribution systems are illustrated, highlighting the concept of interoperability of various systems and actors over the smart grid, e.g., electric vehicles, prosumers, network operators, distributed energy resources (DER), etc. The impact of the DER introduction in the electrical networks is studied by addressing theoretical aspects and application examples concerning distributed generation, distributed storage and demand response.
Intended Learning outcomes (measured by the assessment)
The student who passes the exam will gain skills for interacting with the operators of the electrical system by using the right terminology and by showing appropriate knowledge to discuss the basic issues concerning smart grid and distributed energy resources. The student will also become aware of the technological evolution in progress and of the impact of this evolution on the present and future smart electricity systems. The minimum objectives to be reached as learning outcomes include the
ability to use the correct terminology in addressing the problems concerning smart grid applications, and the ability to interpret the problems concerning the introduction of distributed energy resources in the smart grids.
Learning activities and approach
E-learning (online)
Could be the whole cours
Lectures (onsite)
60h
Tutorials (onsite)
Useful information
Location
Practical work equipment
18h lab activities
Other information
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Assessment method
Final exam: written test of duration 1 hour. During the written exam, the students may use only clean paper, pen and pocket calculator. Personal computers, laptops, tablets, phones or equipment for taking photos are not allowed. The course material, clothes and the personal belongings must be located in a position in which the contents relevant to the exam cannot be reached. Contacting other persons during the exam is not admitted.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites include the knowledge of matrix calculations, complex numbers, basic electrotechnics (direct current circuits, single-phase and three-phase alternating current circuits), and the principles of operation of the electrical machines (synchronous machine and transformer).
Related literature
The material (slides and handouts) used during the lectures and course activities will be available on the web portal, as well as additional material taken from papers and reports.
There is no commercial book covering the contents of this course.
Reference material can be found in:
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