EEEN60352 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Haiyu Li Unit coordinator Eduardo Martinez Cesena Unit coordinator Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p><strong><u>BRIEF DESCRIPTION</u></strong></p><div><p><strong>1. Introduction to Smart Grids</strong></p></div><div><ul><li>Definition of smart grid and its main features</li><li>Drivers for smarter grids and the energy trilemma/quadrilemma</li><li>Conventional power system and smart grid</li></ul></div><div><p><strong>2. Integration of low-carbon technologies</strong></p></div><ul><li>Revision of the main definitions and concepts of: power system planning and long-term security; energy market; short-term security; power system operation and traditional UC, ED and OPF formulations</li><li>Introduction to low-carbon technologies</li><li>Impact of low-carbon technologies on the long-term and short-term security</li><li>Impact of low-carbon technologies on the energy market</li><li>Impact of low-carbon technologies on power system operation</li></ul><p><strong>3. Decarbonisation of heat and transport</strong></p><div><ul><li>Electrification of heating and heat pumps</li><li>Electrification of transport and electric vehicles</li><li>Modelling of low-carbon technologies through efficiencies and emission factors</li></ul></div><div><p><strong>4. Flexibility in low carbon electricity systems</strong></p></div><div><ul><li>Definition of flexibility, its sources and potential benefits</li><li>Flexibility in the supply side and relevant generator parameters</li><li>Demand-side management and its potential benefits</li><li>Residential flexible loads and a possible categorisation</li></ul></div><p><strong>5. Introduction to Electric Distribution Networks</strong></p><div><ul><li>Main concepts of distribution system and network, in particular the current UK distribution networks</li><li>Network overhead lines, cables and configurations</li><li>Load profiles and load characteristics</li><li>Low voltage network design and voltage regulation</li><li>Voltage drop calculation and examples</li></ul></div><div><p><strong>6. Low-carbon technologies – technical aspects and their impacts</strong></p></div><div><ul><li>PV impacts and challenges: PV components, grid or off grid connections, PV generation profiles, impact of small PV systems</li><li>EV impact and challenges: EVs, specifications and demand, EV changing methods and their impact on distribution networks</li><li>Other low-carbon technologies and challenges (storage and heat pump technologies)</li></ul></div><div><p><strong>7. Integration of low-carbon technologies and methods</strong></p><ul><li>Technical issue and challenges for integration of DGs into the distribution networks</li><li>Smart metering</li><li>Demand site management technologies for improving LV network operation</li><li>Advanced Distribution Management System – off line control</li><li>Active Network Management technologies – real time control</li><li>Role of ICT technologies</li></ul></div> <p><strong><u>BRIEF DESCRIPTION</u></strong></p><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><p><strong>1. Introduction to Smart Grids</strong></p></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>Definition of smart grid and its main features</li><li>Drivers for smarter grids and the energy trilemma/quadrilemma</li><li>Conventional power system and smart grid</li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><p><strong>2. Integration of low-carbon technologies</strong></p></div><ul><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Revision of the main definitions and concepts of: power system planning and long-term security; energy market; short-term security; power system operation and traditional UC, ED and OPF formulations</li><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Introduction to low-carbon technologies</li><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Impact of low-carbon technologies on the long-term and short-term security</li><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Impact of low-carbon technologies on the energy market</li><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Impact of low-carbon technologies on power system operation</li></ul><p style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>3. Decarbonisation of heat and transport</strong></p><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>Electrification of heating and heat pumps</li><li>Electrification of transport and electric vehicles</li><li>Modelling of low-carbon technologies through efficiencies and emission factors</li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><p><strong>4. Flexibility in low carbon electricity systems</strong></p></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>Definition of flexibility, its sources and potential benefits</li><li>Flexibility in the supply side and relevant generator parameters</li><li>Demand-side management and its potential benefits</li></ul></div><ul><li style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Residential flexible loads and a possible categorisation</li></ul><p style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>5. Introduction to Electric Distribution Networks</strong></p><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>Main concepts of distribution system and network, in particular the current UK distribution networks</li><li>Network overhead lines, cables and configurations</li><li>Load profiles and load characteristics</li><li>Low voltage network design and voltage regulation</li><li>Voltage drop calculation and examples</li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><p><strong>6. Low-carbon technologies – technical aspects and their impacts</strong></p></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>PV impacts and challenges: PV components, grid or off grid connections, PV generation profiles, impact of small PV systems</li><li>EV impact and challenges: EVs, specifications and demand, EV changing methods and their impact on distribution networks</li><li>Other low-carbon technologies and challenges (storage and heat pump technologies)</li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><p><strong>7. Integration of low-carbon technologies and methods</strong></p><ul><li>Technical issue and challenges for integration of DGs into the distribution networks</li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(60, 60, 60);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li>Smart metering</li><li>Demand site management technologies for improving LV network operation</li><li>Advanced Distribution Management System – off line control</li><li>Active Network Management technologies – real time control</li><li>Role of ICT technologies</li></ul></div> <p><strong>The unit aims to:</strong></p><ul><li>Describe and analyse the main concepts behind smart grids and low-carbon networks, two prominent changes in power systems.</li><li>Allow students to understand and assess the impacts of low-carbon technologies and new loads (e.g., electric vehicles and heat pumps) on the power system.</li><li>Explain environmental concerns as well as the technical, economic and social (the energy quadrilemma).</li></ul> <p><strong>On successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:</strong></p><p><strong>ILO 1:</strong> Evaluate the technical, environmental, and economic impact of flexibility and low carbon technologies.</p><p><strong>ILO 2: </strong>Model a variety of distribution systems with varying levels of generation/demand flexibility and low carbon technologies.</p><p><strong>ILO 3:</strong> Describe what is meant by smart grids and explain the drivers and challenges of low carbon technologies.</p><p><strong>ILO 4:</strong> Use a power system analysis software.<p></p></p> 0 Other 20% 1 Written exam 80% <p><strong>Written examination</strong></p><p>Four questions, answer all questions</p><p>Duration: 3 hours</p><p>Calculators are permitted</p><p>This examination forms <strong>80%</strong> of the unit assessment</p><p><strong>Course Work- Laboratories</strong></p><p>Coursework Report - 10 pages.</p><p>Feedback is provided online through Blackboard.</p><p>This course work forms <strong>20%</strong> of the unit assessment</p> <p>.</p> MSc Renew Energy & Clean Tech MSc Renew Energy & Clean Tech PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Renew Energy & Clean Tech MSc-Eng-Rene Energy Clean Tech PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Adv Elec Pow Sys Eng (2yr) MSc Adv Elec Pow Sys Eng (2yr) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Renew Ener & Clean Tech ER MSc Ren Ener & Clean Tech w ER PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N <ul><li>publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1003778/smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021.pdf)</li><li>A survey on smart grid technologies and applications, G. Dileep, Renewable Energy, 2020</li><li>A survey on electric vehicle transportation within smart grid system, N. Shaukat, et al., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018</li><li>Making demand side response happen: A review of barriers in commercial and public organisations, Catarina Araya Cardoso et al., Energy Research &amp; Social Science, 2020&nbsp;</li></ul> Lectures 30 Practical classes & workshops 6 Tutorials 6 0 108