Electrical Power Systems
The module reviews the concepts of modern high-voltage (HV) Electrical Power Systems and their operation. Including: Planning: electrical power system, including generating sources, storage, security and reliability. Operation and Control: Decentralised control; excitation systems, synchronous machines, substation automation. Centralised control, Reactive Power Plant and FACTS Controllers. Shunt and series compensations, VAR compensation. Power Transformers: Review, […]
Energy Integration & Storage
The module reviews the concepts of Energy Integration and storage. Including: Electric power grid overview: Architecture – traditional, smart grid and decentralised. Operational characteristics of generators: Traditional and renewable, technical limitations. Balance of demand and supply: synchronous and non-synchronous generation, frequency response, ROCOF, ancillary services, ramp rate. Electricity fuel mix: Historical trends and future targets, […]
Smart Grid Control Systems
The module reviews the concepts of Smart Grids and distributed control systems. Including: Advanced Programmable Controllers: Features of modular industrial controllers, Comparison of modular PLC systems. Selection and configuration of: PSU, CPU, Digital input and Output modules, Analog input and Output modules. Fieldbus networks configuration and applications, Distributed I/O. PLC Programming: IEC 61131-3 Programming languages: […]
Simulation & Fault Analysis
The module reviews the concepts of Simulation & Fault Analysis in electrical power systems. Including: Substations and Protection: Switchgear: Circuit-switching devices. Primary-circuit protection devices. LV, HV and secondary distribution and transmission switchgear. Switching conditions. Switchgear testing. Diagnostic monitoring. Protection Systems, System Monitoring and Control, System Security and Emergency Control. Protection Against Overvoltages. Circuit Breakers: Arc […]
Certificate in Leadership in Offshore Renewable Energy
This course addresses Offshore Renewable Energy through a lecture series examining the resource potential, necessary infrastructure development, national policies and strategies, and evolving landscape for offshore renewable energy, particularily offshore Wind. The content is enriched with leading guest speakers from European and National Research Centres, Industry and Social Innovators, and the learners will undertake a […]